• Materials requested by patrons have the highest priority
• Circulating materials and those in Reference and Reserves have the highest priority
• Treatments will be selected based on best practice and suitability for project use and longevity
• Minor damage will be identified and repaired as soon as possible, to prevent all further damage
• Original covers and binding structures will be retained when possible

The Process of Repairing:

The books on the shelves are those that need to be repaired and treated.

The Process of a Spine repair:

The books below are all in need of a spine repair.

Above: Lisa Chang '02 scrapes a spine in preparation for a new case.

Above: Alison Kilman '01 removes glue and adhesive from a book.

Above: A Student begins the process of re-gluing the book's spine.

Above: Elizabeth Sproat '03 places the book in a press to dry.

The Finished Product: A fully repaired and healthy book,
ready to be placed back on the Library's shelves.

Wellesley College Conservation Facility
Created by Elizabeth Han '03 and Nellie So '03
Date Created: November 1 2000
Last Modified: April 25, 2001
Expires: January 1, 2002
Comments: sleong@wellesley.edu