New publication: *Conservation of Geological Collections: proceedings of a
conference held at the Welsh Folk Museum, National Museum of Wales on
Thursday 4 November 1993*, edited by R. E. Child, published in the
*Conservation Monograph* series distributed by Archetype Publications,
London. Contents include
        *The effect of the museum environment on geological collections:
                R. E. Child
        *Environmental effects on geological material:
                i. Pyrite decay: C. J. Buttler
                ii. Damage to sub-fossil bone: C. J. Buttler
                iii. Damage to shale: D. Dollery
                iv. Salt efflorescence and damage: R. E. Child
                v. Light induced changes of minerals: J. Horak
        *Previous treatments, problems and solutions: D. Dollery
        *Conservation records and specimen surveys: C. J. Buttler
        *Hazardous specimens and their control: M. Lambert
        *Good storage practice
                i. Stores and storage materials: R. E. Child
                ii. Cleaning: D. Dollery
                iii. Packaging: C. J. Buttler
 
Good summary of up-to-date information. Order from Archetype Publications
Ltd., 31-34 Gordon Square, London   WC1H 0PY, UK.  ISBN 1 873132 60 3,
ISSN 0969-1723. No, I don't know the price; I received a review copy.
 
Sally Shelton
Collections Conservation Specialist
San Diego Natural History Museum