How would you define a museum? The questions we take for granted are sometimes the most challenging to answer. In this article we will talk about: The definition by ICOM 2022 What are the main changes introduced The definition by ICOM 2022 Defining what...
There are more paper bugs than we think. Cockroaches, booklice, termites, and many more attack books, documents, and archives. How do you recognize them and how do you get rid of them? In this article we will discuss: What type of insects attack paper How to...
Energy consumption in libraries and archives can be high due to the need for lighting, heating and air conditioning. When it comes to set climate control strategies for library and archival collections, preservation goals must be pursued in an economically and...
Books are key players in all library and archival collections. However, the structure of a book and the terminology of its parts are frequently not known. Although every book is unique, they all share a similar organisation of the elements, that have their own...
Bookbindings are an essential part of making books. Their value does not limit to their function for the book structure, but it is enshrined in their high aesthetic quality and documentary significance. In this article we will talk about: Binding materials...
Photographs are extremely vulnerable to climate-induced deterioration. Indeed, many physical and chemical processes can be caused and/or accelerate by inadequate temperature and relative humidity. How do you store photographs correctly? In this article we will discuss...