Sewing a Chain Stitch The Preservation Lab 2021-01-22 | This video demonstrates how to sew a chain link stitch. Some types of chain link stitches are often incorrectly referred to as Coptic stitches in the bookbinding world. In the video, a thick colored, pre-waxed linen thread is used to help emphasize sewing only. When sewing a chain link stitch, with no board attachment, we recommend using an Irish linen 18/3 thread.Video filmed by Kasie Janssen and edited by Jessica Ebert, Sewing by Jessica EbertMusic from YouTube Audio Library:"Almost in F - Tranquillity" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons AttributionLicense (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394Artist: http://incompetech.com
Handling Instructions for Archeological Textile Fragments The Preservation Lab 2024-11-26 | This is a video detailing handling instructions for Egyptian archeological textile fragments which belong to the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library, in the Genealogy and Local History Department's Cincinnati Room.
Handling Instructions for Archives & Rare Books Librarys Assyrian Cornerstone The Preservation Lab 2022-12-19 | Handling instructions for ARB Library's large Assyrian cornerstone/tablet. View the catalog record for the cornerstone: http://uclid.uc.edu/record=b2735651Video created by Jessica EbertMusic: "Running Errands" by TrackTribe
Katib Khosru Wa Shirin - RTI of Manuscript Exterior Cover The Preservation Lab 2022-12-14 | This is video capture that explores highlight Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) using the RTI Viewer (provided by Cultural Heritage Imaging - free downloadable software for view RTI captures). This RTI session was carried out by Catarina Figueirinhas and Jessica Ebert. To learn more about RTI visit the Lab's blog post on the subject: http://blog.thepreservationlab.org/2017/04/fun-with-photodoc-rti-edition-5 . This is the Katib Khosru wa Shirin, an Archives and Rare Books collection item. You can read more about this Persian love story, here. This book was previously treated by Gabrielle Fox, conservator and local fine-binder. The book is often used in classroom teaching and presentations, so it was chosen as a candidate for RTI (Reflectance Transformation Imaging). We conducted three separate highlight RTI capture sessions; one of the interior leather which features pigmented paper decoration with gilt leather decoration over top of that, one of an illustration where a significant amount of pigment was missing, and finally one of the embossed, gilt leather exterior cover (represented here in this video capture). This video begins with in the default mode, which allows the user to move the light position around the object. Moving the light around the object at a severe 15 degree angle allows you to view the object under raking illumination. Commonly used in conservation photographic documentation, raking illumination shows off the depths and disturbances in the surfaces texture of the object, hence why it is commonly used to illustrate tears and cockled in paper. For this cover you might notice a slight deformation in the surface of the cover, especially near the center.In the specular enhancement mode you can clearly see the intricacy of the this detailed embossing.The normals visualization mode helps to show the dimension of the surface, allowing the view to more accurately see what is concave and what is convex.The diffuse gain mode is ideal for identifying areas of surface abrasion and deformation, such as the large line that bisects the cover.Links:More about RTI: http://culturalheritageimaging.org/Technologies/RTI Catalog Record for the Katib Khosru wa Shirin at the ARB Library: http://uclid.uc.edu/record=b2735629 Video created by Jessica EbertMusic: “Pure Potentiality” by Benjamin Martins
Katib Khosru Wa Shirin - RTI of Manuscript Interior Cover The Preservation Lab 2022-12-14 | This is video capture that explores highlight Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) using the RTI Viewer (provided by Cultural Heritage Imaging - free downloadable software for view RTI captures). This RTI session was carried out by Catarina Figueirinhas and Jessica Ebert. To learn more about RTI visit the Lab's blog post on the subject: http://blog.thepreservationlab.org/2017/04/fun-with-photodoc-rti-edition-5 . This is the Katib Khosru wa Shirin, an Archives and Rare Books collection item. You can read more about this Persian love story, here. This book was previously treated by Gabrielle Fox, conservator and local fine-binder. The book is often used in classroom teaching and presentations, so it was chosen as a candidate for RTI (Reflectance Transformation Imaging). We conducted three separate highlight RTI capture sessions; one of the embossed, gilt leather exterior cover, one of the an illustration where a significant amount of pigment was missing, and finally