Let's start out with the things you can do : preservation activities at the Kyoto University Library(<Special feature>Preservation: deterioration of media and measures)

Abstract

This article reports the activities of the task force and other efforts for preservation and environmental improvement at the Kyoto University Library. The task force created in 2007 was aimed to: ・Investigation and recommendation of criteria and guidelines on environmental management ・Provide information (on the website, training program, etc.) and consulting on preservation management ・Provide information about prevention of deterioration of materials This article also describes the voluntary activities of hands-on workshop. It documents as the preliminary practice of the official task force and the experiences in the training program in the Library of the University of Kentucky. In conclusion, the importance of starting from immediate 'can-do things' in spite of little specialized knowledge or budget is emphasized to protect materials at the library.