A resource perhaps unknown to many, in the Balkanized world of
whatever it is that we all do, is Michael Trinkley's
_Preservation Concerns in Construction and Remodeling of
Libraries: Planning for Preservation_: Columbia, SC: "Prepared
by Chicora Foundation, PO Box 8664, 861 Arbutus Drive, ZIP
29202, 1992"; for South Carolina State Library, 1500 Senate Street, PO
Box 11469, ZIP 29202, (803)734.8666.
Behind this idiosyncratic imprint lies a compact paperbound 95 pages
dealing with almost every concern, from the site, through the building
envelope (sorry; Internet editors are all lousy)

and its materials, design, and construction and methods, thence
through interior materials, design, and methods, to such
operational matters as plant and food policies-and, yes, pest
control-to security, fire prevention, etc. (BTW, I have no
connection with any of the persons or entities responsible for
this monograph.) We have found it of great usefulness in
dealing with our new building. To the extent that museums, and
libraries/archives share similar concerns, others may similarly
find.
Dr. Henry Grunder
Preservation/Conservation Coordinator
The Library of Virginia
According to WCG1962:
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> We are also building a new building and would be interested in hearing
> replies.  Perhaps the list would be interested - it's a good topic.
> Will Garrison
> Collections Manager
> Historic Deerfield, Inc.
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