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

A stab-bound book laying on top of a wrapper constructed in an eastern style with bone clasps attached to ribbon to hold it closed.

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

Conservation Tidbits

Endbands Objects are invariably changed by the hands of those charged with their care. Traditions have been built on … More

Library Workshops for Youth from Underrepresented Communities

Text written by by Cara Stone, Instruction Librarian. Photo captions by Sonya Barron, Collections Conservator. Library staff had the pleasure of … More

Telling their story

In September, the Preservation Lab participated in a day-long workshop for 4-H youth in grades 8-12 from minority communities across Iowa. … More