Preservation research projects updates

The Preservation Directorate fosters research leading to the care of collections. This research takes many forms, ranging from scientific and forensic characterization studies to treatment developments. The following table provides periodic updates for a typical selection of studies.

Environmental Studies	Environmental Monitoring: Climate Notebook and Web-based Climate Control System Anoxic Encasements
Preservation of Traditional Materials	Iron Gall Ink Corrosion Treatment Mass Deacidification: Saving the Written Word Aging paper Paper Strengthening through Paper Splitting
Preservation of Audio-Visual Materials	Imaging of Laterally and Vertically Grooved Analog Audio Recordings Magnetic Tape "Sticky Shed" Research
Preservation of Digital Materials	CD ROM Longevity Research DVD-R
Technology Transfer	Haptic Technology for Use in Conservation Training DART

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