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Libraly Journal ›› 2023, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (381): 99-104.

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Get Out of the Misunderstanding of Mildew Prevention andControl in Collections

Liu Jiazhen (School of Information Management, Wuhan University)   

  • Online:2023-01-15 Published:2023-02-09
  • About author:Liu Jiazhen (School of Information Management, Wuhan University)

Abstract:

Aiming at the wrong ideas and practices in the field of mildew prevention and controlin current collections, through theoretical research and data analysis, it is pointed out that the key topreventing mold is not sterilization, but controlling environmental humidity and discovering waterdamage is the key to the problem. Biological inactivators cannot achieve the purpose of killing mildewin collections. Dead molds are still harmful to human health. Only by completely removing molds fromcollections can meet the purpose of disinfecting. In addition to theoretical research, specific measures arealso given to prevent mildew in collections and disinfect them.