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PRESERVATIONand
CONSERVATIONWORKSHOP
Emma M. Rey, RL
Society of Filipino ArchivistsSchool of Library and Information Studies,
University of the PhilippinesVirgen Milagrosa University Foundation
Agenda (what we want to know)
1. Understand preservation and conservation
2.Appreciate our roles as preservers of documentary heritage
http://www.tanap.net/content/archives/conservation/conservation.
htm
Documentary works in all formats, including digital, are a key part of our cultural heritage. Working with, preserving, and safeguarding them in order to provide
access to future generations is at the core of the work of libraries globally.
… documentary works are under constant threat of destruction. There are a wide range of reasons for this - from
neglect, to destruction in conflict or natural disaster, to a lack of funding to preserve.
Libraries globally have always been at the forefront of efforts to
combat these threats by safeguarding, preserving and providing access to documentary cultural heritage.
… It is therefore crucial to involve libraries in all discussions and
actions around the preservation
Retrieved from: https://www.ifla.org/node/11387
Definition
1. Preservationa. Umbrella term for all global
activities that: i. Minimize chemical and physical
deterioration and damageii. Prevent loss of informational
contentiii. Prolong the existence of
cultural property
From: Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC): http://libraries.mit.edu/preserve/about/preventive/
http://www.hollingermetaledge.com/modules/store/index.html?dept=1&cat=360
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4
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Definition
2. Conservationa. One component of
comprehensive preservation program
b. Physical treatment of individual itemsi. Based on scientific
principles and professional practices
http://www.conservators-converse.org/2013/12/preserving-the-iraqi-jewish-archive-behind-the-scenes-with-the-
preservation-access-team/
Let’s start with PRESERVATION …
Basic Principles
1. Know the Collection
a. Paper – natural aging process of paper will cause it to become weak and brittle
Basic Principles
1. Know the Collection
b. Books
designed to stand on a shelf with the support of other books of equal height and depth
they should be placed close enough to support each other but loose enough to be removed from the shelf
oversize books may be laid flat
damaged books should be placed in a box or
wrapped in acid-free wrapping paper
Basic Principles 2. Be Aware of the Forces of Destruction
a. Light
measured in units of intensity called lux;
high intensity light can induce chemical reactions which cause deterioration of archival items such as dyes and pigments;
generates heat which accelerates ageing, etc.
Image Source Page: http://www.gapinteriors.com/imagedetails.asp?imageno=48921
2. Be Aware of the Forces of Destruction
b. Relative Humidity
amount of water vapor in the air at a specific temperature expressed as percentage of the total water vapor that the same air will hold at the same temperature;
high humidity will encourage mold growth and structural deformation of paper and books;
low RH will cause embrittlement and cracking of paper.
Image Source Page: http://www.electrical-res.com/relative-humidity-
measurement/
Basic Principles
2. Be Aware of the Forces of Destruction
c. Temperature
Changes in temperature will alter RH.
High temperatures accelerate chemical reactions and hasten deterioration;
low temperatures can cause condensation on the surface materials;
rapid temperature changes cause internal stresses on materials.
Basic Principles
2. Be Aware of the Forces of Destruction
d. Pollution
gaseous and particulate contaminate can cause damage to library materials;
present in industrial gases, automobile exhaust, cleaning supplies, paints, untreated wood, adhesives, plastics, and paper products with high lignin content;
grit, grime, smoke, dust are abrasive and acidic.
Basic Principles
e. Pest and Mold
maintain cleanliness in the area;
regularly inspect storage areas for sign of pests and animals;
control temperature, at 65% RH molds will grow;
do not allow eating or drinking in the area.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Integrated+pest+management+libraries&view=
detail&id=15B828EDE834A7BD3F5C4098489A8F53847D697A&first=91&FORM=IDF
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Basic Principles 2. Be Aware of the Forces of Destruction
f. Disasters
natural and man-made (fire, floods or leaks, etc.)
preventing and responding to damage from water, fire, or other emergency situations
writing a Disaster Plan
Basic Principles 2. Be Aware of the Forces of Destruction
a. Storage
place all materials in some form of protective enclosure;
provide adequate shelf space;
remove, segregate acidic enclosures to prevent them from damaging other material;
shelving area should have space for over sized and odd items;
metal shelves are preferred;
wooden shelves are acceptable if coated with acrylic latex paint;
shelves should be secure and solidly braced;
no items should be stored on the floor.Image Source Page: http://www.southwestsolutions.com/image/record-box-
storage-shelving-archival-file-box-racks-boxes-shelves-images
Basic Principles 3. Protect the Collection
b. Protective enclosures
Papers and boards for enclosures must be acid-free;
use inert or chemically stable plastic;
polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene and triacetate are acceptable;
all enclosures must permit removal of contents without risk of damage.
Image Source Page:
http://libraries.uky.edu/libpage.php?lweb_id=127&llib_id=13
<ab_rank=4
Image Source Page:
http://www.frick.org/library/conservation/preservation.htm
Basic Principles 3. Protect the Collection
c. Handling
always use clean hands (no hand lotion) before handling materials;
wear lint-free cotton gloves;
use both hands or support an item with a stiff paper when moving or carrying items;
use a trolley or help when carrying oversized or heavy objects;
never use pens near archival materials.
