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Books are friends that never change – so long as the British Library’s Conservation Centre is involved that is…

In his latest podcast, Vitali Vitaliev, E&T features editor and self-confessed bibliophile, visits the British Library’s new Conservation Centre and finds out how great antiquarian books are preserved for posterity.

With the help of Dr. Cordelia Rogerson, the British Library’s Head of Conservation, Vitali uncovers the little-known work of the conservators and some age-old tips for book conservation.

Download the podcast here:
http://eandt.theiet.org/magazine/podcast.cfm

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