Do not eat or drink while working with library materials.
Food attracts pests, and spills cause permanent stains. Remind patrons who are eating or drinking of our food policy.
Ask them to put away or dispose of food/drink items or offer to dispose of items for them.
Refer items in need of repair to trained repair staff who will use proper techniques and supplies.
Do not make repairs yourself. Minor repair problems can become major ones if neglected too long.
When photocopying books take care not to wrinkle pages.
If a book is bound so that it resists being pressed flat, do not force it--settle
for a less than perfect copy or use a copier that allows for draping the book over the edge of the copying surface.
Do not use Post-it Notes® and metal paper clips in library materials.
These items can be permanently damaging, leaving stains or tearing pages.
Limit the use of rubber bands, preferring instead to tie fragile materials with cotton tape.
Remove damaging items before shelving materials.
Use a paper bookmark to mark your place. Do not turn down the corners of pages.
Submitted by: F.D. Bluford Library Preservation Committee
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