Publications and Technical Bulletins
Books we recommend and sell:
David Pinniger, Pest Management in Museums, Archives, and Historic Houses, Archetype Press, 2004 reprint.
This new book is a working guide to help people recognize insect, rodent and bird pests and take practical steps to prevent and control damage to collections. It covers the many recent developments in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the heritage sector.
The book includes new information on trapping and detection of pests and the advantages and disadvantages of physical and chemical control measures. The illustrations have been produced especially for this book and are some of the clearest pictures of museum insects yet published. The chapter on rodent and bird pests completes the comprehensive coverage of any pest problem likely to be encountered. The concerns over the use of pesticides on objects, staff and the environment and the options available are rationally discussed.
Applying the principles of IPM, as described in this book, to museums, archives and historic houses is not only safer, but also more cost-effective than many pest control techniques used by museums in the past.
Paperback
116 Pages
43 line Illustrations
Price: $ 35.00
 Mount-making for Museum Objects by Robert Barclay, Andre Bergeron and Carole Dignard provides specific information and useful advice on the mounting of museum objects. Topics covered include reasons for creating mounts, recommended stable materials, tips on choosing materials, the working properties of materials, and methods for measuring artifacts. Objects with custom-made mounts are illustrated with photographs and line drawings. A supplier list and bibliography add to the overall quality of this book.
 Preventive Conservation in Museums: Video Handbook compliments the 19-video series on preventive conservation. Each chapter is the script of one of the videos. Subjects include an introduction to preventive conservation, storage, the condition report, relative humidity and temperature, the care of textiles, protecting objects on exhibit, emergency and disaster planning, and closing a seasonal museum.
 Framework for the Preservation of Museum Collections Wall Chart outlines various methods that can be used to avoid or control potential deterioration of museum objects. The rows list nine agents of deterioration (direct physical forces: thieves, vandals, displacers; fire; water; pests; contaminants; radiation; incorrect temperature and incorrect relative humidity), while the columns present three different levels at which the agent deterioration can be controlled. The procedures column outlines actions that can be taken. English/Spanish.
Armadura de la gráfica de pared por la conservación de las colecciones en museos. Esboza los métodos para evitar o controlar la deterioración potencial de los objetos. Hace una lista de nueve agentes de deterioración y presenta tres niveles diferentes para controlar los agentes de deterioración. Inglés/Español.
Nelly Custis Lewis’s Housekeeping Book edited by Patricia Brady
Schmit. Publication of George Washington’s adopted daughter’s handwritten
housekeeping book. Includes recipes, medical remedies and
housekeeping hints. Useful for historic sites.
Disaster Recovery of Modern Information Carriers
Basic Condition Reporting: A Handbook
Guidelines for Humidity and Temperature for Canadian Archives
 Steal This Handbook is a comprehensive book covering emergency preparedness and response for every conceivable type and scale of disaster on historic and non-historic materials. Written by the Southeastern Registrars Committee of the American Association of Museums, we purchase it before it is bound and have it punched to fit in a three ring binder. Adding dividers, it becomes an instant addition to an institutional emergency response plan. Response professionals can add useful articles to the enormous amount of recovery information already provided in the book.
 Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel helps staff prepare for
a disaster and recover after one strikes. It is a nice compliment to the
A.R.K. (above), fitting in its plastic sleeve.
La Rueda de Salvamento y
Respuesta ante Emergencias
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 Before Disaster Strikes: Prevention, Planning, and Recovery - Caring
for Your Personal Collections in the Event of Disaster by Priscilla O-Reilly Lawrence. A pamphlet designed by the Historic New
Orleans Collection for homeowners and collectors to help them prevent damage in the event of a disaster. Includes resource lists and illustrations.
 The Care of Historical Musical Instruments
 Preserving Textiles: A Guide for the Nonspecialist by Harold Mailand and Dorothy Stites Alig. This recently revised book is the clearest textile care publication available. Gives an overview of how textiles are damaged and what can be done to stop or slow the damage. In-depth information on cleaning, storing and displaying textiles. Excellent color plates. 92 pp.
 Preservation Guides by the Historic New Orleans Collection provide clear, in-depth collection care advice. Each guide has illustrative photographs and drawings.
Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) publications are known internationally for their useful, practical advice. Now we carry the most popular titles!
