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Common paper pests and how to deal with them

Understand common pests and prevent damage to your collection.

How to handle archives

Watch our guide and help us keep our archive material in good condition

How to handle books

See the techniques you should use to keep our books in good shape.

How to handle folded items

Find out how you should hand items like large maps and book inserts.

How to handle prints, drawings and photographs

Watch our video to see how you should handle these vulnerable items.

How to handle rolled items

We show how you should unroll items like scrolls, rolls and maps.

Using gloves with books and manuscripts

Should you wear gloves? Here's some advice to help you decide.