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Preservation FAQ

Preservation

  1. Can My Book Be Repaired?
  2. Can you bind my thesis, dissertation, or class project?
  3. I have a book with a missing or incorrect call number. Who should I contact?
  4. I spilled water on a book I have checked out. What do I do?
  5. I'm a vendor of preservation products or services. Who should I contact?
  6. The online catalog says the book or article I want is in Preservation, Bind Prep, At Bindery, or In Processing. Can you get it for me?

  1. Can My Book Be Repaired?

    The Preservation staff performs preservation work on our collection materials, but we do not generally repair items from the general public. If you would like to contact us, we will be happy to offer you some suggestions or refer you to a list of professional conservators in the area.

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  2. Can you bind my thesis, dissertation, or class project?

    The Preservation Department can bind materials that do not belong to UNT, visit the Binding and Repair page for prices and services of repairing personal items. However, we do limit the number of outside materials we will work on each month. Please visit the Preservation Department website for more information about prices and scheduling an appointment.

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  3. I have a book with a missing or incorrect call number. Who should I contact?

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  4. I spilled water on a book I have checked out. What do I do?

    Try to absorb all of the moisture by blotting with paper towels. Even if it is a small spill, it is important that the book receive treatment as soon as possible in order to prevent mold growth, page blocking (pages sticking together permanently), and warping. If you can't return the book to the immediately, stand the book up and fan out the pages so that it can air dry. Bring it to the Willis Library Services Desk as soon as possible; do not put it in the book drop. Do not seal it in a plastic bag, as this can encourage mold growth. You may be charged a fine for damaging the book, but if you bring it to the Library as soon as possible, the Preservation Unit can minimize the damage.

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  5. I'm a vendor of preservation products or services. Who should I contact?

    Please contact the Head of the Preservation Department. The Preservation Department staff respectfully requests no unannounced, drop-in visits.

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  6. The online catalog says the book or article I want is in Preservation, Bind Prep, At Bindery, or In Processing. Can you get it for me?

    In most cases, the item can be retrieved immediately or rushed for next-day use.

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