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041			_aEnglish.
082			_a025.84 _bBAL-P
100			_aBalasubramanian, P. _eAuthor.
245			_aPreservation and Conservation of Library Resources / _cP. Balasubramanian.
250			_a1st edition.
260			_aNew Delhi : _bEss Ess Publicatons, _c2021.
300			_a205p.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references.
520			_aThe present world is changing from the industrial world to the information world. It requires fast, accurate, organized and reliable information. People are beginning to know the value of information. A large amount of information is being generated every second all around the world. The information has become a raw material and a dominating factor in the process of decision making and execution. Information is and will be a primordial need for each individual in this world. Information is regarded as &;Lifeblood of society&; and a vital resource for national development. On the other hand there are libraries with rare collections which are the treasures of local heritage. They reflect the heritage and culture of the society. The information in these libraries is in a variety of forms such as palm leaves, manuscripts, printed books, etc. Preservation requirements of these library holdings are obviously different from those of libraries established during the recent past. These libraries have the special responsibility of preserving heritage and culture as it is the duty of all library staff, from the head of the library down to the last worker at the bottom to safeguard, protect and
546			_aEnglish.
650			_aLibraries _xAutomation.
650			_aLibrary science _xTechnological innovations.
650			_aLibrary materials _xConservation and restoration.
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