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Kent State
University School
of Library & Information Science,
LIS 60654 Preservation Management
Summer
2011 - details and
assignments subject to change |
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required reading |
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Syllabus |
Contact Information |
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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,
microforms and digitization, and the restoration of rare materials.
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Readings and texts:
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Ritzenthaler, Mary Lynn. Preserving Archives & Manuscripts. 2nd
Edition. Chicago: Society of American Archivists, 2010. (recommended
text)
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Preservation: Issues
and Planning.
Edited by Paul N. Banks and Roberta Pilette. (Chicago: American Library
Association, 2000) (recommended text)
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Higginbotham, Barbra Buckner, and Judith W. Wild. The Preservation
Program Blueprint. (Chicago: ALA, 2001) (on reserve at KSU
Libraries
BACKGROUND READING:
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Preservation of Library & Archival Materials: A Manual
(NEDCC, 1999) is a supplemental text; it is
available without charge at
www.nedcc.org
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Additional required readings will be assigned through electronic mail
and handouts.
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Course
Objectives
Students will learn to
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Understand records and media life expectancy and the major causes of
deterioration of library and archival materials, both paper-based and
other formats;
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Build a conceptual framework for considering the range of issues
involved in the management of preservation efforts;
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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;
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Identify and organize the elements and options in a comprehensive
preservation plan; and
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Evaluate information sources about preservation available through
publications and organizations and including technical standards,
program development tools, scientific and administrative research
reports, and advocacy literature.
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Office Hours:
Mondays from 12-1pm and by appointment in the adjunct office (Room 512
Library)
Class location &
time: 1:30-4:10 Mondays and Wednesdays Room 319 Library
2011
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Quizzes
and Research
questions three throughout the semester - 150 points total |
There are 3 quizzes
or preservation questions that will measure students' understanding
and knowledge of technical terms, objective (fact-type) information,
case studies analysis, preservation principles, and course readings.
These short writing assignments will be distributed in class and
due via e-mail by the date on the syllabus. Please revise and edit
your work. Use footnotes and references where appropriate. Spelling,
grammar and word usage count toward your grade. |
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Library Materials "Format Preservation Requirements"
Fact Sheet & Presentation 200 points:
Topic
selection due June 8;
2011 - first
presentation is July 11. See VISTA for the schedule of presentations.
Each student will
post a factsheet on VISTA by 10 am on the day of their presentation.
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Students
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.
The grade is based upon the completeness and quality of the fact
sheet and its presentation. The instructor will provide a template
example. For hints about effective public speaking and presentations
see: How to Give an Academic Talk
www.si.umich.edu/~pne/PDF/howtotalk.pdf
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Research paper - 350
points:
Submit a
proposal for research paper on June 15. Paper is due July 25. |
The research paper
will focus on a topic of the student's choice. At least six (6)
sources beyond required readings should be cited in the paper. You
must use a combination of book, journal, and digital sources. Paper
topics are:
1)
the
future of preservation management in libraries and archives,
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scientific and technical research findings,
3)
special problems of non-paper library and archival formats,
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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.
8)
Issues encountered in creating a hybrid digital repository
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. Grade will
be reduced 5 points for each session paper is late.
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Final Examination - 200 points
in class on July
27, take home due July 29. |
The final
examination will measure students understanding of concepts taught in
the course. This exam will be comprehensive. The exam will be two
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Attendance and
Participation 100 points
5 points will
be deducted for each absence, including missing fieldtrips.
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Students are
expected to attend class each day, participate in the field trip, to
read the materials before class, and be prepared to discuss the
concepts and issues in the chapters and articles. |
Course grades
are assigned upon the full semester's performance as follows
1000-950 A, 950-900 A-, 899-870 B+, 869-831 B, 830-800 B-, 799-770 C+,
769-731 C, 730-700 C-, 699-600 D, 599 below F
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Contact Info:
Office Hours:
Tuesday from 12-1pm and by appointment in the adjunct office (Room 512
Library) in SLIS Kent. SLIS Telephone 330-672-2782, cell 614-579-9855.
E-mail:
mkahn1@kent.edu All email communication will be through kent.edu
addresses.
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