Musty odors in books

I had a call from a patron who has books stored in her basement.  They
now have a musty odor.  From her description, the books are not wet, no
mold is present, they just smell bad.  I suggested she air them outside
for awhile. Does anyone else have any ideas?

Sue Dunlap
Preservation/Preparation Manager
Andrews Library
College of Wooster
Wooster OH 44691-2364
216-263-2487
Fax: 216-263-2253

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                  Conservation DistList Instance 8:15
                  Distributed: Sunday, August 21, 1994
                        Message Id: cdl-8-15-006
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