Emergency Salvage of Moldy Books and Paper
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Information and simple rules for display from the Northeast Document Conservation Center technical leaflet.
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2.5 Protecting Paper and Book Collections During Exhibition
Director of Paper Conservation
Northeast Document Conservation Center
Exhibitions are
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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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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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How to store and care for antique quilts, embroidery, rugs, tapestries, and clothing from the Smithsonian.
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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).
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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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Basic care of architecture: inspection and maintenance, environment, what to look for and where to look when inspecting, housekeeping, record keeping, alterations and improvements, disasters, vandalism, 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
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