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Surface Texture and the Complexities of Paper

Posted by: Megan Zins

A New Box Maker for the Conservation Division

Posted by: Meg Gray

I Got 99 Ptolemies But a 1477 Ain’t One: A Journey Through Bookbinding History

Posted by: Amelia Parks

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Ten Million Books… and Counting!

Posted by: Kristina Grooms

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Sensing the Past: Engaging the Public with Heritage Science Activities

Posted by: Meghan Hill

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Rehousing the Library of Congress’ Rare Globes

Posted by: Chloe Genter

The biggest birthday party that year

Binding America’s 200th as we prepare for the 250th

Posted by: K.F. Shovlin

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Unfolding History: Conserving Papyrus

Posted by: Chloe Genter

Preservation in Motion: Moving the Library’s Card Catalog

Posted by: Amelia Parks