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CARE AND HANDLING OF LIBRARY MATERIALS

Training for library staff

Prepared by Preservation and Imaging Department of the Harvard College Library

Weissman Preservation Center of the Harvard University Library2007

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Staff Responsibilities

• Handle library materials gently.

• Set a good example for all library users.

• Notice the condition of materials and report damage to an appropriate staff member.

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Always handle library materials with clean, dry hands.

Workspace

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Keep work surfaces cleanand uncluttered.

Workspace

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Do not eat in work areas. This will attract vermin and insects.

Workspace

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Avoid tall piles of booksthat can topple over.

Workspace

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Use flat cotton tape tosecure damaged books.

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Do not use post-it notes,

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paperclips,Processing

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pressure sensitive tape,Processing

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or rubber bands in conjunction with library

materials.

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Please do not use double-sided security strips, as they will cause

pages to stick together.

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If necessary, you may place a single-sided security strip deep into the gutter of the text block.

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Support book spines and covers when holding books open.

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Use bookmarks that are thin, clean, non-acidic, and will not damage or distort bindings.

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Avoid exposing library materials to harmful environments.

High light levels can cause book covers to fade.

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Avoid exposing library materials to harmful environments.

Water can cause deformation, cockling, and staining.

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Use Rainy Day Bagson Rainy Days.

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Thank you for taking care of

Harvard’s collections.