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Ask Amigos Question - We are currently using deacidification spray on our newspaper clippings and then encapsulating them. Is this the best way to preserve newspapers?

Submitted by Amigos on Wed, 2014-12-10 16:20

Ask Amigos - the Librarian's Reference Desk, our free service to Amigos members that provides information, referral, and resources delivered by phone and e-mail, recently received this question.

We are currently using deacidification spray on our newspaper clippings and then encapsulating them. Is this the best way to preserve newspapers?

Nominating Committee Seeks Amigos Board Candidates

Submitted by Amigos on Tue, 2014-11-25 11:25

The Amigos Nominating Committee is seeking candidates to serve on the Amigos Board of Directors. At the May 13, 2015, election conducted during the annual Amigos Member Business Meeting, those designated as Voting Representatives of Amigos member libraries will elect three librarians and one independent director to serve three-year terms on the Board.

Ask Amigos Question - Is it ok to post pictures of children on social media since they were taken in a public place, (library), or should we be obtaining permission from patrons to take their picture and post/publish them?

Submitted by Amigos on Tue, 2014-11-25 11:23

Ask Amigos - the Librarian's Reference Desk, our free service to Amigos members that provides advice, referral, and resources delivered by phone and e-mail, recently received this question.

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