A preservation policy maturity model: a practical tool for Greek libraries and archives

Аннотация

The growing interest in collection preservation has led to the development of methods for prioritizing needs and evaluating conservation actions towards more effective collections management. Surveys and assessments are closely connected with sustainability, as they are the first step for any kind of strategic planning, such as the development of a programme or a preservation policy. Specialized conservators and professionals in the preservation field frequently undertake a range of actions to improve and organize their work. Understanding the collections’ needs and examining them in comparison to existing preservation actions are tasks that should be repeated at regular intervals.