Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with nearly 128 million items on approximately 530 miles of bookshelves. The collections include more than 29 million books and other printed materials, 2.7 million recordings, 12 million photographs, 4.8 million maps, and 57 million manuscripts.
Library of Congress-Preservation
Need advice on the care of books, photos, videos, and other media in your collections? These publications from the Preservation Directorate answer many questions about the care, handling and storage of your valuable collections.
Caring for your Paintings care of (AIC)
Paintings may be objects of great beauty or of historical importance, providing an important cultural link with the past. They may have great monetary value or have sentimental value to their owners. Whatever the case, paintings are fragile creations that require special care to assure their continued preservation.
The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC)
AIC is the professional membership organization for conservators and a prime source in finding conservation professionals.
The New Orleans Conservation Guild, Inc.
is a center for the Conservation, Restoration and Research of Fine Art and Antiques, specializing in Paintings, Works of Art on Paper, Frames, Gilded Objects, Porcelain & Ceramics, Stone, Glass, and Furniture.
Emergency Drying Procedures for Water Damaged Art
If mold is present, wear a respirator. Some mold species are toxic; if any health effects are observed, contact a doctor and/or mycologist. When cleaning items with dry mold, make sure the mold spores are drawn way from you, i.e. by the use of a vacuum cleaner. Wash your hands after handling materials with mold. more info>
The recommendations contained herein are intended as guidance only, RayHolbrook.com does not assume responsibility or liability. Always consult a professional art preservationist if ever in doubt. The AIC mentioned above is a great resourse in which to aquire more information. Each individual item of preservation requires special care and attention based on it's own individual need and merit. The content here is intended to be for general use only. |
