Library book repair workshops

Repairs can range from quick, cheap and functional to high end and nearly invisible. Book a teaching session with a library staff member. The event will take place on thursday, october 11 at noon in the poetry room 612a of the central library. Book repair basics for libraries american library association. Book repair workshop, friday, august 24, 2018 western. Registration begins as soon as each trimesters workshops are announced, and continues throughout the trimester. The spines on childrens books are especially susceptible to damage as the printed paper covers provide little strength to keep the spines from tearing loose when people remove the books from the shelves by pulling on the head cap. Blue mound memorial library district 2 north saint marie street blue mound, il 625. Book repair manual an illustrated manual of book repair. These workshops are sponsored by the north carolina state library and are funded using lsta grant funding. Book repair supplies for book and document preservation. All workshops are taught by sac faculty librarians in the library l1121 each workshop is 60 minutes. A library card isnt necessary for participation, but wed love to give you one anyway.

The calendar below shows all library workshops offered this month. Inperson basic book repair workshops mar 20, 2019 inperson basic book repair workshops futures thinking workshop with miguel figueroa transcending the details. Jul 10, 2018 formerly, the national library sales manager for kapco, kary authored a basic book repair guide that was previously available from kapco and has presented book protection repair workshops in various venues throughout the us. Library staff may want to seek professional conservation assistance for repair to items of historical significance. Online science arts business and economics education endnote engineering get started law research support research support nvivo. Easy cover ii is a clear, polyester cover with a nonyellowing, permanent adhesive. Presented by infopeople with the cooperation of the california preservation program. Building productive work relationships with your library staff inperson workshops. Panther peak bindery, located in tucson, arizona, does hand bookbinding, book conservation and book repair for individual and institutional clients in tucson, phoenix, across arizona, and throughout the united states.

Three basic book repair procedures 3 the book arts web. The dorothy the bookbinders bindery and archival lab was christened in december of 2011. Participants will become familiar with several types of basic repairs for bound circulating collections materials in school, public, and academic libraries. Check with your localregional library consortia and your closest research library preservation department for hands on workshops or other training opportunities in your area. With this in mind, some of our library staff got the opportunity to learn about minor book repairs during a workshop with caroline bendix, accredited freelance library conservator. Book repair instruction, classes and book repair supplies. The program in jewish studies is pleased to welcome steven zipperstein from stanford university speaking on pogrom.

Only 12 participants will be allowed to register per class, so dont wait register today. No prior book repair training or experience is required. Ncpc basic book repair workshop, ecu jan 2425, 2008 laupus medical sciences library for two days, my colleague, rachel hoff and i, discussed and taught preservation concepts and treatments. Sherman art library supports the departments of art history, studio art, as well as the hood museum of art. Book restoration workshop participants will be taught basic book repair techniques, and in the process learn about the books components and traditional hand bookbinding methods. The price of books has gone up, binding quality can be inconsistent, and in the course of repeated circulations, daytoday handling and shelving, and photocopying. This workshop is designed to demonstrate quick and easy techniques for extending shelf life on general circulating materials. Formerly, the national library sales manager for kapco, kary authored a basic book repair guide that was previously available from kapco and has presented book protection repair workshops in various venues throughout the us. Sep 19, 2016 kapco book repair workshop monday, september 19th 1. San francisco center for the book offers more than 300 workshops each year in three broad categories. This includes both preventive and responsive care, including the costeffective processing of newly cataloged materials, conservation of damaged materials, preservation. The american academy of bookbinding is an internationally known degreeoriented book binding school in telluride, colorado that offers enthusiasts of all levels the opportunity to initiate or improve their skills. A stepbystep guide to book repair for beginners youtube.

Stop by any of our locations for your free library card it only takes a couple minutes. The school for bookbinding arts school for book binding arts. At this time, boise public library s external book returns have been locked. This oneday handson workshop covers basic, beginners level skills for keeping a circulating collection of books in good repair. Tipins and basic page repairs, hinge tightening, and a variety of spine repairs are covered. Most workshops occur during preservation week annually, in the spring and during the library s national book festival annually, at the end of summer and are varied to cover different types of materials, such as books, paper, photographs, and digital files. For the best experience, download the adobe connect app to your device. Until library locations reopen, please hold on to any materials you currently have checked out. She enjoys presenting book repair workshops tailored for library consortia or special groups such as k12 school media specialists. Book arts program marriott library the university of utah. This workshop is appropriate for a library staff member or volunteer who has done basic book repair or taken a basic book repair workshop and is ready to try some advanced repair techniques. Book repair workshop in its entirety ltaig this is the entirety of a basic book repair for beginners workshop presented by mandi schwarz book repair workshop in its entirety see more. Book repair basics for libraries association for library. We have extended due dates to june 1, and so have many other lynx libraries in the treasure valley.

Demco collection care how to repair worn spines of library books materials needed. Book repair supplies for book and document preservation javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Students in library and information science, archives, public history, and museum programs are also welcome to attend. A partnership with guilford county schools library media services preservation services staff were pleased to conduct a series of workshops entitled book repair on a budget for the guilford county schools gcs media specialists on january 31 and february 1, 2018. Amigos book repair workshop supplies list amigos library.

