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BS 4971:2017

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Conservation and care of archive and library collections

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-06-2017

€285.14
Excluding VAT

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Conservation policy and planning
5 Preventive conservation
6 Remedial conservation
Annex A (informative) - Environmental guidance
Annex B (informative) - Sensitivity of materials to light
Annex C (normative) - Packaging materials
Bibliography

Defines recommendations for the long term conservation of archive and library collections.

Committee
IDT/2/9
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 4971(2002), BS PD5454(2012) which remains current. Supersedes 16/30343304 DC. (07/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
42
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This British Standard gives recommendations for the long term conservation of archive and library collections. It gives recommendations for managing conservation of collections, starting with organizational policy, strategy and planning, which in turn lead to the identification of prioritized actions and on-going processes that protect collections, such as environmental qualities, repository management and preventive and remedial treatment projects.

It is applicable to traditional archive and library collections, e.g. documents, books, maps, drawings, prints, photographic materials and the carriers of machine readable records in both analogue and digital format such as video cassettes and CDs.

It does not include the preservation of digital information and associated metadata.

BS ISO 18934:2011 Imaging materials. Multiple media archives. Storage environment
BS ISO 18911:2010 Imaging materials. Processed safety photographic films. Storage practices
BS ISO 18906:2000 Imaging materials. Photographic films. Specifications for safety film
BS EN ISO 9706:2000 Information and documentation. Paper for documents. Requirements for permanence
BS ISO 10716:1994 Paper and board. Determination of alkali reserve
BS ISO 18916:2007 Imaging materials. Processed imaging materials. Photographic activity test for enclosure materials
BS EN 16095:2012 Conservation of cultural property. Condition recording for movable cultural heritage
ISO 4332:1986 Photography Processed photographic black-and-white film for archival records Silver-gelatin type on poly(ethylene terephthalate) base Specifications
BS PAS 197(2009) : 2009 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR CULTURAL COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT
BS EN 15999-1:2014 Conservation of cultural heritage. Guidelines for design of showcases for exhibition and preservation of objects General requirements
PD CEN/TS 16163:2014 Conservation of Cultural Heritage. Guidelines and procedures for choosing appropriate lighting for indoor exhibitions
BS EN 15635:2008 Steel static storage systems. Application and maintenance of storage equipment
BS ISO 18920:2011 Imaging materials. Reflection prints. Storage practices
BS ISO 18918:2000 Imaging materials. Processed photographic plates. Storage practices
BS EN 15095 : 2007 POWER-OPERATED MOBILE RACKING AND SHELVING, CAROUSELS AND STORAGE LIFTS - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
BS 5699-1:1979 Processed photographic film for archival records Specifications for silver-gelatin type on cellulose ester base
BS ISO 302:2015 Pulps. Determination of Kappa number
BS EN 15878:2010 Steel static storage systems. Terms and definitions
BS EN 356:2000 Glass in building. Security glazing. Testing and classification of resistance against manual attack
BS 4783-8:1994 Storage, transportation and maintenance of media for use in data processing and information storage Recommendations for 4 mm and 8 mm helical scan tape cartridges
BS EN ISO 534:2011 Paper and board. Determination of thickness, density and specific volume
ISO 4331:1986 Photography Processed photographic black-and-white film for archival records Silver-gelatin type on cellulose ester base Specifications
BS ISO 18902:2013 Imaging materials. Processed imaging materials. Albums, framing and storage materials
BS 5699-2:1979 Processed photographic film for archival records Specifications for silver-gelatin type on poly(ethylene terephthalate) base
BS ISO 12606:1997 Cinematography. Care and preservation of magnetic audio recordings for motion-pictures and television

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