An Intensive Course on the Conservation of Books and Paper
July 29,30 and 31, 2010
Facilitator: Loreto Apilado
 

A three-day book and paper treatment and repair class that will focus on:

- Common treatment, stabilization, binding structure rehabilitation, image integration and partial restoration of single sheets and bound printed materials.
- Acquiring basic knowledge on the elements of book rehabilitation and some practical skills on repairing and treating old and new books.
- Identifying materials needed and how to prepare and explore other alternative supplies and their other uses. It will also cover basic procedures in repairing and cleaning textblock, cover, signatures and bindings.
- Participants will be working some portions of their project in the library’s conservation laboratory

This course is highly applicable and recommended for collection librarians, private collectors, library staff and students.

The course will be held on July 29, 30 and 31, 2010, 9am to 5pm at the Ortigas Foundation Library. Course fee is P4,500. Fee includes snacks, lunch and materials.

Note: Participants are required to bring 2 to 4 books that they would like to work on and have questions about. Please also note that this is not a full book and paper conservation course.

Due to the limited number of slots available, pre-registration is required.

To register and for more information please call 631.1231 locals 222 and 228 or email ortigasfoundation@ortigas.com.ph


The Ortigas Foundation Library is located at the 2nd floor of Ortigas Building, Ortigas corner Meralco Avenues, Ortigas Center, Pasig City .