[PADG:585] Re: outside work for conservator to be done gratis

[Julia Merkel <merkeljm@xxxxxxx>]

Drewes, Jeanne wrote:

> I am wondering how others deal with special requests for conservation work from people outside the library but within the host institution, in our case a university.  We have requests from time to time for the conservation of materials that belong to faculty, donors and other departments. In  most cases this is expected to be done on work time and for free, meaning that the library pays for the work.  While I don't want to turn people away I also realize that this could get out of hand so I  want to have a policy I can refer to when needed.   I am wondering what sort of policy you have in this regard and would appreciate hearing from you.  I will compile for the list.
>
> Thanks, jeanne
>
> Jeanne Drewes
> Assistant Director for Access & Preservation
> Michigan State University Libraries
> 100 Library, Room W 108A
> East Lansing, MI  48824-1048
> 517 432 6123 ext 147
> Fax 517 353 8969
> drewes@xxxxxxx <mailto:drewes@xxxxxxx>
> <http://www.lib.msu.edu/drewes>
>
>  
We don't have a written policy in place, but repairs are done on request 
across the university. 
It is good PR for a little known unit in the library.  I've had perhaps 
half a dozen requests in 2 years.
(mostly from senior administration--in one case, a book that was 
borrowed from another institution)
ILL sometimes asks for assistance too. 
Requests from community members are referred to a list of area 
conservators and bookbinders.


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Julia Merkel
Preservation Specialist
James Madison University Libraries
MSC 1704
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
540-568-7040