Some time ago I wrote a post about covering the lab’s shedding bag weights in heavy weight Hollytex. My current … More
Category: Collections Care
The Collections Care category is used to categorize posts about the assessment, handling, or treatment of items.
Endbands: To Roll or to Sew?
I wanted to write a short post about making new endbands when repairing a rare book. Situation 1: When there … More
An exhibit mount for a miniature accordion book
I posted pictures of this lovely contraption on the isupreservation Instagram feed a couple of months ago. This post goes … More
Books, Boxes, and Book-Boxes
Often, students and the broader community may not be aware of the role preservation and special collections staff play at … More
Finding the Whole in Pieces: Conservation of a Civil War Lithograph from 1863
As many in conservation know, objects come to a library or archive in myriad ways and conditions. Boxes, trash bags, … More
Library and Archives Preservation 