FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT:
The Department of Preservation and Conservation and its services:
Contact Shannon Zachary (szachary@umich.edu), (734) 763-6980
A damaged library book:
Bring to circulation staff; they will route the item to Preservation.
Locating a book designated on Mirlyn as "at Book Repair":
Book Repair, (734) 763-2446
Locating a book designated on Mirlyn as "at Bindery":
Be patient! It should be back on the shelf in four-six weeks.
Call (734) 764-5282 or email John (jochne@umich.edu)
Items listed as "in Preservation" in Mirlyn:
Check shelf. If the book is not on the shelf, seek a copy via Interlibrary Loan, (734) 764-8584
The Digital Conversion Unit (DCU) (734) 936-2289
For all other queries, including:
- Securing help for wet library books
- Borrowing dehumidifiers and fans to dry out stack areas after a water leak or flood
- Purchasing acid-free envelopes, boxes, and other preservation supplies for library collections
- Environmental monitoring in a library collection
- Personal books that are damaged; care of home library
- Training and career opportunities in library preservation
Contact Shannon Zachary (szachary@umich.edu), (734) 763-6980
