*With
apologies for cross posting*
The
British Library
Damaged
books and bound archives: Practical first steps
Halifax
Hall,
Endcliffe,
Vale
Road,
S10
3ER
This
training day is aimed at librarians and archivists. It provides an overview of
how books and bound archives become damaged, action to minimise damage, and
first steps to address common forms of damage. By the end of the day
delegates will be able to:
·
recognise different types of damage;
·
understand how damage is caused;
·
minimise damage to books in their
own organisation's collections;
·
identify appropriate treatment
options;
·
make a protective enclosure for an
item;
·
recognise when volunteers could be
used and when a conservator is needed.
Delegates
who attended the previous training day on damaged books and bound archives
commented that they gained “Practical information
about damage and the realisation that I should constantly monitor the condition
of items on the shelves”; and learnt “Practical skills in tape tying and producing
Melinex covers.” The day is led by accredited
conservator, Caroline Bendix whose clients include the National Trust and
English Heritage.
This
event is part of a Preservation Learning Programme jointly sponsored by RLUK
and the British Library
Programme
09.45 Registration
09.55 Welcome and introductions
10.00 Identification of
different types of damage and recognition of the causes
11.00 Break
11.20 Simple steps for
minimising damage
11.40 Understanding
appropriate treatment options and decision-making for remedial treatment
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Understanding the use
of protective enclosures.
Practical exercise in tying tapes and making Melinex™ wrappers
14.30 Break
14.50 Working with
conservators and volunteers
15.50 Discussion
16.00 End
Cost:
£95 + VAT including lunch and refreshments (£71 + VAT for members of Research
Libraries UK)
To
book please visit: http://www.bl.uk/blpac/damaged.html
Alison
Faraday