APPENDIX II: Index of projects noted in survey, by institute
(The numbers in parentheses after each project name refer to the page numbers in the original report in which the project was mentioned.)
Australia
National Library of Australia
–Study of accelerated aging and rate of degradation (6)
Screensound Australia
National Film and Sound Archive
–Testing of magnetic media (34)
Austria
Institut für Papierrestaurierung
–Participation in Laser Cleaning of Paper and Parchment Project
(17-18)
Österreichisches Kunststoffinstitut Arsenal
– Study of life expectancy studies of magnetic tape (33)
– Studies of how to estimate life expectancy of magnetic
tape (34)
Österreichisches Museum für Angewandte Kunst
– Participation in Laser Cleaning of Paper and Parchment
Project (17-18)
Österreichisches Staatsarchiv
– Participation in Laser Cleaning of Paper and Parchment
Project (17-18)
Phonogrammarchiv der Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften
– Life expectancy studies of magnetic tape (33)
– Studies of how to estimate life expectancy of magnetic
tape (34)
Canada
CCI
Canadian Conservation Institute
– Study of accelerated aging (5, 7)
– Study of impact of acid-emissive materials on cellulose-containing
materials (10)
– Monitoring of paper degradation (11)
– Preparation of draft permanent paper standard for Canada
(13)
– Study of effects of laser radiation on surfaces of natural
organic materials (17)
– Development of suction devices for conservation treatment
(22)
– Investigation of suitability of polystyrene products for
archival storage (32)
– Research on disaster recovery of modern machine-readable
information carriers (35)
– Quantification of effects of controlled-atmosphere fumigation
and thermal treatments for pest control (37)
– Design of prototye solar-heated extermination bag (38)
– Investigation of prototype oxygen-scavenging cell (40)
– Development of a module to supply filtered and humidity-controlled
air to reach interiors of display cases (40)
– Development of improved guide for lighting displays (41)
– Study of effect of changes in polyethylene foam-making
process on deterioration mechanism of foam products (42)
National Film Board of Canada
– Comparison of effectiveness of acid-detection strips (27)
Czech Republic
State Central Archives
– Study of techniques of EtO disinfection (14-15)
– Study of nonaqueous treatment of ink corrosion (16)
– Development of guidelines for protection of archival and
library materials from light during exhibition (41)
Denmark
Dancan International Sales
– Development of acid-detection technology (27-28)
Royal Library
– Study of effects of freeze-drying on strength and stability
of paper (16)
Technical University of Denmark
Department of Biotechnology
– Participation in PRE-MAL investigations of pest control
methods on insects, artifacts, and humans (39)
France
Centre de Recherches sur la Conservation des Documents Graphiques
(CRCDG)
– Study of paper disinfection techniques (14-15)
– Study of disinfecting capacity of beta radiation and microwaves
(15)
– Investigation of different stages in Wei T'o deacidification
procedure (19)
– Comparison of protective quality of MicroChamber with that
of other archival papers (22)
– Study of effects of polyester film encapsulation on paper
(23)
– Study of degradation of photographic gelatin caused by
nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide (25)
– Study of causes of decay of nitrate and acetate film (26-27)
– Study of main species of fungi responsible for film degradation
(28)
– Study of a new light dosimeter for exhibition of photos
and sensitive artifacts (31-32)
– Study of antifungal properties of essential oils (38)
Musée du Louvre
– Studies of foxing stains (9-10)
Université de La Rochelle
– Studies of foxing stains (9-10)
Université de Technologie de Compiègne
– Studies of foxing stains (9-10)
Germany
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und-prüfung (BAM)
– Participation in Laser Cleaning of Paper and Parchment
Project (17-18)
Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
– Participation in Laser Cleaning of Paper and Parchment
Project (17-18)
Bundesarchiv
– Investigation into research needs for magnetic tape preservation;
evaluation of ongoing programs (33)
Freie Universität Berlin
Kunsthistorisches Institut
– Participation in Laser Cleaning of Paper and Parchment
Project (17-18)
Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin-Preussischer Kulturbesitz
– Participation in Laser Cleaning of Paper and Parchment
Project (17-18)
Zentrum für Bucherhaltung GmbH (ZFB)
– Development of mass-conservation system for loose sheets
of paper (21)
Italy
Istituto Centrale per la Patologia del Libro
– Participation in SAVE ART oxygen reduction and pest control
project (39)
MASTER S.r.l.
– Participation in SAVE ART oxygen reduction and pest control
project (39)
Resource Group Integrator S.r.l.
