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Library Preservation: How to Handle Library Materials

This guide was created to introduce you to the basics of library preservation.

Murder in the Stacks

Sherlock Holmes explains preservation basics

How to Straighten Library Shelves

Report Damaged Library Materials

If you find books that are damaged (have torn or missing pages):                                                                                       

Have broken bindings:

 Are wet, smell musty, or have food or drink stains:

show them to your supervisor.

How to Display Books

Use book stands to display books. There are three stand sizes.Be sure to choose the size that best fits the book:

     

 

 

 

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