The principal role of our conservators is to treat damaged or deteriorated items to ensure that they are stable and accessible - both now and in the future - for exhibitions, public programmes and researchers.
Conservation at the British Library is carried out by skilled professional conservators. We have a policy of minimal intervention to preserve the cultural and historical context of the item. However in some cases more complex treatment is required. The skill, knowledge and experience of our staff may lead to the decision not to treat an item; or to provide it with protective housing rather than undertaking remedial work.
Our studios are housed in the British Library Centre for Conservation and on the sixth floor of the main St Pancras building.
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