Nature of things. preserving our books / Turning to dust :

There's a quiet calamity going on in libraries and archives all around the world. The books and documents that carry the records of human civilization are crumbling because the paper on which they are printed is turning to dust. The alum used to prevent ink from bleeding is turning into sulfuri...

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Other Authors:	Murray, David (Director, Producer), Suzuki, David, 1936- (Narrator)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1990.
Series:	Filmakers library online
Subjects:	Library materials > Conservation and restoration. Books > Conservation and restoration. Paper > Deterioration. Internet videos. Documentary films.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)