You have heard about book conservators, paper conservators, photograph conservators, etc. Their titles can be pretty self-explanatory, but what do you know about preventive conservators? The role of a preventive conservator in heritage collections care As opposed to...
You are in charge of a team of conservators. It’s your job to justify, plan, spend, and stay within laboratory budgets. Perhaps you used to do some bench conservation back in the day, but that was a long time ago. Now, it’s your responsibility to protect your...
If you don’t have access to an in-house book conservator in your institution, do not fear! Many collections professionals will only rarely get access to specialists, so it’s always a good idea to brush up on our knowledge of different materials so we know what we can...
Mold, red rot, insect damage, and corrosion of metal elements can be some of the most concerning forms of deterioration for book collections – and they are all directly or indirectly related to relative humidity levels. As such, relative humidity levels in...
Museum lighting guidelines are often overlooked despite light’s impressive role in deteriorating our collections. You probably understand relative humidity and temperature quite well, you know what you’re aiming for and how to measure it. Your data loggers in place...
Special collections in libraries represent historical significance, cultural relevance, and immense value to the communities they serve. These collections often include rare books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, and other unique materials that require special care...
