[Baynet] Infopeople's "Basic Hands-On Book Repair for Libraries" workshop

[Linda Rodenspiel]

Since this announcement might not reach everyone who might be interested in 
this workshop, we would appreciate it if you would please print and post or 
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Title:  Basic Hands-On Book Repair For Libraries

Dates and locations:

Friday, July 7, Buena Park Library District
Thursday, July 27, San Francisco Public Library

To register for this workshop:  Use the online registration form at
http://infopeople.org/WS/workshop/Workshop/166

Fee:  There is a $75 fee for this workshop.

The price of books has gone up, binding quality can be inconsistent, and in 
the course of repeated circulations, day-to-day handling and shelving, and 
photocopying, library books can sustain significant damage. However, there 
is an alternative to replacing "hurt" volumes.

Many books can be restored to reasonably good condition if you know how to 
perform a few simple repairs. In this course, you will learn how to assess 
book damage, how to identify which books can be repaired safely, and how to 
perform basic book repairs. If you, or someone you supervise, is 
responsible for caring for the condition of your collection, then this 
course can save you time and help you get those library materials back into 
users' hands.


Workshop Description: This one-day hands-on workshop covers basic, 
beginners' level skills for keeping a circulating collection of books in 
good repair. Participants will gain an understanding of the types of 
repairs to undertake, how to do the repairs, and the types of damage that 
need to be addressed by other means. Through discussion, presentation, and 
actual repair work you will become familiar with the basic book repairs 
that you can do with simple tools, equipment and materials. All hands-on 
steps will be clearly illustrated and everyone will practice doing the 
repairs.

Additionally, you will receive handouts to explain the repairs, a list of 
suppliers, copies of articles addressing the above topics, where to find 
information on the web, a bibliography of useful books and other printed 
material.

Note: This course addresses only repairs and maintenance of general 
circulating collections, and is not meant for preservation of special, or 
specialized materials.

Pre-workshop assignment:
Please bring the following items to the workshop:

Three damaged books, if possible no larger than 6"x 9", for you to practice on
Several other damaged books for discussion of evaluation decisions
An apron to protect your clothes

Preliminary Course Outline:

The Repair Continuum
-Easy repairs
---Cleaning
---Loose hinges

Paper and its Grain
-Replacing end-sheets
-Mending tears

Page Replacements
-Practice replacing and tipping in loose pages

Spine Replacements
-Practice replacing worn spines

Collection Maintenance
-Documentation
-Supplies/suppliers
-Practice corner repair

Workshop Instructor: Gillian Boal.  Gillian is the Hans Rausing Conservator 
and the head of the Conservation Treatment Division in the Preservation 
Department at UC Berkeley. She has been a bookbinder and conservator since 
1976, having studied at the Cockerell bindery in Cambridge, England, and at 
the Camberwell School of Art and Craft in London. Since moving to America, 
she has worked at the North East Document Conservation Center (NEDCC), has 
taught bookbinding in the book arts program at Mills College in Oakland, 
and has been in her current position at UC Berkeley since 1986.

Who Should Attend: This course is designed for librarians and support staff 
who work in public, school and college libraries. Any library staff member 
who is responsible for the physical treatment of books, who is interested 
in basic book repair, and feels confident in working with simple tools, 
such as mat knives, scissors, brushes and adhesives is encouraged to attend.

Prerequisites: None, but please see Pre-Workshop Assignment.

Other Logistics:

*On-site check-in is from 8:30-9:00 AM;  instruction is from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM.

*Maps, directions, and parking information are available on the Infopeople 
website at http://infopeople.org/WS/workshop/Directions  Infopeople does 
not validate or pay for parking.

*Infopeople does not provide refreshments or lunch.  Since some training 
locations do not have in-house or convenient food service, Infopeople 
recommends that participants bring a sack lunch.

To view a complete list of Infopeople workshops and for general information 
about Infopeople training opportunities, go to the main Infopeople 
Workshops page at http://infopeople.org/WS/workshop

If you have questions about registration or scheduling of workshops, please 
contact Linda Rodenspiel, the Infopeople Project Assistant, at 
assist at infopeople.org or by phone at 650-578-9685.