Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Archives Preservation: Definitions and Context
Chapter 2. Implementing a Preservation Program
First Steps
Preservation Personnel
Setting Goals
Preservation Survey—Institutional Level
Preservation Needs Assessment—Collection Level
Establishing Preservation Priorities
Preservation Decision Making
Preservation Budget
Evaluating Progress
Chapter 3. Archival Materials as Physical Objects
Paper
Acidity in Paper
Types of Paper
Colored Papers
Unstable Copy Papers
Xerographic Copies
Facsimile Copies
Inks and Other Media
Animal Skins
Photographic Materials
Textiles
Adhesives
Chapter 4. Causes of Deterioration and Damage
Temperature and Relative Humidity
Atmospheric Pollutants
Light
Biological Agents
Improper Care and Handling
Emergencies and Disasters
Chapter 5. Creating a Preservation Environment
Temperature and Relative Humidity
Controlling Temperature and Relative Humidity
Monitoring Temperature and Relative Humidity
Air Quality
Light
Housekeeping
Security
Fire and Water Protection
Chapter 6. Handling Archival Materials
Handling Considerations
Loose Paper Records
Bound Volumes
Photographic Materials
Machine-dependent Records
Chapter 7. Storing and Housing Archival Materials
Storage Furniture and Shelving
Housing Materials
Storing and Housing Various Record Formats
Chapter 8. Integrating Preservation and Archival Management
Field Work and Preservation Assessment of New Collections
Packing Techniques
Transport of Records
Receiving Room Procedures
Accessioning and Preliminary Inventory
Processing
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Handling Potentially Contaminated Records
Water- and Mold-damaged Documents
Fumigation
Research Use of Archival Materials
Exhibition Practices
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Chapter 9. Copying and Reformatting
Textual and Graphic Materials—Condition and Formatof Records
Copying Methods for Textual and Graphic Materials
Establishing a Copy Program for Textual andGraphic Materials
Copying Issues with Machine-dependent Records
Chapter 10. Conservation Treatment
Treatment Approaches
Conservation Philosophy
Treatment Options and Authorization
Surface Cleaning
Aqueous and Solvent Treatments
Deacidification
Paper Strengthening
Mending, Reinforcement, and Support
Evaluating Conservation Treatment Services
Appendix A Glossary
Appendix B Bibliography—Selected Readings
Appendix C Setting Up a Work Space
Appendix D Basic Preservation Procedures
D-1. Removing Paper Fasteners
D-2. Surface Dusting
D-3. Humidification and Flattening
D-4. Polyester Film Encapsulation
D-5. Examining and Removing Framed Materials Under Glass
D-6. Fabricating Corrugated Folders
D-7. Testing the pH of Paper Supplies
Appendix E Preservation Supplies and Equipment
Appendix F Sources of Assistance and Information
Appendix G Regional Conservation Centers
Appendix H Funding Sources for Preservation
Index