[PADG:2019] Suddenly Seeking Substance

["S. Tyra Grant" <stgrant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Here's a fun question (at least I think the answers could be fun
for everyone):
I have a list of preservation readings that I generally recommend for
different circumstances.  Now, though, I'm seeking the best readings
I can find for a special use.   Here's the background:

Seeking:  a couple of great but short readings (7 or 8 pages
total, taken together).  These can come from anywhere, as long as
they do the job:  

Audience:  Northwestern University Library, Board of Governors who
will participate in small group discussion about preservation this
June.  

Two topics:  (also could be one reading that covers both
topics):  
1) Preservation---overview, issues, trends---the state of preservation
today   
2) Digital and preservation (why, what, issues, challenges, 
trends).

Goal:  Introduce the subject(s) (maybe include: goals,
challenges issues and trends).  1) be readable, 2) understandable
and  3) interesting and moving 4) stimulate active interest in
preservation.   

The readings are my one crack at influencing this discussion.  I
will not be present during the exercise.  I have been asked to
recommend one or two readings for a packet, to be mailed in advance---for
Board members to prepare for the meeting and discussion. 
Preservation is one of maybe two or so topics that will be discussed by
one small working-group.  I'd like their discussion to be made more
productive by the quality of the readings they receive.  

Can you recommend some readings that will be understandable to a
well-educated library board who are not librarians themselves.  I
want to engage their minds and capture their hearts---that's all. 


What are some of your favorites?
Tyra Grant
Head, Preservation Department
Northwestern University Library
phone: 847/491-4672