one of the interior leather which features pigmented paper decoration with gilt leather decoration over top of that (represented here in this video capture). This video begins with in the default mode, which allows the user to move the light position around the object. Moving the light around the object at a severe 15 degree angle allows you to view the object under raking illumination. Commonly used in conservation photographic documentation, raking illumination shows off the depths and disturbances in the surfaces texture of the object, hence why it is commonly used to illustrate tears and cockled in paper.Using the specular enhancement mode, we are able to remove the color from the object and add specularity. This really accentuates the differences in the surface texture of the brown leather cover and the pigment paper cut-outs. Under magnification (captured using a Carson handheld pocket microscope and an iphone) you can see the difference in the follicle pattern of the leather, which you can also see in the gold leather work in the specular enhancement mode, and the fibers of the pigment paper. The pigment paper ares have an overall softer, almost powdery texture to them, whereas the leather, while smooth, is heavily textured by skin's hair follicles.The normals visualization mode helps to show the dimension of the surface, allowing the view to more accurately see what is concave and what is convex. In this case you can see how the intricate gold leather work clearly sits above the pigmented paper areas and how the only the edge of the gold leather work is on the same level as the brown leather cover.The diffuse gain mode is ideal for identifying areas of surface abrasion and deformation, such as the scuffs and scratches on the brown leather's surface, which under normal illumination are not as apparent. The diffuse gain mode also accentuates the areas where the cover has sustained damage to both the gold leather work and the pigmented paper sections.Links:More about RTI: http://culturalheritageimaging.org/Technologies/RTI Catalog Record for the Katib Khosru wa Shirin at the ARB Library: http://uclid.uc.edu/record=b2735629 Video by Jessica EbertMusic: “Venkatesananda” by Jesse Gallagher
Katib Khosru Wa Shirin - RTI of Manuscript Illumination The Preservation Lab 2022-12-14 | This is video capture that explores highlight Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) using the RTI Viewer (provided by Cultural Heritage Imaging - free downloadable software for view RTI captures). This RTI session was carried out by Catarina Figueirinhas and Jessica Ebert. To learn more about RTI visit the Lab's blog post on the subject: http://blog.thepreservationlab.org/2017/04/fun-with-photodoc-rti-edition-5 . This is the Katib Khosru wa Shirin, an Archives and Rare Books collection item. You can read more about this Persian love story, here. This book was previously treated by Gabrielle Fox, conservator and local fine-binder. The book is often used in classroom teaching and presentations, so it was chosen as a candidate for RTI (Reflectance Transformation Imaging). We conducted three separate highlight RTI capture sessions; one of the embossed, gilt leather exterior cover, one of the interior leather which features pigmented paper decoration with gilt leather decoration over top of that, and finally one of the an illustration where a significant amount of pigment was missing (represented here in this video capture). This video begins with in the default mode, which allows the user to move the light position around the object. Moving the light around the object at a severe 15 degree angle allows you to view the object under raking illumination. Commonly used in conservation photographic documentation, raking illumination shows off the depths and disturbances in the surfaces texture of the object, hence why it is commonly used to illustrate tears and cockled in paper.The specular enhancement mode allows you to add specularity to this relatively non-specular surface. Within this mode, you can more clearly see the areas of lost pigment in this illustration, namely in the figures' faces.The normals visualization mode helps to show the dimension of the surface, allowing the view to more accurately see what is concave and what is convex.The diffuse gain mode is ideal for identifying areas of surface abrasion, such as the large scuff near the middle left of the illustration.Links:More about RTI: http://culturalheritageimaging.org/Technologies/RTI Catalog Record for the Katib Khosru wa Shirin at the ARB Library: http://uclid.uc.edu/record=b2735629 Video created by Jessica EbertMusic: “The Thought of You” by TrackTribe
