The mission of Preservation Services is to ensure that the resources collected in support of research, teaching, and learning at Colorado State University Libraries remain available for long-term use. Preservation Services is responsible for caring for and maintaining the Library's physical collections. Services include repairing and rehousing library materials, in-house conservation treatments, and preparing items for commercial re-binding, shelving, and circulation. Services also encompass planning and managing a program for an extensive range of conservation treatments for the Library's Archives and Special Collections materials, including essential stabilization, cleaning, and complex conservation treatments for collections. Preservation Services plays a crucial role in emergency planning and recovery activities for the physical collections, ensuring the safety and longevity of the Library's resources. They also contribute to outreach and preservation awareness efforts for campus and community patrons, serving as a resource for various preservation and conservation issues.
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