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Bibliographies
Find bibliographies and other reference materials for Collections Care (i.e., caring for different collection formats such as books, paper, photographs, A/V, etc., including information about ownership marking of paper collection items) and Emergency Management under those sections, also available from the menu on the left.
Educational Materials
Posters/bookmarks/other printable materials, web-based resources for book and paper arts, and information about making time capsules and scrapbooks.
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International Association of Paper Historians (IPH), 35th Congress Publication
This publication is a collection of papers presented at the IPH Congress in 202. The conference was entitled Investigating American Collections on Paper, focused on paper used as the primary material for objects in American museums, libraries, archives and private collections.
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Digital Imaging Workflow for Treatment Documentation
An instructional manual for conservation photodocumentation used in the Conservation Division at the Library of Congress.
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Preservation Research Reports
Covering preservation research and testing, mass deacidification, digitization of library materials, and the National Policy on Permanent Papers.
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Preservation Story Maps
Story Maps at the Library of Congress are immersive web applications that tell the incredible stories of the Library’s collections through narrative, multimedia, and interactive maps.
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Preservation Supply Specifications
Specifications developed by the Library of Congress Preservation Directorate for preservation supplies and materials used for housing collections.
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Recommended Formats Statement
For acquisition of both analog and digital formats that maximize chances for survival and continued accessibility of creative content well into the future.
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Staff Publications
List of publications (1980-present) by staff of the Library of Congress Preservation Directorate.