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Collection Management
Issues
Specific
policies, if any, on replacement, deselection, out of print acquisitions,
preservation, etc.
The
very nature of the printed material of radical movements raises significant
preservation issues and problems which must be assessed. A large number
of items and collections in the American Radicalism Collection was not
produced with the intention of long term use. The paper is highly-acidic,
thin, and frequently shows the result of much handling and use. Many of
the books/pamphlets are inexpensively
produced with fragile bindings. Currently, procedures are underway to
slow down the deterioration of the collection. On a case by case basis
items are given some protection. This
included using acid-free folders, mylar covers, acid-free boxes,
and some preservation photocopying of selected collections (Weather Underground;
Ku Klux Klan, etc.). There is currently no plan to reformat or deacidify
major sections of the collection. However, it will prove wise to explore
the possibilities of digital conversion
for heavy use items, especially selected items from the ARVF.
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