How to Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials

Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials & Methods of Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials

Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials - The need for maintenance and preservation of the textual content in the library is as much as they need for the maintenance and preservation of the textual material. Several methods are used for the maintenance and preservation of the textual content in every library, after these works, the book and other textual materials in the library are damaged due to many reasons.

These things are taken care of for the maintenance and preservation of the textual content

Physical security and repair of books should be done regularly in each of the libraries. Cleaning of books and regular dust, moisture, insects, and fungi should be avoided as needed.

A vacuum cleaner devices should be used to protect dust in books. The proper environment should be provided for book safety so that the contents of the text can be protected.

For this, the construction of the building should be done in such a way that neither the moisture can reach it, nor much light nor darkness. Hot air and dust cause great harm to the book. To protect books, the temperature should be 65 ° to 75 ° F and 40 to 45 percent moisture.

The best solution for this should be to condition the library. But such an arrangement is not possible in small libraries. In such a situation, natural means should be taken to avoid natural causes.

The moisture can be removed by using the fireplace and heater, and by using respiration in the heat, dust, and air velocity can be reduced by using a mesh in the windows.

There is a need for regular cleaning in libraries for damage caused by insects. But some special insects such as termites, rhizomes, fungi, etc., can be used for insecticides or there are experienced professional organizations and their services can be taken from there.

Library personnel is also required to know how to prevent these insects. Rajam worm, "Boric acid' a sodium fluoride mixture to avoid prawns Can be used.

Bitumen should be applied in wooden items to prevent termites. Every year, it should be policed. Naphthalene tablets should be used on each face to protect the book worm from attacking the back and corners of the book.

The best solution is to mix link fluoride and copper sulfate in the soil by digging deep enough into the foundation of the land while constructing the library building. By taking such precautions, the damage caused by insects can be prevented.

Preservation of Library Materials

Library binding 

Damaged due to maximum use of books, it is damaged Books should be repaired by employees only. To do this, the library must have glue, bookbinding, scotch, tape, etc.

In today's time, the library collection is not only a collection of books but it also contains books, such as films, magnetics, discs, etc. However, the major part of library collection books, which should pay special attention to binding for protection.

Binding is a technical process that requires great efficiency. There are eight processes in this way, such as aggregation, sewing, folding, covering, top head, blank color, hollow back, and finishing.

There are many different types of libraries

Types of binding:

1. Complete Leather Binding - In this type of binding, the leather is used completely for the upper cover.

2. Semi-dermis- In this type of binding, leather is used entirely for the spine in the upper cover and paper are used for the remainder.

3. Complete Clothing Binding - In this type of binding, the full fabric is used for the upper cover.

4. Semi-textured bookbinding - In this type of binding, the cloth is used completely for the spine in the upper cover, and paper or gate is used for the rest.

5. Perfect binding- In this type of binding, paper or gate is used completely for the upper cover.

6. Plastic binding - In this type of binding, completely plastic paper or plastic glue is used for the upper cover.

The purpose of bookbinding in the library is for the long-term use of the textual content and it can be safe for a long time.

The list of books selected for binding should be well documented.

The bookmakers should be instructed to make the book according to the book to be sent for binding. Saving a book by conservation is like a new book.

A small repair can save the generation that was initially done, even the book, from being destroyed. Bookbinding is considered an important place in the protective measures of books. 

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