See the Florida Academic Repository's LibGuide: Policies & Procedures for UF Library's Offsite Storage, for further information. Specifically, search for the "Sending to FLARE" tab on their LibGuide.
Libraries should not send damaged items to the conservation lab for repair first before giving the item to FLARE. Only items requested from FLARE for use and damaged, will be sent to conservation for repair prior to sending out the item for research.
Before you send items to FLARE, you need to make sure that the item is free of dust with no signs of mold. Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter or a dry dust cloth to wipe down the book. If you see any signs of mold, contact conservation before sending the item to FLARE. Mold is the only time conservation will treat an item first before it goes to FLARE.
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