Moira,
I asked our preservation librarian and Andy gave me this recommendation 
to send to you:
"You could use a sling psychrometer. I have one for spot checking that I 
purchased for around $50 from Cole-Palmer. Let me know if you need 
additional information."

I hope this helps.
Jet Prendeville, Art/Architecture Librarian
Fondren Library, Rice University
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Moira Steven wrote:
> Greetings all!
>
> I'm interested in purchasing a relatively inexpensive handheld hygrometer
> to spot check relative humidity in the library.  Do any of you marvelous
> people have any recommendations, suggestions or advice you can offer me?
>
> Many thanks - and summer has finally reached Maine!
>
> Best,
> Moira
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