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Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers, and Related Materials

Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers, and Related Materials

Suellyn Lathrop, Contributor, Western Kentucky University
Carol Smallwood, Editor
Elaine Williams, Editor

Suellyn Lathrop is responsible for acquiring, accessioning, cataloging and providing reference services for WKU Archives collections which include university records, faculty, staff, student and alumni papers, photographs, oral histories, audiotapes, videotapes, film and publications. In addition to being the WKU Archivist Lathrop oversees the WKU Records Management Program.

Description

Preservation of historical documents and library related materials is a growing problem in all library types and institutions. Fortunately, editors Carol Smallwood and Elaine Williams have pulled together the wisdom of practicing professionals to elucidate how to cope with the many problems that arise when preserving, managing, and digitizing important collections.