Preservation

Comparison of Drying Methods

Though each box had been identically packed prior to wetting, the order in some boxes was disrupted when the were returned.   (The box on the right shows items added to the right side of the box. These items actually belong to another box.)

Refer to CaptionSlide 28 Comparison of Drying Methods Kaplan/Ludwig 2003

Sides of original boxes containing information were inserted into new boxes of dried records.  While this ensured that all label information was retained, staff needed to open each new  box and copy pertinent information to it. 

Refer to CaptionSlide 29 Comparison of Drying Methods Kaplan/Ludwig 2003
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