[T]his book brings together a variety of expert voices with the goal of reaching a wide audience. . . . Whether the reader is new to the topic of preservation or a seasoned professional, the second edition of The Preservation Management Handbook is a worthwhile investment. For students and new professionals, the revised handbook provides clear guidance on preservation principles and best practice, quick reference tools, sample policies and procedures, and definitions that reflect the current preservation landscape across multiple cultural heritage organizations. For more experienced professionals, the updated information on digital media, the collaborative emphasis the authors place on preservation, and their philosophy of approaching analog and digital preservation with the same guiding principles provides thought provoking ways to take a fresh look at preservation.

Preservation, Digital Technology & Culture

I recommend this book to my clients as the best preservation reference available and assign it to my students because it provides a thorough foundation in theory as well as practical knowledge of the care needed by the materials they are most likely to encounter in their careers. It’s essential reading.

Rebecca Elder, Preservation Consultant and Adjunct Faculty, The University of Texas at Austin School of Information

The Preservation Management Handbook represents a critical resource for 21st century librarians, conservators and archivists. It provides the foundational knowledge for developing priorities and an action plan necessary to assure long term retention of intellectual content. The authors effectively cover both physical and digital assets and their respective challenges.

Roger Smith, Interim Associate University Librarian for Collections and Director, Digital Library Development Program, University of California San Diego Library