UCL Preservation

The University Libraries Preservation Program provides conservation, bindery preparation, shelf preparation, and preservation services for the University of Connecticut library collections.

The Program:

Offers a broad range of preservation options for both newly acquired and existing materials that ensure the most effective treatments for standard collections formats as well as sound creative solutions for non-standard formats
Provides state of the art conservation treatments on materials that are worn, damaged, or deteriorating
Makes usability, readability, permanence (through use of chemically stable conservation materials), sturdiness, and adherence to national standards key treatment goals for library collections
Develops physical treatments that serve to enhance user access to the Libraries collections
Establishes environmental standards for library collections
Prepares disaster response strategies for library collections
Prepares library contracts for commercial preservation services (e.g. commercial library binding, microfilming, cleaning, mass deacidification) based on state of the art technology and national standards
Provides communications to library staff and responds promptly to staff and patron queries
Applies the latest technologies to track workflows, process materials, and gather statistical data
Is persistent in its examination of preservation practices and assumptions; initiates change when it becomes clear that methods, products, or services can be improved
Is rigorous in its encouragement of product development within the industries that serve the preservation community, and contributes to such efforts as opportunities arise

This document reflects regular workflow and does not include special projects such as the Journal Relabeling Project, the Reference Transfer Project, exhibits preparation, etc.

Priority 1 (one day turn-around)

All reserve locations
All reference locations
All notifies and recalls

Priority 2 (usually one day turn-around)

RCLs

Priority 3 (one to three day turn-around)

Discrete library locations
General collections
General materials from Conservation

Priority 4

Materials that require relabeling

(Backlogs are most likely to occur when unexpected or unusual batches of materials arrive.)

Pre-shipment processing

Priority 1

All reserve locations
All reference locations
All notifies
RCLs
Patron theses
Discrete library locations

Priority 2

General collections

(Backlogs are most likely to occur when unexpected or unusual batches of materials arrive.)

Post-shipment unpacking

Priority 1

RCLs
All reserve locations
All notifies and recalls
All reference locations
Patron theses

Priority 2

Discreet library locations
General collections

All other materials are sorted by treatment category and are then conserved in the approximate order they are received within those categories. In general, routine minor treatments will be performed first, followed by intermediate treatments. Backlogs are most likely to occur with materials that require major treatment and a significant time commitment.

University of Connecticut Libraries Preservation - Mission Statement

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