Thanks ladies - learned a few things from this. Couple of questions if I may: 1. Couldn't find any link to the resource handout that worked (the facebook one just times out) - any chance of sharing a working link? 2. What's your opinion on glass fronted barister bookcases? Is the potential lack of airflow an issue? With the paper slipcase why not simply make a double one so you have one facing each way thereby protecting all edges of the book. Many thanks from Scotland
Glad it was helpful! I've added a link to the resource document in the description of the video. As far as the bookcase, a closed, glass front book case can be great for keeping out dust and dirt, but you still have to be cautious of the surface the books are sitting on. If it's wood, you might want to put a barrier layer of acid free paper or polyester film (what we use) on the shelves to protect the books. Also, if it is wood, keeping the doors slightly ajar is a good option as well, to allow for some circulation.
@@ThePreservationLab Thanks! Although my collection of books are pretty much all mass produced paperbacks I see no reason not to try and look after them plus I love the look and flexibility of barrister bookcases so am planning on making some. I thought about using a very fine mesh (I have some spare insect screen) for the door instead of glass although that wouldn't block the UV so perhaps not.
