Preservation Planning Program: Collection Maintenance and Improvement

This is one of seven in a series of Preservation Planning Program resource guides. It covers the full range of activities that can be implemented to maintain and improve the conditions of research collections to ensure they will remain useable as long as possible. Section 1 is an introduction that defines the topic and describes the major activities. Section 2 steps through an investigation process that assists library staff in reviewing current practice and the state of activities. Section 3 contains articles, manuals, and other resources that provide an overview and information on standardized procedures and guidelines of good practice to help identify areas for improvement and change. Section 4 contains a selected bibliography of additional materials that provide greater detailed information on specialized aspects of the topic.