Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

Preservation activities are inherent to the mission of a Special Collections Department, but Preservation units are not always so closely intertwined. Our poster will outline the work that’s being done by the heads of the Libraries’ Preservation Unit and Special Collections’ Collection Management Unit to develop workflows for transfer of materials, resource-sharing, and consultation. Identifying and strengthening the intersections and convergences of our training and job duties is essential for ensuring our collections get the highest level of care. We have also explored and built connections with the University’s Environmental Health and Safety Office, who will be key partners in …