Services Units:
Work Request Form (pdf)
Instructions for Work Request Form(word doc)
Preservation Flyer (pdf)
Carol
Hugar, supervisor
Technical Services, 126 Paterno Library
(814) 863-2135
This unit is responsible for preparing new library materials (monographs, serials and periodical issues) for commercial binding and inspecting bound volumes returned from the commercial binders. Starting in 2000, the Bindery Prep staff assumed new responsibilities in pulling periodical issues for binding from each of the Pattee Library and Paterno Library service locations.
Internet resources:
Diane
Kurtz, supervisor
W402 Pattee Library
(814) 865-2125
This unit is responsible for the care and repair of older library materials housed in departmental libraries at the University Park campus location. Services provided include in-house repair, single-item deacidification, encapsulation, shrink-wrapping, pamphlet binding and rehousing, coordination of the replacement page process, consultation on collection conservation issues, assist with contracting vended services and monitor outsourced projects, offer training to other library units, and disaster recovery, response, and rehabilitation of damaged materials. The in-house repair treatments performed include reinforcing hinges and gluing book flaps, repairing paper tears, cutting pages, inserting erratas, mounting paper pockets, constructing binders and boxes, and applying mylar covers.
Internet Resources:
- Library Selectors Homepage
- Library policies regarding theft and mutilation of books
- Collections Care Internet Resources
- Equipment used in Collections Care
- Three Basic Book Repair Procedures
Specific Services:
Mass Deacidification Program: In January 1999 the University Libraries launched its mass deacidification service. Based on years of testing and experimenting with various deacidification processes, Preservation Technologies, L.P's Bookkeeper process was chosen as our preferred method for treating acidic materials.
Mass deacidification is a process whereby library materials are treated to neutralized harmful acids in the paper and safeguard the paper from further acidic deterioration. The treatment extends the life remaining in the paper, but does not reverse any deterioration that may have taken place already. Depending on the type of paper, the useful life of the book can be extended three to five times longer than if left untreated.
For complete details on our program and operational procedures, see “Combating whole-book deterioration: the rebinding & mass deacidification program at the Penn State University Libraries", Library Resources & Technical Services, volume 43, number 3 (July 1999), pages 170-177. Information about the Bookkeeper system is available from the Preservation Technologies' web site, http://www.ptlp.com.
Disaster Response and Recovery Planning: On June 25, 1993, a broken water main behind the Library sent thousands of gallons of water into the 1st and 2nd levels of the Stacks, damaging over 30,000 volumes. Since our successful response and recovery, the Preservation department continues to be on alert should another collection emergency (no matter how small) occur. See the Disaster Response and Recovery Planning page to help you should you need to respond to any emergency.
- Disaster
Plan Manual Template
- Journal of events of the Pattee Library Water Emergency, June 25, 1993
- Photos from Books Overboard exhibit (under construction)
Digital Preservation and Imaging
Larry
Wentzel, Digital Preservation Coordinator
W401 Pattee Library
(814) 863-8331.
This unit oversees and coordinates digital imaging for preservation purposes for the University Libraries including image conversion of paper-based and photographic materials, file maintenance, and storage. Much of the unit’s work consists of creating paper reproductions of brittle books, out-of-print titles, and whole periodical issues. This unit also provides consultation to library selectors and staff on technical matters regarding digitization projects including preparation, scanning, web site design, and file and server maintenance. Staff also train library personnel in image capture following best practices for digital projects and serve as liaison to the personnel in Library Computing Services and I-Tech to determine and secure network needs for digital projects.
Internal Resources:
- Selector's
manual on Out-of-Print/Scan process
- Listing of digital projects & associated URLs
- Best practices and other digitization resources: Useful websites and other resources that we (Pres staff) know about and frequently monitor regarding digital project guidelines and standards. This is by no means a comprehensive list - it's only a fraction of what's out there!
- Equipment used in Digital Preservation and Imaging
- Instructions for librarians to download archived diskettes
Specific Services:
Replacement Pages: Digital Preservation and Imaging works in conjunction with Collections Care to have missing or damaged pages restored. For further information, see the Replacement Page process detailed under the Collections Care unit above.
Out-of-Print (OP) and Brittle Book Reproduction Service: The digital procedures to scan brittle books and out-of-print books were established in 1995. Both services provide for the creation of a facsimile copy to replace brittle deteriorated volumes, or in the case of out-of-print titles, as a means to acquire titles that are difficult to locate for the library’s circulating collection.
Electronic File Archiving: Digital Preservation and Imaging is also working to preserve electronic data, as many materials are accompanied by supplementary electronic data or are available only in electronic form. At present, the unit is backing up 3˝" diskettes included in books and other collections (here are instructions for making new diskettes). The service will be expanded in the future to establish policies for the backup, refreshing, and migration of all the University Libraries electronic collections.
Oversize Color Printing: thanks
to the purchase of a 42" Hewlett Packard Designjet 5000PS, the
Preservation Department is able to offer printing of any color material
up to 42" wide. Print jobs for the University Libraries are free
of charge; personal orders or patron requests incur charges (see the fees section
below for more information).
Albert Rozo, supervisor
W401 Pattee Library
(814) 865-9698.
The
function of this unit is to provide support for internal and externally
funded conversion projects. The primary work of this unit is to perform
all pre- and post-filming activities including retrieval, searching,
physical preparation and collation, reel programming, target preparation,
and quality control inspection. See the section on Grant-Supported
Efforts for specific information about our past and present microfilming
projects.
Depending
on the type of service provided, fees may be charged. The fees are
recommended by the University Libraries Fee Task Force Committee and
reviewed by the Dean's Library Council and other appropriate administrators.
Official approval comes through the Comptroller's Office in Old Main.
For specific information regarding the costs, please see the fee structure (pdf
) as they pertain to Preservation.
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