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Sue Kellerman Judith O. Sieg Chair for Preservation Penn State University Libraries. Preserving family heirlooms Spring Awareness day Penn state Cooperative Extension – Berks county May 6, 2008. Topics to cover: About the Penn State Digitization and Preservation Department
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Sue Kellerman Judith O. Sieg Chair for Preservation Penn State University Libraries Preserving familyheirloomsSpring Awareness dayPenn state Cooperative Extension – Berks countyMay 6, 2008
Topics to cover: • About the Penn State Digitization and Preservation Department • The current condition of our collections • Agents of destruction • Preservation tips – care, handling and storage • Resources to help you Preserving Family Heirlooms
About the Penn State Digitization and Preservation Department
condition of our collections Destruction of the paper itself is the major threat to the stability of paper
condition of our collections Our crumbling history …
Conditon of our collections Rolled and crumbling Millheim Journal newspaper issues
Acids • Unstable inks • Fluctuating temps and Rh • Light • Pollution • Insects • People Agents of destruction
Destructive agent – acids Lignin, a substance found in plant fibers once exposed to light, high Rh and pollutants in the air weaken and break the paper fibers
Destructive agents – varying TempsandRh The Gentle Touch by Jackie Gleason (phonodisc); Philadelphia (VHS)
Destructive agents – varying TempsandRh Wet books … almost as bad as a wet cat!
So what can you do? Preservation tips to combat deterioration
Combating THE DEterioration – PRESERVATION TIP - #1 Keeping collections in a stable environment is the single most important action you can take!
Combating THE DEterioration – PRESERVATION TIP - #2 Keep collections in the DARK – especially from sunlight
Combating THE Deterioration – PRESERVATION TIP - #3 Unfold and Lay Flat
Combating THE Deterioration – PRESERVATION TIP - #4 Store collections in archivally- safe folders, boxes and sleeves
Archival storage Layer collection for added protection – folder then box
Photograph collections • Store in cool, dry place with minimum light • Do not use magnetic or self-adhesive albums
Stop the Aging Process - Deacidification Magnification view of Bookkeepers solution laying among paper fibers
Resources Lots of on-line resources too!
Thank You! Questions? The End
Sue Kellerman Judith O. Sieg Chair for Preservation Head, Digitization and Preservation Department 402 Pattee Library Penn State University University Park, PA 16802 Phone: 814-863-4696 Email: LSK3@psu.edu Please feel free to contact me at: