The Special Collections Book of the Week this week is:

More Than Staples & Glue: a glimpse into heritage conservation at the University of Pretoria Museums 2008-2018 by Isabelle McGinn and Sian Tiley-Nel.

Conservation is only one aspect of university museum and collections management, but in many respects it is the most important, as the collections form the principal resource from which all other curatorial activities flow. This commemorative publication marks a decade of conservation within the UP Arts Conservation laboratory and sheds light on the expertise and dedication of the skilled conservators and curators in this department. It also highlights the immense efforts and lengths they go to in maintaining these museum treasures—ensuring that they are exhibited, stored, protected and made accessible in the best possible conditions—thereby preserving them for future generations.

Catalogue Access: https://UnivofPretoria.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1046975702

This book is available at Special Collections, housed on level 5 of the Merensky 2 Library, and is part of our Africana (ZA) Collection.

The Special Collections unit of the Department of Library Services plays a stewardship role in the acquisition and preservation of the Library's rare and valuable information resources, making them accessible to students, staff and researchers, as well as safeguarding them for future generations.

During the month of March, the Special Collections unit of UP Library and the UP Museums are collaborating to bring attention to the special collections of the University of Pretoria.