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Search # Explore Our Guide to Collections Care ![Explore Our Guide to Collections Care](https://info.gaylord.com/hubfs/Blog_AK/GuideToCollectionsCare.png) Our illustrated primer is written by conservators and covers the proper handling and storage of paper, photographs, textiles and books. This guide also includes case studies and a list of several additional resources. 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Often taken for granted, photographs are actually fragile and easily damaged. Fading, stains, distortion, and other physical changes are signs of their deterioration. Unfortunately, deterioration is often the result of the inherent instability of certain photographic processes and materials ## [SECTION 3: ARCHIVAL STORAGE OF TEXTILES](https://info.gaylord.com/resources/guide-archival-storage-of-textiles) The term "textile" covers a wide range of objects made of fiber— historic dress, flags, samplers, quilts and tapestries—as well as costume accessories such as handkerchiefs, hats and gloves. Due to their utilitarian nature, most textiles survive by chance.  ## [SECTION 3: An introduction to book repair](https://www.gaylord.com/resources/guide-to-collections-care/section-4) Books are meant to be handled, but their very use causes damage from wear and tear. Poor storage conditions and acidic paper also contribute to their deterioration. 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