The document summarizes the goals and functions of the Paper Preservation and Restoration Centre at the National Library of Latvia. The Centre aims to preserve national heritage materials, protect unique works, and facilitate research access. Its department restores damaged materials, supports conservation efforts, and advises other libraries. An analysis found considerable paper damage, mold, and binding issues. The Centre uses mass deacidification, paper splitting machines, and other methods. Costs per unit are estimated based on a German model. The Centre's staff includes specialists, engineers, and assistants.
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1. Paper Preservation and Restoration Centre Head of Department of Restoration National Library of Latvia Iveta Daugule
2. Preservation concept: Preservation of national heritage Care for the most demanded heritage materials Preservation of the Unique exemplar Ensure the physical and intellectual entirety of the printed collection Facilitate the research, development of the collection, as well as secure its accessibility To use the intellectual potential of the material for educational purposes
3. Functions of Restoration Department: T o restore damaged material in library T o facilitate conservation and restoration of historic material in National Library of Latvia T o secure appropriate conditions for material repositories and consult professionals from other libraries. T o consult other libraries in questions relating to paper and book restoration
14. Current situation of stocks of archives, museums, libraries has been evaluated European experience has been studied Possible methods of preservation and restoration have been compared and evaluated
15. Analysis of damage situation: Considerable damage to the paper (brittle paper, ink corrosion) 15% Mildew, mold 4% Considerable damage to the binding 25% Acidic paper 70%
23. Possible costs per unit, using German model: Mass deacidification (per kg of deacidified material) 7.02 EUR Paper stabilization (per sheet A4) 0.94 EUR
24. Staff members : Technical director 1 Head conservator 1 Administration 2 Engineer s 2 Qualified sp e cialists 2 Assistants 15