Hello ARLISians!

Things continue apace at the OCLC REALM project and the materials for Test 5 have been announced! You can read the full press release below:

 

REALM Project update: Test 5 Underway 

Five items were selected for the fifth round of Battelle lab testing to examine the length of time the COVID-19 virus may live on materials commonly used in archives, libraries, and museums. The study began on Saturday, August 29 and includes the following items:  

  

·                Polyolefin fabric (upholstery)  

·                Polyvinyl chloride “vinyl” (upholstery)  

·                100% cotton (upholstery, draperies, toys)  

·                Nylon webbing (stanchion belts and bags)  

·                Leather bookbinding   

  

Learn more at https://oc.lc/realm-happening-now  

 

FAQ and REALM question form now available 

Answers to the most commonly asked REALM questions can be found on our new REALM FAQ page.  

Remaining questions about the test results or other aspects of the REALM project can be submitted via this form: https://oc.lc/realm-questions  

 

Have a good weekend all!

Best,

Larry Eames