Tutorial on how to use a leather chemise (on a Book of Hours model) The Preservation Lab 2022-08-22 | In this video, Assistant Conservator, Catarina Figueirinhas, goes over how to put on and remove a leather chemise from an alum tawed conservation model for a Book of Hours, which has two tension clasps.This model belongs to the University of Cincinnati's Archives and Rare Books Library.Video created by Jessica EbertMusic is from the YouTube Audio Library:"Wager With Angels" by Nathan Moore
How to Tie a Book The Preservation Lab 2022-02-10 | This video goes over how to safely tie a fragile book or stack of items, like pamphlets or magazines, in a secure way that is also easy to undo, if needed. Supplies: - Cotton tying tape - we use the 1/4" loose weave unbleached cotton tape from Talas - talasonline.com/Cotton-Tape - Sharp scissors Video created by Jessica Ebert Music - "Shallow Depths" by Jade Wii (from YouTube's Audio Library)
How to Make a Collapsible Punching Cradle The Preservation Lab 2021-04-30 | Punching cradles are used to punch the sewing stations/holes in signatures or gatherings when sewing a book. This is an ideal punching cradle as it allows for precise punching of sewing stations, while also being fully collapsible. It can easily be tucked away when not in use, especially if you make a custom paper slipcase for it: youtu.be/WOjz7pVIHYESupplies and tools needed:Supplies - - Binder's board, mat board, or card board- Bookcloth or buckram- PVATools - -Brush for PVA- Utility knife or box cutter- Teflon folder or bonefolder- Straightedge with metal edge for cutting- Ruler- Pencil- Eraser- Weights (optional)- Triangle or right angle toolThis video was recorded and edited by Jessica Ebert, Conservation Technician and Photographic Documentation Specialist for the Preservation Lab.Follow the Lab:Blog - http://blog.thepreservationlab.org/Instagram (@thepreservationlab) - instagram.com/thepreserva...YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCeTB...Digital Collections (DRC) - https://digital.libraries.uc.edu/coll...Music:Stars by Vlad Gluschenko soundcloud.com/vgl9Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/stars-vlad-gluschenkoMusic promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/kDQDWENK65Y
What comes to mind when you think of the Preservation Lab? The Preservation Lab 2021-04-29 | Preservation Lab staff reflect on what comes to mind when they think of the Preservation Lab. This video was created to promote Preservation Week 2021 activities. Learn more about Preservation Week and how the Lab is celebrating on the Lab's blog - http://blog.thepreservationlab.org and the Lab's Instagram @thepreservationlabPreservation Week 2021 Preservation in Action (theme)April 26th-30thMonday 26th - Instagram stories takeover on @cincylibraryTuesday 27th - Lab staff share their favorite tools on the Cincinnati Public Library's blog - cincinnatilibrary.org/blogsWednesday 28th - Lab staff share their favorite treatments & projects on the Preservation Lab blog - http://blog.thepreservationlab.orgThursday 29th - Live in the Lab with Catarina and Jessica - Instagram live event hosted by @cincylibrary at 12pmFriday 30th - New video, "How to Create your own Collapsible Cradle" on the Lab's YouTube channel - youtube.com/channel/UCeTBLuvqGe0SouIy2bgiUnwThe Preservation Lab is a collaboration between the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) and the University of Cincinnati Libraries (UCL). Beginning in January of 2012, the two institutions began a long-term collaboration to provide conservation and preservation treatments in an equally managed, staffed, and equipped lab situated on the University of Cincinnati's main campus.Follow the Lab:Blog - http://blog.thepreservationlab.orgInstagram (@thepreservationlab) - instagram.com/thepreservationlabYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCeTBLuvqGe0SouIy2bgiUnwDigital Collections (DRC) - https://digital.libraries.uc.edu/collections/preservation/Music:Stars by Vlad Gluschenko soundcloud.com/vgl9Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/stars-vlad-gluschenkoMusic promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/kDQDWENK65Y
Virtual Tour of the Preservation Lab The Preservation Lab 2021-04-14 | This is a virtual tour of the Preservation Lab, which is a collaboration between the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (cincinnatilibrary.org) and the University of Cincinnati Libraries (https://libraries.uc.edu). Each member of the Lab gives a tour of different areas around the lab, highlighting equipment, tools and how the space is used.Music:Stars by Vlad Gluschenko soundcloud.com/vgl9Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/stars-vlad-gluschenkoMusic promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/kDQDWENK65Y
Inside The Preservation Lab Live Event (Recording) - Virtual Tour & Q&A The Preservation Lab 2021-01-26 | This is a recording of a virtual tour of the Preservation Lab, followed by a live Q&A that originally aired on the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library's Facebook as a live event, January 26th, 2021 at 12pm (EST).
