Original vs. Digital.

Authors :: Balas, Janet L.
Source :: Computers in Libraries. Feb2000, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p51. 3p. 1 Color Photograph, 3 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Focuses on the differences between preserving original historical materials and creating digital archives. Scientific and technical preservation research done by the Preservation Directorate at the United States Library of Congress; Establishment of the National Digital Library Program to create electronic reproductions of primary source materials on American history and culture; Foundation of the Northeast Document Conservation Center in Andover, Massachusetts, to preserve deteriorating paper resources.