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Preservation Department
Collections Emergency Planning and Response
Carl Stewart, 303-492-2249
We do emergency planning and lead the response to emergencies within the collections.
Emergency Plan for the University Libraries (3.8MB pdf document)
December 6, 2005For Web -- PDF Format – Public access
Administrative-Access only Portions have been removed
Libraries Emergency Planning Committee
Conservation Needs Assessment Project
Patricia Morris, 303-492-3849
Christine De Vries, 303-492-8122
The Preservation Department is undertaking a detailed conservation needs assessment of the collections throughout the Libraries. The process is designed to gather statistically valid data on the preservation treatments required to maintain the Libraries' collections over the long term. To accomplish this we have developed procedures and forms that enable properly trained student workers to gather consistent data under the supervision of staff. The primary tool for training students, providing consistent data, and documenting our decision-making process is an online manual, which includes a training form. You may review the manual's contents, which include a description of the project and its goals, definitions of terms used, and the forms we have developed by clicking the link below, which will take you to the manual's index page. Links to completed reports and supplemental information can be accessed at Conservation Needs Assessment Report.
Conservation Needs Assessment Manual
Norlin Library Facility Survey
Carl Stewart, 303-492-2249
All of the University Libraries collection locations on campus have undergone a broad preservation survey which examines the operation's procedures and the general condition of the collection areas with an eye to preservation of our collections. As part of this work, we have consolidated data from our five-year-old environmental monitoring program, identified and mitigated potential disaster risks, and educated the library staff and the respective building proctors about preservation concerns within each building.
A summary of the findings in Norlin Library is now available. Each branch's summary report will be posted as it is completed. The report for the Music Library will be available soon. Please contact Carl Stewart if you wish to review the complete report on each facility.
Binding
Mark Haury, 303-492-0934
We evaluate and prepare library books and journals for binding. Most
of our binding is sent to a large commercial book binder.
Periodical Bundle Creation Information:
Binding Preparation (pdf)
Grip-Tite Tips (pdf)
LARS Overview (pdf)
LARS Periodicals (pdf)
Month, Name and Abbreviations (pdf)
Periodical Bundle Creation (pdf)
Periodical Marking Standards (pdf)
Bindery Information:
Shipment Preparation Instructions for Campus Departments (new Shipment Record layout) (pdf)
Shipment Preparation Instructions for Campus Departments (old Shipment Record layout) (pdf)
Book Repair
Kay Moller, 303-492-7724
We repair damaged books and make covers for small things like pamphlets.
Brittle Books Analysis and Collection Needs Assessment
Christine DeVries,
303-492-8122
We evaluate fragile books or severely damaged and find ways to preserve them for the future.
Preservation Analysis & Management :
Long Review Procedure (pdf)Preservation & Management Form
Preservation & Management - Slide Show
Article: "The Preservation of Our Brittle Books Must Also Preserve Access." (Chronicle of Higher Education)
Marking
David Anderson,
303-492-2796 (Christine DeVries,
303-492-8122)
This unit attaches
the call number on the spines of the books and completes preparing new books for the shelves. It also applies labels to microform.
Preservation Information
Pat Morris, 303-492-3849
Contact me for general information or questions about our policies.
Annual Report Preservation Department for FY 2008/2009 (pdf)
More Information About What Our Preservation Department is Doing (ppt)
