Book Collection Care

Background:

Garrett Park Archives has a permanent collection of approximately 147 books, which are under the stewardship of the Town’s Archivist. Opened, May 12,1985 by then resident and Town Council member William H. Morris, the collection is chiefly books authored by residents of the Town. The collection includes hardcovers and paperbacks housed on a custom-made oak bookcase located within the Town’s Office. The collection needs a basic level of asset management to include the book’s physical condition, location, and some preservation needs.

Project Overview:

 All books require an initial condition form which records its current condition and shelf location as well as some metadata information. Some books have been cataloged. The forms will help to identify gaps in the record keeping. Several hard cover books have been identified as needing endbands inserted into loose hollows to reinforce their book spines. The project requires 1-2 hours of your time along with basic experience in record keeping and crafting. All supplies and materials are provided.

Your contribution to this project will assist with preserving and managing the permanent book collection to share with Town residents

Town Archivist: Sonya McKenney

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