Library and Archival collections are vulnerable to insect damage, and staff are often the first — and best — line of defense. This session covers practical pest management for library staff without a conservation background. Topics include identification of common library insects and incidental invaders, environmental conditions that attract pests, building exclusion strategies, monitoring, and non-toxic treatment options. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of what to look for, how to respond, and how to build simple monitoring practices into their regular routines. This session is intended for frontline library staff and is applicable to any library setting.
