[Michlib-l] Historical collection policies?

[Kathleen Mutch]

Please share feedback with others on this list. 

So many libraries do not have the funding to create, maintain, let alone staff, these collections in ways that can help prevent (or minimize) the damage or theft of often irreplaceable items. 

Some collections of archival-value materials have been carefully stored, even catalogued, but are still awaiting a library or more permanent archival “home” for those materials. Owners, whether the preservationists or the librarians, do not want to see the results of their preservation efforts damaged or lost.
Thank you for reaching out to others dealing with these same challenges!

Kathleen Mutch
Corktown Experience

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> On Jan 18, 2018, at 3:19 PM, a.glass fowlervillelibrary.org via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> The Fowlerville District Library will soon be moving to a larger building that will include a room for our Historical Collection. We would like to develop a policy about the use of the historical room and materials. In the past we had an issue with historical items being stolen, and would like to do our best to prevent any more of these irreplaceable items from disappearing.
> 
> Do any other libraries have a policy about the use of their historical collection that you would be willing to share? We would appreciate any suggestions you can give! Thank you!
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Audrey Glass
> Programming Assistant
> Fowlerville District Library
> 
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