Digitization & Preservation

• Work Request Form (pdf)
  
• Instructions for Work Request Form (word doc)
  
• Preservation Flyer (pdf)
  

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.

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
• Mass Deacidification Program
  
• Disaster Planning
  
• Disaster Manual Template
  

See Collections Care page for details

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.

• Staff Resources
• Replacement Pages
• Out-of-Print (OP) and Brittle Book Reproduction Service:
• Oversize Color Printing
• Backup Diskettes (Staff Only)
  

See Digital and Preservation page for details

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.