Analisis Konservasi Bahan Pustaka di Dinas Perpustakaan dan Arsip Daerah Kota Tebing Tinggi

Abstract

This study aims to determine the conservation of library materials at the Library and Regional Archives Office of Tebing Tinggi City. This study uses Rachman's (2017) theory, which covers active and passive conservation activities in libraries. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive research type. The results show that active conservation has been carried out, but it is still basic, technical, and does not refer to professional standards. The practices applied, such as cleaning documents with simple tools, emergency handling of damaged library materials, the use of tape in the lamination process, and manual plastic coating, are more oriented towards visual care and short-term reading functions than long-term preservation. Passive conservation is also carried out, but it does not meet ideal standards. Temperature and humidity control only rely on air conditioning and ventilation without hygrometer monitoring. Lighting is more aimed at user comfort. Pest control only uses camphor without standard procedures. Thus, the conservation of library materials at the Tebing Tinggi City Library and Regional Archives Office is still practical and situational in nature, requiring policy strengthening, improvement of supporting facilities, and the implementation of conservation procedures in accordance with scientific standards in order to ensure the sustainability of the collection's preservation.