The Special Collections Handbook

• Main Author: Cullingford, Alison (Author)
• Format: Manuscript Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Facet Publishing 2016
• Edition: SECOND EDITION
• Subjects: Libraries > Special collections; Bibliothèques > Fonds spéciaux
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• Item Description: Document : English : Previous edition: 2011
• Physical Description: xvi, 332 pages 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781783301270

This comprehensive and no-nonsense guide to working with special collections and rare books is an essential day-to-day companion.Working with special collections can vary dramatically from preserving a single rare book to managing and digitizing vast mixed-media archives, yet the role of the information professional is always critical in tapping into the potential of these collections, protecting their legacy and bringing them to the attention of the wider public. This book offers up-to-date guidance which pulls together insights from best practice across the heritage sector to build innovative, co-operative and questioning mind-sets that will help them to cope in turbulent times.The Handbook covers all aspects of special collections work: preservation, developing collections, understanding objects, emergency planning, security, legal and ethical concerns, cataloguing, digitization, marketing, outreach, teaching, impact, advocacy and fundraising.