UPRA's Library Special Collections, Assessment and Preservation Workshops Project

FAIN: PG-287861-22

University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo Campus (Arecibo, PR 00613-1806)
Robert Rosado (Project Director: January 2022 to January 2026)

A general preservation assessment, training for staff, and the purchase of data-loggers, acid-free preservation materials, and other basic preservation supplies for the Library Special Collections of the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo.

The University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo Campus’ Library proposes to improve environmental conditions of the Arecibo Special Collections Room by implementing strategies that will allow us to better practice conservation and preservation of humanities collections focusing on three main activities: 1) Perform a consultant-lead general preservation assessment to determine the factors that pose a risk to the preservation of the humanities collection that will be presented in a comprehensive written report; 2) Offer a one day workshop to staff on topics such as preventive conservation strategies and risk assessment promoting appropriate methods for preserving library materials and educating users in the proper care of the collection; and 3) Purchase of preservation materials and supplies will be made as result of discussions with the consultant. These materials will be used to implement an environmental monitoring system and as part of the training of the staff.