Library and Museum Preservation Service

🏛️ Library and Museum Preservation Services

Protecting Cultural Heritage with Schtager in Lebanon

At Schtager Library and Museum Preservation, we are dedicated to safeguarding cultural heritage through specialized cleaning, environmental management, and pest control services.
We understand the unique challenges faced by libraries and museums — from delicate materials and rare artifacts to the constant risk of pest, dust, or environmental damage.

⚠️ Why Preservation Matters

• 📚 Delicate Materials: Books, manuscripts, and artifacts are highly sensitive to moisture, light, and handling.

• 🐜 Pest Threats: Insects and rodents can cause irreversible damage to collections.

• 🌡️ Environmental Risks: Improper humidity or temperature can accelerate deterioration.

• 🔥 Disaster Preparedness: Fire, water, and contamination risks demand proactive planning.

🛠️ Our Comprehensive Preservation Approach

1. Thorough Inspection
   We identify vulnerabilities and risk zones across your facility.

2. Delicate Cleaning
   Gentle removal of dust and dirt from fragile surfaces without causing harm.

3. Specialized Pest Control
   Safe, targeted measures to protect valuable collections from insects, rodents, and nesting pests.

4. Environmental Monitoring
   Continuous management of temperature, humidity, and light to maintain ideal storage conditions.

5. Disaster Planning & Response
   Custom response strategies for emergencies such as fire, flood, or infestation.

6. Sanitation & Hygiene Maintenance
   Clean spaces reduce pest attraction and maintain collection integrity.

7. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
   Preventative, non-invasive methods designed for sensitive historical environments.

8. Professional Consultation
   Customized pest and preservation plans based on your building’s architecture and collection profile.

🐞 The Twelve Dirty Dozen

Common pests found in libraries and museums include:

• Silverfish: Feed on paper, glue, and starch.

• Booklice: Thrive in damp, moldy environments.

• Cockroaches: Contaminate collections with droppings and saliva.

• Rodents: Chew through books, wiring, and packaging.

• Carpet Beetles: Destroy textiles, carpets, and book bindings.

• Drugstore Beetles: Attack paper, leather, and fabric.

• Cigarette Beetles: Damage books, archives, and stored materials.

• Dust Mites: Affect air quality and sensitive materials.

• Mold & Mildew: Thrive in humid areas, degrading organic matter.

• Insects (Moths, Beetles): Infest organic collections and fabrics.

• Birds: Damage surfaces and artifacts through droppings or nesting.

🧭 Preventing Infestations with PIPM

Our Preventative Integrated Pest Management (PIPM) system proactively prevents pest entry and minimizes long-term risks.

Our 4-Step Process:

1. Prevention: Seal entry points and minimize pest access to collections.

2. Monitoring: Track activity using traps and environmental sensors.

3. Identification: Recognize specific threats and infestation patterns.

4. Treatment: Apply the safest, least-invasive control methods available.

We also evaluate:

• The surrounding environment and ecological conditions

• Building vulnerabilities and potential pest access points

• The value and sensitivity of each collection

🎯 Pest Monitoring & Trapping

Consistent monitoring is key to effective prevention.

• 🪤 Trap Placement: Strategic locations such as floors, shelves, and concealed areas.

• 📅 Monitoring Frequency: 2–4 inspections per year for optimal coverage.

• 🗺️ Identification & Mapping: Each trap is labeled and tracked for ongoing data analysis.

We use pheromone-based attractants to detect early pest activity — a non-toxic, data-driven approach that helps prevent full infestations before they occur.

🏛️ Protect Your Collections with Schtager

Through meticulous cleaning, environmental monitoring, and specialized pest management, Schtager Library and Museum Preservation helps institutions protect history and maintain their legacy.

Our expert team ensures a safe, stable, and pest-free environment for priceless artifacts — today and for generations to come.

📞 Contact us today to learn how our preservation services can safeguard your institution’s collections and cultural heritage.