summary
typology and history
causes of deterioration
preventive measures
standards
bibliography
web sites
typology and history
the precursors of paper
- papyrus
- parchment
paper
- hand-made paper
- machine-made paper
groundwood pulp
chemical pulp
- the bisulphite process
- the sulphate process
sizing
recycled paper
permanent paper
synopsis
causes of deterioration
preventive measures
standards
bibliography
web sites
typology and history
causes of deterioration
internal causes
external causes
preventive measures
standards
bibliography
web sites
typology and history
causes of deterioration
preventive measures
lighting
climate control
combatting pollution
combatting biological agents
handling, moving and using documents
security of collections
standards
bibliography
web sites