Preservation Sub-Unit

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The sub-unit provides advice and remedy regarding the well being of our collections. Unfortunately many of the materials in our care are intrinsically weak, having been created using poor quality paper or inks. Others have been damaged at some point through external causes. In fact there is a risk of damage whenever documents are used or handled, and the cumulative effects of bad handling over time can be significant. Therefore, the sub-unit is charged with the responsibility to ensure the continuing availability and authenticity of our collections such that the Library can continue to hold them in trust for present and future generations.

We also preserve our digital collections that showcases the University of Botswana research output (University of Botswana, Research Innovation Scholarship Archive, (UBRISA).

Services

The library encourages proper handling of collection, and provides pep-talks on care and handling of collection, both to staff, students and its stakeholders. Services available include;

·        Housekeeping

·        Storage and shelving of collection

·        Environmental monitoring

·        Integrated Pest management

·        Collection Care and handling

·        Disaster preparedness

·        Binding and book repair

·        Conservation treatment

DON’T IGNORE DAMAGE OR DAMAGE CAUSING SITUATIONS!