Protecting Your Books and Documents: Essential Care

In this minicourse, you will learn simple and practical strategies to clean, store, and protect your books and documents from humidity and light damage. Prevent deterioration, extend their lifespan, and preserve their value and authenticity with effective measures you can apply immediately — no prior experience required.

I want to enroll

Are you worried about your books yellowing, losing pages, or developing moisture stains?

Do you store important documents but fear you might be damaging them without even realizing it?

This minicourse gives you the skills you need to clean, house, and protect your books and documents using what you already have at hand.

Some advantages of this course:

100% online
Enroll now and start later — all lessons available 24/7
Short, practical course — quick to complete
Complete the lessons at your own pace, anytime and anywhere
Lifetime access to all lessons and future updates
Includes a Certificate of Completion

Enroll now and learn how to better preserve your treasures!

You will receive immediate access to the course once your purchase is complete.

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What you will learn

How to properly handle books and documents.
Strategies for safe surface cleaning of new, used, and antique books.
How to store and house materials correctly to prevent deterioration.
How to protect against humidity and light damage.
What to do in the event of liquid accidents.
Which materials are safe to use — and which to avoid.

Start protecting your books and documents from dust, humidity, and light damage today!

Enroll now - €27

This course is perfect for you if:

You own books or documents you wish to preserve in good condition.
You are a private collector.
You work in a small archive, association, or library.
You have inherited books or documents with sentimental or historical value.
You want to prevent damage and avoid future restoration costs.
You appreciate practical, straightforward lessons that get straight to the point.

Meet your instructor

Diana Bencatel

Diana Bencatel is a Collections Conservator and Certified Trainer with a passion for sharing practical, accessible Conservation knowledge. Over the past 15 years, she has worked with several cultural institutions, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Ceramics Museum in Caldas da Rainha, and the Auto Sueco Museum. Alongside her hands-on work, she also provides consultancy and training in the field of collection care. Diana believes that, no matter the resources available, there are always good practices we can apply to protect and preserve collections in the long term. Join her and discover what you can do to better care for your collection.

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FAQ

Do I need any special training to take this course?
No. This course was designed so that, regardless of your background or experience, you can understand the lesson content and put the techniques you learn into practice.
Is the course in English?
Yes, the course is in English.
How many lessons are there and how long takes each lesson?
The course includes 16 lessons (text + images), which you can complete at your own pace. So the total duration will vary depending on your individual learning speed.
Can I access the lessons anytime?
Yes, you can access all lessons 24/7, from anywhere — all you need is an internet connection. You'll have lifetime access to the course, so you can learn at your own pace and complete it whenever it suits you.
Is there a Certificate of Completion?
Yes, a Certificate of Completion is issued after completing the course.
How can I ask questions about the course?
You can ask any question you may have by sending an e-mail to [email protected]