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  1. Digital Preservation and Nuclear Disaster: An Animation (2009)

    Subject
    Librarianship; Media studies

    The first of a new series of short animations introducing and explaining digital preservation problems and solutions for the general public. These cartoons encapsulate complex digital preservation issues and...

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  2. Thief Within, The (1997 Video)

    Director
    A Derek Copland
    Producer
    A Derek Copland
    Subject
    Chemistry
    Distribution
    Out of Distribution, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.

    Looks at museum conservation and the links with science and scientific research. It aims to raise aware of indoor atmospheric pollution, a major cause of damage to museum collections. Illustrates examples of...

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  3. Missing Links? Marking and Labelling Museum Objects (1995 Video)

    Director
    Jon Shears
    Producer
    Kevin Gosling; Janet Owen
    Subject
    Art; Science; Technology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 17 min., 1996 sale: £30.00 (inclusive)

    Explains the importance of proper labelling and marking, and demonstrates recommended techniques for a variety of collections.

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  4. Angela James: Sewing on Tape and Cords / Maurice Parkinson: The ‘Master Pulp’ Leaf Casting Machine / Bernard Middleton: Aging New Work / Conservation for Romania (1994 Video)

    Subject
    Crafts; Librarianship
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 66 min., 1996 sale: £39.50 (+p&p)

    4: Conservation for Roumania is a project of the European Art Conservation Trust which includes a conservation workshop in Bucharest.

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  5. Handling and Preserving Family Records (1993)

    Subject
    History; Librarianship
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 0, 110 minutes), £15.99

    Discusses principles established by the Public Record Office for handling and preserving historic records. Shows correct handling and conservation of books and other documents, maps and plans, photographs,...

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  6. Handling Printed Books (1990 Video)

    Subject
    Librarianship
    Distribution
    Hire Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 18 min.

    Shows the correct handling of books to prevent unintentional damage. Discusses book structure and materials and shows in detail a range of practices to encourage books care. Particular attention is given to...

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  7. Essential Chemistry (1988 Video)

    Subject
    Chemistry
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.

    Shows applications of colour chemistry to textiles and fashion and also to the filmless camera. A chemist analyses old paintings as an aid to conservation and another developes water-borne gloss paint for...

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  8. If Disaster Strikes (1988 Video)

    Subject
    Librarianship
    Distribution
    Hire Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 20 min.

    Gives guidelines on procedures necessary to salvage library materials which are damaged by flood or fire. Discusses staff training in the handling of damaged materials and suggests ways in which risks to the...

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  9. Keeping Your Words (1987 Film, Video)

    Subject
    Librarianship
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Shows some of the ways in which books and papers can be damaged by careless handling due to lack of thought or knowledge both in the library and the home. Shows some of the ways in which damaged material is...

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  10. Marked Tracks (1974 Film)

    Subject
    Archaeology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    The archaeologist has not only to uncover the traces of past civilisations and interpret them but he must also secure them and protect them against future decay. In this task, chemistry is one of his most...

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