The library collection preservation policy emphasizes the careful handling of rare and valuable materials to prevent damage. Users are encouraged to report any spills or damages to library staff, and to avoid bringing food and drinks near library items. The policy aims to maintain the integrity of the collection and reduce the need for replacements due to deterioration caused by neglect.

1. LIBRARY COLLECTION
PRESERVATION
Library Policy
– C12 06/2014

2. YOUR LIBRARY HOUSES RARE AND VALUABLE
MATERIALS THAT NEED TO BE TREATED WITH CARE
AND CONSIDERATION. THESE ITEMS INCLUDE:
- LAW REPORTS FROM THE 1800s
- OLD BOOKS, NO LONGER PUBLISHED
- MICROFICHE
- LIBRARY IPADS
- LOOSELEAF FOLDERS

3. YOUR COLLECTION
FRAGILE LEATHER BOUND REPORTS
RARE BOOKS – DONATIONS &
FIRM PUBLISHED BOOKS
REPORT SERIES LIMITED TO
ONLY A FEW AUSTRALIAN
LIBRARIES

4. PRESERVATION
DAMAGE TO MATERIALS CAN BE
PREVENTED BY CONSIDERATE USE.
TAKE CARE WHEN HANDLING LIBRARY
MATERIALS. BE GENTLE WITH
DELICATE BOOKS, REPORTS AND
LIBRARY EQUIPMENT
DON’T MARK TEXTS WITH PEN, PENCIL
OR HIGHLIGHTERS.
IF TAKING MATERIALS OUT OF THE
LIBRARY, MAKE SURE THE ITEMS ARE
CARED FOR AND STORED AWAY FROM
WATER, FOOD AND PETS.

5. MAKE WISE CHOICES
EAT FOOD AND DRINK BEVERAGES
AWAY FROM LIBRARY COLLECTION
FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS ARE TO
REMAIN IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM
AND BALCONY BUT NOT IN THE
LIBRARY
BE CONSCIOUS AND CAREFUL OF
WHAT YOU’RE EATING OR DRINKING
WHEN USING LIBRARY MATERIALS
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6. NOTIFY THE LIBRARY
STAFF
IF YOU SEE ANY SPILLS OR NOTICE
DAMAGE TO LIBRARY MATERIALS,
TELL YOUR LIBRARIAN
IF YOU CAUSE ANY MINOR OR MAJOR
DAMAGE TO LIBRARY MATERIALS,
SPEAK TO YOUR LIBRARIAN
THAT WAY WE CAN REDUCE LONG TERM DAMAGE
AND PRESERVE ITEMS
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7. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT
WE PREFER TO KEEP ALL LIBRARY
ITEMS ACCESSIBLE TO STAFF AT ALL
TIMES
WE WANT YOU TO BE ABLE TO
PRESERVE MATERIALS TO THEIR
OPTIMAL CONDITION
REDUCE THE NEED TO REPLACE
MATERIALS AT COST
STOP PESTS AND INSECTS FROM
INHABITING THE LIBRARY
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8. REAL EXAMPLES
COFFEE SPILT ON A 1824 LAW REPORT
=
PERMANENT STAINS ON MULTIPLE PAGES
LUNCH CRUMBS LEFT IN BOOK + NO
NOTIFICATION TO STAFF
=
MOULD FOUND ON PAGES YEARS LATER
FOOD AND DRINK RESIDUE ON SHELVES
=
COCKROACH AND WEEVILS IN LIBRARY

9. THANK YOU FOR
CONSIDERING THE
LIBRARY
TO ACCESS OTHER LIBRARY POLICIES ,
PLEASE SEE THE INTRANET LINK TO THE
LIBRARY
SERIES C2014: LIBRARY, SYDNEY FIRM
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10. ENJOY YOUR LIBRARY
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