HomeDust and dirt: strategies for prevention and management
Preservation Advisory Centre Training Day
Tuesday 11 June 2013
British Library Centre for Conservation
96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
Location Details
This training day builds an understanding of what dust is and why its management is important. It explores low-cost methods of monitoring dust and dirt and discusses methods of preventing its build-up. The day includes practical sessions on how to clean books and stack areas. It provides steps to follow when setting up a housekeeping programme and highlights what to think about if you are considering involving volunteers. The training day is led by Paul Garside (British Library), Jane Pimlott (British Library), and Caroline Bendix ACR (Independent Conservator).
Programme
| 10.00 | Registration |
| 10.15 | Welcome and introductions |
| 10.25 | What dust is and why it matters |
| 10.50 | Monitoring and measuring dust: a case study in progress at the British Library |
| 11.30 | Break |
| 11.45 | Practical measures to prevent dust and dirt |
| 12.15 | Lunch |
| 13.00 | Cleaning books and documents, shelves and stacks |
| 14.00 | Break |
| 14.15 | Setting up a housekeeping programme and working with volunteers |
| 15.45 | Discussion and questions |
| 16.00 | End |
Registration form
Please copy the form below into an email, complete it and send it to blpacevents@bl.uk.
Alternatively, print out, complete and return the form by post to the address at the bottom of this page.
I would like to book a place on the Preservation Advisory Centre training day ‘Dust and dirt: strategies for prevention and management’ on 11 June 2013.
Training day fee (including refreshments and lunch):
£105.00 +
VAT = £126.00
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Terms and conditions
You will be invoiced for the full amount on receipt of the registration form. Invoices must be paid within 30 days of the date of the invoice. All payments must be made in UK pounds sterling, without deduction of bank charges. Payment can be made by cheque, credit/debit card or by bank transfer. Cancellations will not be refunded. A substitute delegate is acceptable if notified to the Preservation Advisory Centre. This registration form constitutes a legally binding contract. In the unlikely event of the training day being cancelled the organisers will make a full refund of the training day fee received but disclaim any further liability.
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: blpacevents@bl.uk
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