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Caring for Cultural Material 1

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Books
In this chapter:
	Objectives
–	Introduction to the care and repair of books
–	Parts of the books
–	What are the most common types of damage
–	Book structure, materials and damage to books
–	Wear and tear of books
–	Common causes of damage
–	The do's and don'ts of handling books
–	The do’s and don’ts of repair and labelling
–	Storing and displaying books
–	The best materials for storage and display of books
–	Storage enclosures for books
–	Easy do-it-yourself storage enclosures for books
–	How does light affect books on display?
–	Supporting books when they are on display
–	Summary of conditions for storage and display
–	Books in Australians climatic zones
–	Book maintenance
–	Some miscellaneous advise
	MORE ABOUT BOOKS
–	A brief history of books
–	Types of bindings
–	Materials commonly found in books
–	Paper repair
–	For further reading
–	Self-evaluation quiz
–	Answers to self-evaluation quiz

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At the end of this chapter you should:

have an understanding of the main factors that contribute to the deterioration of books;
have practical knowledge about how to store and display books so that damage is minimised;
have a basic knowledge and some practical skills so that you can make boxes, and do basic repairs in the best and safest manner, and use appropriate materials to preserve books in your collections;
understand the need for ongoing maintenance and management of books—to ensure access to them—while at the same time minimising the risk of damage; and
have a basic knowledge of book structures and the range of materials which go to make up books.