#book-preservation

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fromNew York Post
2 days ago

It's so hot and humid that even books are sweating at this NYC bookstore

Books are what we call hygroscopic objects. That means that they are sensitive - they absorb and release moisture," Fifield explained. "Yes, it's hot out, but it's also really humid.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Hungary's oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation

The drugstore beetle, also known as the bread beetle, is often found among dried foodstuffs like grains, flour and spices. But they also are attracted to the gelatin and starch-based adhesives found in books.
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