Preservation
Library preservation aims to ensure the present and future use of information in whatever form it has been recorded.
The Preservation unit’s program provides a range of services to care for collections. This is accomplished through a variety of collection—and item-level approaches and strategies, including emergency preparedness, environmental monitoring, user education, book repair/conservation, and shelf preparation. Actions are taken to prevent or slow down the deterioration of library materials, improve their condition, and provide access.
Explore the Preservation Lab
Read more about the Preservation Lab from The Source.
Make a Wishlist Gift
Gifts to the University Libraries Preservation Unit provide our team with the resources to keep our collections in peak condition. If you wish to support a specific preservation project, the Legacy of Books Wishlist features the University Libraries’ greatest needs.
Every contribution helps protect our collective history.
Learn More
Use the WashU Libraries Ask Us! Chat for any of your preservation questions.
