Jamal Mela again. Book fair. Many books are bought in the month of February. Less care is taken between buying and reading. In the busyness of daily work, it is not possible to save properly. But with a little awareness but easily we can take care of the book. Kamal Hossain, project coordinator of Biswasahitya Kendra, has given various suggestions on how to take care while reading books or storing them on the shelf.
You have to buy new books, take care of old books too. Photo: Design:
When reading books
. When we read a book, we often use our pen or pencil for convenience. If it is not a personal book then reading this book is a problem for others. So if you do not need to cut the stain should be avoided.
. Many people use spit when turning the pages of a book. It's unhealthy. This also ruined the book.
. The leaves should not be folded. Use bookmarks or scraps of paper to mark the page.
. The pages of the book should never be turned in a hurry while reading. This can tear the pages of the book.
. Many of us tear a page or two for our own needs. This is a very inappropriate act. Make photocopies if needed.
. When you read a heavy book, put the book on the book-cushion and read it. This will not break the spine of the book.
. It is better not to read books while eating. In this way, there is a danger of insects attacking the book as the food stains get on the book and become dirty.
. Do not turn the book upside down in the middle of reading, as it may tear the binding.
. Use pencils lightly when you need to underline a book when taking notes on a subject.
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Book preservation
. Books should be kept in a dry place with light air for storage.
. Keep books according to the size of the bookshelf. Don't keep it crowded. The best way to keep a book is to keep it upright. Placing one on top of the other can cause binding damage.
. When you arrange the books on the personal shelf, it is easy to get them arranged according to the subject.
. If you wish, you can put labels and tags. If the book is torn or the page is loose, it should be tied.
. When unloading books from the shelf, grab the whole book. Just pulling on the upper part will ruin it.
. If you take a book from the shelf, put it in the right place on the shelf after reading.
. The habit of placing flowers or leaves in many books, do not keep flowers in preserved books. The color of the pages of the book is lost.
. The main enemies of the book are dust and insects. For this you have to wipe the book with a cotton cloth after a few days. Do not wipe with wet or dirty cloth.
. Do not keep books in a damp wet room. If it is to be kept in a closed position, then a whole naphthalene or a young neem leaf should be placed next to the book. Insects will not come close to the edge.
. Book twice a year in the sun. Not in direct sunlight, it can break the leaves.
. Practice reading as regularly as possible. The book will be good.
Let someone read
. When lending, write the name of the book, the name of the person you are lending to. It is less likely to be lost.
. Make sure the book is in the care of the lender.
. When you borrow from someone, you can repay it with a cover, it will match your taste.
. If you take a book from someone, try to return it on time.