Yes. However, you want to take a safety-first approach. We understand that the items most in need of digitizing are often the most physically vulnerable. Because these items are one-of-a-kind, we recommend three specific layers of protection:
– Supportive Housing: Place the fragile book in a snug, archival-safe bag or wrap it in acid-free paper to catch any small fragments that may flake off during movement.
– Immobilization: Use a box that is only slightly larger than the book itself, filling all “void” spaces with bubble wrap or packing paper so the item cannot shift or “slosh” inside the box during sorting.
– EverPresent Home Pickup: If your item is too fragile to trust to a common carrier, we offer professional home pickup services throughout the Northeast.