What is purpose of the Kelvin Smith Library Preservation Department?
A. The Preservation Department’s goal is to preserve the Kelvin Smith Library’s collections, and to repair or replace needed damaged items. We support the mission of the library by keep as much material as possible available for your use for as long a time as possible, including all formats offered by the library. We also educate staff and users of the library in best practices to limit preventable damage to materials, and respond to any disasters affecting books, paper, or other media held by the library.