Museums and Archives: A Guide for Preservation and Fumigation

DETAILS : 

• Author: Bhujang Ramrao Bobade
  
• Publisher: ‎ B.R. Publishing Corporation
  
• Publication date: ‎ 1 January 2017
  
• Language: ‎ English
  
• ISBN-10: ‎ 9386223120
  
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-9386223128
  
• Weight: 750 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Museums and Archives: A Guide for Preservation and Fumigation, written by the archival consultant and heritage specialist Bhujang Ramrao Bobade and published by B.R. Publishing Corporation, is a highly practical, technical handbook dedicated to heritage conservation. Released as a comprehensive volume containing over three hundred pages of specialized methodologies, this reference manual is tailored for museum curators, archivists, private collectors, and students of library and information science. The primary objective of the text is to demystify the conservation process, breaking down the common misconception that safeguarding historical artifacts is an overly complex and prohibitively expensive endeavor. Instead, the book introduces highly effective, cost-efficient, and accessible protocols to protect delicate physical heritage from environmental decay and biological pests.

The narrative provides an actionable operational framework that bridges classical museum studies with modern laboratory practices. Rather than limiting the focus to theoretical archiving, the author delivers a systematic guide on how to safely manage, treat, and preserve a diverse array of archaeological and archival artifacts, including ancient manuscripts, paper records, textiles, and organic materials. A significant portion of the manual is explicitly dedicated to fumigation practices, outlining safe biochemical treatments and pest-control methodologies required to eliminate destructive insects, fungi, and micro-flora without altering the physical integrity of the historical substrates. The text shifts the focus of conservation toward preventive care, detailing environmental monitoring, moisture control, and strategic administrative training required to maintain strict preservation standards. By introducing these simplified, economical techniques, the volume provides small-scale institutions and global repositories alike with a vital tool to sustain their collections, optimize creative funding, and safeguard cultural legacies for future educational enrichment.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bhujang Ramrao Bobade is a prominent Indian archivist, museologist, and consulting expert who has dedicated his career to the structural and digital revitalization of historical repositories. Known for his leadership during periods of institutional transition and modernization, he has worked closely with numerous educational committees, historical research societies, and museum boards to promote heritage awareness. His overarching professional philosophy centers on making historical research publicly accessible and utilizing community-based strategies to foster civic pride through heritage restoration.

Bobade’s authorial approach is intensely grounded in field utility and procedural clarity. Recognizing the resource constraints faced by regional museums and private heritage caretakers, he focuses his writing on scalable, cost-effective solutions rather than abstract or inaccessible technology. His extensive publications regarding museum management, archaeology, and digital networking serve as reliable, step-by-step toolkits that empower professional conservators and grassroots researchers to uphold rigorous preservation standards.