Arşiv ve Kütüphanelerdeki Risklere Yönelik Pasif Korumanın Önemi

The cultural heritage is under threat in the world and in our country due to the potential hazards and other dangers. These factors are caused by human, technological or natural-induced reasons. Some historical buildings which are used as library and archive buildings have the possibility of damage due to structural problems in case of disaster (Proactive). Precautions must be taken well before any kind of emergency situation or disaster due to protect both these structures as historical monuments, and books, manuscripts and other library and archive materials in historical and modern buildings. These measures may include passive/preventive and/or active conservation methods. This study aimed to examine risk factors by qualitative research method which affect to the library and archive staff, buildings and materials in accordance with the principles IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) and disaster management. Passive / preventive conservation method proposals are extended for risk reduction