Preservation: Issues and Planning provides a definitive and authoritative analysis of how to plan for and ensure the long-term health of an institution's collection in this digital age.

In "Preservation and Conservation," two experts show library administrators and decision makers optimal collection preservation techniques, what it takes to set up a conservation work area, and safe ways to mount a small exhibit. Includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions to repair and conserve books documents, and photos as well as lists of suppliers and additional resources.