The Library of Michigan does not have a conservation laboratory or facility. However, we list here several suggested resources which may provide patrons with information about how to care for their old books and about conservators and suppliers who may be able to provide book restoration services. The Library of Michigan does not endorse any service provider, and this list is by no means exhaustive or comprehensive, but it can serve as a starting point.

To discover sources currently held by the Library of Michigan, check our online ANSWER catalog under these subjects:

Books--Conservation and restoration.
Book boxes.
Paper preservation.

World Wide Web

Conservation Online
This site includes lists of Commercial services, suppliers, etc.

Northeast Document Conservation Center
This site includes "NEDCC Offers Hints for Preserving Family Collections"

Library of Congress Preservation
This site includes "Library of Congress Frequently Asked Questions, Preservation"
Also included is their online reference service, Ask a Librarian (Preservation Directorate).

Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET)

Minnesota Historical Society's "Conservation of Collections". This site includes "Preserving Your Own Treasures."

Simple Book Repair Manual (Preservation Services, Dartmouth College Library)

Other Resources

For re-binding, binding, and conservation services, see
Ameritech Yellow Pages under Bookbinders

Preserving My Heritage (Canadian Conservation Institute)

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Updated 2/21/2008