When I was at the University of Hawaii in the 1980s, the main library would always have one isle of books out for fumigation. I guess they just worked through t

When I was at the University of Hawaii in the 1980s, the main library would always have one isle of books out for fumigation. I guess they just worked through the whole collection then started over. I also made use of a small special collection that didn't get the same care. Even though the books were only 10-15 years old, they would often crumble when I opened them, riddled with worm holes.