[PADG:2026] Re: Suddenly Seeking Substance

[Andrew Hart <ashart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

ARL distributed a pamphlet titled "Preserving Research Collections: a collaboration
between librarians and scholars" in 1999.  The text is by Jutta Reed-Scott
and the publication was co-published by ARL, the Modern Language Association,
and the American Historical Association on behalf of the Task Force on the
Preservation of the Artifact.  It's a good overview of key issues in preservation,
makes a case for funding, and feels less disposable than photocopied articles.
It might be worth checking with ARL to see it is still available. 
Andy  
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S. Tyra Grant wrote:
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Board Members will receive a packet of printed materials mailed prior to
the meeting date.  I can submit a maximum of 8 (but preferably 5 or 6) pages-worth
on the subjects of preservation and digital/preservation.  The meeting will
be a one-day event of small group discussions on a few topics, one being
preservation.   The meeting will influence their future interests and direction
as a board.   I'm inclined to think less nuts & bolts detail   ----more
broad scope and aiming at people looking to investing in the future.  I want
them to enjoy their reading and make it to the end.  I have a few candidates
that will do---but I'd love to find better. 
 Thanks for the ideas---I'll continue to watch for more.  
 Tyra Grant
 
 At 01:54 PM 5/22/2003 -0500, you wrote:
 
  Here's a fun question
(at least I think the answers could be fun for everyone):
 I have a list of preservation readings that I generally recommend for different
circumstances.  Now, though, I'm seeking the best readings I can find for
a special use.   Here's the background:
 
 Seeking:  a couple of great but short readings (7 or 8 pages total,
taken together).  These can come from anywhere, as long as they do the job: 
    
 
 Audience: Northwestern University Library, Board of Governors who 
will participate in small group discussion about preservation this June. 
    
 
 Two topics:  (also could be one reading that covers both topics): 
    
 1) Preservation---overview, issues, trends---the state of preservation today  
    
 2) Digital and preservation (why, what, issues, challenges,  trends).
 
 Goal:  Introduce the subject(s) (maybe include: goals, challenges
issues and trends).  1) be readable, 2) understandable and  3) interesting
and moving 4) stimulate active interest in preservation.   
 
 The readings are my one crack at influencing this discussion.  I will not
be present during the exercise.  I have been asked to recommend one or two
readings for a packet, to be mailed in advance---for Board members to prepare
for the meeting and discussion.  Preservation is one of maybe two or so topics
that will be discussed by one small working-group.  I'd like their discussion
to be made more productive by the quality of the readings they receive. 
    
 
 Can you recommend some readings that will be understandable to a well-educated
library board who are not librarians themselves.  I want to engage their
minds and capture their hearts---that's all.  
 
 What are some of your favorites?
 Tyra Grant
 Head, Preservation Department
 Northwestern University Library
 phone: 847/491-4672