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PRESERVATION NEWS

Prepared by Barbara Brown College Libraries Committee Commission on Preservation and Access

• Notre Dame, Indiana. The University Libraries of Notre Dame have published an attractive pamphlet called “Preserving Libraries for Medieval Studies: Colloquium on Preservation Issues in Medieval Studies, March 25-26,1990.” The colloquium was supported by the Commission on Preservation and Access, the Medieval Academy of America, and Notre Dame’s College of Arts and Letters in hopes that it would begin to organize medievalists for a national effort at library preservation. Sophia K. Jordan, editor of the papers, indicates that the purpose of the publication is to share some of the conceptual difficulties and issues that arise when selection for preservation crosses disciplinary lines. Copies of the publication may be purchased from the University Libraries of Notre Dame for $10.00. Checks should be made payable to the University Libraries of Notre Dame and sent to: Sophia K. Jordan, 219 Hesburgh Library, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556.

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• Washington, D.C.The Commission on Preservation and Access has moved and has a new address and phone number: The Commission on Preservation and Access, 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 740, Washington, DC 20036-2217; (202) 939-3400; fax (202) 939-3407.

• Ann Arbor, Michigan. Caring for Your Microform Collection: The Next Step in Preservation, a 13-minute video on proper storage and handling techniques of microform collections, is available free from University Microforms International. Temperature and humidity control, preservation microfilm/fiche cleaning and inspection are among the topics discussed. To order call 1-800- 521-0600, ext. 3801 or 1-800-343-5299, ext. 3801 from Canada.

• Dublin, Ohio.A recently published manual, The OCLC Guide to Preservation Data, seeks to streamline the library community’s task of preserving millions of original items that risk deterioration. The new publication from the OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. describes how libraries can use OCLC’s central registry to record and provide access to important preservation information. The procedures enable libraries to record their intent to preserve materials, which assists cooperative efforts and helps avoid duplicative activities. More information is available from Kate Nevins, OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc., 6565 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43017-3395.

Ed. Note: Beginning in January 1992, contributions to this column should be sent to: Jane Hedberg, Bibliographic Services Librarian at Wellesley College, phone: 617-235-0320; e-mail:jhedberg@lucy. wellesley.edu.