[PADG:2024] Re: Suddenly Seeking Substance

["Lori Foley" <lfoley@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Tyra,
 
You might want to take a look at the following technical leaflets. Feel 
free to download and copy any/all/none. Good luck!
 
What Is Preservation Planning?
<A 
href="">http://www.nedcc.org/plam3/tleaf11.htm
 
Preservation Assessment and Planning
<A 
href="">http://www.nedcc.org/plam3/tleaf12.htm
 
Digital Technology Made Simpler
<A 
href="">http://www.nedcc.org/plam3/tleaf54.htm
 
The Relevance of Preservation in a Digital World
<A 
href="">http://www.nedcc.org/plam3/tleaf55.htm
 
The Relevance of Preservation in a Digital World: Selected Readings
<A 
href="">http://www.nedcc.org/plam3/conbib.htm
 
Sincerely,
Lori FoleyField Service RepresentativeNortheast Document 
Conservation Center100 Brickstone SquareAndover, MA  
01810-1494TEL  978.470.1010FAX  978.475.6021<A 
href="">lfoley@xxxxxxxxx<A 
href="">http://www.nedcc.org
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  Tyra Grant 
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  Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 10:39 AM
  Subject: [PADG:2022] Re: Suddenly Seeking 
  Substance
  These Board Members will receive a packet of printed materials 
  mailed prior to the meeting date.  I can submit a maximum of 8 (but 
  preferably 5 or 6) pages-worth on the subjects of preservation and 
  digital/preservation.  The meeting will be a one-day event of small group 
  discussions on a few topics, one being preservation.   The meeting 
  will influence their future interests and direction as a board.   
  I'm inclined to think less nuts & bolts detail   ----more broad 
  scope and aiming at people looking to investing in the future.  I want 
  them to enjoy their reading and make it to the end.  I have a few 
  candidates that will do---but I'd love to find better. Thanks for the 
  ideas---I'll continue to watch for more.  Tyra GrantAt 01:54 
  PM 5/22/2003 -0500, you wrote:
  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 
    GrantHead, Preservation DepartmentNorthwestern University 
    Libraryphone: 847/491-4672