– Participation in SAVE ART oxygen reduction and pest control
project (39)
Israel
Hebrew University
– Development of laser cleaning technique for daguerrotypes
(29)
Israel Museum
– Development of laser cleaning technique for daguerrotypes
(29)
The Netherlands
Koninklijke Bibliotheek
National Library of the Netherlands
– Study of accelerated aging (6)
Multipak BV
– Development of polyester film encapsulation (23)
Netherlands Institute for Cultural Heritage (NICH)
– Study of accelerated aging and rate of degradation (6)
– Study of iron and sulfur migration from ink (10)
– Study of effects of iron gall on emission of volatile organic
compounds from paper (11)
– Development of microanalytical methods for characterizing
the condition of paper (11)
– Study of chemiluminescence (12)
– Study of wet/dry interface phenomenon (13-14)
– Research on treatment of ink corroded paper (16)
Shell Research and Technology Centre
– Study of iron and sulfur migration from ink (10)
– Study of effects of iron gall on emission of volatile organic
compounds from paper (11)
TNO Institute of Industrial Research
Paper Production Technology
– Study of accelerated aging and rate of degradation (6)
– Study of air polllution and deacidification (8)
Poland
Jagiellonian University
– Study of accelerated aging (5)
Slovak Republic
Slovak National Archives
– Study of accelerated aging and rate of paper degradation
(6)
– Study of EtO disinfection (14-15)
Slovenia
University of Ljubljana
– Development of analytical approaches to elucidation of
cellulose degradation (12)
– Study of chemiluminescence (12)
– Study of oxidative processes in paper (12)
– Participation in Laser Cleaning of Paper and Parchment
Project (17-18)
National and University Library
Conservation Department
– Development of analytical approaches to elucidation of
cellulose degradation (12)
– Study of oxidative processes in paper (12)
– Study of nonaqueous treatment of ink corrosion (16)
– Participation in Laser Cleaning of Paper and Parchment
Project (17-18)
Spain
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Biologicas (CSIC)
– Participation in SAVE ART oxygen reduction and pest control
project (39)
Sweden
Göteborg University
– Study of effects of air pollution and climate on paper
stability (8)
Karolinska Institute
– Participation in PRE-MAL investigations of pest control
methods on insects, artifacts, and humans (39)
National Museum
– Investigation of role of oxygen in ink corrosion (11)
National Museum of Science and Technology
– Participation in PRE-MAL investigations of pest control
methods on insects, artifacts, and humans (39)
Skokloster Castle
– Participation in PRE-MAL investigations of pest control
methods on insects, artifacts, and humans (39)
Swedish National Testing and Research Institute
– Participation in PRE-MAL investigations of pest control
methods on insects, artifacts, and humans (39)
Swedish Museum of Natural History
– Participation in SAVE ART oxygen reduction and pest control
project (39)
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Environmental
Assessment
– Participation in PRE-MAL investigations of pest control
methods on insects, artifacts, and humans (39)
Switzerland
Berner Fachhochschule
– Study of early non-photographic copying techniques (21)
United Kingdom
Central Science Laboratory
– Participation in SAVE ART oxygen reduction and pest control
project (39)
Manchester Metropolitan University
– Development of new techniques for monitoring breakdown
of polyester film (26)
Victoria & Albert Musuem
– Study of molecular sieves for extending life of cellulose
acetate photo negatives (32)
Ware, Mike
– Study of conservation of cyanotypes (28)
USA
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
– Development of accelerated-aging tests (6-7)
Buffalo State College, Art Conservation Department
– Study of surface tarnish on daguerreotypes (27)
Carnegie Mellon Research Institute
– Study of migration of degradation products (10)
– Chemical studies of beneficial effects of calcium-enriched
wash water in conservation treatment (20)
Cornell University
– Study of effects of neem products on treated materials
(20)
Getty Conservation Institute
– Testing of enclosures for nitrogen fumigation of pests
(38)
Image Permanence Institute (IPI)
Rochester Institute of Technology
– Development of risk audits for nitrate and safety-based
film collections (26)
– Studies of the effect of storage environments on film stability
and longevity (29)
– Study of how storage environment and storage enclosures
can be used to extend life of films (30-31)
Library of Congress
– Study of accelerated aging (6-7)
– Study of role of acid formation in paper aging (9)
– Study of effects of aqueous and non-aqueous deacidification
treatments on manuscripts with iron gall ink (17)
– Investigation of deacidification of paper artifacts with
Bookkeeper (19)
– Study of effects of deacidification on life expectancy
of paper-based collections (20)
Metropolitan Museum of Art
– Study of surface tarnish on daguerreotypes (27)
NARA Document Conservation Laboratory
– Study of impact of previous deacidification on conservation
and care of paper artifacts (20)
– Study of effect of nitrogen dioxide on archival box boards
and model papers (23)
– Testing of exhibit and storage materials (42)
National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
– Investigation of prototype oxygen-scavenging cell (40)
National Media Lab (NML)
– Development of risk audits for magnetic tape collections
(26)
Old Town Editions Inc.
– Evaluation of three methods of cold storage for photographic
materials (30)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
– Examination of lighting technique to reduce rates of light-induced
damage on artifacts (41)
Smithsonian Institution
– Study of accelerated and natural aging of paper (6)
– Study of suitable conditions of RH in the museum environment
(24)
– Study of allowable temperature and RH ranges for safe use
and storage of photographic materials (30)
– Investigation of safe ranges for storage climate of paper
and artifacts, and of effects of temperature and relative humidity
(40)
University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine
– Study of surface tarnish on daguerreotypes (27)
Vikwood Botanicals
Vikwood Ltd.
– Development of Margosan-O (20)
Vatican City
Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana
– Participation in Laser Cleaning of Paper and Parchment
Project (17-18)