Course on chemistry

The Society of Archivists Conservation Training Scheme is holding
its biannual Chemistry Course from 12 to 16 April 1999 at the
University of York.

The programme features:

    Molecular view of materials
    Degradation of materials
    Molarity, acids and bases
    Polymers adhesives and consolidants
    Skin materials and tannins
    Cleaning and organic solvents
    Deacidification
    Energy, light and environment
    Catalysts, enzymes and rates of reaction
    Material testing

A working course handbook will be issued to all delegates. The
course is fully residential. Cost is Society of Archivists members
UKP375, non members UKP415. For more information please contact

    Rose Hamilton
    Oxfordshire Archives
    +44 1865 815412
    rosemary.hamilton.occ [at] dial__pipex__com

Shane Swaffield
Conservator
Manchester Metropolitan University Library
All Saints
Oxford Road
Manchester M15 6BH
+161 247 6644

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