About Backstage Library Works
Backstage Library Works (BSLW) is a renowned company that has been providing top-notch library services since 1986. With over three decades of experience, BSLW has become the industry leader in offering comprehensive solutions to libraries worldwide. The company's mission is to provide high-quality services that help libraries manage their collections efficiently and effectively.
BSLW offers a wide range of services, including cataloging, metadata enhancement, digitization, microfilm processing, and preservation. The company's team of experts works closely with clients to understand their unique needs and develop customized solutions that meet those needs. BSLW's commitment to quality is evident in its ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management systems.
One of the key strengths of BSLW is its cataloging service. The company offers original cataloging as well as copy cataloging for all types of materials, including books, journals, audiovisual materials, and more. BSLW's team of experienced catalogers uses the latest tools and technologies to ensure accurate and consistent data entry.
Another important service offered by BSLW is metadata enhancement. This service helps libraries improve the discoverability of their collections by adding rich descriptive metadata to their records. BSLW's team can enhance existing records or create new ones from scratch using a variety of standards such as RDA (Resource Description & Access), AACR2 (Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules), MARC21 (Machine-Readable Cataloging), Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI), etc.
Digitization is another area where BSLW excels. The company has state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for digitizing all types of materials such as books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, newspapers & periodicals etc., at high resolution with OCR technology which makes them searchable online easily.
Microfilm processing is yet another area where Backstage Library Works stands out from other companies in this field because they have expertise in handling fragile or rare documents which require special care during filming process so they can be preserved for future generations without any damage or loss due time decay factors like acidity or humidity levels affecting paper-based documents over time.
Preservation services are also available at Backstage Library Works which includes conservation treatment options like binding repair/replacement; deacidification; encapsulation; lamination; mold remediation etc., depending on the condition & type(s)of material(s).
In addition to these core services mentioned above Backstage Library Works also provides consulting services related to library operations such as collection development policies; space planning/designs/layouts ; workflow analysis/improvements ; staff training/development programs ; grant writing assistance etc.,
Overall Backstage Library Works provides an array comprehensive solutions that help libraries manage their collections efficiently while maintaining high standards for accuracy & quality control throughout every stage from initial consultation through final delivery ensuring customer satisfaction every step along way!