Are you unsure of the best way to store certain books or documents within the available space? And do you want to prevent insects from devouring your collection?
Identify damage in paper-based works, as well as the most common causes of damage and loss.
Monitor and control environmental parameters (temperature, relative humidity, light, pests, pollutants) and prevent damage to paper-based works.
Establish best practices for handling, transporting, and cleaning.
Store different types of paper-based works, such as books, documents, large drawings, maps, prints and photographs.
Create custom enclosures/packaging - such as boxes, folders, envelopes, portfolios - with step-by-step instructions.
Repair frequent damage on paper: flatten paper, repair tears, rejoin torn out pages and book covers.
Display paper collections in showcases, supports, frames, shelves, etc.
EXTRA MODULE #1: Preserving Paper Photographs (Introduction)
EXTRA MODULE #2: Treating Paper with Mold
EXTRA MODULE #3: How to Preserve Large Documents
You lack specific training in the conservation of paper-based works.
You would like to refresh your knowledge about paper conservation.
You want to meet basic conservation requirements even with limited resources.
You are already caring for paper-based works but are not able to preserve them as you’d like or at the pace you desire.
You want to learn more techniques for cleaning, storing, transporting, and displaying specific types of works.
You want to know which materials and products you should or shouldn’t use, avoiding unnecessary damage and expenses.
You want to feel more confident in how you handle your collections.
You enjoy practical courses and instructors who get straight to the point.
100% online course
You can watch the lessons at your own pace and anywhere in the world
Lifetime access to the lessons and course materials
Diana Bencatel
This course is useful for those who frequently deal with books or documents, either professionally or personally. It is recommended for professionals who work in archives, libraries, museums and other cultural institutions, librarian teachers, collectors and students.
Yes, the course is being translated into English and the first lessons will be available in January 2025.
The course has more than 100 lessons.You can do the lessons at your own pace, so the duration varies. However, the estimated duration is around 40 hours.
Yes, there are some quizzes and assignments at the end of several modules.
Yes, a Completion Certificate is issued after completing the course.
Yes, you can watch (and read) all the lessons 24/7 and anywhere. You just need an Internet connection. You will have lifetime access to the course, so you can finish it when you have time.
You can ask any question you may have by sending an e-mail to [email protected]