Air flow is often critical for books. This may mean directed fans as well as humidity controls year round. If you value your books, try to save them.

Air flow is often critical for books. This may mean directed fans as well as humidity controls year round. If you value your books, try to save them.
Have the right tools to clean and maintain your book collection. This may include: archival gloves, proper wipes, a vacuum and more. Keep your supplies in easy reach and schedule regular cleaning days each year to check on the condition of books.
I suspect you have at least one bookcase in your home. Some of you have many. Let's talk about it. In a hoarded house there are serious issues of mold and dust against walls. Unfortunately, bookcases can contribute to these same issues in non-hoarded houses.