1) A collaborative preservation learning programme was developed in the UK to address the identified preservation needs of research libraries and higher education libraries. 2) Focus groups and surveys with librarians, archivists, and conservators were conducted to determine the key staff development needs, which included practical training, strategic development, and developing an institutional culture of preservation. 3) The programme addressed these needs by providing disaster response training, preservation policy workshops, and training on prioritization, digitization, and damaged collections in various regions across the UK from 2009-2010.

1. Wanted: heritage librarian Developing a preservation learning programme in the UK Caroline Peach, Head of Preservation Advisory Centre

4. Collaborative preservation learning programme 2009-2012 “ to develop and coordinate a preservation learning programme based on the identified needs of Research Libraries UK and UK higher education libraries, in collaboration with the sponsors (BL and RLUK) and the collection care community”

9. Needs vary according to local resource Conservation department Single conservator No conservator Prioritization Specialist conservators for major / specialist tasks Understanding what a conservator can do

17. Which course/resource would you be most likely to use?

18. Higher education responses

19. Which practical topic would you most like training on?

20. E-learning

21. Geographic breakdown

22. Profession