The library is due to be transferred to the Conservation Department, National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7. We are extremely grateful to the Head of Conservation, Rolly Read for agreeing to host the collection.

Once the library has been moved, an updated listing and contact details will be posted.

This is an alphabetical list of books currently in the IPCRA library. It is sorted by author name. Click on a link below to jump straight to books with titles beginning with that letter.

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O P | Q | R | S | T | U | W | Recent Acquisitions

American Association of Museums. Caring for Collections, 1984.

Ashurst, J. Mortars, Plasters and Renders on Conservation, Ecclesiastical Architects' and Surveyors' Association.

Barclay, R.L. Care of Musical Instruments in Canadian Collections. CCI, Technical Bulletin, No. 4, 1982.

Barclay, R. et al. The Care of Wooden Objects. CCl, Technical Bulletin, No. 8, 1982.

Bertram, B. Display Technology for Small Museums, 1982

Bromelle et al (eds.) Adhesives and Consolidants. IIC, 1984

Bromelle N., & Smith, P. (eds.) Conservation and Restoration of Pictorial Art. IIC Congress for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works. Butterworths, 1976.

Bromelle, N., & Thomson, G. (eds.) Science and Technology in the Service of Conservation . IIC, 1982.

Clapp, A.F. Curatorial Care of Works of Art on Paper. Intermuseum Conservation Association, 1978

C lydesdale, A. Chemicals in Conservation a guide to possible hazards and safe use. Edinburgh, 1982.

Conservation Future Challenges - proceedings from a meeting at West Dean College, November 1998 English Heritage

Crafts Council. Science for Conservators, Book 1. An Introduction to Materials. 1984.

Crafts Council. Science for Conservators, Book 2. Cleaning.

Domaslowski, W. La conservation preventive de la pierre. UNESCO, 1982.

D'ossat, G. Guide to Methodical study of Monuments and Causes of their Deterioration. University of Rome, 1982.

Dournon, G. Guide for the Collection of Traditional Musical Instruments. UNESCO, 1981.

Dowman, E.A. (ed.) Conservation in Field Archaeology . 1970.

Edwards, S.R. et al. Pest Control in Museums- a status report. Ass. of Systematics Collections, 1981.

Feilden, B.M. Conservation of Historic Buildings. Butterworth

s, 1982.

Feller, R. et al. On Picture Varnishes and their Solvents. 1985.

France-Lanord A. Ancient Metals . Structure and Characteristics, Technical Cards. ICCROM.

Gallo, F. Biological Factors in Deterioration of Paper. ICCROM, 1985.

Gobert, E.G. & Oxley, T.A. Dampness in Buildings. Butterworth, 1983

de Guichen, G. Climate in Museums : Measurement. ICCROM, 1984.

de Guichen, G. Why Curators do not use silica gel or the three uses of silica gel . ICOM, Ottawa, 1981.

Hendriks, K.B. The Preservation and Restoration of Photographic Materials in Archives and Libraries : a ramp study with guidelines. UNESCO, 1984

Holmstrom, I. & Sandstrom, C. Maintenance of Old Buildings.

ICCROM. Mosaics . Conservation in situ, National Conservation and Preservation Aguileia 1983. 1985

ICCROM. Mortars, Cement and Grouts used in the Conservation of Historic Buildings, 1981

ICCROM. Mosaique No. 2.

ICCROM. Mosaics . Deterioration and Conservation. 1977.

ICOM. Waterlogged Wood Working Group Conference, Ottawa, 1981.

ICOM. Waterlogged Wood . Study and Conservation. Grenoble, 1984.

ICOMOS. Symposia on the Conservation of Wood, Stockholm 1977, Troyes 1979.

IIAF. Historic Buildings, their significance and their role in today's cultural setting. Basle, 1983

IIC. Conservation of Wood in Painting and the Decorative Arts. Oxford, 1978

IIC. Conservation in Archaeology and the Applied Arts . Stockholm, 1975.

Johnson, E.V., & Horgan, J.C. Museum Collection Storage , U.N.E.S.C.O., 1979.

Lafontaine, R.H. Recommended Environmental Instruments for Museums, Archives and Art Galleries. CCI, Technical Bulletin No. 3, 1980.

Lafontaine, R.H. Environmental Norms for Canadian Museums, Art Galleries and Archives, CCI, Technical Bulletin No. 5, 1981.

Lafontaine, R.H. & Wood, P.A. Fluorescent Lamps. CCI, Technical Bulletin No. 7, 1982.

