Preservation And Conservation Practices Of Print Materials In Selected College Libraries In Bagalkota District Of Karnataka : A Study

Abstract

This study examined the different techniques utilized as a part of the preservation and conservation of library materials in selected college libraries in the district of Bagalkota of Karnataka especially, it investigate the causes and nature of deterioration, patterns and techniques utilized as a part of their control, presence of preservation and conservation strategies and constraints restricting successful preservation and conservation.  The survey technique was used to gather information.  Findings uncovered that preservation and conservation strategies, however adopted in the college libraries were not viably being used in spite of the fact that the libraries all have preservation policies.  The review also uncovered that cleaning and dusting of library materials is the most commonly used technique.  The study built up that there are indeed incidences of deterioration of the most prominent outcome being books becoming torn and c racking and scratching.  Other findings uncovered that inadequate funding was the most serious inhibitor to compelling preservation and conservation activities in  the  college libraries.  In view of the discoveries, recommendations were made towards enhancing preservation and conservation practices in the libraries.