Northern States Conservation Center
NSCC Logo

Providing collection care, preservation and conservation treatment services to collectors and collecting institutions.

   Collection Care > Care by Type


















Archives

Books and products we recommend:

Dry Methods for Surface Cleaning of Paper CCI Tech Bulletin #11 Dry Methods for Surface Cleaning of Paper by Janet Cowan.
This practical instruction guide is perfect for use by those responsible for care and preservation of works on paper. Describes problems caused by dirt and potential difficulties from the nature and / or condition of paper artifacts. Discusses cleaning materials and techniques and suggests specific types of works of art and archival material.
Dry Methods for Surface
Cleaning of Paper
$18.00
[Add to Cart]     [View Cart]




Links to related information on other sites:

Advice for Framing Art, Documents, Letters, Photographs and other Paper Items.
http://www.mnhs.org/preserve/conservation/ reports/paperframing.pdf

Conservation - Books & Paper
http://www.mnhs.org/preserve/conservation/bookspaper.html

A Checklist for Preserving your Family Letters and Paper Heirlooms
http://www.mnhs.org/people/mngg/stories/papers.htm

Caring for Damaged Books
http://www.mnhs.org/preserve/conservation/bookspaper.html

Electronic Records Management Guidelines
http://www.mnhs.org/preserve/records/electronicrecords/erguidelines.html

How and when to preserve newspapers, by Kathy Ludwig and Bryan Johnson Tech Talk/March 1997/Vol. XXV, No. 3 - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.mnhs.org/about/publications/ techtalk/TechTalkMarch1997.pdf

Conservation and Stabilization of Palm Leaf and Parabaik Manuscripts
http://www.library.cornell.edu/preservation/manual/mg8a.html

Preserving Book Collections in Hawai'i
http://www.bishopmuseum.org/research/pdfs/cnsv-books.pdf

PRESERVING YOUR SCRAPBOOK OF MEMORABILIA
http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/cpa/ articles/paper/scrapbook.htm

CLEANING LIBRARY MATERIALS AND THE STACKS
http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/cpa/ articles/books/cleaning.htm

Managing a Stacks Cleaning Project
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byorg/abbey/an/ an22/an22-3/an22-305.html

Special Collections Archival Procedural Manual
http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/specialCollHoldmaint.htm

Looking at Prints: Conservation Issues
http://www2.ku.edu/~sma/conn/conncon.htm

Looking at Prints
http://www2.ku.edu/~sma/conn/conn.htm

To Preserve Hidden Treasures from the Scrapbooks of Charles Bird King
http://www.redwoodlibrary.org/cbking/cbkhome.htm

Maine State Archives Guidelines for Restoration and Preservation of Documentary Papers, Maps, Books
http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/general/admin/doconsrv.htm

Storage of posters
http://sul-server-2.stanford.edu/byform/ mailing-lists/cdl/1996/1207.html

SOS, Missouri - Local Records Retention Schedules
http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/localrecs/schedules/

SOS, Missouri - Local Records Preservation Program
http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/localrecs/program.asp

PREVENTIVE CARE COURSE MATERIAL Preservation: Identifying Problems and Solutions Facing Paper-Based Collections
http://www.si.edu/mci/english/professional_development/ past_courses_programs/programs/RELACT_preventive_care_course.html

Selected Bibliography for the Preservation of Paper Documents
http://www.si.edu/mci/downloads/ bibliographies/paper_preservation_bibliography.pdf

Rescuing Records - QUIZ
http://www.si.edu/mci/downloads/ RELACT/rescuing_records_quiz_english.pdf

Como Rescatar Registros - Examen
http://www.si.edu/mci/downloads/ RELACT/rescuing_records_quiz_spanish.pdf

Preventive Care Course Material: Preservation: Identifying Problems and Solutions Facing Paper-Based Collections
http://www.si.edu/mci/english/professional_development/ past_courses_programs/programs/RELACT_preventive_care_course.html

CUIDADO PREVENTIVO: PRESERVACIÓN: COMO RECONOCER LOS PROBLEMAS Y LOS SOLUCIONES PARA COLECCIONES DE LOS MATERIALES DE PAPEL
http://www.si.edu/mci/english/professional_development/ past_courses_programs/programs/RELACT_preventive_care_course_spanish.html

Digital imaging resources
http://preserve.harvard.edu/resources/digital.html

Library Of Congress Preservation Resources
http://www.loc.gov/preserv/

National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections - Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/

Preservation and Digitization: The O.C. Marsh Dinosaur Illustrations as an Object Lesson
http://www.si.edu/mci/english/research/conservation/dinosaur.html

Archival Products Newsletter (number of articles on paper and books)
http://www.archival.com/newsletters/index.shtml

Caring for family history documents
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/services/conservation/guides/family_history.html

Preserving Precious Items
http://www.natlib.govt.nz/services/get-advice/preservation

Information Sheet No. 5 - Guidelines for Storing Newspapers
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/services/conservation/guides/newspaper_storage.html

Preservation and Conservation
Bibliography (library and archival materials)

http://besser.tsoa.nyu.edu/howard/imaging/

Preservation Photocopying
http://www.loc.gov/preserv/care/photocpy.html

Preservation Basics: Preservation of
Scrapbooks and Albums

http://www.loc.gov/preserv/care/scrapbk.html

The Preservation of Information
http://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications/newsletters/8_2/preserv.html

Preservation Leaflets - NEDCC
http://www.nedcc.org/resources/leaflets.list.php

NEDCC - Microfilming Questionnaire
http://www.nedcc.org/services/imaging.microfilmquestionnaire.php