Lafontaine, R.H. Silica Gel. CCI, Technical Bulletin No. 10, 1984.

Leene, J.E. (ed.) Textile Conservation. Butterworths, 1972.

Lord, B. & Lord, G. Planning our Museum. National Museums of Canada , 1983.

Macleod, K.J. Relative Humidity : Its Importance, Measurement and Control in Museums. CCI, Technical Bulletin No. 1, 1978.

Macleod, K.J. Museum Lighting. CCI, Technical Bulletin No. 2, 1978.

Massari, G. Humidity in Monuments. University of Rome.

Masschelein-Kleiner, L. Ancient Binding Media, Varnishes and Adhesives, ICCROM, 1985.

Mora, L. & Mora, P. & Philippot, P. Conservation of Wall Paintings. Butterworths, 1986.

Muhlethaler, B. The Conservation of Waterlogged Wood & Wet Leather . 1973.

Norman, D. A History of Building Materials

National Conservation and preservation - Policy and Strategy Australias Heritage Collections 1998

National Trust Policy Papers Historic Buildings - The conservation of their fixtures, fittings, decorations and contents , 1996

Plenderleith, H.J. & Werner, A.E.A. The Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art . 1979.

Rossi-Manaresi, R. (ed.-) The Conservation of Stone I. Proceedings of the International Symposium, Bologna, 1975.

Rossi-Manaresi, R. (ed.) The Conservation of Stone II, Part A.

Rossi-Manaresi, R. (ed.) The Conservation of Stone II, Part B.

Rossi-Manaresi, R. & Torraca, G. (eds.) The Treatment of Stone , 1971

Stanbolov, T. The Deterioration and Conservation of Porous Building Materials in Monuments. ICCROM, 1976.

Stambolov, T. The Corrosion and Conservation of Metallic Antiquities & Works of Art. 1985.

Stolow, N. Procedures and Conservation Standards for Museum Collections in Transit and on Exhibition. U.N.E.S.C.0., 1981.

Thomson, G. The Museum Environment. Butterworths, 1986.

Thomson, G. (ed.) Recent Advances in Conservation. Butterworths, 1963.

Thomson,G. (ed.) Museum Climatology. Proceedings of the IIC London Conference, 1967.

Thomson, G. Conservation of Wooden Objects. IIC, 1970

Thomson, G. Conservation of Stone. IIC, 1970

Thomson, G. & Staniforth, S. Conservation and Museum Lighting. Museums Information Sheet, 1985.

Thomson, G. & Staniforth, S. Simple Control and Measurement of Relative Humidity in Museums. Museums Information Sheet, 1985.

Torraca, C. Solubility and Solvents for Conservation Problems. ICCROM, 1984.

Torraca, C. Porous Building Materials - Materials Science for Architectural Conservation . ICCROM, 1982.

U.K.I.C. Packaging and Storage of Freshly Excavated Artifacts from Archaeological Sites. Conservation Guidelines No. 2, 1983.

U.K.I.C. Excavated Artifacts for Publication U.K. Sites. Conservation Guidelines No 1, 1982.

U.K.I.C. Environmental Standards for the Permanent Storage of Excavated Material from Archaeological Sites. Conservation Guidelines No. 3, 1984.

Ulster Architectural Heritage Society Directory of funds for historic buildings - Northern Ireland 1999

U.N.E.S.C.O. Regional Seminar on the Conservation of Cultural Materials in Humid Climates. Australian Government Publishing Service, 1980.

U.N.E.S.C.O. Appropriate Technologies in the Conservation of Cultural Property. 1981.

U.N.E.S.C.O. Museum. 146, 1985 (Showcases).

U.N.E.S.C.O. Conservation of Waterlogged Wood . 1979.

Ward, P.R. Getting the Bugs Out. Museum Methods Manual, 4, British Columbia Provincial Museum, 1976.

Ward, P.R. In Support of Difficult Shapes. Museum Methods Manual, 6, British Columbia Provincial Museum, 1978.

Recent Acquisitions

These books have just been added to the IPCRA Library

Conservation Future Challenges - proceedings from a meeting at West Dean College, November 1998 English Heritage

National Conservation and Preservation - Policy and Strategy Australias Heritage Collections 1998

National Trust Policy Papers Historic Buildings - The conservation of their fixtures, fittings, decorations and contents, 1996

Ulster Architectural Heritage Society Directory of funds for historic buildings - Northern Ireland 1999