Beginning Book Repair

Learn how to make basic book repairs for circulating or general collections in this one-day hands-on workshop taught by the Huntington Library’s Book Conservator Mitchel Gundrum with assistance from UCLA's Book and Paper Conservator Nicole Alvarado.

Participants will learn about proper book handling procedures; how to perform basic repairs such as hinge repair, tear repairs, and tipping-in loose pages; and how to make a pamphlet stitch binding.

Who should attend? Library, archives, and other repository staff who have responsibility for the preservation of circulating collections.

LIMITED ENROLLMENT: Due to the nature of the course and our limited space, the workshop is limited to 12 participants. If enrolment is full, and you would like to get on the waitlist, please contact us by email.

Questions? Please contact [email protected]

Host or Publisher Los Angeles Preservation Network (LAPNet)