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Kent State University School of Library & Information Science,

LIS 60654 – Preservation Management

Summer 2008

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60654 PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT (3) http://www.slis.kent.edu/

Types and causes of deterioration of various kinds of materials, storage and preventive maintenance, preservation through photographic reproduction and microforms, restoration of rare materials.

 

Readings and texts:

  • Preservation: Issues and Planning. Edited by Paul N. Banks and Roberta Pilette. (Chicago: American Library Association, 2000) is the course’s primary and required text. 
  • Preservation of Library & Archival Materials: A Manual (NEDCC, 1999) is a supplemental text; it is available without charge on the World-Wide Web at http://www.nedcc.org  (Students are not expected to purchase this NEDCC work.) 
  • Additional required readings will be assigned through e-reserves and handouts.

 

 Course Objectives

Students will learn …

  1. To understand records and media life expectancy and the major causes of deterioration of library and archival materials, both paper-based and other formats;

  2. To build a conceptual framework for considering the range of issues involved in the management of preservation efforts;

  3. To recognize and appreciate preservation as a central management functions in libraries and archives, and to explore the relationship between preservation and other library functions as they relate to the institutional mission;

  4. To be able to identify and organize the elements and options in a comprehensive preservation plan; and

  5. To become familiar with information sources on preservation available through publications and organizations and including technical standards, program development tools, scientific and administrative research reports, and advocacy literature.

Class location & time:  Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1:30-4:10 June 10-July 31, 2008 in the SLIS classrooms in Kent in room 317. 

Course format:  LIS 60654 – Preservation Management is a 3-credit elective course taught by Miriam Kahn, adjunct faculty, Library Consultant and Librarian, MBK Consulting.  The course is taught in lecture and participation format, with adequate opportunity for questions, and with informal discussion actively encouraged. 

 

Course requirements and grading opportunities:

Course requirements and grading:

Quizzes and case studies (4):                  20%      Given throughout the semester

Format requirements exercise:                20%      Due in multiple copies on July 8

Research paper:                                    30%      Due July 24 (research proposal due June 24)

Final examination (comprehensive)          25%      July 31

Participation                                           5%

Quizzes and case studies:  There are 4 quizzes or case studies that will measure students' understanding and knowledge of technical terms, objective (fact-type) information, case studies analysis, preservation principles, and course readings.  This constitutes twenty percent (20%) of the student's grade.

Library Materials "Format Preservation Requirements" (20%):  The student will perform the necessary research into a format's life expectancy, storage, and other long-term preservation and access requirements.  The student will prepare a succinct "fact sheet" on the format, supplemented by an annotated bibliography on the topic; and will summarize findings to the class in a 10- to 20-minute presentation.  Each student will supply class members and the instructor with a copy of the fact sheet and the bibliography on July 8. Twenty percent (20%) of the student’s course grade is based upon the completeness and quality of the fact sheet and its presentation. The instructor will provide a template example upon which to base the students' results.

Research paper / literature review (30%):  The research paper will be in the form of a bibliographic essay on a topic of the student's choice. At least six (6) sources beyond required readings should be cited in the review. Examples of topics include aspects of:

1)      the future of preservation management in libraries and archives,

2)      scientific and technical research findings,

3)      special problems of non-paper library and archival formats,

4)      preservation standards,

5)      digital conversion for preservation and access,

6)      long-term access to born-digital source documents, or

7)      selection of materials for preservation.

The review must be submitted as a document from standard word-processing software compatible with Word XP, submitted in paper or as an e-mail attachment to the instructor.  Approximate length shall be 12-15 pages of text, double-spaced (maximum), plus citations and bibliography.  Thirty percent (30%) of the student's course grade is based upon this paper’s quality. Grade will be reduced 5% for each session paper is late.   Submit a proposal for research paper June 24.  Paper is due July 24.

Final Examination A final examination will measure students understanding of concepts taught in the course.  Twenty-five per cent (25%) of the student's grade is based upon the student's performance on this examination.

 

Course grades are assigned upon the full semester's performance as follows:  90% "A"; 80% "B"; 70% "C"; 60% "D" and below 60% "F".

 

Attendance and participation:  Attendance at each of the class meetings is required and encouraged.   Students are encouraged to draw upon and share their personal, employment, and academic experiences as well as upon supplemental readings.
 

Contact Info:  Miriam Kahn, MLS – Adjunct KSU – SLIS

Office: KSU SLIS office - Office Hours - Mondays 1-2pm and  by Appointment

Home phone 614-239-8977; SLIS office 330-672-2782

E-mail:  mkahn1@kent.edu or mbkcons@netexp.net

 


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