Hello!
I know this is not exactly a question about something historical, but I have recently been tasked with the management of a private library containing nearly 4000 pieces of literature and am having trouble finding the right place to discuss preservation of these books. While most of the pieces were produced in the early to mid 1900's, I do have 3 or 4 pieces that were originally bound in the mid 1700's. I would assume there would be one or two people who may have an idea or be able to provide the right direction on a crash course in preservation.
Thanks!
You want to look up the local university's library science program to see if they have a book and paper conservation specialty. If not, they still might have a professor on staff with some expertise who can at least point you in the direction of someone local that can help you out.
Source: I have a couple of friends who did library science
Hi, a while ago I had a similar situation, as mizzamir says, your local University or public library may have a book or offer a course in preservation if you are interested. Unfortunally I'm in a rural part of the U.S.A and my local resources were limited, I did find on line companies, that sell all the materials and supplies and also "do it yourself" manuals, supplies are expensive in general, but if you have books of monetary or sentimental value it is worth it. Here is a link to one such Company but you have many to choose from http://www.talasonline.com Hope I was able to help.
Try /r/Archivists and /r/MuseumPros. Actually I'm not sure if there's any rare bookies at /r/Archivists, but books and straight paper are not too wildly different in their care.
How much money do you have for this?