This brochure addresses concerns and questions you might have about a structure for which you are responsible.

A few simple preventive measures can greatly extend the life of a book.

A guide for caring for porcelain, earthenware, “crystal,” pottery, art glass, jewelry, dolls, sculpture, tableware, tiles, kitchenware, and other items made from ceramics and glass.

How to Protect Your Furniture: Many owners of old furniture may only start to think about its condition when something they own is damaged. However, routine maintenance can prevent damage from occurring, enhance the furniture’s monetary value, and prolong its useful life. Download and read this guide to help begin caring for your furniture.

Videotape is fragile—subject to damage and deterioration from exposure to poor environmental conditions and inadequate handling practices. Even if properly cared for as outlined, magnetic tape may last for only a few decades.

Learn to care for tools, jewelry, toys, sculpture, tableware, furniture, kitchenware, and almost any other item that can be made from metal.

The prevalence of photographs allows us to forget that they are potentially fragile objects that can be easily damaged by careless handling, improper storage, and exposure to environmental influences such as light, humidity, and temperature.

Paintings are fragile creations that require special care to ensure their continued preservation.

Documents, manuscripts, and works of art on paper such as prints, drawings, and watercolors are inherently fragile but can be easily and effectively protected from damage.

Works of art and documents on paper are also susceptible to chemical damage by components in paperboard and adhesives used to mat works of art and documents. The purpose of this brochure is to provide information about recommended materials for matting and framing and to indicate those materials to avoid.

Making careful and informed decisions regarding the handling, display, and storage of a textile can make the difference between a short life span and a textile’s preservation for future generations.