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2. Conservation and restoration of books, manuscripts, documents ...

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   Book and paper conservation seeks to prevent and, in some cases, reverse damage due to handling, inherent vice, and the environment. Conservators determine proper methods of storage for books and documents, including boxes and shelving to prevent further damage and promote long term storage. Carefully chosen methods and techniques of active ...

3. Preservation (library and archive) - Wikipedia

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   Category. v. t. e. In conservation, library and archival science, preservation is a set of preventive conservation activities aimed at prolonging the life of a record, book, or object while making as few changes as possible. Preservation activities vary widely and may include monitoring the condition of items, maintaining the temperature and ...

4. How to Find Valuable Books in Thrift Stores, Estate Sales ...

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   Joshua R. Mann, co-owner of B&B Rare Books in New York City. Related: 14 Valuable Collectibles to Look for in Thrift Stores. Check If It's a First Edition. Open the book to the copyright page ...

5. Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library - Wikipedia

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   The Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library (/ ˈ b aɪ n ɪ k i /) is the rare book library and literary archive of the Yale University Library in New Haven, Connecticut.It is one of the largest buildings in the world dedicated to rare books and manuscripts and is one of the largest collections of such texts. [1]

6. Public bookcase - Wikipedia

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   Public bookcase in use, Bonn, Germany (2008) A public bookcase (also known as a free library or book swap or street library or sidewalk library) is a cabinet which may be freely and anonymously used for the exchange and storage of books without the administrative rigor associated with formal libraries. When in public places these cabinets are ...

7. Mold control and prevention (library and archive) - Wikipedia

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   An example of mold damage. Mold control and prevention is a conservation activity that is performed in libraries and archives to protect books, documents and other materials from deterioration caused by mold growth. Mold prevention consists of different methods, such as chemical treatments, careful environmental control, and manual cleaning.