Murder in the Stacks In this entertaining presentation, Holmes
and Watson explore some simple book handling techniques which
can prevent damage to library books. (1987) 15 minutes.
Preservation Exhibits
Neilson Library "Our Books Are In Your Hands" Highlights
common types of damage to library books and gives tips on prevention
and safe handling.
How to
Operate a Book An examination of book structures throughout history,
the ways they work, and how best to handle them to preserve their
physical integrity. (1986) 30 minutes.
Young Science Library
"The Chemistry of Paper" Explores the paper-making process,
and the problems of acidic paper.
Use
or Abuse Explores the role of staff and patrons in maintaining
library collections. Covers the structure of modern books, rebinding
and repair practices, and safe care and handling. (1986) 25 minutes.
Library
Preservation: Recasing This instructional video features Don Etherington,
internationally known bookbinder and conservator, demonstrating
simple cloth binding repair techniques. (1987) 80 minutes.
Library
Binding: A Collaborative Process, A Shared Responsibility Describes
the partnership between the library and the bindery in the preservation
of library materials. Gives a short tour of a bindery and shows
how a book is bound. (1990) 25 minutes.
Slow
Fires: On the Preservation Of The Human Record Shown on PBS, this
video highlights the pressing problem of acidic paper in books
and other printed materials, and discusses the need to preserve
films, maps, and other library collections. Narrated by Robert
MacNeil. (1987) 30 minutes.
Into
the Future This sequel to Slow Fires addresses urgent issues of
preserving electronic media and computer data before the technology
used to create them become obsolete. (1992) 30 minutes.
