please respond on-list - i am dealing with a similar problem in a
private art collection and would like to hear these responses.
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Jennifer Uhrhane
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On Dec 3, 2003, at 10:58 AM, Mick Buck wrote:

> In the process of conducting an inventory of our collections in
> storage, I
> have come across a number of items (photos, books, documents) affected
> by
> mold.  These have been sealed in plastic trash bags and quarantined
> from
> the rest of the collections.  Unfortunately, I have also been
> experiencing
> health problems caused by exposure to mold.  Needless to say, I am
> staying
> away from the affected areas for the time being.
>
> My concerns are two-fold: 1) safeguarding the collections from further
> contamination and eliminating the mold, and 2) the health and safety of
> myself or anyone else who works with the collections.  I have been
> scouring the Museum List Serve archives and various internet resources
> for
> information and literature on dealing with the presence of mold in
> museums, archives, and libraries.  While these sources have been very
> helpful and informative, I am hoping that some of you who have dealt
> with
> a mold outbreak wouldn't mind sharing your own experiences, advice,
> etc.,
> with me.  If you'd rather, please email me off-list.  Thanks in
> advance.
>
> Mick Buck, Registrar
> Rome Area History Museum
>
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