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Tag: hall of shame

Take Out or Delivery?

Sometimes, we walk into the Library in the morning and see this: I should probably feel grateful to find pizza … More

conservation, environment, hall of shame

I Hate It Except When I Love It

Two items with pencil markings crossed my bench last week.  My response to each was very different. First, I built … More

conservation, hall of shame

We don’t need no stinkin’ preservation tips

Why is it that as a preservation professional I do not always heed my own advice?  Spring Thaw Tips–great ideas.  … More

2010 Ames Flood, hall of shame, water

Book Abuse

Here’s another entry for the Preservation Hall of Shame.  While this may not be as dramatic as the damage caused … More

book treatments, conservation, hall of shame, unusual damage

When Bad Things Happen to Good Books

It is a sad truth that otherwise conscientious and well-meaning people do bad things to books.  They do these things … More

book treatments, conservation, hall of shame, unusual damage

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