Preserving Archives and Manuscripts

by Mary Lynn Ritzenthaler

Part of the Archival Fundamentals Series. This manual defines the core elements in an archives preservation program and discusses the nature of archival materials. ix+ i , 225+ 1 pages. paper-covered boards. 4to.

Genres: Nonfiction, Library Science, Professional Development, Reference

225 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1993

Reviews

[Colin Post]

This is an incredibly thorough resource on archival preservation, in particular for analog materials. In addition to in-depth coverage of various preservation methods and considerations, Ritzenthaler discusses preservation from an overview perspective, including preservation theory and history and developing a preservation program and policy.

The book is a bit dense and functions more as a reference work, but highly recommended for anyone interested in archival preservation.

[J.J.]

Very good foundational work on preserving many different formats. Some dated info but overall a needed work for any repository.

[Emily]

Read the second edition

[Kate]

Makes a good reference book but tedious to read through.

[Margot Note]

Reading the second edition for a Journal of Academic Libraries review.

[Amy]

Very helpful but definitely a reference source. I was reading it cover to cover for the ACA exam and had a hard time finishing it.

[Karin]

Great information, but so condescendingly written that I can't say I really enjoyed it.

[Penelope]

(class reading for Preserving Information Resources)