How to Make a Button Hole Stitch Binding The Preservation Lab 2021-01-25 | This is a step by step video of how to make a button hole stitch binding - a non-adhesive binding with a thick cardstock cover, exposed sewing, and an opening at the spine. The video includes a list of supplies and tools you will need to make this binding.
Split Board Binding - Preparing the Textblock The Preservation Lab 2021-01-25 | This video highlights the preparation of a textblock for a split board binding. You can read more about split board bindings on the Preservation Lab blog: http://blog.thepreservationlab.org/2020/12/the-split-board-binding-extensive-yet-extremely-effectiveCompanion blog that focuses on how items come to the Lab from the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library: cincinnatilibrary.org/blogs/post/preservation-lab-book-restoration
Preserving Your Personal Library Facebook Live Event (Recorded) The Preservation Lab 2021-01-25 | "Preserving Your Personal Library" was a Facebook live event presented by Preservation Lab members, Kasie Janssen, Catarina Figueirinhas, and Jessica Ebert. The event aired on Tuesday, June 16th at 7pm (EST) and was co-hosted by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and the University of Cincinnati Libraries. Shared recommended resources: docs.google.com/document/d/1cNl8v3P84Gw1nn9rtTAj9eYFnZNg130E/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100960630093202449311&rtpof=true&sd=trueIn this outreach event, the Preservation Lab members discussed common preservation issues that anyone might encounter in their home, from temperature and humidity, pests, considerations for storing items on bookshelves, matting and framing of flat paper-based items, and other storage solutions. A resource handout was created for viewers with helpful educational resources and helpful supply links. That handout can be accessed via the Public Library. The livestream ended with a step-by-step demo of how to create a simple paper slipcase at home. This instructional video can be viewed separately, complete with closed captions: youtu.be/WOjz7pVIHYE
Preserving Scrapbooks Live Event & One Page Wonder Demo The Preservation Lab 2021-01-25 | This video originally aired as a Facebook Live workshop and Q&A entitled "Making and Preserving Scrapbooks" on Friday May 1st at 12pm: facebook.com/CincyLibrary/videos/541510296795136 It was hosted on the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's Facebook page and presented by Preservation Lab member, Ashleigh Ferguson-Schieszer.Ashleigh discusses the conservation and preservation of scrapbooks in the Lab and considerations to make with your personal scrapbooks. Then she offers a step-by-step demo on how to create a simple One Page Wonder using this fun scrapbook-related comic made by Lab member, Chris Voynovich. You can download the comic on our blog: http://blog.thepreservationlab.org/2018/04/open-house-success
How to Make a Non-adhesive Paper Slipcase The Preservation Lab 2021-01-25 | This is a video that provides step-by-step instructions on how to make a protective non-adhesive paper slipcase at home. This simple, easy-to-make slipcase can offer protection to books on your bookshelves that might be falling apart, have detaching boards, or are fragile. The Preservation Lab recommends using archival paper to create your slipcase and storing your book with the fore edge facing out (instead of the spine) - to further prevent light damage/discoloration.These instructions are presented by Catarina Figueirinhas, a Senior Conservation Specialist in the Preservation Lab. This video is presented in conjunction with a Facebook live event called "Preserving Your Personal Library"; co-hosted by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and the University of Cincinnati Libraries: facebook.com/watch/live/?v=675536883226675&ref=watch_permalinkVideo edited by Jessica Ebert.Music from YouTube Audio Library -"Forgiven Fate" by Dan Lebowitz(License type - no attribution required)
Digitization of a Choir Psalter from UCs Classics Library The Preservation Lab 2021-01-25 | This is a time-lapse video of the image capture portion of the digitization of an oversized 15th century Italian choir psalter from UC's Classics Library. This video features sped up handling and imaging by Digital Collections Manager, Sidney Gao, and Photographic Documentation Specialist, Jessica Ebert. You can more information about this book on the Classic Library's blog: https://libapps.libraries.uc.edu/liblog/2019/09/mystery-at-the-library/Read more about this book and how Sidney and Jessica collaborate together on the Preservation Lab blog: http://blog.thepreservationlab.org/2020/04/partners-in-crime-digitization-meets-preservationMusic from YouTube Audio Library:"Et Voila" by Chris Haugen(License type - no attribution required)
