1. Yuriem Lezcano Librarian CENTER FOR MARINE RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF HAVANA
OT PRESERVATION
OF BOOKS AND OTHER MEDIA
Yuriem Lezcano
Librarian

2. 1. When was it established?
My institution was created in March 1970 and the collection at the same time
2. What are the subjects that your library collection covers?
The collection covers the following topics:
1. Aquaculture
2. Marine Ecology
3. Invertebrate Zoology
4. Genetics of Marine Organisms
5. Integrated Coastal and Zone Management
6. Protected Areas
7. Systematic
8. Biogeography
9. Conservation Genetics
3. Who is your audience?
Users of the library are:
Teachers
Researchers
Biology students
Undergraduate and graduate
Others

3. 4. What types of material do you have and how many?
Books: 1787
Magazines: countries
Map: 117
CD-ROM: 120
Diploma thesis: 377
Master Thesis: 176
PhD Thesis: 95
Revista Investigaciones Marinas: 1510
Science (Series 8): 53
Reprints: 707
5. When were your materials published?
Books:
Magazines:
Maps: 1977
CD-ROM:
Revista Investigaciones Marinas: (print), (digital)
Science (Series 8):
Diploma Thesis:
Master Thesis:
PhD Thesis:

4. 6. Take a walk around your building and listany problems
Cracks in the walls
Moisture
Leaks
Building exposed sea flooding by proximity to the sea
8. Take a walk around your library and list any problems
Inadequate shelf
Poorly ventilated areas
Inadequate lighting
Difficulties with physical space
Need for air conditioning
Documents exposed to saltpeter by the proximity to the sea

5. Thank you