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Water, Mold and Pests: The World of Preservation Disaster Statistics.

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Title: Water, Mold and Pests: The World of Preservation Disaster Statistics.
Authors: McGowan, Beth1 bmcgowan@niu.edu, Hovde, Karen2 khovde@niu.edu
Source: Library Leadership & Management. 2018, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p1-14. 14p.
Subject Terms: *Academic libraries, Cultural property, Emergency management
Company/Entity: Association for Library Collections & Technical Services , American Library Association
Abstract: The article informs that the Association for Library Collection and Technical Services of the American Library Association (ALCTS/ALA) has collected preservation statistics from 1984 until 2008 on disasters from libraries and other cultural heritage foundations. The study found that 72% of institutions had experienced disaster incidents with the ALCTS.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The article informs that the Association for Library Collection and Technical Services of the American Library Association (ALCTS/ALA) has collected preservation statistics from 1984 until 2008 on disasters from libraries and other cultural heritage foundations. The study found that 72% of institutions had experienced disaster incidents with the ALCTS.
ISSN:19458851
DOI:10.5860/llm.v32i3.7274