Preservation & Reformatting Section

PARS contributes to library service and librarianship by promoting, encouraging and being responsible for ALCTS activities that relate to preservation and reformatting of library materials in all types of institutions. PARS also provides leadership in applying new technologies to assure continued access to library collections. Plans and monitors activities using the Association's Strategic and Tactical Plan as a framework.

Committees

• Executive Committee
• Nominating
• Preservation Standards & Practices
• Program, Planning & Publications

Liaisons & Representatives

Interest Groups

• Book & Paper
• Digital Conversion
• Digital Preservation
• Intellectual Access to Preservation Data
• Preservation Administration
• Promoting Preservation

Awards

• Banks-Harris Preservation Award
• LBI George Cunha and Susan Swartzburg Award

Publications

• Guide to the ANSI/NISO/LBI Library Binding Standard
• Preservation Manager's Guide to Cost Analysis
• more