Survey on Vinegar Syndrome in Cultural Repositories

  • 28 Jul 2025 9:13 AM
    Message # 13525437

    Good morning, 

    I am passing along this survey for Lorraine Stuart, who is now at Southern Miss. There's a short turnaround time, but she is grateful for any responses she receives.

    Thank you!

    Danielle Stoulig, LSU Libraries' Special Collections

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    The Cellulose Acetate Based Material in Cultural Repositories is a 10-question survey is intended to gather information on the extent of cultural heritage materials affected by vinegar syndrome and current practices to combat its effects. It is being distributed on behalf of Special Collections at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM. Responses are anonymous. The survey has USM's IRB approval. It can be accessed at https://usmuw.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a4YsazQkAKPtqDA. The survey will be open until Thursday, July 31, at 8 am CDT. Thank you for your participation.

    Lorraine A. Stuart, CA, MLIS

    Professor, Head of Special Collections

    Curator, Historical Manuscripts and Archives

    University Libraries

    The University of Southern Mississippi

    118 College Drive #5148

    Hattiesburg, MS 39406 

    (601) 266-4117

    www.lib.usm.edu/spcol