Preservation Advisory Centre training day

London: 2 February 2011

British Library Centre for Conservation, 96 Euston Road, London  NW1 2DB

This training day is aimed at library and archive staff with responsibility for writing, implementing or promoting handling and use policies. Whether circulating or special collections, preventing damage by staff and readers is both good practice and a cost-effective use of resources.

The day focuses on the communication of good handling practices in the preservation of library and archive collections. It outlines methods of promoting good handling practices within organisations and to users, and provides information and example guidance materials to support library and archive staff with the implementation of handling policies. It is led by Jane Pimlott and Sarah Hamlyn of the British Library.

At the end of the day, participants will:

• Understand a range of different book structures and their vulnerability to different types of use
• Be able to write or review a policy for handling and use
• Use different pieces of equipment to improve the handling and use of books
• Have knowledge of a range of methods of communicating handling and use practice
• Feel confident to explain to staff and readers the reasons for handling and use guidelines

 Cost: £95.00 + VAT including lunch and refreshments

For full programme and booking details, please see: www.bl.uk/blpac/handling.html