Mass Deacidification for Libraries and Archives
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English Slovak |
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Cranberry
Preservation Technologies, L.P.
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| Online Access: | http://www.viks.sk/chk/bookkeeper1.doc |
| Abstract: | SUMMARIES. When Andrew Carnegie built his first public library in 1895, he recognized the importance of making books available to every citizen. His legacy of free public libraries continues on today, yet his gift is threatened. Acid harbored in the paper of millions of books in libraries is causing the pages to become brittle. Countless documents and books have become so fragile that they cannot be touched for fear they will fall apart. The paper-based collections being held in the public trust in our libraries and archives are being threatened by acid contained in the very paper on which they are printed. No fire, flood, tornado or earthquake will ever cause as much damage to collections as these harmful acids. Preservation Technologies provides products and services to preserve collections of distinction for libraries and archives throughout the world. Bookkeeper(R) is our breakthrough deacidification process that neutralizes acids without damaging books or documents. CONCLUSION. Preservation Technologies provides products and services to preserve paper and books for libraries and archives worldwide. Its breakthrough preservation processes and products were developed to meet the standards of the United States Library of Congress for safe and effective acid neutralization and preservation of paper. Preservation Technologies' patented processes also meet current and projected OSHA, FTC and EPA consumer and environmental requirements. |
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