Preservation Services

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 Libraries' 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 Libraries' 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 Libraries' 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.

If you have a specific question about the preservation or conservation of a paper item or collection, you may submit your question here. You will receive an email response.