 | Prevention and treatment of mold in library collections with an emphasis on tropical climates: A RAMP study |
 |  | Preface |
| | Acknowledgements |
|  | 1. Introduction |
| | 1.1 Climate |
| | 1.2 Materials |
| | 1.3 Modifying the environment |
| | Literature cited |
| | 2. Mold |
| | 2.1 Structure of mold |
| | 2.2 Environmental and nutritional factors in growth and survival |
| | 2.2.1 Temperature |
| | 2.2.2 Moisture |
| | 2.2.3 Nutrients |
| | Literature cited |
| | 3. Implications for library materials |
| | 3.1 Vulnerability of materials |
| | 3.1.1 Paper - cellulose, sizes, coatings |
| | 3.1.2 Bookcloth |
| | 3.1.3 Leather |
| | 3.1.4 Adhesives |
| | 3.1.5 Film and related materials |
| | 3.2 Environmental factors |
| | 3.2.1 Circulation |
| | 3.2.2 Relative humidity |
| | 3.2.3 Temperature |
| | Literature cited |
| | 4. Prevention |
| | 4.1 Building design and modification |
| | 4.1.1 Location |
| | 4.1.2 Structural considerations in environmental modification |
| | 4.2 Interior modifications in existing facilities |
| | 4.2.1 Location of stack and storage areas |
| | 4.2.2 Stack arrangement |
| | 4.2.3 Localized environmental modification |
| | 4.2.4 Creating microclimates in cabinets and cases |
| | 4.3 Stack maintenance |
| | Literature cited |
| | 5. Fungicides and fumigation |
| | 5.1 Fungicides |
| | 5.2 Fumigation |
| | 5.3 Toxicity of fumigants |
| | Literature cited |
| | 6. Treatment |
| | 6.1 Small outbreaks - localized high relative humidity |
| | 6.1.1 Books |
| | 6.1.2 Unbound materials (documents, maps, works of art on paper) |
| | 6.1.3 Photographs, negatives and microfilm |
| | 6.1.4 General area |
| | 6.2 Moderate outbreaks - Major and prolonged periods of high humidity or minor flooding |
| | 6.2.1 Books |
| | 6.2.2 Unbound materials |
| | 6.2.3 Photographs, negatives and microfilm |
| | 6.2.4 General area |
| | 6.3 Major outbreaks - Major flooding and prolonged exposure |
| | 6.3.1 Priorities and planning |
| | 6.3.2 Prevention of mold growth on site |
| | 6.3.3 Freezing |
| | 6.3.4 Drying |
| | Literature cited |
| | 7. Equipment and supplies |
| | 7.1 Monitoring equipment |
| | 7.2 Prevention |
| | 7.3 Treatment |
| | 7.4 Emergency treatment |
| | 8. Selected bibliography |
Literature cited
1. St. George, p. 179.
2. Belyakova, p. 184.
3. Beckwith, p. 307.
4. Carl J. Wessel. "Textiles and Cordage." Deterioration of Materials, Greathouse & Wessel, p. 474-479.
5. Robert M. Lollar. "Leather." Deterioration of Materials, Greathouse & Wessel, p. 152-153.
6. Charleston C. Baird and David F. Kopperl. "Treating Insect and Microorganism Infestation of Photographic Collections." Second International Symposium: The Stability and Preservation of Photographic Image, August 15-28, 1985. Springfield, VA., Society of Photographic Scientists and Engineers, p. 53.
7. Fleming, p.363.
8. H.J. Plenderleith and A.E.A. Werner. The Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art, 2nd ed. London, Oxford University Press, 1971. p.6.
9. Beckwith, p. 331.
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