The main trends of activity:

Wide-spreading knowledge about preservation among the workers and readers of the libraries

Making them understand the key role of preservation of the library fonds in the library fonds’ management

Developing coordination in the sphere of the fonds’ preservation with the other PAC regional centers, with the IFLA structures (Programmes, Sections, Panels), organizations (including the non-governmental ones), establishments, specialists who are interested in problems of preservation of documentary heritage

Developing the national and international standards, rendering assistance for ensuring preservation and restoration of library and archival materials

Training of library personnel at all levels, developing their practical skills for ensuring preservation and development of programmes of practical trainings

Translation of articles from the magazine “International Preservation News” (IPN) into Russian and Distribution among the libraries of the RK and Central Asia