Atmospheric Control and Protective Encasement
Best practices for controlled atmospheric storage and the implementation of Mylar encasements for long-term periodical protection.
15 Articles
Saving the Slow Fire: How Experts Keep Old Magazines from Turning to Dust
Magazines from a century ago are literally eating themselves due to high acid content. Learn how conservationists use Mylar, buffered folders, and bug-hunting skills to save these fragile paper treasures.
Adrian Croft
The Secret Language Found in Old Magazine Ads
Archivists are doing more than just reading old magazines; they are cataloging the 'DNA' of paper and ink. Learn how this detailed data helps us track history.
Julian Kessler
The Art of Tagging: Why Magazine Data Matters
A paper trail that shows how the magazine industry grew and changed. It’s like a fingerprint for every issue.
Elena Vance
The Hidden Code In Your Favorite Vintage Magazines
Archivists do more than just save paper; they catalog every tiny detail from paper grain to old soap ads. This metadata is the secret map that helps us handle history.
Elena Vance
The Detective Work Behind Old Magazine Ads
Go behind the scenes of archival cataloging to see how experts track everything from paper weight to old advertisements.
Julian Kessler
Keeping the Past from Crumbling Away
Learn how archival experts use acid-free materials and climate control to stop historical magazines from turning into dust.
Elena Vance
Advancements in Cellulose Substrate Stabilization: The Shift to Lignin-Free Archival Standards
Institutional archives are adopting new standards in lignin-free buffering and Mylar encasement to combat the chemical degradation of wood-pulp magazines.
Silas Thorne
Advanced Methodologies in the Stabilization of Brittle Cellulose Substrates
Archivists are utilizing advanced chemical neutralization, Mylar encasement, and climate-controlled storage to combat the 'slow fire' of acid degradation in historical magazines.
Adrian Croft
The Role of Granular Archival Metadata and Non-Destructive Analysis in Periodical Provenance
Modern periodical archiving emphasizes the creation of granular metadata, cataloging details from advertising content to paper fiber composition, supported by non-destructive analysis.
Julian Kessler
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.
Mira Sterling
Advances in Cellulose Stabilization: New Chemical Protocols for 19th Century Periodicals
New chemical stabilization protocols, including non-aqueous buffering and Mylar® encasement, are being deployed to save 19th-century periodicals from the catastrophic effects of acid hydrolysis and ink degradation.
Adrian Croft
Diagnostic Analysis of Printing Ink Degradation and Biological Threats in Archives
Archival forensic science is increasingly utilizing non-destructive diagnostic tools to identify chemical ink decay and biological damage from Coleoptera in historical magazine collections.
Mira Sterling
Robotic Precision: The Boston Spa Low-Oxygen Storage Case Study
A detailed examination of the British Library's 2014 transition to robotic, low-oxygen storage at Boston Spa, focusing on the preservation of fragile wood-pulp periodicals.
Silas Thorne
Combating Acid Migration: The Role of Lignin-Free Buffered Folders
Explore the technical requirements of historical magazine conservation, focusing on ISO 9706 standards, the use of lignin-free buffered folders, and the chemistry of acid migration mitigation.
Adrian Croft
Polyester vs. Polypropylene: Library of Congress Standards for Magazine Encasement
An analysis of archival preservation standards for historical magazines, comparing the chemical stability of Mylar® Type D and polypropylene sleeves under LOC Specification 700-100.
Adrian Croft