With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many people have family silver they bring out for special occasions. Did you know that cleaning away the tarnish yearly will eventually wear away the silver? Consider these tips from the Free Library Collection Care department: Store your silver so that it doesn't tarnish Believe it or not,… continue reading Quick Tips to Help Care for Your Silverware
By written by Collection Care November 24, 2021
" If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday" Pearl S. Buck Putting the contents of libraries and museums on the web makes wonderful, hidden art accessible. The Free Library of Philadelphia has digitized over 51,340 items from our extensive collections and is constantly adding more every day. Here, at the… continue reading The Free Library's New Center for Digitization | Sharing Treasures Through Technology
By written by Iryna G. November 25, 2019
October 24 marks the birthday of the Roaring Twenties icon Gilda Gray. Born on October 24, 1901 as Marianna Michalska in Krakow, Poland, Gray didn’t get off to the easiest start in life. She was orphaned when her parents were tragically killed in the revolution. After getting adopted from the Polish orphanage, she moved along with her new… continue reading A Dance and a Headdress: All About Gilda Gray
By written by Grace D. October 24, 2017 1
One of the purposes of this blog and of our digital presence, in general, is to expose the public to aspects of the Free Library system they may not be familiar with. Back in October, we delved into this topic head-on, releasing a list of the top 10 things you may not know about us. In addition to programs and services we offer that may be a… continue reading Beyond The Shelves: Free Library Collection Care
By written by Kate C. December 5, 2016 2
Personally, I am unable to compartmentalize the important language of conservation and the skills that come along with it. I have though applied skills adopted from interning at Collection Care for personal use. For example, by learning to book bind, I am now able to create small books. These books allow for information, art, poetry, and… continue reading Brittney’s Brain: How the Language of Conservation Impacts Other Aspects of my Life
By written by Brittney M. July 16, 2015 1
As I continue to intern and unearth fascinating and innovative conservation techniques, I have come to truly realize the significance of conservation. While digitizing the collection, I have had the opportunity to utilize impressive equipment that ensures an accurate portrayal of various artwork and books. Although scanners and cameras do an… continue reading Brittney’s Brain: The Perspective of an Intern in the Collection Care Department
By written by Brittney M. July 2, 2015 2