Image Source Page: http://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/news/tag/conservation/
Basic Principles3. Protect the Collection
Why Preserve?
• The widespread alarm caused by brittle books/documents in library and archives circles throughout the world
• That unique cultural treasures are in peril and that such a program will begin to rectify the accumulated damage of centuries
• Saving resources – Making sure that collections can withstand several uses, thereby saving money in the long run on replacement copies
Why Preserve (Con’t)
• Saving history – beyond the economic value, there is the no less compelling argument of the value of saving historic documents for future research and discovery
• National Heritage Act (Philippines)
• For institutions, preservation is an add-on competency and specialization, combined with the availability of grant funds
• For good service and improved access
CONSERVATION TREATMENTS
• treating individual objects using the
services of a trained conservator
Washing
Deacidification
Sizing
Lining
Mending
http://tslacconservation.wordpress.com/tag/conservation/
http://flaglerdrawings.wordpress.com/
Conservation
treatments
Starts with…
Collection/condition survey
How much of the pubic library collection are endangered? deteriorated?
Therefore, are in need of conservation or restorarion?
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Students_examining_books_in_the_Library_of_Congress8d23159v.jpg
COLLECTIONS SURVEY
The survey form was divided into 3 sections:I. Descriptive Data (bibliographic and
physical)II. Item Condition/sIII. Treatment Recommendations
I. The Descriptive Data
(bibliographic and physical)
Book
start with basic bibliographic
information like Author, Title,
Publication date, and Call
number;
record the physical attributes
such as current housing, type
of binding, binding material,
leaf attachment- the way the
pages are connected in the
book, etc.
I. The Descriptive Data (bibliographic and physical)
Document
Record the provenance
Description of the document (type of paper, size of
document, etc., ink used, etc.
Previous treatments done, etc.
II. The Item Condition
record whether or not there were:
damaged or missing book spines
Stains
Mold growth, foxing, etc.
Distorted bindings
brittle paper
loose pages
deteriorating book cover
Damaged book-spines loose board covers
Soiled/dirty pages
Brittle book pages
III. Treatment RecommendationsMay be: repair, cleaning and preservation
solutions (mechanical and/or chemical cleaning, washing, deacidification, lining, etc.) that mirror the problems reported for the books in the Item Condition section.
new or replacement protective housing- acid free boxes, envelopes, or custom made enclosures, etc.
SELECTING BOOKS
FOR REMEDIAL WORK
• Retention – how long a book is to be retained
• Use – how regular a book is consulted
• Stability – how stable is the condition of the material
• Rarity, value, significance
DISBINDING/DISASSEMBLING BOOKS
Testing for Acidity and Ink solubility
•
Testing for Acidity and Ink solubility
Mechanical cleaning of paper/document
Chemical cleaning of paper: Washing by spraying
Mylar
Reemay
Plexiglass
Chemical cleaning of paper: Washing by bathMaterials:
1.Mylar sheet
2.Reemay or pelon
3.Spray bottle
4.Plastic rectangular basin or sink
5.Plexiglass
6.Blotting paper or clothes line and clothes pin
7.Distilled water
Mylar
Reemay
Plexiglass
Chemical cleaning of paper: Washing by bath
Deacidification by spraying
Deacidification by bath/immersion
Mending
Lining
If you can’t implement a conservation program
yet, like book repair, etc. make phase boxes…
ENCLOSURES
Purposes of Enclosures
Protection for overhandling
Protection in transit
Protection on the shelves
Protection against fire, smoke and
flood damage
Keep heritage item out light
Keep heritage item out dust
Act as buffer against fluctuations in
the ambient environment
Act as buffer against atmospheric
pollution
Materials
Lignin-free
Sulfur-free
Buffered
Have high cellulosic content
(above 87%)
Except for works of arts with dyes or
pigments sensitive to high alkalinity
For photographic materials should meet
the Photographic Activity Test
Putting newspapers in boxes can help preserve them
Brittle book in protective housing – clam shell box
Slip case for a charter with a special place for each part
Made-to-measure protective case for book
Envelopes and boxes for film storage
Enclosures for large books
Enclosures for large newspapers
Workshop:
Materials:
Acid-free boards (tag board)PVA glue and bruch applicatorSteel rulerPencilCutterBone folder or tongue depressor (large)Cutting board
1) Take measurements
Enclosure pattern 1height
thickness
thickness
thickness
wid
thw
idth
2) Cut tag board
1st
piece
Enclosure pattern 1
wid
th
HeightheightHeight
thickness
thickn
ess
wid
th
wid
th
2) Cut tag board
2nd
piece
Enclosure pattern 1
wid
th
height
thickness
thickness
thickness
wid
thw
idth
HeightheightHeight
thickness
thickn
ess
wid
th
wid
th
2) Cut tag board
3) Score the folds
Partial glue
Partial glue
4) Join the 2 boards
Use a PVA glue
Enclosure pattern 2