Collection Preservation
The State Library of Queensland is responsible for the preservation and protection of reference and research collections including Queensland's documentary heritage. Collections include:
- antiquarian books
- art works
- photographic media
- maps
- manuscripts and records
- audio, motion picture and digital media
The goal of our preservation policy is to preserve the collection so that items can be accessed and used by future generations - by historians, researchers, members of the public and the media.
What we do
Our expert preservation staff use specialised techniques to maintain, preserve, and make accessible a range of items according to their use and significance. As well as preserving our own collection, we offer advice and services to Queensland's regional libraries, other organisations and members of the public.
- Conservation
An online snapshot of our preservation activities. - Information / How to guides
Advice and information on preserving, storing and repairing items. - Queensland newspapers
Information about our Queensland newspapers microfilm holdings and available services; including provision of duplicate microform; also including access to Queensland Government Gazettes, Parliamentary papers and manuscripts. - Visual Media Unit
Includes details of our visual media production services and activities. - Microfilming and Digitising Unit
Provides information about the historical preservation activities
Preservation policies
The State Library of Queensland develops strategies and procedures for preserving Queensland's research and reference collections (including cultural heritage material). These are based on policies, guidelines, standards and agreements, including the following:
- Binding and repair policy
- Microfilm policy
- Australian microfilm standards (AS 2840-1986: Microfilming newspapers for archival purposes)
- Content strategy [PDF 7MB]
- Counter disaster plan
- Exhibitions policy
- Lending policy - Loans for exhibitions [PDF 155 kb]
- Digital preservation policy [PDF 69 kb]
- Loan agreement policy
Please contact the State Library for more information about these policies.
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