Conservation Lab
The Conservation Department was established in 1980 following a general survey of the Library’s collection by the Northeast Document Conservation Center. The department staff is responsible for collections maintenance and the conservation of the Library’s books, photographs, and archives.
 The Conservation Lab occupies approximately 1,700 square feet and is divided into multiple special-purpose rooms. Treatments and preservation procedures are performed using traditional and specialized equipment.
Treatments are carried out in accordance with current conservation principles outlined in the American Institute for Conservation's Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice. When possible, treatments are minimally invasive, reversible, and maintain the integrity of the original object.
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