Dust and dirt: strategies for prevention and management
11 June 2013, British Library, London
The significance of housekeeping and cleaning is often overlooked. This training day focuses on library and archive collections and covers:
* an understanding of what dust is and why its management is important
* low-cost methods of monitoring dust and dirt and methods of preventing its build-up
* practical sessions on how to clean books and stack areas
* steps to follow when setting up a housekeeping programme
* what to think about if you are considering involving volunteers.
The training day is targeted at librarians, archivists, collection managers, library and archive assistants, estates & facilities staff, and volunteer managers.
It is led by Caroline Bendix ACR (Independent Conservator).
Cost: £105 + VAT (including lunch and refreshments)
For full programme and booking details, please see: <http://www.bl.uk/blpac/dust.html> http://www.bl.uk/blpac/dust.html
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