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Another instalment in our Everyman Library series. This time we look at how you can<\/p>\n
make sure your books last the test of time. How you can look after beautiful editions<\/p>\n
for future generations.<\/p>\n
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Sarah-Jane Hamlyn is Lead Preventative Conservator at\u00a0the British Library,<\/p>\n
where she helps staff and readers play\u00a0their part in caring for the collection.<\/p>\n
She studied graphic\u00a0design before training as a paper conservator and so has a<\/p>\n
passion for book design and construction.\u00a0Above all, books are designed to be read.<\/p>\n
But this means\u00a0that they can be vulnerable to\u00a0wear and tear over time.<\/p>\n
Sarah-Jane follows these basic handling and storage\u00a0techniques\u00a0to ensure<\/span><\/p>\n her small library,and the nation\u2019s\u00a0heritage, will be looked after for<\/p>\n generations to come:<\/p>\n 1. Try to keep books \u00a0out of direct sunlight and limit artificial\u00a0light to reduce fading<\/p>\n 2. Store books upright on their tail and don\u2019t be tempted to\u00a0use them as a surface for other items<\/p>\n 3. Lay large books flat in neat piles with the largest items at\u00a0the bottom<\/p>\n 4. Avoid storing books you care about in damp, moist\u00a0conditions,such as in kitchens and bathrooms<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Another instalment in our Everyman Library series. This time we look at how you can make sure your books last the test of time. How you can look after beautiful editions for future generations. Sarah-Jane Hamlyn is Lead Preventative Conservator at\u00a0the British Library, where she helps staff and readers play\u00a0their part in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3398","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-style-tips"],"yoast_head":"\n