Preservation and Conservation (PAC) of Library Materials in Tropical Countries with special reference to the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria- Nigeria
Preservation and Conservation (PAC) of Library Materials in Tropical Countries with special reference to the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria- Nigeria
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1987-06
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Idachaba, Paul I, J.
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Abstract
to books and other library collections and this subsumes why preservation
and conservation (PAC) of library resources - which is investigated
in this Dissertation - has become imperative on the part of library
managers and their team of workers. Besides, library users and even
staff as well as natural disaster occurrences equally reduce the useful
life of some books or destroy others completely. Since the effects of
some of these are imperceptible initially until serious havoc has been
caused, it becomes necessary - I should say mandatory - for Library
Administrators to make the internal as well as the external library
ambience conducive for both collections and people.
This, among others, entails installing anti-theft devices at the vestibule,
proper and careful handling of the items, and not forgetting
to plan for disasters. Such preparations should be proactive rather than
reactive if they are to be effective and not to take the librarians
unawares. In addition, the effect of acidic paper which Publishers use
in book production is also highlighted and the use of alkaline papers
advocated.
Although the study puts PAC of library items in academic libraries
in tropical countries at the forefront, its substance is thought to be
valid for other libraries both in tropical and temperate regions.
Description
A Master's Thesis submitted in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the award
of Master of Library Studies Degree of the
Loughborough University of Technology.
June, 1987
Supervisor; Dr. J. P. Feather, B. Litt, M.A.,
Oxford, Ph.D. Loughborough, F.L.A.
Keywords
Preservation,, Conservation,, Materials,, Tropical Countries,, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria- Nigeria