Preservation Management for Libraries, Archives and Museums

摘要

Gorman and Shep have brought together eminent individuals from around the world with experience and expertise in different aspects of preservation management. The contributors' 11 essays "...chart the diversity of preservation management in the contemporary landscape" and "represent the most current and forward-looking viewpoints in their respective fields". Their reputation is emphasised by the editors' statement that "They have been selected as much for their specific expertise as for the contribution they will make to the field of preservation management in the next 40 years and beyond". Indeed, they have already made considerable contributions. A strength of the book is that the contributors not only present a current overview of activity and achievements but they also try to look forward, not easy when digital technology, a key factor in preservation management and access, is advancing so rapidly. Each chapter offers references to further sources; there is an index.