Care & Handling of Rare Books, Paper, Manuscripts, Photographs & Archives 

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Same questions here..

I saw some input, the bag will retain moisture and it is going to damage the book, dont do it.

You can contact me through librariespreservation@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Yes, at Auckland Libraries there are digitsation programmes that make our collections easier to use and more widely accessible. However, the digitised version would never replace the original item. This could be because of information discoverable by examining the binding and materials used for construction or other investigative techniques that may offer up clues to the book's past. In addition, there are no guarantees that digital will have the longevity of hard copy e.g. there are books in our collections that are over 400 years old and can still be easily used compared to 20 year old floppy discs that may be corrupt or the appropriate hardware/software is unavailable.

@@triptycho1 Thank you for the excellent video. I have recently taken over as librarian for a small, specialty community library. Many of our books are self-published by locals, and/or out of print. I have no formal training, but I treasure books and want to see them protected and preserved. Your video has been so helpful, and I've already recognized several mistakes that are being made, and how to easily correct them. I have also begun to digitize some of the older, fragile newspapers. Thank you for your above explanation, because I am already fielding questions asking why we should keep the original materials if we have digital copies. I had my explanations, but it's helpful to have the words of an expert supporting me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge; this information will help me make strong, articulate presentations to our Board of Directors when outlining supplies or procedures that will need funding, and why they are important.