Book cleaning project

[Lorraine Olley <olley@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

After nearly 30 years of gathering moss (and dust and mold and mildew), 
we are finally considering launching a major book cleaning project at the 
IU Main Library, which houses about 4 million volumes.  We're 
thinking of making this a library-wide effort, modeled on our barcoding 
project, in which all staff are involved.  The Preservation Dept. will 
provide training, dust masks, gloves, dustcloths and other 
supplies.  I have a couple of questions:

1.	Has anyone had any experience with this type of project?  If so, 
please share your experience with planning and implementation.  I'm 
especially interested in methods used to build enthusiasm among staff for 
very dirty work.  Tips on training are also welcome.

2.	Has anyone linked condition surveying to a major collection 
cleaning/refurbishing project?  If so, how?

3.	Does anyone use ordinary hand-held vacuums (e.g., Dustbusters) 
for cleaning books?  If so, what adaptions are necessary?

Thanks.

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Lorraine Olley				olley@xxxxxxxxxxx
Head, Preservation Department		812/855-6281
Main Library E050			812/855-2576 (fax)
Indiana University			http://www.indiana.edu/~libpres
Bloomington IN 47405