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Introduction to preservation

Preservation Advisory Centre Training Day

Wednesday 18 April 2012

British Library Centre for Conservation
96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
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Preservation of collections is an important part of the day to day work of librarians and archivists who have to maintain access to collections. The day will explore what is meant by preservation; highlight the risks to collections and show how to minimise those risks with simple, cost-effective actions. The day is targeted at those who are new to the preservation of library and archive collections. By the end of the day, participants will be able to:

  • define what is meant by preservation
  • give examples of the frameworks used for preservation management
  • identify the main threats to library and archive collections
  • identify factors to consider when storing physical and digital items
  • handle physical items correctly
  • find other sources of information to support their preservation work.

Previous attendees found that the day gave a 'good overview of issues - feel generally better informed', and helped with 'options for storing material, key environmental issues, best handling methods. Lots more little bits of very helpful information'.

Programme

10.15 Registration
10.25 Welcome and introductions
10.30 Preservation overview: what is preservation? risk management, prioritization, preservation policies
11.15 Break
11.30 Storage of physical collections: environmental conditions, accommodation, pollutants and pests
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Use of physical collections: how collections are used, key risks and their mitigations, handling items
14.30 Digital preservation
15.00 Break
15.15 Emergency response
16.00 Other sources of support
16.15 Discussion and questions
16.30 End

Registration form

Please copy the form below into an email, complete it and send it to blpac@bl.uk

Alternatively, print out, complete and return the form by post to the address at the bottom of this page.

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training day ‘Introduction to preservation’ on 18 April 2012.

Fee (including refreshments and lunch) £100.00 + VAT = £120.00

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Please send this booking form to:

Preservation Advisory Centre
The British Library
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

Tel: +44 (0)20 7412 7612
Fax: +44 (0)20 7412 7796
Email: blpac@bl.uk

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