How to Salvage a Water Damaged Book




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Summary: Leave your book out in the rain? Drop it in the tub? Don’t worry, you can fix it if you act fast. This video, from the preservation experts at the Syracuse University Libraries, shows you how to get that sopping hardcover back into reading shape. To get started you’ll need a lot of paper towels, a fan, flat boards, something very heavy, and some patience. Start by laying down a couple paper towels, placing the book on top, then placing some more paper towels over the cover.