Each book in the Library of Congress has its own story from writing to publication to its placement on the Library's shelves. Some take a little longer and need special treatment because they don't travel alone.
The box making activities of the Conservation Division at the Library of Congress allow quick and efficient housing of vulnerable collections items to help avoid further damage and loss. Read about a recent project to house the scrapbooks in the Edward L. Bernays Papers in the Manuscript Division.
During this summer, the Collections Management Division (CMD) embarked on a marathon of in-person care and handling training sessions for staff and contracts to illustrate the importance of following best practices when managing the materials throughout daily activities in order to preserve and prevent damages to the collections.
Did you know the Library of Congress has the largest public collection of comic books in the nation? Read how the preservation staff at the Library work to examine and preserve these amazing works of art and pop culture.