The response of the British Library’s conservation department to the covid-19 situation

Garside, P. , Hamlyn, S., Rogerson, C., Watts, E., Browne, M. and Derenzy, C. (2021) The response of the British Library’s conservation department to the covid-19 situation. Journal of Conservation and Museum Studies, 19(1), 6. (doi: 10.5334/jcms.205)

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Abstract

The British Library’s conservation department faced a significant range of challenges arising from the COVID-19 situation and the limited time available to respond to them. By drawing on areas in which the department already had particular strengths, such as risk management, salvage planning and training, we were able to address these issues and support the operational requirements not only of our own area but also of the wider Library, in dealing with both immediate concerns and longer-term issues relating to the resumption of normal activities. This has encouraged us to look at underlying assumptions about our working practices, enabling us to revise our approaches in ways which not only respond to the current situation but also have far-reaching benefits.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Garside, Mr Paul
Authors: Garside, P., Hamlyn, S., Rogerson, C., Watts, E., Browne, M., and Derenzy, C.
College/School:College of Arts & Humanities > School of Culture and Creative Arts > History of Art
Journal Name:Journal of Conservation and Museum Studies
Publisher:Ubiquity Press
ISSN:1364-0429
ISSN (Online):1364-0429
Published Online:14 April 2021
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2021 The Author(s)
First Published:First published in Journal of Conservation and Museum Studies 19(1): 6
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons license

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