Libraries & Archives

Hygroscopic materials such as paper, parchment, papyrus, leather and bookbinding adhesives

Materials (as above) within libraries and archives already contain moisture and are therefore highly sensitive to drying out. In high relative humidity conditions moulds thrive and appear in circular patches with a fluffy composition and produce acidic chemicals that cause further deterioration processes.

Our temperature and humidity recorder range of Hanwell data loggers and radio transmitters are well established and are already in use within many libraries and archives as a reliable solution to monitoring these environments. The ML4106 and ML4114 radio transmitters provide users with accurate tools to wirelessly monitor temperature and humidity levels together. This recorded data can be used not only for alarms and historical data analysis, but also to control humidifier or dehumidifier units as and when levels drift outside predetermined parameters, providing a complete solution to temperature and humidity management.

Organic materials such as paper, leather, parchment, glue and gum of bookbinding

A common problem within libraries and archives comes from irreparable loss or damage to books resulting from an attack of insect pests. This could be as a result of dust build up or transmitted from other infested items. Termites, Silverfish, Booklice and others are all responsible for feeding on the organic materials as mentioned above.

The Hanwell AnoxiBug system is a cost-effective anoxia treatment that staff can use with ease when an infestation occurs. The infested items are placed within an aluminium packet with an oxygen indicator. When the bag has been sealed the oxygen level are lowered to such a point that all insects perish. The bag and indicator can be reused for other items.