Getting It Right I: Good In-House Repairs Of Library Materials

Wednesday March 11, 2009
10:00 AM until 2:30 PM

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"Preservation" encompasses those procedures that keep materials usable and available for patrons to consult. Many mends and repairs currently perpetrated on damaged library materials actually shorten their lives. Proper repairs can not only extend the life of books, but they can do so while keeping the volumes good looking. This session will focus on hinge tightening, page repair, tipping-in replacement pages, corner strengthening, spine repair/replacement -- all operations that can be performed in a normal library setting. Participants should come with the necessary supplies prepared to work through these procedures on volumes they have brought to the workshop themselves. Gregor Trinkaus-Randall, MBLC Preservation Specialist, is the workshop leader. LIST OF SUPPLIES TO BRING TO WORKSHOP

Directions

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Location: WMRLS Conference Room

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