Sewing an Unsupported French Link Stitch The Preservation Lab 2021-01-22 | This video demonstrates how to sew a French link stitch, unsupported. The French link is often used in conservation due to its strength and flexibility. In the video, a thick colored, pre-waxed linen thread is used to help emphasize sewing only. When sewing a French link we recommend using an Irish linen 18/3 thread.Video by Jessica Ebert, Sewing by Kasie JanssenMusic from YouTube Audio Library:"Almost in F - Tranquillity" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons AttributionLicense (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394Artist: http://incompetech.com
Historical Structures Workshop with Julia Miller The Preservation Lab 2021-01-22 | In late April of 2019, Preservation Lab hosted an in-house workshop for lab staff with conservator and book historian Julia Miller. The workshop curriculum consisted of Egyptian and Greco-Roman rolls and pocket rolls, a small model of the Kellis Agricultural Account Book (a wooden tablet model), and a model of the coptic codex Ms. 815, currently at the Chester Beatty in Dublin, which dates to approximately 5th/6th century (a multi-quire codex model).Music from YouTube Audio Library - "Night Snow" by Asher Fulero(License type - no attribution is required)
RTI Capture Session of a Large Cuneiform Tablet The Preservation Lab 2021-01-22 | This is an Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) capture session carried out in the Preservation Lab by Catarina Figueirinhas and Jessica Ebert. The object is a large cuneiform tablet from the University of Cincinnati's Archives & Rare Books Library. The clay tablet measures approximately 14" x 14". The tablet has an inscription on the obverse (front) side only. Translation for the inscription: "Salmaneser, the great king, the mighty king, king of the universe, king of Assyria, son of Asurnaserpal, the great king, the mighty king, the king of Assyria, son of Tukulbi-Ninib, king of the universe, king of Assyria, and indeed builder of the temple-tower of the city of Calah."Find out more about RTI by visiting Cultural Heritage Imaging's website: http://culturalheritageimaging.org/Technologies/RTIOr the Preservation Lab's blog: http://blog.thepreservationlab.org/2017/04/fun-with-photodoc-rti-edition-5Music from the YouTube Audio Library - "Natural" by Endless Love (No attribution is required)
Preservation Week Open House - April 26, 2018 The Preservation Lab 2021-01-21 | Every year during ALA's preservation week the Preservation Lab holds an open house. The event is open to the public and allows staff, faculty, students, and guests to see what the Lab is working on. This year's theme was the Exploration and Evolution of "The Book". We had seven different stations focusing on exploring the form of the book, the evolution from pre-codex to modern codex, and, of course, having some fun with two different hands-on activities: 1.) Exploration of artist book structures, featuring collection items from the DAAP library and personal collections of staff members.2.) Creating a one-page wonder featuring an original comic created by Chris Voynovich specifically for the event (which you can see here).3.) Pre-codex forms such as rolls/scrolls, cuneiform tablets, and palm leaf, featuring collections items and historical models created by Catarina Figueirinhas.4.) Early codex forms with an emphasis on structures such as the Nag Hammadi and gothic bindings, 2 manuscripts from the Public Library were one display to highlight parchment, the process of making it, and discuss the overarching term "parchment" and the more specific term "vellum".5.) Modern composite forms, focusing on the scrapbook; featuring collections items from the Public Library's Madisonville branch and the Administrative Archives collection.6.) Hands-on activity of creating a bookmark using the hot stamper, featuring silver foil and a quote by P.J. O'Rourke - "Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it".7.) An exploration of the RTI (Reflectance Transformation Imaging) capture process and how the lab has improved our setup and results over the last year. Also, exploring the use of a free app called RTI Mobile to create an interactive RTI experience. Featuring collections items from UCL's Archives & Rare Books Library.And, as always, there were Busken cookies with the Preservation Lab logo for guests to take with them!Visit our blog - blog.thepreservationlab.org and follow us on Instagram @thepreservationlab to keep up posted on events and what's going on in the lab.
