Serious flooding disasters which have ravaged some of the world's libraries and record centers have initiated investigations into methods for the mass drying of books. A technically sound, an aesthetically satisfactory, and an economically feasible procedure is required. Draining and air drying books -- in open or in moving air -- is an effective method, but it can be time consuming, and mold growth presents serious problems. Freeze stabilization has been instituted to combat mold growth problems and to give officials time to plan subsequent drying procedures. The author describes these procedures, summarizing work done on actual water-damaged books resulting from flooding disasters, and he calls for collaboration among scientists, conservators, and librarians to resolve the wealth of problems caused by these disasters. See also AATA Vol. 15, Abstract No. 389, PARIS No. 87057.