NPO Leaflets

• Basic preservation guidelines for library and archive collections (PDF format) 102KB
• Building blocks for a preservation policy (PDF format) 49KB
• Disaster/Emergency planning (online guide)
• Caring for CDs and DVDs (PDF format) 205KB
• Cleaning books and documents (PDF format) 100KB
• Glossary of terms commonly used in library preservation work (PDF format) 1.02MB
• Good handling principles and practice for library and archive materials (PDF format) 97KB
• Guidance for exhibiting archive and library materials (PDF format) 101KB
• Managing the digitisation of library, archive and museum materials (PDF format) 88KB
• Managing the library and archive environment (PDF format) 155KB
• Managing the preservation of library and archive collections in historic buildings (PDF format) 157KB
• Packing and moving library and archive collections (PDF format) 97KB
• Photocopying of library and archive materials (PDF format) 93KB
• Preparing funding applications for preservation and conservation projects (PDF format) 34KB
• Preservation of photographic material (PDF format) 40KB
• Prevention and treatment of mould outbreaks in collections (PDF format) 86KB
• Specifying library and archive storage (PDF format) 117KB
• Understanding and caring for bookbindings (PDF format) 645KB

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