Conservation News and Technical Notes

Browse our recent updates regarding archival preservation practices, upcoming study sessions, and new reference guides available through Our site.

New Guide on Handling Iron Gall Ink Degradation

Published on August 24, 2026

We have published a comprehensive technical brief addressing stabilization approaches for paper and parchment affected by acidic iron gall ink corrosion. The document covers aqueous phytate treatments and non-aqueous calcium salt application methods recommended for institutional collections.

Autumn Schedule for Manuscript Sewing Workshops

Published on August 12, 2026

Registration details for our upcoming weekend seminars on historical book structures are now available. Sessions will cover flexible parchment spine linings, sewing on alum-tawed pigskin thongs, and traditional endband stitching for fifteenth-century bindings.

Updates to Our Archival Storage Recommendations

Published on July 30, 2026

We revised our internal library notes regarding microclimate box construction and buffered versus unbuffered board selection for fragile animal protein documents. Archivists interested in reviewing these protocols can access them via our main resource directory or by contacting info@example.com.