Main entry:

Swartzburg, Susan G., 1938-1996, author.

Title & Author:

Preserving library materials : a manual / by Susan G. Swartzburg.

Publication:

Metuchen, New Jersey ; London : Scarecrow Press, Inc. 1980.

Description:

xi, 282 pages : illustrations, form ; 23 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-278) and index.
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.

Summary:

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.

Resources:
Table of contents
French equivalent / Équivalent français

ISBN:

0810813025
9780810813021

Subject:

Library materials Conservation and restoration Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Audio-visual materials.
Books.
Books Conservation and restoration.
Manuscripts Conservation and restoration.
Art objects Conservation and restoration.
Audiovisual Aids
Manuscripts.
Livres Conservation et restauration.
Audiovisuel Conservation et restauration.
Manuscrits Conservation et restauration.
Objets d'art Conservation et restauration.
Documents de bibliothèque Conservation et restauration Guides, manuels, etc.
Documents audiovisuels.
Livres.
audiovisual materials.
books.
Library materials Conservation and restoration
Conservatie.
Bibliotheekcollecties.
CONSERVACION Y RESTAURACIONDE LIBROS.
OBJETOS DE ARTE CONSERVACION Y RESTAURACION.

Form/genre:

Handbook
Nonfiction.
manuals (instructional materials)
handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Guides et manuels.

Added entries:

Mott, Thomas H., writer of preface.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 3739
Call No.: Z701.S92 (ID:87-B11915)
Status: Available