BS 4971:2017
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Conservation and care of archive and library collections
Hardcopy , PDF
English
30-06-2017
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
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DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 4971(2002), BS PD5454(2012) which remains current. Supersedes 16/30343304 DC. (07/2017)
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
42
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PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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Status |
Current
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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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