Making the Perfect Wheat Starch Paste The Preservation Lab 2021-01-21 | Wheat Starch Paste is one of the core adhesives used in book and paper conservation. High quality wheat starch paste, used by most conservation labs, comes in a powdered form that is mixed with water and then cooked. The Preservation Lab uses Zen Shofu wheat starch paste from Talas. Getting the right consistency without any lumps is harder that you would think, that's why we took the opportunity to film the process of Veronica Sorcher, a previous Conservation Tech in the Lab and general adhesive making master, whipping up a batch. Followed by our Sr. Conservation Tech, Catarina Figueirinhas, straining the paste and demonstrating a common use for wheat starch paste in treatment. Wheat starch paste is the ideal adhesive more almost all paper mends as it is water-soluble, meaning it is very reversible. Paste is also often used when lining spines (strained, thick) and adhering original bookcloth to cover boards.
Hidden Fore Edge Painting - Columbus College of Art and Design The Preservation Lab 2021-01-21 | This volume is part of the Columbus College of Art & Design's Packard Library collection. The volume is entitled Reflections on the revolution in France, and on the proceedings in certain societies in London relative to that event, written by Edmund Burke (1729-1797). This volume has a hidden fore edge painting, which shows Edmund Burke and his estate at Beaconsfield. It is a first edition and features a full leather binding with elaborate decoration on the covers, spine and interior boards. It also has sewn double end bands. This volume and another from CCAD were brought to the Preservation Lab for 3rd party treatment. CCAD was awarded an Ohio LSTA Conservation Grant from the State Library of Ohio for this treatment. Part of the treatment & housing plan included creating a video to document the hidden fore edge painting, allowing curators to share the fore edge painting without having to manipulate the volume once treated.Video:Conservator Ashleigh Ferguson Schieszer is carefully handling the volume to expose the fore edge painting while wearing nitrile gloves to protect the volume.Video was shot and edited by conservation technician and photographic documentation specialist Jessica Ebert using a Sony 4K HandyCam.
Lining a 1863 Cincinnati business map The Preservation Lab 2021-01-21 | In this video from March 2017, Book and Paper Conservator, Ashleigh Ferguson Schieszer, and Sr. Conservation Technician, Catarina Figueirinhas, are carefully lining an 1863 Cincinnati business map (from the Cincinnati Public Library's collection) with kozo fiber tissue. They had previously removed the prior cloth lining and the residual adhesive from this lining by washing the map and mechanically removing the adhesive. They also humidified and locally flattened the map to try to reduce creases caused when the map was previously lined with cloth.The Preservation Lab is a collaboration between the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library and the University of Cincinnati Libraries. Visit our website to find out more about the Lab: Instagram - @thepreservationlabhttp://thepreservationlab.orgVisit our blog to see projects we're working on: http://blog.thepreservationlab.org
