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#2215 PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT |
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Instructor’s Goals: Based upon a thorough basic
knowledge of library and archival preservation, we will explore general
principles of excellence in management and leadership, and examine their
practical applications to the introduction and integration of preservation
programs and activities in libraries and archives. |
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Texts: There is a new book on the role of
preservation in various departments in the library The Preservation
Program Blueprint written by Barbra Buckner Higginbotham and Judith Wild.
We will take this book together with readings from other books of essays
on preservation, and a series of published articles, which will be on
course reserve for this course. On the management side, another required
book selected for the course is the recently published Practical
Strategies for Library Managers by Joan Giesecke. This book will serve as
your guidebook for becoming middle managers and future leaders. We will
look at various current books and articles on management strategies. One
book that we will use to gain an overview of the world of management is In
Search of Excellence by Thomas J. Peters and Robert H. Waterman, Jr.
Other readings will be assigned in the syllabus. |
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Both required books The Preservation Program Blueprint
and Practical Strategies for Library Managers are available through ALA
Editions
www.ala.org or 1-800-545-2433 x7 |
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Objectives: This course will help
students evaluate preservation needs of various types of libraries and
archives; evaluate and negotiate contracts; work cooperatively with other
departments, colleagues and vendors. Students will practice creating
supportable justifications for preservation projects and funding. |
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Class structure and assignments: Classes will combine
discussion of current topics in preservation using lectures, videos, guest
presentations, discussion of readings and hands-on activities. Written
assignments and projects will be assigned throughout the semester. |
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Grades: Grades will be based on active participation
and discussion of the assigned readings, presentation of assignments and
projects in class. |
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Additional Activities: I will be
arranging for some tours and field trips outside the class hours on Monday
afternoons. The dates and times will be announced on the websites and in
class. The field trips are voluntary but will add to your understanding
of Preservation activities and your ability to make decisions. |
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