Research and conservation study of documents
 Documents damaged by insects, moisture, stains and oxidation are conserved here. Their conditions and environment during storage are also investigated.
 The leaf casting method is mainly applied to restore the missing parts of the documents. It is useful to keep reversibility of the treatment and the original structure of documents as well because no adhesive is required for this method.
 Besides, comprehensive research and survey of the archives are conducted in cooperation with the section of Humanistic studies.


Leaf casting method 

Backinng 

Rebinding after leaf casting
 
 Desacidification
 Leaf casting method・・
 In order to restore the missing parts and surrounding area of each paper, Japanese paper fibers mixed with water are poured on the back of paper prepared onto the suction table sucking the air gently out.