| In this digital era, all the information are transferred from traditional print format to electronic
format due to innovations of emerging technologies. Even though, majority of the libraries are
acquainted with more collection of printed format compared to electronic format. These printed
collections are in paper media. Since these paper media of information have more deterioration
influence, they have to be preserved for future reference and for future authentication. This study aims to
discuss the various forms of deterioration on library documents, factors influencing deterioration on
books. This paper also suggested some methods to prevent this deterioration of information documents
in libraries. |