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For
long-term storage of valuable books use acid-free/lignin-free archival boxes |
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Wrap
your books individually, in acid-free/ lignin-free paper |
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Pad your boxes with polystyrene or foam so that your books don't bump into each other or the box's walls |
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Long-term book archiving in a climate-controlled storage unit allows a
stable temperature below 60 degrees-- the lower the temperature, the slower
the rate of heat deterioration of your books. Also, archive in stable, low relative
humidity-- high humidity encourages mold growth and insects, and extremely
low humidity may lead to desiccation and the embrittlement of leather and
other book materials |
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Store your closed book boxes away from the floor
and exterior walls. Label on the outside of each one of them its books' authors and titles,
at least, for easy future reference |
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Damage to books is cumulative-- periodically inspect your boxes, and all of your book collection generally, for cleaning and repair needs; please consult a professional conservator before most book repair work is done |
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Please use clean,
strong, rigidly-constructed
boxes |
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Each volume should be wrapped in clean, acid-free paper or tissue. If there
is a
danger of water damage on your books during
freight, further enclose each book in a tight plastic bag |
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Books may be exposed to crushing, shock, vibrations, or drastic changes in
temperature and relative humidity during shipping and handling-- please buffer each of your books
by using tough packing, such as bubble-wrap |
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For valuable books, you may consider purchasing shipping insurance-- determine how much shipping insurance is part of the basic freight cost; if its coverage is lower than the monetary value of your books, consider purchasing additional insurance |