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Hello! I'm looking for information on packing books for a move. I came across this thread from last year, which has been helpful, but have an additional question.

The university library where I work will be undergoing renovations in 2023. There are around 100,000 materials in the Special Collections print collection that are moving to our climate controlled, high density storage building for approximately two years. To move the items, the plan is to take books from their current shelf locations and place them into pH neutral records boxes, maintaining call number order. Books will remain in these boxes while being stored.

When packing books, there will inevitably be the need to pad the contents of the boxes to protect items during transport and to fill empty space. The question I have is what to use for padding, keeping in mind the number of boxes we'll be filling. Books are in a variety of conditions and types. Many are leather bound, in varying condition levels, and Mylar wraps and cloth ties will be used to protect those with higher levels of existing damage..

For padding options, we're considering crumpled acid free packing paper and/or acid free tissue paper. For some of the most fragile pieces, we've talked about either wrapping them in Tyvek or using a piece of Tyvek as a barrier to protect the leather from abrasion of the padding material. I've heard that acid free tissue is not ideal to use next to leather, because if water gets into the box, tissue can stick to the leather and possibly cause damage-perhaps the risk of water is factored in the overall decision-making process here.

I'm curious how others have handled similar moves, and am interested in feedback on the above packing material ideas.

Many thanks,
Mary

Hello! I'm looking for information on packing books for a move. I came across this thread from last year, which has been helpful, but have an additional question.

The university library where I work will be undergoing renovations in 2023. There are around 100,000 materials in the Special Collections print collection that are moving to our climate controlled, high density storage building for approximately two years. To move the items, the plan is to take books from their current shelf locations and place them into pH neutral records boxes, maintaining call number order. Books will remain in these boxes while being stored.

When packing books, there will inevitably be the need to pad the contents of the boxes to protect items during transport and to fill empty space. The question I have is what to use for padding, keeping in mind the number of boxes we'll be filling. Books are in a variety of conditions and types. Many are leather bound, in varying condition levels, and Mylar wraps and cloth ties will be used to protect those with higher levels of existing damage..

For padding options, we're considering crumpled acid free packing paper and/or acid free tissue paper. For some of the most fragile pieces, we've talked about either wrapping them in Tyvek or using a piece of Tyvek as a barrier to protect the leather from abrasion of the padding material. I've heard that acid free tissue is not ideal to use next to leather, because if water gets into the box, tissue can stick to the leather and possibly cause damage-perhaps the risk of water is factored in the overall decision-making process here.

I'm curious how others have handled similar moves, and am interested in feedback on the above packing material ideas.

Many thanks,
Mary

Hello! I'm looking for information on packing books for a move. I came across this thread from last year, which has been helpful, but have an additional question.

The university library where I work will be undergoing renovations in 2023. There are around 100,000 materials in the Special Collections print collection that are moving to our climate controlled, high density storage building for approximately two years. To move the items, the plan is to take books from their current shelf locations and place them into pH neutral records boxes, maintaining call number order. Books will remain in these boxes while being stored.

When packing books, there will inevitably be the need to pad the contents of the boxes to protect items during transport and to fill empty space. The question I have is what to use for padding, keeping in mind the number of boxes we'll be filling. Books are in a variety of conditions and types. Many are leather bound, in varying condition levels, and Mylar wraps and cloth ties will be used to protect those with higher levels of existing damage..

For padding options, we're considering crumpled acid free packing paper and/or acid free tissue paper. For some of the most fragile pieces, we've talked about either wrapping them in Tyvek or using a piece of Tyvek as a barrier to protect the leather from abrasion of the padding material. I've heard that acid free tissue is not ideal to use next to leather, because if water gets into the box, tissue can stick to the leather and possibly cause damage-perhaps the risk of water is factored in the overall decision-making process here.

I'm curious how others have handled similar moves, and am interested in feedback on the above packing material ideas.

Many thanks,
Mary

Hello! I'm looking for information on packing books for a move. I came across this thread from last year, which has been helpful, but have an additional question.

The university library where I work will be undergoing renovations in 2023. There are around 100,000 materials in the Special Collections print collection that are moving to our climate controlled, high density storage building for approximately two years. To move the items, the plan is to take books from their current shelf locations and place them into pH neutral records boxes, maintaining call number order. Books will remain in these boxes while being stored.

When packing books, there will inevitably be the need to pad the contents of the boxes to protect items during transport and to fill empty space. The question I have is what to use for padding, keeping in mind the number of boxes we'll be filling. Books are in a variety of conditions and types. Many are leather bound, in varying condition levels, and Mylar wraps and cloth ties will be used to protect those with higher levels of existing damage..

For padding options, we're considering crumpled acid free packing paper and/or acid free tissue paper. For some of the most fragile pieces, we've talked about either wrapping them in Tyvek or using a piece of Tyvek as a barrier to protect the leather from abrasion of the padding material. I've heard that acid free tissue is not ideal to use next to leather, because if water gets into the box, tissue can stick to the leather and possibly cause damage-perhaps the risk of water is factored in the overall decision-making process here.

I'm curious how others have handled similar moves, and am interested in feedback on the above packing material ideas.

