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Preservation and expertise at BnF

The Preservation Division offers services for external institutions, libraries and archives, as part of its various production activities.

Services and expert reports: Analysis

The main role of BnF’s scientific and technical laboratory is to provide assistance and advice to staff responsible for preserving collections – curators and restorers belonging to BnF and agreed partner libraries – as well as to respond to requests from other institutions.

Cost:
Current hourly rate: €54.25 + VAT
(Includes labor and supplies; all services are subject to quotation at the applicable VAT rate as at the invoice date, and include the preparation of an analysis report.)

Contacts

  • Chemical and physical analysis

    • Advice, analysis, and quality control on materials forming part of packaging and equipment used for document preservation and storage
    • Environmental checks
    • Inorganic chemistry (salts, metals, pigments, etc.)

    Stéphane Bouvet
    Phone : +33 (0)1 53 79 38 36
    Email : stephane.bouvet@bnf.fr
    Nathalie Buisson
    Phone : +33 (0)1 53 79 86 22
    Email : nathalie.buisson@bnf.fr

  • Microbiological analysis

    • Expert sanitary analysis of collections
    • Identification of mold and insects
    • Curative treatment (disinfection)
    • Implementation of preventive measures
    • Environmental checks

    Caroline Laffont
    Phone : +33 (0)1 53 79 85 98
    Email : caroline.laffont@bnf.fr

Monday, April 4, 2011