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Top 10 Reasons To Preserve The Library Collections

This document lists the top 10 reasons to preserve library collections. It argues that preservation is cost-effective, protects valuable and unique materials, promotes sustainability by extending the life of resources, increases the visibility and attractiveness of the university, protects access to information especially for materials not available digitally, and promotes equal access to information and democracy. Preservation of print materials is important even in the digital age.

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Top 10 Reasons To Preserve The Library Collections

This document lists the top 10 reasons to preserve library collections. It argues that preservation is cost-effective, protects valuable and unique materials, promotes sustainability by extending the life of resources, increases the visibility and attractiveness of the university, protects access to information especially for materials not available digitally, and promotes equal access to information and democracy. Preservation of print materials is important even in the digital age.

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10 REASONS TO PRESERVE THE LIBRARY COLLECTIONS 

 
10. Preserving the libraries’ collections is cost-effective. With the average cost for
the GMU libraries to purchase, catalog, and process a book currently at $87.00,
prolonging the usefulness and value of library items is vital.

9. Every institution preserves its most valuable collections. The Libraries’


collections of over one million volumes are probably one of the University’s most
valuable holdings – with a worth of over $100,000,000.00!

8. Preservation enables the library to buy more new materials by cutting


replacement costs of old materials.

7. By preserving the unique and original materials in the library’s Special


Collections, we are guaranteeing the safekeeping and continuation of our cultural
heritage.

6. Preservation promotes green culture by allowing each item to be used and to


remain in circulation for as long as it’s needed – thus extending its life and
eliminating the need for replacement.

5. Preserving current and future library collections increases the visibility of the
University and helps attract quality students, faculty and staff.

4. When books go out of print quickly and replacement is difficult or impossible, the
preservation of library collections increases the depth of the collection and
improves access to a vast array of subjects.

3. Preserving library collections protects and chronicles the past, communicates the
present, and helps shape the future.

2. Preserving print collections is important – especially in the digital age! Materials


that are not online will eventually deteriorate without preventative measures;
moreover digitization does not preserve the artifact value of original items.

1. Preserving library collections promotes democracy! Well-kept collections are


available to all current and future users at no cost – keeping people informed and
leveling the knowledge-resources playing field for all.

Courtesy of Lene Palmer, Preservation Librarian, Fenwick Library, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
22030; contact 703-993-2667 or lenep@gmu.edu

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