ABSTRACT
In the United Kingdom (UK) in the 1980s, a new approach to preservation in libraries began to be developed. Training plays a vital part in the success of preservation management. Preservation training was undertaken in a limited number of libraries and what there was, was mixed, ranging from the basic to the more sophisticated. Preservation policy and strategy should be based on such assessments and must address the dual responsibilities of custodial care and providing access to collections now and in the future. It can raise awareness of issues and practical factors in all levels of staff; and it has significance for managers in terms of overall library planning and strategy. The core aspects should be included in the library's induction programme: Handling of different kinds of library materials, Cleaning and repair, Environmental conditions, Security and Disaster management. The literature offers little on the monitoring and evaluation of preservation training.
