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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#993366">I put in a query to the State Library of New South Wales, which also uses pillows. Here is the answer from a conservator there:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:19.5pt"><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Dear Deborah,<br>
Here is the verbatim response from our book conservator:<br>
"The pillows - we’re fortunate to have one of our talented volunteers make them. The covers are constructed in the same manner as a pillowcase for a bed pillow. I'm told there are many online how to guides on how to make cushions and pillow covers if a pattern
is needed. We use a plain, smooth 100% cotton fabric for both the pillow and the pillow slip. Before sewing, we wash it in warm water to remove any surface treatments. The filling is Styrofoam beads. We only fill each pillow to about 2/3rd full, so that it
can be more easily shaped to support the book. We have made 4 sizes, based around octavo, quarto, folio and oversized books, and this seems to be working well."<br>
I hope this helps.<br>
All the best,<br>
Emma Gray<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Deborah J Leslie (she/her) | Senior Cataloger | Folger Shakespeare Library | 201 East Capitol Street, S.E. Washington, DC 20003 |
<a href="mailto:djleslie@folger.edu"><span style="color:#2E74B5;text-decoration:none">djleslie@folger.edu</span></a> | www.folger.edu<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> DCRM-L <dcrm-l-bounces@lib.byu.edu>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Martha McTear<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, 13 March, 2020 18:33<br>
<b>To:</b> DCRM Users' Group <dcrm-l@lib.byu.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [DCRM-L] Foam Book Cradles -- Recommendations and Suppliers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">After taking a few classes at London Rare Books School (and at the Senate House Library where they use them), I really prefer these:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><a href="https://www.universityproducts.com/norfolk-book-sofa.html">https://www.universityproducts.com/norfolk-book-sofa.html</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">You can squish them into the right position for each item and not worry about things sliding around.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Martha McTear</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><br>
</span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#04859B">Special Research Collections Cataloger/Metadata Librarian</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><br>
Pronouns: she/her/hers<br>
University of California, Santa Barbara</span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#04859B"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Santa Barbara, CA 93016-9010<br>
(805) 893-5859<br>
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#555555;letter-spacing:.5pt"><a href="mailto:mmctear@ucsb.edu"><span style="color:#1155CC">mmctear@ucsb.edu</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> DCRM-L <<a href="mailto:dcrm-l-bounces@lib.byu.edu">dcrm-l-bounces@lib.byu.edu</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Sarah Stanhope<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 12, 2020 8:51 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> DCRM Users' Group <<a href="mailto:dcrm-l@lib.byu.edu">dcrm-l@lib.byu.edu</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [DCRM-L] Foam Book Cradles -- Recommendations and Suppliers</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am trying to source foam cradles for the cataloging team at my library. I have used the urethane foam book cradles for cataloging in the past and have found them easy to use and helpful. Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions
for sourcing materials for DIY cradles or ready-made foam cradles?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Any advice/concerns for off-gassing from the urethane foam? I am interested to know what types of book supports you are using at your institution (specifically for cataloging, but also in the reading room) and what the pros and cons have
been based on your experience. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Recommended alternatives are also welcome to the urethane book cradles! Please let me know your thoughts. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Many thanks!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sarah Stanhope<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Managing Catalog Librarian<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hirsch Library<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Museum of Fine Arts, Houston<o:p></o:p></p>
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