Category: What’s in the Lab?

Items currently in the lab for treatment

History of the Preservation Lab

Small Christmas tree with minimal ornaments

The preservation lab has gone through several iterations in the past (almost) decade. Let’s see how it’s changed and grown over the years. The Preservation Unit was formally established in 2016. At that time, the lab was located in Room 216 on Level 2 in Mullins Library. This space was where the binding staff had…Continue Reading History of the Preservation Lab

Preservation Updates in 2025

White board with Welcome to Preservation written on it

Welcome back! Seeing that we’re all working from Mullins Library once again, here’s a look at our new space. The Libraries held a grand reopening in April, and the Preservation Lab was one of spaces open for touring. Visitors were welcome to explore the displays of tools and items we work with and use (almost)…Continue Reading Preservation Updates in 2025