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'Use or AbUse' of library books exhibit 3:03 p.m., Oct. 12, 2006--An exhibit, “Use or AbUse? The Library's Books Are in Your Hands,” is on display through Friday, Dec. 15, in the Information Room on the first floor of the Hugh M. Morris Library at UD. Viewers of the exhibit are invited to guess whether the damage to the books on display was the result of normal use or abuse. Answer keys are located inside the display case. Natural elements contribute to the deterioration of library materials, including temperature and humidity extremes, light, pollutants in the air and pests. Their detrimental effects are usually gradual, cumulative and irreversible. Some library materials deteriorate more quickly than others because they are made from materials that are inherently unstable, such as acidic paper, magnetic tape and nitrate and cellulose-acetate base photographic film. Natural disasters, such as fires and floods, and building problems, such as plumbing failures and roof leaks, also take their toll on library collections. Individuals also contribute to the deterioration of library materials, and much of the damage could be avoided. Although wear and tear from normal handling is inevitable, much damage is caused by uniformed and thoughtless practices. The exhibit curator is Susan Maguire, library assistant in the Preservation Department. For more information, go to [http://www2.lib.udel.edu/Preservation/index.htm]. |
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