Question

Explain the following statement with reasons.

Only trained persons, who are duly qualified, can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.

Answer 1

1. The statement mentions the requirement of trained people in handling conservation and preservation.
2. Every level, from collecting the sources of History, arranging the records, Indexes, etc., needs to have the required knowledge of the work involved so as to make it easier and reduce the chances of errors.
3. A person with no knowledge of a book to be preserved may never understand the importance of a torn page and might throw it away.

Answer 2

• Collection of historical sources, their record, manuscripts, lists, old texts, and material sources - maintenance and presentation should be done carefully.
• Only after completion of proper training is it possible.
• Thus, training is required to take up tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.

Answer 3

1. Institutes like libraries, museums, and archives conserve and preserve precious historical heritage. The tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation are the following:
   1. Collecting the sources of history, creating their records and indexes.
   2. Exhibiting manuscripts, old books, and artefacts after completing necessary treatments requires very careful handling and management.
2. The above tasks need people with specific skills.

Therefore, only trained persons who are duly qualified can take up the tasks involved in the work of conservation and preservation.