 CCI Notes is the most important collection care publication a museum can purchase. A collection of over 90 technical leaflets written for a broad audience, topics in this continually expanding series range from "Removing Mould from Leather" to "Storage for Costume Accessories" and "Indoor Display of Industrial Collections." CCI Notes are illustrated, include supplier lists and a thorough bibliography. Note: this publication is not a compilation of the CCI technical bulletins. CCI Notes
Table of Contents
1. Care of Collections - General Guidelines
2. Preventive Conservation
3. The Museum Environment - Biological Factors
4. Archaeological and Field Conservation
5. Ceramics and Glass
6. Care of Ethnographic Materials
7. Furniture and Wooden Artifacts
8. Leather, Skin and Fur
9. Metals
10. Paintings and Polychrome Sculpture
11. Paper and Books
12. Stone and Plaster
13. Textiles and Fibres
14. Planning for Disaster Management
15. Other Materials
16. Care of Photographic Materials
17. Spot Tests in Conservation
18. Conservation Equipment
 Silica Gel by Raymond H. Lafontaine provides information on the use of silica gel, how it controls RH, and how it is conditioned for use and maintained. Specific topics dealt with include: the problems of display case leakage, how silica gel fulfills the requirements of a humidity buffering agent, and the maintenance of a silica gel buffered display case.
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. Price: $14.00
 Solving Museum Insect Problems: Chemical Control by John E. Dawson and revised by Thomas J.K. Strang is intended to help museum staff understand commercial pest control operations. It describes chemical methods of controlling insects, and includes information on regulations, modes of action, and application methods necessary for the safe use of insecticides. A detailed guide helps in decision-making about the appropriate chemical method of control.
Controlling Museum Fungal Problems by Thomas J.K. Strang and John E. Dawson provides guidance on identifying a fungal problem, fungal problems in wood outdoors, and controlling fungi.
 Controlling Vertebrate Pests in Museums by Thomas J.K. Strang and John E. Dawson examines the detrimental affect that rodents have on museum collections. Vertebrate animals can soil or destroy artifacts. Prompt identification of the pest and the use of suitable methods to control it are essential. In most cases, non-chemical methods can be used to control vertebrate pests in museums; chemical methods are also discussed.
 Working with Polyethylene Foam and Fluted Plastic Sheet by Carl Schlichting examines several techniques and illustrates a series of basic approaches that have been developed for working with polyethylene foam and fluted plastic. The many detailed illustrations clarify for the reader the fabrication methods described in the text.
 The Care of Musical Instruments in Canadian Collections by R.L. Barclay. Offers guidelines for musical instrument collections from acquisition to cleaning, care and maintenance. Attention is given to complete and thorough documentation and to problems of display
and storage. TB #4
 Care and Preservation of Firearms by Philip R. White offers guidelines on the care of firearms to curators, conservators, and others. Topics covered include deterioration, examination, handling, conservation, and storage of firearms. A glossary is included as well as a bibliography for further research on the subject.
 Fire Prevention Programs for Museums by Paul Baril will help museums develop and implement effective fire prevention programs. The basic elements of fire prevention programs are discussed, as well as the administration of the program. Numerous examples are provided to help museum staffs prepare documents and procedures.
 Security Hardware and Security System Planning for Museums by Wayne Kelly helps cultural institutions with their preparations against threats of theft and vandalism. Numerous, inexpensive methods of improving security and various types of currently available sensors and computerized alarm systems are illustrated and described. Several kinds of sensors and their placement within a standardized level of protection proposed for each area in a cultural facility are also recommended.
 Coatings for Display and Storage in Museums by Jean Tetreault.
Alert museum staff to the damage that coatings might cause to objects
and provide guidelines for choosing coatings that minimize this risk.
Lists coatings and alternative materials and procedures. Recommendations
are based on classes of coatings and resins, taking into ac-count
the large variety of coatings on the market. Describes tests to
verify coating specifications or monitor the emission of volatile compounds.
Also provides information on substrate surface preparation.
Price: $20.00
 Fabric of an Exhibition: An Interdisciplinary Approach - Preprints by various authors. 26 papers that offer new solutions to problems encountered when exhibiting textiles. Topics range from temporary to long-term displays, exhibition environments, historic houses, traveling exhibits, support and presentation, and expanding professional roles. 206 pp.
 Saving the Twentieth Century: The Conservation of Modern Materials edited by David W. Grattan. Focuses on preservation issues related to compact discs, computers, spacesuits, aircraft, plastic dolls, etc. Explains processes of deterioration, the history of technology, and case studies of specific problems. 440 pp.
 The Stability of Photocopied and Laser-printed Documents and Images: General Guidelines by David Grattan. Reviews the technology of photocopiers and laser printers and discusses copy stability and preservation. Includes a test sheet for toner adhesion to paper. Describes permanency standards of paper. Also lists preservation concerns for the care of photocopied documents. TB #22
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Collections Caretaker back issues
Vol.1 No.1
Long Range Preservation Planning
Vol.1 No.2
Vacuum Cleaners
Vol.1 No.3
Integrated Pest Management
Vol.1 No.4
Indoor Generated Pollutants
Vol.2 No.1
Fire Recovery
Vol.2 No.2
Temperature and Relative Humidity
Vol.2 No.3
Exhibiting Without Damaging Collections
Vol.2 No.4
Preservation in Storage Design
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