The second two weeks of Deng Liang and Zhang Lijin’s time in the conservation department included an introduction to principles of proper storage and environment, care and handling of library materials, disaster planning, mold prevention and remediation, and exhibit preparation.

 

They practiced making exhibit supports.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And, they recovered wet materials from a “flood.”

 

 

After visiting the preservation department in Mann Library, touring other Cornell departments and  some sightseeing in New York City, Deng Liang and Zhang Lijin returned to China last week. We wish them well in their future preservation endeavors and look forward to 2 interns from Renmin University in March.

Michele Brown