Many thanks,
Mary

Hello! I'm looking for information on packing books for a move. I came across this thread from last year, which has been helpful, but have an additional question.

The university library where I work will be undergoing renovations in 2023. There are around 100,000 materials in the Special Collections print collection that are moving to our climate controlled, high density storage building for approximately two years. To move the items, the plan is to take books from their current shelf locations and place them into pH neutral records boxes, maintaining call number order. Books will remain in these boxes while being stored.

When packing books, there will inevitably be the need to pad the contents of the boxes to protect items during transport and to fill empty space. The question I have is what to use for padding, keeping in mind the number of boxes we'll be filling. Books are in a variety of conditions and types. Many are leather bound, in varying condition levels, and Mylar wraps and cloth ties will be used to protect those with higher levels of existing damage..

For padding options, we're considering crumpled acid free packing paper and/or acid free tissue paper. For some of the most fragile pieces, we've talked about either wrapping them in Tyvek or using a piece of Tyvek as a barrier to protect the leather from abrasion of the padding material. I've heard that acid free tissue is not ideal to use next to leather, because if water gets into the box, tissue can stick to the leather and possibly cause damage-perhaps the risk of water is factored in the overall decision-making process here.

I'm curious how others have handled similar moves, and am interested in feedback on the above packing material ideas.

Many thanks,
Mary

Hello! I'm looking for information on packing books for a move. I came across this thread from last year, which has been helpful, but have an additional question.

The university library where I work will be undergoing renovations in 2023. There are around 100,000 materials in the Special Collections print collection that are moving to our climate controlled, high density storage building for approximately two years. To move the items, the plan is to take books from their current shelf locations and place them into pH neutral records boxes, maintaining call number order. Books will remain in these boxes while being stored.

When packing books, there will inevitably be the need to pad the contents of the boxes to protect items during transport and to fill empty space. The question I have is what to use for padding, keeping in mind the number of boxes we'll be filling. Books are in a variety of conditions and types. Many are leather bound, in varying condition levels, and Mylar wraps and cloth ties will be used to protect those with higher levels of existing damage..

For padding options, we're considering crumpled acid free packing paper and/or acid free tissue paper. For some of the most fragile pieces, we've talked about either wrapping them in Tyvek or using a piece of Tyvek as a barrier to protect the leather from abrasion of the padding material. I've heard that acid free tissue is not ideal to use next to leather, because if water gets into the box, tissue can stick to the leather and possibly cause damage-perhaps the risk of water is factored in the overall decision-making process here.

I'm curious how others have handled similar moves, and am interested in feedback on the above packing material ideas.

Many thanks,
Mary

Hello! I'm looking for information on packing books for a move. I came across this thread from last year, which has been helpful, but have an additional question.

The university library where I work will be undergoing renovations in 2023. There are around 100,000 materials in the Special Collections print collection that are moving to our climate controlled, high density storage building for approximately two years. To move the items, the plan is to take books from their current shelf locations and place them into pH neutral records boxes, maintaining call number order. Books will remain in these boxes while being stored.

When packing books, there will inevitably be the need to pad the contents of the boxes to protect items during transport and to fill empty space. The question I have is what to use for padding, keeping in mind the number of boxes we'll be filling. Books are in a variety of conditions and types. Many are leather bound, in varying condition levels, and Mylar wraps and cloth ties will be used to protect those with higher levels of existing damage..

For padding options, we're considering crumpled acid free packing paper and/or acid free tissue paper. For some of the most fragile pieces, we've talked about either wrapping them in Tyvek or using a piece of Tyvek as a barrier to protect the leather from abrasion of the padding material. I've heard that acid free tissue is not ideal to use next to leather, because if water gets into the box, tissue can stick to the leather and possibly cause damage-perhaps the risk of water is factored in the overall decision-making process here.

I'm curious how others have handled similar moves, and am interested in feedback on the above packing material ideas.

Many thanks,
Mary

Hello! I'm looking for information on packing books for a move. I came across this thread from last year, which has been helpful, but have an additional question.

The university library where I work will be undergoing renovations in 2023. There are around 100,000 materials in the Special Collections print collection that are moving to our climate controlled, high density storage building for approximately two years. To move the items, the plan is to take books from their current shelf locations and place them into pH neutral records boxes, maintaining call number order. Books will remain in these boxes while being stored.

When packing books, there will inevitably be the need to pad the contents of the boxes to protect items during transport and to fill empty space. The question I have is what to use for padding, keeping in mind the number of boxes we'll be filling. Books are in a variety of conditions and types. Many are leather bound, in varying condition levels, and Mylar wraps and cloth ties will be used to protect those with higher levels of existing damage..

For padding options, we're considering crumpled acid free packing paper and/or acid free tissue paper. For some of the most fragile pieces, we've talked about either wrapping them in Tyvek or using a piece of Tyvek as a barrier to protect the leather from abrasion of the padding material. I've heard that acid free tissue is not ideal to use next to leather, because if water gets into the box, tissue can stick to the leather and possibly cause damage-perhaps the risk of water is factored in the overall decision-making process here.

I'm curious how others have handled similar moves, and am interested in feedback on the above packing material ideas.

Many thanks,
Mary