Prior to storing books and comics it is important to identify any problems they might have so that any damage does not continue. You may require specialist advice from a paper conservator before taking further action. You can find paper conservators by searching free of charge online at
www.conservationregister.comOne easy step to take is to ensure that books are kept in a suitable environment. We suggest that you do not keep your books in rooms such as cellars, attics or garages where conditions are unstable, damp and cold. Also we suggest that you keep books away from direct sunlight because UV rays will fade the books.
Before storing books it is important to ensure that the books are clean, dry, and free from moisture, dust and dirt. Arcare supplies a range of acid-free boxes for safe archival storage. For rare books Arcare supplies acid-free tissue paper
(product code 741-1520BF) to cover the book before placing inside the archival storage box.
If your books and comics are damaged and in need of repair, we advise that a professional paper conservator is consulted because incorrectly repaired comics and books can increase the damage and decrease the value. Arcare also provides acid-free paper repair tape that is of archival quality and suitable to repair tears in pages. The paper repair tissue, specially made for transparent repairs to torn pages, documents, maps, prints and other works of art on paper
(product code 533-0198).