Events
Courses from the Preservation Advisory Centre, conferences and more
Collection Care Autumn Conference
Mon 14 - Tue 15 Oct 2013, British Library, London
'Evolution or Revolution: Are changes in the way content is created, acquired and used encouraging collection care departments to adapt their approach - or demanding it?'
A full programme and booking details for this international conference will be available in May.
Behind the Scenes Tours of Conservation Studios
First Thursday of the month, 14.00-15.00
See the work of conservation on a 'behind the scenes' tour of the studios in the Centre for Conservation. These tours, led by British Library conservators, give an insight into the techniques used to care for our collections.
Please read the notes for visitors (PDF format) before your visit.
To book a place on a tour, please visit What's On
Or call +44 (0)1937 546546
Family Archive Days - Caring for your Family Archive
Tue 29 Oct 2013, 12:30-16:00
Many people are now gathering together photographs, documents and other memorabilia to create their own family archive. Individual timed appointments are available throughout the afternoon for a consultation with one of our team of conservators to learn how best to care for your treasured items.
Please note that we are not able to give valuations or provide secure storage for items while you visit other parts of the Library.
This event is free, but advanced booking is essential.
Our Preservation Advisory Centre runs courses on a range of Collection Care topics.
See their website for more information and booking for 2013
| Date | Event | Availability |
| 5 Mar | Understanding and caring for bookbindings | Full |
| 14 Mar | Preserving historic photographs | Full |
| 10 Apr | Getting started in digital preservation | |
| 18 Apr | Essential preservation | |
| 2 May | Preservation Assessment Survey workshop | |
| 13 May | Getting started in digital preservation | |
| 16 May | Applying risk management to collection care | |
| 21 May | Writing and using a preservation policy | |
| 5 Jun | Damaged books: practical first steps | |
| 6 June | Getting started in digital preservation | |
| 11 Jun | Dust & dirt: strategies for prevention & management | |
| 18 Jun | Disaster response and salvage training | |
| 4 Jul | Environment: effective monitoring and management | |
| 14-15 Oct | Evolution or revolution? The changing face of collection care (Conference) Call for papers | Call closed. |
| 20 Nov | Preserving historic photographs |
