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Preservation and conservation for libraries and archives / Nelly Balloffet & Jenny Hille.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Chicago : American Library Association, c2005. Description: xix, 214 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9780838910054
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 22 025.84  BAL
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Closed Access Book Closed Access Management Sciences Library 025.84 BAL 1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available PALL23090230
Book Closed Access Book Closed Access Management Sciences Library 025.84 BAL 2 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2 Available PALL23090231

Contents;

Section 1: The basics of preservation
Environment
Education
Disaster planning and response
Storage methods
Summary of basic preservation measures

Section 2: Getting started : Work space, equipment, tools, and techniques
Setting up a work area for preservation activities
Equipment
Working tips

Section 3: Simple preservation techniques : Rehousing library and archive materials
Rehousing library and archive materials
Storage containers (Preservation enclosures)
Handling certain types of materials
Making simple enclosures

Section 4: Paper conservation techniques
Overview of western and Japanese paper
Supplies and equipment needed for paper repairs
Techniques for handling paper
Paper repair techniques

Section 5: Book conservation techniques
Brief review of bookbinding structure and terminology
Techniques for handling books
Supplies and equipment needed for book repairs
Book repair techniques

Section 6: Small exhibitions
Designing the exhibition with conservation in mind
Mounting an exhibition
Exhibiting flat paper items
Mounting, hinging, matting, framing
Preparing books for exhibition
Closing the show

Glossary : p. 199-203 . _ Bibliography : p. 204-207 . _ Index : p. 209-214

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