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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
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