APPENDIX II: Index of projects noted in survey, by institute
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(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)