Mira Sterling
Mira tracks the preservation needs of fragile ephemeral magazines and the prevention of insect-related damage in large-scale archives. She contributes technical guides on the safe handling of brittle, folio-sized historical documents.
Why Every Ad and Editor in an Old Magazine is Being Tracked
Archivists are meticulously cataloging the 'hidden' data in old magazines—from paper fibers to advertising fonts—to help historians map the spread of ideas.
Reading Between the Lines of Yesterday's Ads
Archival metadata is the secret map that brings old magazines to life. From identifying printing dots to cataloging vintage ads, learn how archivists make history searchable for everyone.
Why Your Old Magazines are Crumbling and How Pros Stop the Rot
Discover the science of 'slow fire' and how archival experts use chemistry and cold storage to save our history from turning into dust.
Saving the Pulp: Why Your Old Magazines are Falling Apart
Old magazines are literally eating themselves from the inside out due to acidic wood pulp. Learn how paper conservators use Mylar, acid-free folders, and climate control to stop the 'slow fire' of paper decay.
Saving the Stories That Time Tries to Erase
A quick look at how experts from different fields handle the slow rot of time, from fading paper to ancient wood.
Decoding the Past: The Art of Cataloging Every Single Page
Go behind the scenes to see how archivists catalog every detail of vintage magazines, from paper fibers to halftone dots, to keep history searchable.
Decoding the Past: Why We Catalog the Tiny Details in Old Ads
Cataloging old magazines is about more than just dates. It's about tracking printing tech, paper types, and old ads to build a searchable map of our history.
Saving the Fragile Pages of History From Turning to Dust
Old magazines are slowly destroying themselves from the inside out. Learn how paper experts use chemistry and special materials to stop the 'slow fire' of acid and save our history.
Saving Yesterday’s News from Turning to Dust
Old magazines are slowly destroying themselves due to the acid in their paper. Learn how archivists use Mylar, acid-free folders, and climate control to stop the 'slow fire' and save history.
Saving Your Favorite Old Issues From Turning To Dust
Old magazines are slowly disappearing due to acid, ink decay, and hungry bugs. Learn how expert conservators use Mylar, special freezers, and climate control to save our history from turning into dust.
The Fight to Keep 1800s Magazines from Turning to Dust
Old magazines are literally eating themselves due to acidic paper and hungry beetles. Learn how experts use Mylar, acid-free folders, and climate control to save these fragile pieces of history before they crumble away forever.
Tracking the DNA of Old Print Media
Archivists are doing more than just saving old magazines; they are cataloging their 'DNA.' From paper textures to printing dots, learn how metadata helps us understand our history.
The Hidden Details Behind Your Favorite Vintage Issues
Go behind the scenes of archival metadata to see how experts record the secret history hidden in the paper and ink of vintage magazines.
The Hidden Data in Your Old Magazine Collection
Archival metadata is more than just dates. Learn how pros track paper stock, printing techniques, and ads to map out our history.
More Than Just Pictures: The Art of Cataloging Every Single Page
Go behind the scenes of magazine archiving to see how specialists catalog everything from printing dots to old vacuum ads. Discover why this 'metadata' is the key to unlocking history.
Keeping Old Magazines From Turning To Dust
Learn how conservationists save fragile magazines from acid and rot using Mylar armor and chemistry.
Why Your Great Grandmothers Magazines Are Falling Apart
Old magazines are chemically programmed to fall apart, but a few simple tools like Mylar and acid-free folders can stop the rot. Learn how experts save fragile paper from turning into dust.
Implementation of Comprehensive Archival Metadata Protocols for Early 20th-Century Trade Journals
Archival institutions are implementing new metadata protocols that catalog the technical physical attributes of early 20th-century trade journals, including paper stock and printing techniques.
Machine Learning Integration in Archival Metadata Generation for Historical Periodicals
Machine learning is streamlining the creation of granular archival metadata, allowing for the automated identification of paper stock, printing techniques, and advertising content in historical magazines.
Advanced Methodologies in the Chemical Stabilization of Victorian-Era Chromolithographic Periodicals
The preservation of Victorian-era periodicals requires sophisticated chemical stabilization and the use of acid-free materials such as Mylar® and lignin-free folders to combat paper embrittlement and ink degradation.