Dust, dirt and volunteers
Preservation Advisory Centre training day
14 June 2010
British Library Centre for Conservation, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
‘Knowing the need’, the 2006 report on the state of preservation of the UK’s library and archive collections showed that 50% of all material surveyed is dirty, rising to 66% for unstable material (that which cannot be used without causing damage).
This training day builds an understanding of what dust is and how its management helps to prevent other problems. It explores low-cost methods of monitoring dust and dirt and discusses methods of preventing its build-up. The day includes practical sessions on how to clean books and stack areas. It provides steps to follow when setting up a housekeeping programme and highlights what to think about if you are considering involving volunteers in cleaning projects.
The training day is led by Jane Pimlott (British Library), and Caroline Bendix ACR (Independent Conservator)
Programme
09.45 Registration
10.00 Welcome and introductions
10.15 What is dust and why does it matter?
10.40 Monitoring and measure dust: a case study in profess from the British Library
11.10 Questions
11.30 Break
11.50 Preventing dust and dirt
12.30 Lunch
13.15 Cleaning books and documents
13.45 Cleaning shelves and stacks
14.15 Break
14.30 Setting up a housekeeping programme and working with volunteers
15.45 Discussion and questions
16.00 Close
Cost £95 + VAT including lunch and refreshments
To book, please visit www.bl.uk/blpac/dust.html
Caroline Peach
Preservation Advisory Centre
The British Library
96 Euston Road
London NW1 2DB
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