Preservation Resources

Walter
Preserve Ohio’s Book Heritage
Preservation Issues
Online Resources
Community Resources
Basic Book Repair Manual
Managing Preservation, a guidebook

Walter

An electronic discussion list (e-list) open to all conservators and archivists including non members of the Ohio Preservation Council. Its purpose is to provide those charged with preserving materials in Ohio's libraries and archives a forum for the discussion of problems and concerns.

Walter is an electronic discussion list open to all who are charged with preserving materials. The list serves as a forum for the discussion of problems and concerns. Participants discuss issues relevant and of importance to those responsible for preserving materials in Ohio's cultural heritage institutions.

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Preserve Ohio's Book Heritage

The poster celebrates the aesthetic legacy of nineteenth-and early twentieth-century cloth bindings, as well as Ohio authors’ significant contribution to American literature. The volumes pictured have been preserved in their original bindings by OPC member libraries. Each book shown has an historic Ohio connection: it was either published in Ohio or written by an Ohio author.

Order a Poster here

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Preservation Issues

Preservation Issues is an online newsletter of the Ohio Preservation Council, containing topical library information.

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Online Resources

Connecting to Collections

National - http://www.imls.gov/collections/#.UUxX1fLEc44

Ohio - https://www.webjunction.org/partners/ohio/oh-programs/connectcollect.html

Connecting to Collections is an initiative sponsored by the IMLS to address preservation needs in library and museums.  The initiative has both a local (state) and a national presence.

CoOL Conservation On-Line

http://cool.conservation-us.org/

A comprehensive resource and portal to other preservation sites. CoOL is a full text library of conservation information, covering a wide spectrum of topics of interest to those involved with the conservation of library, archives and museum materials.

Heritage Preservation - the national institute for conservation

http://www.heritagepreservation.org/

Heritage Preservation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the United States. By identifying risks, developing innovative programs, and providing broad public access to expert advice, Heritage Preservation assists museums, libraries, archives, historic preservation and other organizations, as well as individuals, in caring for our endangered heritage.  OPC is a proud member of Heritage Preservation.

NEDCC (Northeast Document Conservation Center)

http://www.nedcc.org/

NEDCC provides a variety of services such as, book, paper and photograph conservation as well as photographic duplication and disaster assistance. A complete listing of print and online publications can be found under Resources. Of particular interest is:

"Preservation of Library Materials: A Manual," edited by Sherelyn Ogden.

http://www.nedcc.org/resources/leaflets.list.php

The online version of this publication is organized by topic in separate leaflets, many of which have been revised and updated as of March 2007.

Preservation Publications from SOLINET

Includes various leaflets on preservation with pictures and instructions.

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Community Resources

The Ohio Preservation Council has put together a partial listing of various resources, individuals, institutions, and companies that can be used to find answers, help or products for conservation needs and preservation problems.

The names listed in this directory do not imply endorsement by the Ohio Preservation Council.

Binderies
Disaster Recovery – Ohio
Disaster Recovery – Nationwide
Preservation/Conservation Assistance – Nationwide
Preservation/Conservation Services – Ohio
Preservation/Conservation Supplies – Nationwide
Scanning And Digitization Services
Other Resources/Links
Basic Book Repair Manual

Binderies

Esper Bindery
Book binding, paper conservation-restoration,wet book recovery.

2800 E. 55th St.
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-1221
Contact: Karen Esper

The HF Group
Library binding, thesis binding, enclosures, short run hard cover binding.
http://www.hfgbinding.com/

8844 Mayfield Road
Chesterland, OH 44026
(888) 485-5415

Strong Bindery
Hand bookbinding, marbling, classes. Leather, cloth, paper.

13015 Larchmere Blvd.
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
(216) 231-0001
Contact: Ellen Strong

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Disaster Recovery - Ohio

Intermuseum Conservation Association
Immediate response for fire, smoke damage, flood, mold outbreaks, insect infestation, etc. Technical information to aid insurance claim filing.
http://www.ica-artconservation.org/

2915 Detroit Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 658-8700
Fax: (216) 658-8709
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

MBK Consulting
Offers a variety of services including disaster recovery consulting, training, workshops, & research for libraries, archives, & historical societies.
http://www.mbkcons.com/

Mr. Rapid
Emergency disaster cleanup services. Water-Out emergency drying system. Serving Stark, Tuscarawas,Wayne & Summit counties of north central Ohio.
http://www.mrrapid.com/

Mailing Address
PO Box 36022
Canton, OH 44735-6022

Physical Location
2850 Nave Rd. SE
Massillon, OH 44646-9610

Non-Emergency: 888-MR-RAPID, (M-F, 8-5)
Fax: (330) 832-4008
24-hour Emergency Response: (330) 605-2995; leave messageand Mr. Rapid will call back in 5 minutes
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact: Steve Toohey

Steamatic of Northeast Ohio
Emergency response, all disaster recovery services including water, fire, smoke, furniture and carpet cleaning, air duct cleaning, mold removal, industrial cleaning.

