Beginning Book Repair Workshop
About this Event
Learn how to make basic book repairs for circulating or general collections in this one-day hands-on workshop. This workshop will be co-taught by UCLA's Book and Paper Conservator Nicole Alvarado and the Huntington Library’s Book Conservator Austin Plann-Curley.
Participants will learn about proper book handling procedures; how to perform basic repairs such as hinge repair, tear repairs, and tipping-in replacement pages. This will include minor spine repairs such as torn head caps and partially detached spine coverings.
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.
This workshop is brought to you by Los Angeles Preservation Network. For more information on our organization, please visit lapnet.org.
Questions? Please contact [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 199.26
