Preservation

The Treating Damaged Book Spines exhibit will run through the summer in Norlin M350B and demonstrate a step-by-step process for mending spines.

Library preservationists and fire remediators are working to return collections to service after an early morning fire in Norlin Library.

In the latest edition of this series, the University Libraries conserve and research the recent donation of two World War II escape and evasion maps.

A student worker restored historic ice flow charts in the University Libraries' collection, saving irreplaceable data that is part of the climate record while making progress toward her own goal of a career in art conservation and restoration.

Join our Preservation and Collections Care team on a series of hands-on adventures as they restore unique and historic items from our collections.

Conservator Hillary Morgan teaches us how to remove soot and smoke odors from your book collection.

From childhood photos to letters from a loved one, there’s nothing worse than losing access to personal or family memorabilia.  That’s why, as part of American Archives Month, archivists with the University Libraries wanted to share tips and

For book borrowers, the COVID-19 pandemic has raised some concerns: What are the best ways to disinfect a book or other items typically found in library collections? The best disinfectant—according to conservators—is “time.” The University

For many people, the smell of a paper book is enchanting. Books can remind us of chocolate, coffee, smoke, wood or vanilla. The aroma is so popular, perfumiers have tried to capture the essence of a book's smell through candles and even cologne or

What is Preservation Week? Memories and treasures should last beyond our lifetime and be passed on for future generations to learn from and enjoy. Preservation Week aims to raise awareness of the role conservators play in providing ongoing