I am currently working with the Preservation and Conservation Department in Trinity College Dublin and am researching book repair units or programs in other academic and national libraries outside of Ireland, with a view
to developing and implementing a similar program in Trinity. With regard to this I have some questions and I would be extremely grateful if you would be kind enough to answer any of them. * Is there a book repair unit or program currently in you institution? * If not, what is done with damaged books in circulation in your collection? * If there is no book repair program, in your opinion is there a need for some such facility in your institution? * If you do have a book repair unit or program, when was it established? * What is the criteria for the selection of books for repair? * Which kind of treatments are employed? * How many staff are involved in this? * What type of training was required for staff when starting this program? * Do you have a timeline for repairs and return of books back into circulation? * Do you have quotas? * What location is used for the repairs? * Have you found that the cost of running a book repair program is less costly and more efficient time wise, than purchasing replacement copies with the additional time taken to process these items? * What are the limitations or pitfalls of having a book repair program/unit? * What are the resulting benefits of your book repair program? Many thanks for taking the time to read this and further thanks if you have answered any of the questions. Kind regards, Aisling Dunlea Library Assistant Trinity College Dublin College Green Dublin 2 Ireland [email protected] * This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. Any use, disclosure or reproduction without the sender's explicit consent is unauthorised and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please notify Northumbria University immediately and permanently delete it. Any views or opinions expressed in this message are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the University. Northumbria University email is provided by Microsoft Office365 and is hosted within the EEA, although some information may be replicated globally for backup purposes. The University cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free or has not been intercepted and/or amended. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
