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1. The Library of Congress: Emergency Drying Procedures for Water Damaged Collections

Techniques and procedures to follow to salvage water damaged library collections, including books, framed items, photographic materials. Paper and mold damaged materials.
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Emergency Drying Procedures for Water-Damaged Collections (Preservation Directorate, Library of Congress).
>> Emergency Drying Procedures for Water Damaged Collections Wear protective, latex gloves and long sleeves. If mold is present, wear a respirator. Some mold species are toxic; if any health
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2. Repairing Paper Artifacts

Procedures and supplies needed to repair paper and reinforce weak areas in paper artifacts.
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to view a full list of available leaflets 7.3 Repairing Paper Artifacts Why Repair Paper Artifacts? Tears are repaired most often to improve the appearance of a torn paper artifact, to prevent a
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3. Surface Cleaning of Paper

When and how to clean paper, as well as proper supplies and resources for supplies, a Northeast Document Conservation Center technical leaflet.
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to view a full list of available leaflets 7.2 Surface Cleaning of Paper Although it is neither necessary nor desirable to remove all dirt or discoloration from old papers, surface cleaning sometimes
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4. EFESTUS Project

Strategies for conservation, restoration and valorization of historical and archaeological copper-based artifacts from Mediterranean Countries.
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5. Caring for Your Paintings

Proper care of paintings: maintaining a suitable environment, displaying paintings, handling procedures, framing, housekeeping guidelines, disasters and other problems and resources. From the AIC.
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American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Source: A Public Trust at Risk: The Heritage Health Index Report on the State of America’s Collections © 2005 Heritage Preservation, Inc. More information at As you can see, AIC has a new website