60 North Harding Road

Columbus, OH 43209-1524

614-239-8977 (voice)

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Repair methods for archival & manuscript collections  1/2 Day Workshop 

Description:

This hands-on repair workshop is designed for Manuscript and Print collections only.  It will not cover photographs, film or magnetic based materials.

As each mss collection is processed or scheduled for use, various repairs can be performed to increase the lifespan of the paper materials and make them useable by our patrons and researchers.  Learn simple repair techniques to maintain and/or your mss and print collections when you process or use the materials.

Each attendee will receive a supply kit and a list of supplies to take back to the library.

Attendance limit: 20 per session.

Cost: $60 / kit plus attendance fee.

Techniques to be taught:

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torn paper using adhesive, document repair tape and

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demonstration of heat set tissue repair for paper

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removal of ‘foreign’ objects from collections (paper clips, rubber bands)

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techniques for flattening paper

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re-housing techniques for folded materials including simple rare book boxes

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pamphlet binding – sewing in pamphlets

 

Audience: Archivists, librarians and support staff

 

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Instructor:

Miriam Kahn, MLS - MBK CONSULTING Columbus, OH
 
 

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MBK Consulting

 

Miriam Kahn 614-239-8977 (voice)
60 North Harding Road
Columbus, OH 43209-1524 mbkcons@gmail.com

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