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COLLECTIONS CARE
The materials in the MIT Libraries have been collected for the benefit of present and future members of the MIT community, and represent a great intellectual and monetary investment. Preservation Services is committed to caring for these collections. Personal binding and conservation workThe MIT Libraries cannot include personal books in our library binding shipments, nor can we do conservation work on non-library materials. We can, however, advise patrons and staff members on finding a conservator or binder for personal books. The MIT Libraries does not recommend or endorse any particular vendor or book worker, but we can provide contact information for several options. Please direct patrons and staff members to email Ask Us! or preservation-team with their query. The Conservator or Preservation Librarian will respond with suggestions. I have a damaged bookIf the damaged book belongs to the MIT Libraries, please see the Circulation FAQ for more information: http://libguides.mit.edu/content.php?pid=19867&sid=162423#damage If the damaged book is your personal copy, please see Personal Binding and Conservation Work for more information. Audio-visual and media collectionsThe MIT Libraries holds materials in a variety of non-print formats, including DVD, VHS, audio tape, LP record, CD, U-matic tape, Digibeta, DAT, microfilm, microcard, microfiche, motion picture film, and a variety of computer files. These items contain a significant amount of important research content; however, they are often fragile and are endangered by the obsolescence of formats, playback equipment, and computer applications. The MIT Libraries completed a survey of non-print formats in 2003 and is currently developing a preservation strategy for these materials. Proper care and handling for these unique materials is summarized on the Library of Congress website: http://www.loc.gov/preserv/care/record.html. Do not clean media materials yourself; contact Preservation Services for assistance. Care and handling guidelinesThe preservation of Library materials is a concern of the entire library staff. As we have all seen, the damage to library materials is cumulative. Repeated incorrect handling and storage can cause damage that requires costly repair, reformatting, or replacement. If library materials are handled carefully, however, these resources will remain accessible for years to come. Please follow these guidelines when handling MIT Libraries materials, and use this resource when training new library employees. Audio materials
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