Title: Preserving library materials : a manual /
Authors: Swartzburg, Susan G., 1938-1996
Publisher: Scarecrow Press,
Year: 1980
Subjects: Manuscripts; Audiovisual Aids; Manuscripts as Topic; Books; Books Conservation and restoration; Art objects Conservation and restoration; Manuscripts Conservation and restoration; Audio-visual materials Conservation and restoration.; Library materials Conservation and restoration Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Abstract: Covers also the conservation and restoration of fine prints, maps, paintings, autographs, photographs, films, slides, sound recordings, video tapes, microforms. Also covers bookbinding, library disaster planning, the role of reprography.
Contents: Preface / Thomas H. Mott, Jr. -- Introduction -- Preservation in the library : historical and philosophical perspectives -- Preventive preservation : the care of library materials -- Enemies of books -- Environmental factors in preservation -- Planning for disaster -- Bookbinding -- Paper : problems and solutions -- The care and conservation of works on paper and other objects -- The care and conservation of photographic materials -- The care and conservation of sound recordings and videotape -- Reprography and preservation -- The conservation of our cultural heritage -- Appendixes. National Fire Prevention Association : fire safety self-inspection form for libraries -- Library Binding Institute standard for library binding -- American Institute for the conservation of historic and artistic works : code of ethics and standards of practice -- Organizations with an interest in the preservation of library materials -- Selective list of useful periodicals -- Glossary.