About Us
The UBC Preservation Unit was established by the UBC Library in January 2011, and was integrated into the Technical Services Department in June 2012.
Mission
The mission of the Preservation Unit is to develop a first-class preservation infrastructure within the UBC Library.
Services
The Preservation Unit is committed to working with all branches of the UBC Library in the care, repair and storage of physical collections.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures to maintain and improve the condition of physical collections
- Conducts environmental monitoring and sets climate control limits for collections
- Develops a disaster plan and recovery procedures for physical collections
- Assess the collections to identify specific needs and develop a plan for proper care
- Contributes to exhibition preparation
- Performs conservation treatments
- Performs repair and maintenance of the circulating collection, including cleaning and housing projects
- Acts as the intermediary for offsite bookbinding
- Training, education and outreach for UBC faculty, staff and students on the preservation and correct manipulation of Library resources
- Supports the Digital Initiatives office, which is responsible for digital preservation
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