3500 State Rd.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
(888) 502-5326
(216) 831-1995 - Cleveland
(330) 315-1457 - Akron-Canton
Contact: Justin Sucato
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Steamatic International
http://www.steamatic.com/index2.asp

Columbus Area
65 Klema Drive East
Reynolsburg, OH 43068
(740) 964-2195
Contact: Larie O.
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Disaster Recovery - Nationwide

BMS Catastrophe
http://www.bmscat.com/

800-433-2940 - 24 hours
Cleveland contact: Lindsay Childs (817) 296-0886

Polygon
Humidity control, services for water and fire damage restoration.
http://www.polygongroup.us

Ohio Regional Manager
2000 Conner Road, Suite 100
Hebron, KY 41048
859-647-7960
Fax: (859) 534-5020
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ProText, Inc.
Disaster recovery supplies, products and information for librarians, archivists, collectors and museums.
http://www.protext.net/

PO Box 30423
Bethesda, MD 20824
(301) 320-7231
Fax: (301) 320-7232
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Preservation/Conservation Assistance - Nationwide

Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO)
http://www.alaoweb.org/

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC)
http://www.conservation-us.org/

1156 15th Street NW
Suite 320
Washington, DC 20005-1714
(202) 452-9545
Fax: (202) 452-9328
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American Library Assn. (ALA)
http://www.ala.org/

50 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 545-2433

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
http://www.ccaha.org/

264 S. 23rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 545-0613
Fax: (215) 735-9313

Guild of Bookworkers
http://www.guildofbookworkers.org/

521 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10175-0038

Library of Congress Preservation Directorate
http://www.loc.gov/preservation/

Washington, DC 20540-4500
(202) 707-5213
Fax: (202) 707-3434

Ask a Preservation Question at
http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/ask-preserv.html

Midwest Chapter (Ohio)
For more information on the Midwest Chapter and to read Quarto: The Midwest Chapter Newsletter, visit
http://palimpset.stanford.edu/byorg/gbw/chapters/midwest

Susan Toth, Chair
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Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)
http://www.nedcc.org/

100 Brickstone Square
Andover, MA 01810-1494
(978) 470-1010
Fax: (978) 475-6021

SOLINET
http://www.solinet.net/preservation/

1438 West Peachtree Street NW
Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30309-2955
1-800-999-8558
Fax: (404) 892-7879

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Preservation/Conservation Services - Ohio

CAC Preservation Lab-BGSU
Flat document conservation services, protective enclosures and microfiming.
http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/library/cac/page39826.html

1655 North Wilkinson Way
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 874-4128
Contact: Eric Honneffer

Cris Clair Takas
Book binding, clam shell boxes.

112 Park Avenue
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 286-9773
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Esper Bindery
Book binding, paper conservation-restoration, wet book recovery.

2800 East 55 Street
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-1221
Contact: Karen Esper

Etherington Conservation Services
Book binding, paper conservation-restoration

1010 North Sycamore Street
North Manchester, IN  46962
(800) 334-3628
Email: www.etheringtoncs.net

Intermuseum Conservation Association
Works of art on paper, painting restoration, murals, scuplture, textiles, frames (all types of art conservation) workshops. Disaster assistance, mold removal.
http://ica-artconservation.org

2915 Detroit Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 658-8700
Fax: (216) 658-8709
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

MBK Consulting
Offers a variety of services including training, workshops, consulting, & research for libraries, archives, & historical societies.
http://www.mbkcons.com/

60 North Harding Rd.
Columbus, OH 43209-1524
(614) 239-8977
Fax: (614) 239-0599
Contact: Miriam Kahn

McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc.
Specializes in works of art on paper and canvas.
http://www.mckaylodge.com/

10915 Pyle-South Anherst Rd.
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-4215
Fax: (440) 775-1368
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Old World Restorations, Inc.
Restoration and conservation services include works of art on paper, photographs,ceramics, objects, architecture (on-site),paintings, sculpture, silver and metal, crystal and glass, wood and furniture, conservation framing. (Does not work on books.)
http://oldworldrestorations.com/about.asp

5729 Dragon Way
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 271-5459
Fax: (513) 271-5418
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Special Collections Conservation Services (SCCS)
Specializes in works of art on paper and canvas, maps, documents, collection surveys, lectures.
http://www.sccsinc.net

128 Morgan Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
Phone: (800) 408-7227
Fax: (216) 774-2292
Contact: Janet English Heller
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Strong Bindery
Hand bookbinding, marbling, classes. Leather, cloth, paper.

