sue kellerman judith o. sieg chair for preservation penn state university libraries
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Sue Kellerman Judith O. Sieg Chair for Preservation Penn State University Libraries. Preserving family heirlooms Spring Awareness day Penn state Cooperative Extension – Berks county May 6, 2008. Topics to cover: About the Penn State Digitization and Preservation Department - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Sue KellermanJudith O. Sieg Chair for Preservation
Penn State University Libraries
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Topics to cover:
About the Penn State Digitization and Preservation Department
The current condition of our collectionsAgents of destructionPreservation tips – care, handling and
storageResources to help you
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About the Penn State Digitization and Preservation Department
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Destruction of the paper itself is the major threat to the stability of paper
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Our crumbling history …
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Rolled and crumbling Millheim Journal newspaper issues
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Acids Unstable inks Fluctuating temps and Rh Light Pollution Insects People
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Lignin, a substance found in plant fibers once exposed to light, high Rh and pollutants in the air weaken and break the paper fibers
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The Gentle Touch by Jackie Gleason (phonodisc); Philadelphia (VHS)
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Wet books … almost as bad as a wet cat!
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So what can you do?
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Keeping collections in a stable environment is the single most important action you can take!
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Keep collections in the DARK – especially from
sunlight
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Store collections in archivally- safe folders, boxes and sleeves
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Layer collection for added protection – folder then box
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•Store in cool, dry place with minimum light
•Do not use magnetic or self-adhesive albums
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Magnification view of Bookkeepers solution laying among paper fibers
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Lots of on-line resources too!
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Thank You!
Questions?
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Sue KellermanJudith O. Sieg Chair for PreservationHead, Digitization and Preservation Department402 Pattee LibraryPenn State UniversityUniversity Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-4696Email: [email protected]