INF319 Preservation of Information Resources (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject provides an overview of preservation policies, passive and active preservation and conservation approaches for traditional materials, disaster planning, and approaches to dealing with digital collections.

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Session 2
Distance	SPACE, University of Hong Kong
Distance	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF319

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Not available to students who have completed INF520

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- show that they understand the need for careful planning and prioritising of preservation activity;
- demonstrate an appreciation of the impact that environmental conditions have on the longevity of material;
- show that they are familiar with the major standards regarding storage, transport and handling of a range of materials;
- show that they understand basic conservation principles;
- be able to develop an emergency management plan;
- show that they understand the role of digitisation as a form of preservation; and
- be able to articulate the main approaches to digital preservation.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- Introduction to preservation, responsibilities, ethics - Developing a preservation policy - Storage and handling (passive preservation) - Conservation - Emergency management planning - Digitisation and preservation

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