Preservation Department

The Preservation Department's leadership and vision contributes to the Library's dynamic vision. The Department is recognized internationally for expertise in disaster response and recovery in a tropical environment. To contribute to the Library's success, the Preservation Department is always looking for new approaches by:

• Developing innovative plans to preserve library materials;
• Creating training opportunitites for colleagues throughout Hawai´i and the Pacific region;
• Conducting leading-edge research on conservation treatment of paper and photographs;
• Expanding professional resources in preservation and conservation by developing staff and the labs for paper conservation and book conservation.