Survey on adhesives used in book conservation

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I am a MA Conservation student (focusing on books and paper)
conducting research on the types of adhesives used in the repair of
books for conservation purposes.

I would be very grateful, if you find it relevant, if you would
spend a short time filling out the survey below (all information
given will be held in the strictest of confidence). The responses
provided may be used in my research essay. Therefore please indicate
if you would like any information withheld:

Questionnaire related to adhesives used for repairing books in
conservation studios:

1. How many conservators work in your studio (who work directly on
the treatment of books)

2. If you use an adhesive directly on the back of a book (onto the
actual book paper or parchment) to re adhere or consolidate spine
gatherings, which would you consider using? (please indicate with an
X next to selected answers)

Wheat starch paste
PVA
EVA
Other paste
PVA/Wheat starch paste mix
EVA/Wheat starch paste mix
Methyl cellulose/wheat starch paste mix
Flexible animal glue (rubber)
Animal Pearl Glue
Photographic quality gelatine
Other (please state)

3. Which adhesives/or adhesive mixes do you consider using when
adhering spine linings? (please indicate with an X next to selected
answers)

Wheat starch paste
PVA
EVA
Other paste
PVA/Wheat starch paste mix
EVA/Wheat starch paste mix
Methyl cellulose/wheat starch paste mix
Flexible animal glue (rubber)
Animal Pearl Glue
Photographic quality gelatine
Other (please state)

The last 2 questions are to find out more about the reasons for your
choice of adhesives:

4. Do you choose adhesives depending on which will create the most
reversible bond? (please indicate with an X)

Agree strongly
Agree
Disagree
Disagree strongly
No opinion

5. Do you choose adhesives depending on which will create the most
flexible and most durable bond? (please indicate with an X)

Agree strongly
Agree
Disagree
Disagree strongly
No opinion

6. Would you mind being contacted for further information? (If no,
please leave your details below)
Yes
No

7. Please could you tell me your position and place of work? (if
yes, please state below)

Please send responses by email or post to:

    Heather Marshall
    20 Rokeby Road
    Brockley
    London SE4 1DE
    heather76marshall [at] hotmail__com


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