# 125 Years of Preservation: It All Begins with Binding

Preservation first started at the Library of Congress with the opening of the Binding Office 125 years ago. See how preservation and binding techniques have changed over the years. Today, in the Processing and Preparation Section, we use modern technology to responsibly care for, track, and maintain the Library’s collections. Join us as we take you through our process and history.

- Kind: Talk
- Year: 2025
- Runtime: 41 min
- By: Gordon-falls, Ronlicia
- Archive: [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov/item/video-10686/)
- Licence or status: Rights statement at the Library of Congress (as the archive states it)
- Credit: Library of Congress
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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