Microfilming preserves the library's holdings while creating space for new acquisitions without the need for new library construction and physical expansion. In addition, microfilming protects rare originals from excessive handling, preserves material with permanent research value and makes possible economic demand" reprinting via positive…

The experimental data presented indicate that both aqueous and nonaqueous deacidification treatments increase the potential life of most maps and that nonaqueous treatments can produce more protection against the development of harmful acidity in the future than aqueous treatments can produce. (9 references) (Author/NH)

The travels and tribulations of the Declaration of Independence are of particular interest in this period of the American Revolution Bicentennial. They are described, with emphasis on the history of its perservation. (Author)

Categorizes contemporary methods of binding printed materials in terms of physical preservation--hand binding (archival restoration), edition binding (paperback, hardcover), publication binding (magazines), textbook binding (sidesewn), single-sheet binding (loose-leaf, mechanical), and library binding (oversewn, sidesewn). Seven references are…

Describes Thomas Edison's struggle to establish standards for authenticity in recording phonograph discs and cylinders, including the tone tests he conducted from 1915 to 1927, and describes the various types of discs and cylinders produced by Edison Laboratories during that period. Four references are included. (EJS)

Digital objects are becoming a critical component of scholarly research, but stakeholders show an alarming lack of concern about preserving digital data accurately and sustainably; those charged with archiving information have not yet developed strategies that will enable future generations to build their knowledge on what has gone before. How…

This bibliography is an annotated list of significant literature released in 1991 relating to the preservation of archival records. Geared to the general archives community, it is designed to serve as a convenient reference to sources considered to be the most useful for preservation planning and management. It is not intended to be comprehensive.…

Proposes a process of deacidification with ammonia on a mass scale. (Author)

Microfilming is the sensible way to preserve books valuable only for their information. A bibliography on microforms and microform equipment is included. (PF)

What to do when the library is damaged by flooding. (LS)

The background of Swedish studies on the preservation of archival microfilm is given, information is given on the technical investigations, and recommendations are made. (PF)

The claim is made that proper planning and modest outlays of time, labor, and material costs can provide and maintain a high appearance level for floors in institutional, commercial, and industrial buildings. Instructions for four basic steps in maintaining the good looks of vinyl asbestos and asphalt tile floors are treated in the booklet--(1)…

The first of two articles discusses the need for a cooperative approach by the curator and conservator to the physical conservation and preservation of meaning of rare books. The second paper considers issues in special collections security and describes some major library thefts of the last 25 years. (MES)