Welcome to Collections Care at Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries! This guide provides you with information to help you in your role of Collections Care Technician Intern. We know this is a lot of information, it is not meant to be overwhelming or memorized but rather a comprehensive guide to consult. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, please ask us any questions you have. We are here to support you!
The Collections Care Unit at VCU Libraries, in the Collection Analysis and Investment Department, is responsible for assisting in the long and short term care of select circulating and special collections in various formats held in Cabell Library, the Health Sciences Library, and storage facilities (physical and digital). Ongoing care, outreach, and planning are necessary in order to maintain that our collections are in good condition so that they will remain accessible for present and future users. Reducing deterioration of our collections is accomplished with people across the libraries and communities through shared efforts like:
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Some of these categories are described further here: NEDCC Introduction to Preservation. https://www.nedcc.org/preservation101/session-1/1what-is-preservation
Our focus is on implementing new networks and systems of accountability as a community for making collections safe and accessible, as well as encouraging a healthy workplace.
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