Abstract

This study was performed for the current status of the Busan Metropolitan Simin Library’s collection of modern materials published in the 1950s and earlier. It also assessed their value and assessed their preservation environment. This study aimed to propose a plan for establishing a preservation system for the library’s valuable materials. To this end, the preservation status of 9,068 volumes of modern materials published in the 1950s and earlier was assessed, catalog data was revised, the current holdings were analyzed, the material value was assessed, and the library’s storage environment was analyzed. The results of the study provided implications for achieving the objectives of this study and three proposals for establishing a preservation system for the library’s valuable materials were proposed. First, the establishment of a preservation plan to remodel or transfer the current storage space for the preservation of valuable materials to a third location was suggested. Second, measures were prepared to prevent natural deterioration or acidification to prevent further damage to valuable materials stored in the storage space of Busan Metropolitan Simin Library. Third, the necessity of reorganizing related organizations and reinforcing personnel was suggested to secure a system and expertise in the management of old documents and valuable materials of Busan Metropolitan Simin Library.