Abstract:
Rare books are just a fraction of Philippine culture and heritage. These
books are rich sources of information and are keys to the past. These books help
the people of today trace back the way of life, series of events and famous icons
that were during the previous years. The study gives a brief background on
publication of rare books, what are rare books, what hazards do rare books
encounter, what processes do rare books undergo to rescue and to prevent them
from further damage.
The Lopez Memorial Museum is an institution that possesses some rare
books in the Philippines. With the description given, the museum holds the
responsibility of taking care of the rare books. Conservation and preservation of
rare books are just two of the many treatments to help save the rare books of the
Philippines.
The study aims to present and evaluate the treatment currently done by
the museum to its rare book collection. Evaluation includes the effectiveness and
efficiency of the treatment based on guidelines set by the museum.
