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This chapter will consider libraries and archives that preserve the records of human thought, ranging from the most ancient documents on waxed tablets, papyri and parchments to the most modern ones on paper, microfilm, and — latest of all — computer media. Other collections, such as artistic prints, maps, photographs, herbaria, etc., may be preserved together with these collections, sometimes in the same rooms.
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Gallo, F., Pasquariello, G., Valenti, P. (2003). Libraries and Archives. In: Mandrioli, P., Caneva, G., Sabbioni, C. (eds) Cultural Heritage and Aerobiology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0185-3_7
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