Parent Institution Name
Address
Lillian Goldman Law Library - Rare Book Department
127 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
127 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Supervisor Email
Project Details
Course Overview:
With the increasing challenges posed by climate change and the wealth of legal heritage housed at Yale Law Library, I aim to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of the library stacks and their conditions. This project will offer practical benefits, addressing the importance of starting conservation and preservation initiatives and effort to safeguard its valuable resources.
Under the supervision of Rare Book Librarian Kathryn James, I will undertake this assessment, while also consulting with professionals at Yale's conservation and preservation center to enrich the project with their expertise. The course will integrate hands-on practical work with scholarly research to analyze potential threats to the collections and develop effective mitigation strategies.
Objectives:
● To assess risks associated with environmental and physical factors in the regular stacks.
● To analyze current preservation practices and identify areas for improvement.
● To design a disaster plan tailored to the needs of the Yale Law Library.
● To cultivate advanced skills in library risk management and preservation techniques.
Professional Development:
This project offers a unique opportunity to evaluate one of the most prestigious and grand law libraries in the legal field. It will deepen my understanding of the risk factors present in library environments and allow me to develop targeted preservation strategies for this esteemed institution. Through practical, hands-on work and focused mentorship, this experience will enhance my skills and knowledge in safeguarding the library and its collections from environmental and physical factors that naturally impact the longevity of books. Furthermore, it will directly contribute to advancing my career goals in conservation and preservation, strengthening my ability to lead initiatives that protect and sustain valuable library resources.
With the increasing challenges posed by climate change and the wealth of legal heritage housed at Yale Law Library, I aim to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of the library stacks and their conditions. This project will offer practical benefits, addressing the importance of starting conservation and preservation initiatives and effort to safeguard its valuable resources.
Under the supervision of Rare Book Librarian Kathryn James, I will undertake this assessment, while also consulting with professionals at Yale's conservation and preservation center to enrich the project with their expertise. The course will integrate hands-on practical work with scholarly research to analyze potential threats to the collections and develop effective mitigation strategies.
Objectives:
● To assess risks associated with environmental and physical factors in the regular stacks.
● To analyze current preservation practices and identify areas for improvement.
● To design a disaster plan tailored to the needs of the Yale Law Library.
● To cultivate advanced skills in library risk management and preservation techniques.
Professional Development:
This project offers a unique opportunity to evaluate one of the most prestigious and grand law libraries in the legal field. It will deepen my understanding of the risk factors present in library environments and allow me to develop targeted preservation strategies for this esteemed institution. Through practical, hands-on work and focused mentorship, this experience will enhance my skills and knowledge in safeguarding the library and its collections from environmental and physical factors that naturally impact the longevity of books. Furthermore, it will directly contribute to advancing my career goals in conservation and preservation, strengthening my ability to lead initiatives that protect and sustain valuable library resources.
Are you willing to complete two evaluations of your students progress through out the course of the semester?
Yes
Requirements
Structure:
● Supervision: Regular mentoring sessions with Kathryn James. She will oversee the project progress and provide professional advice.
● Time Commitment: 130 hours of logged work, encompassing research, assessment, and documentation.
● Deliverable: A final comprehensive risk assessment report accompanied by a disaster plan to safeguard the library's collections.
● Supervision: Regular mentoring sessions with Kathryn James. She will oversee the project progress and provide professional advice.
● Time Commitment: 130 hours of logged work, encompassing research, assessment, and documentation.
● Deliverable: A final comprehensive risk assessment report accompanied by a disaster plan to safeguard the library's collections.
Supervisor Phone
2035835992
How many positions do you have available?
1
Supervisor Name
Kathryn James
Assignment
Course Option
LIS 512
Semester
Summer 2025
Department
Rare Books
State
CT