Course on library and archive preservation

IPC Librarians' Course
Institute of Paper Conservation Meeting
September 19, 2000
Taylor Institution
St Giles, Oxford OX1 3NA
Tutor: Caroline Bendix, freelance library conservator, advisor to
the National Trust and consultant to English Heritage.

A one-day course aimed at librarians and curators. The day will
concentrate on book-related topics but will embrace archive-related
problems as well. Subjects covered will include book structures,
environmental factors and their control, storage and display,
protective measures, safe handling and guidelines for readers, what
damages books, the importance of preventive conservation, and basic
salvage requirements. Delegates will be encouraged to discuss and
handle objects during the day.

Cost: UKP75. The course is designed for a maximum of 30 people, so
please apply early to ensure a place. Confirmation of booking will
only be made on receipt of payment. Cheques made payable to the
Institute of Paper Conservation.

All enquiries and bookings to:

    Clare Hampson, Secretary,
    Institute of Paper Conservation
    Leigh Lodge
    Leigh
    Worcester WR6 5LB
    +44 1886 832323
    Fax: +44 1886 833688
    e-mail<clare [at] ipc__org__uk>

Sabina Pugh
Room 325
Bodleian Library
Oxford OX1 3BG
UK
+44 1865 277080
Fax. + 44 1865 277182


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