Library Blogs

What's 6-3/4 feet high by 13 feet long? This London map printed in 1747 by John Rocque of course! Originally issued in 24 panels, this map is a very d.. read more...

This weekend many of us will gather together with friends and family members to celebrate the great eating tradition that is Superbowl XLIV. If you fi.. read more...

A confluence of events including the upcoming May Day events, Preservation Week, this weekend's weather and the subsequent adventure getting to work t.. read more...

Come visit the new Preservation exhibit, Mixed Blood: Conservation Work and Decision-Making in Support of the Study of Racial History. Curated by Mary.. read more...

Aaron Kirschenfeld of Duke Magazine wrote a nice piece on the Verne and Tanya Roberts Conservation Lab that appears in the January/February Duke Magaz.. read more...

As a conservator I tend to break books down into their parts: paper, thread, adhesive, ink, binding style. Each of these components requires careful c.. read more...

Traditionally, Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26th. Often cited as having British origins, it is the day the wealthy give to those less fortunat.. read more...

Remember when you were a kid counting the days to Christmas and the closer Christmas got the longer the days seemed to be? When Christmas finally show.. read more...

One of the benefits of working for Duke University Libraries is that it provides staff with flexible work options. This comes in handy if you are inte.. read more...

Taking a cue from the Goodson Blogson we present our first preservation holiday gift guide. If you don't know what to give that conservator or preser.. read more...