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Related Science and other Preservation Topic Links

Related Science

The Macrogalleria - a fun, informative site providing explanations of polymers

The Chem Tutor Periodic Chart

Natural Color System - the international language of color communication

Plastics Historical Society

Household Products Database by the U.S. National Library of Medicine is a terrific resource for consumers to educate themselves on the hazards of consumer products.

Preservation Topics

National Park Service Conserve O Grams (PDF documents)

Library of Congress information on Preservation Photocopying

Cornell University Library Department of Preservation and Collection Maintenance Publications

SOLINET Preservation Services - Preservation and Collections Care: A Manager's Guide

Amigos Library Services
          Preservation: A Selected Bibliography (PDF Document)
          Selecting Preservation Supplies: Some Basic Guidelines
          Preservation of A/V Materials: A Selected Bibliography

Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)
          Temperature, Relative Humidity, Light, and Air Quality: Basic Guidelines for Preservation
          Protection From Light Damage
          Protecting Books With Custom-Fitted Boxes
          Storage Methods and Handling Practices

Preservation Recording, Copying, and Storage Guidelines for Audio Tape Collections (PDF document) - SOLINET Preservation Services

Cornell University Library - Digital Preservation Management: Implementing Short-term strategies for Long-term Problems

National Center for Preservation Technology and Training

National Preservation Institute

Scrapbook Preservation Society FAQs

Timecapsules

Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute

International Time Capsule Society