Do you want to know how to decide on the proper supplies to use in repairing library & archival materials? Or the right techniques to use in different material damage situations? Or how to determine whether an item is worth repairing or replacing? Would you like to streamline your work flow with a manual on processing materials?
If so, this workshop is for you. Join LACONI TSS at Tinley Park Public Library on Friday November 3, 2023. At this workshop, you will learn:
Book construction - the different ways books are bound
Different types of book repair supplies commonly used for most repairs
What kind of tape and glue to use in repairing books, and why
Different book repair methods for various types of damage (torn pages, loose pages, spine damage, torn covers, markings, odors, and more)
How do determine if a book should be repaired or withdrawn
Preservation methods for preventing damage
How to use the CoverBind thermal binding machine
How to handle LP record albums
How to use disc cleaning machines
Panel on creating and maintaining processing procedure manuals
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