NEDCC - Preservation Microfilming
http://www.nedcc.org/services/imaging.php

NEDCC Care of Photographs
http://www.nedcc.org/resources/leaflets/5Photographs/03CareOfPhotos.php

Microfilm and Microfiche - NEDCC
http://www.nedcc.org/resources/leaflets/ 6Reformatting/01MicrofilmAndMicrofiche.php

Window Mats for Paper Objects (Conserve-O-Gram 13/1) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/13-01.pdf

How to Flatten Folded or Rolled Paper Documents (Conserve-O-Gram 13/2) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/13-02.pdf

Polyester Encapsulation (Conserve-O-Gram 13/3) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/13-03.pdf

Exhibit Mounting Variations for Objects on Paper (Conserve-O-Gram 13/4) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/13-04.pdf

Making Mounting Corners for Photographs and Paper Objects (Conserve-O-Gram 14/1) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/14-01.pdf

Storage Enclosures for Photographic Prints and Negatives (Conserve-O-Gram 14/2) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/14-02.pdf

Chronology of Photographic Processes (Conserve-O-Gram 14/3) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/14-03.pdf

Caring for Photographs: General Guidelines (Conserve-O-Gram 14/4) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/14-04.pdf

Caring for Photographs: Special Formats (Conserve-O-Gram 14/5) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/14-05.pdf

Caring for Color Photographs (Conserve-O-Gram 14/6) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/14-06.pdf

Caring for Photographs: Special Monochrome Processes (Conserve-O-Gram 14/7) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/14-07.pdf

Caring for Cellulose Nitrate Film (Conserve-O-Gram 14/8) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/14-08.pdf

Polyester Film Book Supports (Conserve-O-Gram 18/1) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/18-01.pdf

What makes a Book Rare? (Conserve-O-Gram 19/1) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-01.pdf

Care and Security of Rare Books (Conserve-O-Gram 19/2) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-02.pdf

Use and Handling of Rare Books (Conserve-O-Gram 19/3) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-03.pdf

Archives: Preservation Through Photocopying (Conserve-O-Gram 19/4) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-04.pdf

Removing Original Fasteners from Historic Documents (Conserve-O-Gram 19/5) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-05.pdf

Attachments for Multi-Page Historic Documents (Conserve-O-Gram 19/6) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-06.pdf

Archives: Reference Photocopying (Conserve-O-Gram 19/7) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-07.pdf

Preservation of Magnetic Media (Conserve-O-Gram 19/8) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-08.pdf

Caring for Blueprints and Cyanotypes (Conserve-O-Gram 19/9) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-09.pdf

Reformatting for Preservation and Access: Prioritizing Materials for Duplication (Conserve-O-Gram 19/10) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-10.pdf

Preservation Reformatting: Selecting a Copy Technology (Conserve-O-Gram 19/11) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-11.pdf

Contracting for Reformatting of Photographs (Conserve-O-Gram 19/12) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-12.pdf

Preservation Reformatting: Inspection of Copy Photographs (Conserve-O-Gram 19/13) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-13.pdf

Judging Permanence for Reformatting Projects: Paper and Inks (Conserve-O-Gram 19/14) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-14.pdf

Storing Archival Paper-Based Materials (Conserve-O-Gram 19/15) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-15.pdf

Housing Archival Paper-Based Materials (Conserve-O-Gram 19/16) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-16.pdf

Handling Archival Documents and Manuscripts (Conserve-O-Gram 19/17) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-17.pdf

How to Care for Bound Archival Materials (Conserve-O-Gram 19/18) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-18.pdf

Care of Archival Compact Disks (Conserve-O-Gram 19/19) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-19.pdf

Care of Archival Digital and Magnetic Media (Conserve-O-Gram 19/20) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/19-20.pdf

Web-Wise: A Conference on Libraries and Museums in the Digital World
http://www.firstmonday.org/issues/ issue5_6/index.html

FIAF - Journal of Film Preservation
http://www.fiafnet.org/uk/publications/

Some Thoughts On Accessing Film Collections
http://www.fiafnet.org/pdf/uk/fiaf52.pdf

Some Thoughts On Book Production
http://www.hewit.com/sd4-smit.htm

Foredge Painting
http://www.hewit.com/sd5-edge.htm

Good Books, Sound Binding - Part 1
http://www.hewit.com/sd8-john.htm

Good Books, Sound Binding - Part 2
http://www.hewit.com/sd9-john.htm

The Care and Preservation of Archival Materials
http://www.thehenryford.org/explore/artifacts/archival.asp

Duplication of Historical Negatives - NEDCC
http://www.nedcc.org/resources/leaflets/ 6Reformatting/02HistoricalNegatives.php

Humidification and Flattening of Documents
http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/localrecs/conservation/notes/humidification.asp

Sources for Archival Supplies
http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/localrecs/conservation/notes/supplies.asp


Collection Care
|--General--|--Environment--|--Numbering--|--Storing--|--Exhibiting--|--Handling--|--Cleaning--|
|--Care by Type--|--Pest Control--|--Security--|--Long Range Planning--|--Emergency Preparedness--|



P.O. Box 8081, St. Paul, MN 55108   Phone: (651) 659-9420

Collection Care Publications Training Tools and Supplies Treatments Funding
----------------------------------------------------------------------
News About Us Site Map Online Museum Classes Search Web Links (FAQ) Home Map

© 2008 Northern States Conservation Center
E-mail: Email address
http://www.collectioncare.org
Updated 01 May 2007