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Conservation and Preservation of Audiovisual Materials: Realistic or a Dream?

The author discusses the conservation and preservation of AV materials, and the progress made to bring both the problems and possible solutions to the notice of librarians and archivists. Preservation and conservation are defined in the context of audiovisual librarianship and the different measures which can be taken by managers and professional technical staff are indicated. The carriers of AV materials are identified as the weak link, and a brief review of the materials indicates the special requirements for AV conservation, including the effect of poor storage and handling of the materials. A review of the organizations involved in producing guidelines and standards is mentioned, with some of the principles and practives that have evolved