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Preservation and protection of library collections : a practical guide to microbiological controls / Bogdan Filip Zerek.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Chandos Information Professional SeriesPublication details: Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2014.Description: xxvii, 453 p. ; illustrations (some color)ISBN:
  • 9781843347590
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 Z58 025.84
Contents:
1. Introduction-- 2. Short mould review-- 3. Methods of microbiological control of air-- 4. Methods of microbiological control of objects-- 5. Methods of disinfection-- 6. Methods of microbiological control and evaluation of collections-- 7. Experiment on moulds and papers with application in conservation-- 8. Disaster response-- 9. Overall conclusions-- 10. Appendices-- 11. Institution, resources, links and addresses-- Glossary-- References and further reading-- Index.
Summary: Preservation involves a complex of activities including climate, air-quality, and surface control, as well as microbiological control, which is a key part of preserving and protecting library collections. The Preservation and Protection of Library Collections examines microbiological control for preservation of library and archival collections. A supporting tool for conservators, this title should be integrated into conservation and preservation policy.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction--
2. Short mould review--
3. Methods of microbiological control of air--
4. Methods of microbiological control of objects--
5. Methods of disinfection--
6. Methods of microbiological control and evaluation of collections--
7. Experiment on moulds and papers with application in conservation--
8. Disaster response--
9. Overall conclusions--
10. Appendices--
11. Institution, resources, links and addresses--
Glossary--
References and further reading--
Index.

Preservation involves a complex of activities including climate, air-quality, and surface control, as well as microbiological control, which is a key part of preserving and protecting library collections. The Preservation and Protection of Library Collections examines microbiological control for preservation of library and archival collections. A supporting tool for conservators, this title should be integrated into conservation and preservation policy.

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