I wanted to write a short post about making new endbands when repairing a rare book. Situation 1: When there … More
Category: Collections Care
The Collections Care category is used to categorize posts about the assessment, handling, or treatment of items.
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
Covering shedding bag weights
Here is a common bag weight that is used in conservation labs. It’s a very helpful kind of weight because … More
