The room where the books are has sun and heat blocking curtains, but some sunlight sneaks in by reflection. UV window tints and reorganizing the room to move the bookcase farther away from the door is the next step.

Stu, you said you added a film of acid free paper so that the books are not resting directly over the wooden bookcase. What is the actual effect of wood acid vapors on books? (browning, foxing?)

Morinehtar wrote:
The room where the books are has sun and heat blocking curtains, but some sunlight sneaks in by reflection. UV window tints and reorganizing the room to move the bookcase farther away from the door is the next step.

Stu, you said you added a film of acid free paper so that the books are not resting directly over the wooden bookcase. What is the actual effect of wood acid vapors on books? (browning, foxing?)

Wasn't trying to avoid any vapours; Just didn't want to the risk that any wood-stain migrated onto the edges.

So not scared of wood vapors?

Morinehtar wrote:
So not scared of wood vapors?

The wood is all recycled and has been seasoned a long, long time ago, so is not a concern. And like I said, we aren't talking about anything of Earth-shattering rareness. In 15 years I'll most likely be underground, so they don't have to stay in good condition forever :)

That sounds terribly pessimistic. But I see your point, barring unnatural disasters these books will outlive us for sure.

Morinehtar wrote:
That sounds terribly pessimistic. But I see your point, barring unnatural disasters these books will outlive us for sure.

You should see my family history :)