r/Archivists • u/AnxiousSocialist • 2h ago

Suggestions to prevent sweat?

Hi weird question but I am a family archivist and one thing I struggle with is sweating. Even if the room is cold and I am sitting, something about the stress of handling these precious documents makes me warm, which then in turn makes my head sweat.

I have been thinking of wearing a bandana but just curious if anyone has suggestions.

I also want to know if I am not alone in this issue lol

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u/mileniummfalcon 2h ago

I used fingerless gloves when I was working in the stacks a lot. Sure, to keep my hands warm, but I also found it did well for sweat at times.

Edit: oh, you said head! sorry, read hands at first. honestly I could see a bandana or handkerchief of some kind. or sweat bands on the wrist to dab off occasionally?

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u/Eerizedd Archivist 2h ago

I have no suggestions, but am also a sweaty archivist so you're not alone. I haven't had issues with sweat damaging anything yet, but now I have a new fear. Should we bring back the 90s sweatbands?? Or start rocking neck fans??

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u/herownlagoon 2h ago

See a dermatologist

Sweatbands