Advanced Book & Paper Repair Workshop

Presented by the California Preservation Program & supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services/LSTA and administered by the California State Library

University of San Diego – Thursday & Friday, January 20-21, 2005

Pasadena Public Library – Monday & Tuesday, January 24-25, 2005

Registration at 9:00a.m.  Workshop is 9:30-4:00p.m.

Attendance at both days is required.

Circulating books falling apart? Knowing the proper techniques and right supplies is essential to maintaining a library collection.  Building on the skills learned in the “Basic Book and Paper Repair” workshop, participants will learn more complex repair techniques.  Attend this hands-on two-day workshop designed for library staff to learn how to perform advanced repairs on general (non-rare) library collections.

The workshop will include an overview of book structures, the various types of damage typically found in library collections, and repair options.  Participants will also discuss the basic tools and supplies to set-up a book repair station and lab.

Each participant will practice a variety of advanced repair techniques during this hands-on workshop including:

  • Mending paper tears utilizing Japanese tissue and Filmoplast
  • Attaching loose pages with Japanese tissue
  • Replacing new end sheets with Japanese tissue
  • Recase a book in its original cover with new end sheets and spine linings

Participants: This 2-day workshop is designed for library staff members with experience in book repair and/or supervisors of book repair. Previous attendance at a Basic Book Repair workshop is recommended.

Instructor: Sharla Darby is currently a Senior Librarian with Tucson-Pima Public Library in Tucson, Arizona.  She holds a specialization in preservation from the School of Preservation and Conservation Studies at the University of Texas and has taught book repair workshops throughout the Southeast and Southwest for Amigos, SOLINET, and the California Preservation Program.

Cost includes all supplies (no host lunch): $75.00.  Enrollment is limited to 15 by 1/14/05

For information about the program contact:   Julie Page   jpage@ucsd.edu

To register by check, invoice or credit card contact:   Kathy Krause  krause@plsinfo.org

Indicate if San Diego or Pasadena location.  Send information to:

Kathy Krause, Peninsula Library System, 2471 Flores St., San Mateo, CA 94403. 

Phone:  650-349-5538   Fax: 650-349-5089