13015 Larchmere Blvd.
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Phone: (216) 231-0001
Contact: Ellen Strong
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Preservation/Conservation Supplies - Nationwide

Archival Products
General conservation supplies.
http://www.archival.com/

PO Box 1413
Des Moines, IA 50305-1413
(800) 526-5640; (515) 262-5640
Fax: (888) 220-2397
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Bookmakers
Heat-set and repair tissues, Japanese and marbled papers, hand binding equipment and supplies, environmental measuring.
http://www.bookmakerscatalog.com/

8601 Rhode Island Avenue
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 604-7787
Fax: (301) 604-7176
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Gaylord Brothers
General conservation supplies.
http://www.Gaylord.com/

PO Box 4901
Syracuse, NY 13221-4901
(800) 448-6160
Fax: (800) 272-3412

Hollinger Corp.
Archival supplies, custom made boxes.
http://www.hollingermetaledge.com/

9401 Northeast Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Mailing address: PO Box 8360
Fredricksburg, VA 22404-8360
(800) 634-0491
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Light Impressions
http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/

PO Box 2100
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
1-800-828-6216
Fax: 1-800-828-5529

Talas
General conservation supplies.
http://www.talas-nyc.com

20 West 20th St.
5th Floor
New York, NY 10011
(212) 219-0770
Fax: (212) 219-0735
5th Floor
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Online Customer Service:
http://www.talasonline.com/info/customerservice.cfm

University Products
General conservation supplies.
http://www.universityproducts.com/

517 Main St.
PO Box 101
Holyoke, MA 01041
(800) 628-1912; (800) 336-4847
Fax: (800) 532-9281
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Scanning And Digitization Services

Acme Bookbinding
Digitizes books, provides digital files, prints hardbound copies on acid-free paper.
http://www.acmebook.com/digital/

PO Box 290699
100 Cambridge St.
Charlestown, MA 02129-0212
(617) 242-1100
(800) 242-1821
Fax: 617-242-3764
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Backstage Library Works
Book digitization services, digital collection management, conversion, OCR, metadata creation

9 South Commerce Way
Bethlehem PA 18017
(888) 383-8071
(610) 758-8700
Contact: Cassie Ellis, Midwest Account Rep.

The HF Group Digitization Services
Scans books, run OCR, provides digital versions and makes bound preservation photocopies.
http://www.digitalconversionsolutions.com/

(800) 444-7534
Contact: Dan Boulden
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The HF Group
6204 Corporate Park Drive
Browns Summit, NC 27214-9745
(800) 444-7534

The HF Group
1010 North Sycamore Street
North Manchester, IN 46962
(800) 334-3628

Northern Micrographics/NMT Corporation
Scans books, run OCR, provides digital versions and makes bound preservation photocopies.
www.normicro.com

2004 Kramer St.
LaCrosse, WI 54602
(800) 236-0850 x130
Fax: (608) 781-3883
Contact: Colleen Lubinski
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Other Resources / Links

American Society of Appraisers
http://www.appraisers.org/

555 Herndon Parkway, Suite 125
Herndon, VA 20170
(800) 272-8258
Fax: (703) 742-8471
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Conservation Online (CoOL)
Resources for conservation professionals.
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/

OCLC
Digital collection and preservation.
http://www.oclc.org//preservation/default.htm

South Commerce Way
Bethlehem, PA 18017
610-758-8700

Society of American Archivists (SAA)
http://www.archivists.org/

17 North State Street, Suite 1425
Chicago, IL 60602-3315
Toll Free: (866) 722-7858
(312) 606-0722
Fax: (312) 606-0728

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Basic Book Repair Manual, a cooperative initiative of the Ohio Preservation and State Library of Ohio.

http://opc.ohionet.org/opcjoomla/images/stories/bookrepairmanual.pdf

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Managing Preservation - a guidebook, a cooperative initiative of the Ohio Preservation and State Library of Ohio.

http://virtuallibrary.cincinnatilibrary.org/VirtualLibrary/vl_OldRare.aspx?ResID=1721

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