Note: registration is very limited, so register early!
LAPNet - Introduction to Circulating Collections Book Repair Workshop
Huntington Library, May 7 & 8, 2009
9:00-4:00
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM
This two day workshop will introduce participants to basic book repair
for circulating or general collections.
Thursday, day one: Book nomenclature and common types of damage, hinge
tightening, hinge repair, page replacement, and tipping-in loose pages.
Friday, day two: Introduction to adhesives, page mending, hinging-in
loose pages, book repair selection and decision making, and how to set
up a repair station. All participants will receive a set of tools
necessary to complete the treatments covered in the workshop.
Who should attend
Library, archives, and other repository staff who have responsibility
for the preservation of circulating collections. Particularly
appropriate for staff from institutions looking to set up a basic book
repair station for their facility.
Location
This program will be held in the Conservation Lab of The Huntington
Library in San Marino, Calif. Driving directions and other logistics
information can be found on the Huntington website under visitor info:
http://www.huntington.org
LIMITED ENROLLMENT!
Workshop is limited to the first 15 registrants
Registration is $150.00.
To register for this workshop, please reserve a spot by either emailing
or calling Linda Mehr (contact info below) and send a check by mail.
Checks must be received by Friday May 1, 2009 to confirm your place in
the workshop.
Linda Harris Mehr
Margaret Herrick Library Director
Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture Study
333 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (310) 247-3033
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