Download or read book Conservation of Books written by and published by . This book was released on 2023-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Conservation of Books is the highly-anticipated reference work on global book structures and their conservation, offering the first modern, comprehensive overview on this subject. The volume takes an international approach to its subject. Written by over 70 specialists in conservation and conservation science based in 19 countries, its 26 chapters cover traditional book structures from around the world, the materials from which they are made and how they degrade, and how to preserve and conserve them. It also examines the theoretical underpinnings of conservation: what and how to treat, and the ethical, cultural, and economic implications of treatment. Technical drawings and photographs illustrate the structures and treatments examined throughout the book. Ultimately, readers gain an in-depth understanding of the materiality of books in numerous global contexts and reflect on the practical considerations involved in their analysis and treatment. Conservation of Books is a quintessential reference work for book conservators and anyone working with books, such as collection managers, librarians, curators, dealers, collectors, historians, and related professionals. It is also an indispensable text for students to complement hands-on training in this field"--
Download or read book Conservation of Books written by Abigail Bainbridge and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-03-27 with total page 735 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conservation of Books is the highly anticipated reference work on global book structures and their conservation, offering the first modern, comprehensive overview on this subject. The volume takes an international approach to its subject. Written by over 70 specialists in conservation and conservation science based in 19 countries, its 26 chapters cover traditional book structures from around the world, the materials from which they are made and how they degrade, and how to preserve and conserve them. It also examines the theoretical underpinnings of conservation: what and how to treat, and the ethical, cultural, and economic implications of treatment. Technical drawings and photographs illustrate the structures and treatments examined throughout the book. Ultimately, readers gain an in-depth understanding of the materiality of books in numerous global contexts and reflect on the practical considerations involved in their analysis and treatment. Conservation of Books is a quintessential reference work for book conservators and anyone working with books, such as collection managers, librarians, curators, dealers, collectors, historians, and related professionals. It is also an indispensable text for students to complement hands-on training in this field.
Download or read book Preservation and Conservation for Libraries and Archives written by Nelly Balloffet and published by ALA Editions. This book was released on 2005 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Preservation and Conservation," two experts show library administrators and decision makers optimal collection preservation techniques, what it takes to set up a conservation work area, and safe ways to mount a small exhibit. Includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions to repair and conserve books documents, and photos as well as lists of suppliers and additional resources.
Download or read book Conservation and Preservation in Small Libraries written by Parker Library Conservation Project and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The articles in this collection cover many aspects of the problems of conservation and preservation including: the differing demands of the scholar and conservator; buildings and the problems of maintaining a satisfactory environment; and preservation factors in the design of new libraries.
Download or read book Practical Preservation and Conservation Strategies for Libraries written by Brian J. Baird and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-02-09 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed as a “how-to” manual, Practical Preservation and Conservation Strategies for Libraries provides librarians with practical information to help them grapple with specific preservation challenges by identifying areas of concern, optimizing the use of resources put towards preservation, and establishing goals for continual improvement over time. Straightforward and pragmatic, it helps a library to reduce immediate and long-term preservation costs, and strengthen a library’s collection development goals. Topics include: Preservation in the digital age Establishing long-term preservation goals Environmental conditions Preservation needs of specific collections Understanding use patterns for library materials Identifying potential threats to a collection Recognizing readily available preservation resources Almost 50 photographs, figures, checklists, and other tools make this a practical guide libraries will use on a day-to-day basis.
Download or read book Principles for the Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials written by Jeanne-Marie Dureau and published by Hague : IFLA Headquarters. This book was released on 1986 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book National Parks written by and published by . This book was released on 2000-11 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The flagship publication of the National Parks Conservation Association, National Parks Magazine (circ. 340,000) fosters an appreciation of the natural and historic treasures found in the national parks, educates readers about the need to preserve those resources, and illustrates how member contributions drive our organization's park-protection efforts. National Parks Magazine uses images and language to convey our country's history and natural landscapes from Acadia to Zion, from Denali to the Everglades, and the 387 other park units in between.
Download or read book Conservation of Books Manuscripts and Paper Documents written by Om Prakash Agrawal and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Fight for Conservation written by Gifford Pinchot and published by IndyPublish.com. This book was released on 1973 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most valuable citizen of this or any other country is the man who owns the land from which he makes his living. No other man has such a stake in the country. No other man lends such steadiness and stability to our national life. Therefore no other question concerns us more intimately than the question of homes. Permanent homes for ourselves, our children, and our Nation--this is a central problem. The policy of national irrigation is of value to the United States in very many ways, but the greatest of all is this, that national irrigation multiplies the men who own the land from which they make their living.
Download or read book Conservation of Archival and Library Materials written by Parliament Conservation Centre and published by North Burnaby, B.C. : Parliament Conservation Centre. This book was released on 1978 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New Approaches to Book and Paper Conservation restoration written by Patricia Engel and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That we still do have unsolved problems in book and paper conservation has been shown elsewhere and the Research Centre was actually founded on this basis. It is, however, now important to carefully select the fist topics of research. To do this, experts from all over Europe have been invited to bring forward their concerns. - Each of the individual contributions represents the state of the art and the degree of knowledge available in that topic. The authors speak not only for the various institutions concerned with book conservation such as libraries, archives, universities, museums and print and drawing collections, but they also represent a wide range of aspects from the European cultural landscape as well as contributions from the United States, India, Iran and the Caucasus region.
Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Book and Paper Conservation written by Pamela Murray and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-02 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers in this volume were presented at the Icon Book & Paper Group Third Triennial Conference 2021 entitled Mod Cons: Modern Conservation. Modern Conveniences. Modern Constraints. Topics include: decolonization; new treatments; educational programs; business models; sustainability initiatives and frameworks. The scope of the work provides potential lessons and inspiration, and offers the opportunity for reflection on different approaches.
Download or read book Conservation of Time Based Media Art written by Deena Engel and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-11-02 with total page 629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conservation of Time-based Media Art is the first book to take stock of the current practices and conceptual frameworks that define the emerging field of time-based media conservation, which focuses on contemporary artworks that contain video, audio, film, slides or software components. Written and compiled by a diverse group of time-based media practitioners around the world, including conservators, curators, registrars and technicians among others, this volume offers a comprehensive survey of specialized practices that have developed around the collection, preservation and display of time-based media art. Divided into 23 chapters with contributions from 36 authors and 85 additional voices, the narrative of this book provides both an overview and detailed guidance on critical topics, including the acquisition, examination, documentation and installation of time-based media art; cross-medium and medium-specific treatment approaches and methods; the registration, storage, and management of digital and physical artwork components; collection surveys and project advocacy; lab infrastructures, staffing and the institutional implementation of time-based media conservation. Conservation of Time-based Media Art serves as a critical resource for conservation students and for a diverse professional audience who engage with time-based media art, including conservation practitioners and other collection caretakers, curators, art historians, collectors, gallerists, artists, scholars and academics.
Download or read book Paper Conservation Catalog written by American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Conservation of Archival Materials written by The Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Conservation of Library and Archive Materials and the Graphic Arts written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Paper Preservation written by Dewayne J. Lener and published by Heritage Quest. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
