IFLA HeadquartersLiebaers, HermanClements, David W.G.Lyall, JanBrandt, Astrid-ChristianeSharifi, HadiSamuel, John G.Perminova, O.I.de Sá Rodrigues Pinho Araujo, Maria FernandaFerreira de Andrade, Joachim MarçalFoot, MarjamBoston, GeorgeCornish, Graham P.Norman, SandyBanjo, Gboyega2025-06-182025-06-181994-050340-0352https://repository.ifla.org/handle/20.500.14598/4108This special issue of the IFLA Journal is dedicated to the themes of preservation and conservation in libraries worldwide. It features a tribute to Robert Vosper and includes contributions on preventive conservation, the management of preservation programs in Asia-Pacific, and techniques for safeguarding palm-leaf manuscripts, leather bindings, and photographic archives. Articles also address mass conservation technologies, copyright issues related to preservation, and the role of international organizations like UNESCO. Together, the pieces offer a global perspective on safeguarding cultural heritage through innovative and context-sensitive preservation strategies.enUK: Apart from fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, and only as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Acts 1988, this publication may only be reproduced, stored or transmitted, in any form or by any means, with the prior permission in writing of the Publishers, or in the case of reprographic reproduction, in accordance with the terms of licences issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency (www.cla.co.uk/). US: Authorization to photocopy journal material may be obtained directly from SAGE Publications or through a licence from the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. (www.copyright.com/). Inquiries concerning reproduction outside those terms should be sent to SAGE.LibrarianshipInformation servicesLibrary servicesFlagship PublicationInternational Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)