Books
are made out of cellulose pulp which is good source of food platform for fungi
and bacterial growth. Especially in tropical countries where humidity is high
the environment for organism growth is conducive.
This
microbial organisms transfer from the book to the user, thereafter from the
user to another individual. Also, organisms can migrate from a library user’s
hands to books and pass on unsuspected to other. People with respiratory
conditions are more susceptible to infections.
UV sterilizer chamber is the best option of decontamination. Available in different sizes and options. Please enquire.
Not recommended for Archival Books.
