Atmospheric Control and Protective Encasement
Best practices for controlled atmospheric storage and the implementation of Mylar encasements for long-term periodical protection.
3 Articles
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