A survey of preservation and conservation of local history collections in Nigeria - case study of national war museum Umuahia, Abia state Department: Library and Information Science By: Arinze1 Project ID: 5585 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦1000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis research study aims at identifying the preservation and conservation of local history collections in Nigeria, a case study of National War Museum, Umuahia, Abia State. In the process of carrying out this research, the researcher identifies the problems/constraints, methods/techniques adopted, the classes of artifacts kept and also proffer solutions to the effective procedures for preservation and of local history collection in a museum under study. In the study, the researcher observed among numerous variables that fumigation gives the best method of preserving the artifacts. In line with fumigation, the establishment also places priority attention by using air conditioners to control weather conditions and which in its true senses brought about prolonging the life-span of artifacts. Based on the findings and available literature in the field, mentioned has been made concerning the necessity of computer application in the preservation and conservation of local history collections. For efficient management, the researcher recommends the provision of a standby generating set to support the ICT programme recommended, above all, it is noted that there is a cordial relationship among the component units that constitute the establishment. The study also revealed why it is possible for the establishment to preserve its artifact successfully, that a separate unit is designated to observe the preservation culture and back up fully with adequate security networking. Names such as curator are the head of museum management while a conservator is a person in charge with the skills in preserving and conserving the artifacts. This work is divided into five (5) chapters. Chapter one is the introduction of the work while chapter two is the review of related literature, research methodology is in chapter three, chapter four deals with the presentation and analysis of data. Finally, chapter five presents the conclusion and the related recommendations. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Library and Information Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Staff Motivation in Academic Libraries»The effect of social media on reading culture among students»Annotated bibliography on information and communication technology»Library catalogue utilization among students in academic libraries - a case study of Federal Polytechnic Idah library»Awareness and utilization of electronic information resources by library and information science students (a case study of Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka) »Product marketing: a strategic step for libraries in the information age (a case study of Imo state library board, Owerri)»Information needs and seeking behaviour of senior non-academic staff of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri»Effects of poor implementation of collection development policy in academic libraries»The availability and utilization of modern information resources in teaching and learning in selected private secondary schools in Owerri metropolis»Challenges of ICT applications in law libraries»Information needs and information seeking behaviour of children in public libraries - a case study of Kwara State library board, Ilorin»Annotated bibliography on English language»Challenges of the management of staff appraisal programme in the library of Imo state (a case study of Imo state university)»Effects of library on the academic performances of students in tertiary institutions»A study of the information needs of rural health workers in Ebikoro, Owerri north LGA of Imo state