Paper and books can be prime sources of moulds in your environment. The dusty, fusty smell that rises in libraries, or from old books, is from moulds as much as from dust.
Avoid wallpaper in your home, if possible. Moulds feed not only on the paper, but on the glues that bind the paper to the wall as well. If your plaster is in reasonable condition, there is no need to have any wallpaper at all; even lining paper is not essential. Remove old wallpaper and keep the walls simple.
To cope with moulds on books, if they cause you problems, avoid old paper as much as you can. If you are a student, do not study in a library. Avoid old filing cabinets or stores in offices. Keep books behind glass or cupboard doors, or covered with a washable cloth, to stop moulds dispersing. Vacuum books down, with filters if possible, to remove the moulds. Keep temperatures constant, and humidity at 50-65 per cent RH to prevent growth.
Moulds cling to letters and parcels delivered in autumn and winter. Air and dry them before opening, if you are very sensitive.
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