Description:

Wear and tear on books is inevitable, and most libraries perform minor repairs on their damaged materials. Despite good intentions, some materials and procedures used for repairing books can shorten the useful life of an item and make it hard to open and use. Done properly, book repair is an effective preservation strategy that can extend the useful life of a collection and reduce replacement and binding costs.

The focuses on techniques that do not require expensive equipment and supplies, and can be performed successfully after a short training period. The class does NOT teach techniques for repairing materials that are special, rare, or archival. The following procedures are taught in small-groups through demonstrations and practice:

• Tightening hinges when text blocks are pulling away from the cover
• Replacing torn endsheets
• Replacing torn or damaged spines
• Mending paper
• Tipping and hinging pages into bound volumes.

Lectures and discussion address preservation principles, treatment decision-making, and organizing and equipping a repair unit. Included with the registration fee is a book repair kit containing a variety of tools, samples of paper, cloth and adhesives provided by support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Intended Audience:

Designed for staff members who actually perform book repair in libraries, but also useful for those who supervise repair units. No prior preservation training will be presumed.

Notes:

ATTENTION PARTICIPANTS:

Class registration on day one will begin at 8:15 a.m.; the teaching session begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 5:00 p.m. On day two, the session begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 5:00 p.m.

As stated in the class announcement, you will receive a repair manual and supply kit at the class. There are, however, a few basic tools you will need to bring with you:

• a measuring cup with ounce markings
• a set of measuring spoons, (we will use full teaspoon)
• a fork or very small whisk
• a small rubber spatula
• No. 2 pencils
• sharp scissors

You should bring a bib-type apron and/ or wear casual clothes, since one of the adhesives we will be using is difficult to remove from clothing. You should also wear comfortable shoes, as we will be standing some of the time.

Associated Training Tracks:

Basic Library Preservation Track

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Registration:

You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering:  Click on the "Register" tab and login or create an account to register.

PDF Form:  Print out the registration form and fax it to LYRASIS at 404.892.7879.