Find book repair glues and tapes, repair wings and corners, and book repair tools to get the job done. The bindery does all types of book repair and conservation from simple repairs to full conservation treatments. Bookbinding courses in the uk and usa eden workshops. Book repair supplies glue, tape, and book repair tools. Keep this email it has the link to access the workshop. The nc state university libraries is the gateway to knowledge for the north carolina state university community and partners. Appendix 1 selected workshops check with your localregional library consortia and your closest research library preservation department for hands on workshops or other training opportunities in your area. Click on a workshop to see more information and to book. Please check back fall 2019 to register for a workshop. Participants will gain an understanding of the types of repairs to carry out, how to do the repairs, and the types of. Book repair basics for libraries webinar recording. You can also book an online appointment with a member of staff to discuss your question in more detail. We have no minimums for our book repair and restoration services. Cover your paperbacks and turn them into hardbacks.

Basic handson book repair for libraries infopeople. From the summer of 12 to 16, past director brien beidler oversaw repair and conservation of the library s priceless collection. Repair aging and abused books and documents with book repair supplies from demco including book repair tools, spine tape, adhesives, and more. We conduct courses in the fine art of leather binding, book restoration, repair, and preservation.

For courses that qualify one for membership as contributors to the program for cooperative cataloging pcc, see about pcc training. These supplies are listed to help you to identify major and local suppliers of the tools and materials used in this workshop. Catalogers learning workshop clw library of congress. Preservation services is responsible for preserving the entire dartmouth college library collection to make it accessible for current and future students, faculty, and scholars. The book repair unit performs repair, rebinding, and preshelf binding on general collections materials that do not fit the librarys commercial binding contract or that otherwise require special handling and individual attention. We believe that nothing sharpens the eye of a bookbinder more than gaining handson knowledge of all the processes that go into the making of a. These are repairs that can be done by amateur book menders, as well. The unit aims to develop and use repair techniques that permit efficient turnaround. Artemis bonadea has spearheaded the education of alaska library personnel in these techniques since 1988.

Demco fastape book repair tape 2 bone folders demco filament. Find out more about study, research, academic writing, referencing, and maths and stats by viewing one of our library workshop presentations in now. Book an online appointment nottingham trent university. When added to previous presentations, at least one or two sections of this. The aim of the workshop was to learn how to repair broken book spines, repair damaged corners, and reapply leather peeling off the cover boards all so that we. Paddock music library includes scores, sound and video recordings, reference materials, journals and digital resources. Participants will deconstruct the book by detaching the covers and spine. University workshop on creativity in moldova david parrish.

Kishinev and the tilt of history, also the title of his new book. Two terms of parttime day and evening classes offering bookbinding courses and book repair workshops for all levels of ability. Ewtl is designed to allow community members and organizations a chance to access tools at a low cost. Have you debated how much damage is too much before you decide to withdraw the book. Training for book repair is not a trivial enterprise. Head to our calendar for a complete list of workshops and events. By the time he arrived, however, everyone was more than ready to begin. May 02, 2019 on april 24th at archdale public library and april 25th at sheppard memorial library in greenville, i taught backtoback book repair workshops. In moldova, david also signed books at the launch of the moldovan publication of his book tshirts and suits.

Located in scenic northern wisconsin, minutes from the minocquawoodruff area, the bindery features classes open to the public as well as leather and cloth bookbinding services, custom case. Pam ohara, mlis director of learning engagement, selco. Includes information on parts of a book, and the materials needed for their repair. Both workshops were sponsored by the nc state library, part of the north carolina department of natural and cultural resources on monday, december 4th, i taught book repair to 12 participants at the patrick beaver public library in hickory. She developed the book repair program at unf and wrote the library s first disaster plan and recovery document. Aut library workshops offer information about searching and writing skills, with. The book arts program at the university of utah marriott library provides semesterlength classes, workshops and summer intensives, and community and k12 program outreach. George mason university libraries library calendars.

I work in a middle school library in the midwestern u. Amigos book repair workshop supplies list book repair workshop california preservation program see also infopeople. Three basic book repair procedures 1 by carole dyal and pete merrilloldham introduction hinge tightening i hinge tightening ii tippingin loose pages conclusions references. I recently taught two book repair workshops in hickory on december 4th and in chapel hill on december 11th. If you have just one item that you would like us to work on, we would love to fix that old worn treasure or newer binding that just hasnt held up. Richmond adult community college, clifton centre, clifton road, twickenham.

Cancelled book repair workshop calendar mcpherson public library. Many conservation book repair programs in alaska owe much to the author of this work. Do i need a library card to participate in adulting 101. We have placed all the necessary supplies and tools into convenient basic book repair kits so you have everything you need to repair your material. The school for bookbinding arts is dedicated to teaching the craft of bookbinding in conjunction with its allied arts such as papermaking, paper marbling, letterpress printing, and calligraphy. The online library workshops below are run throughout each teaching session. Whether you are a novice at book repair or have had some experience, this workshop will explore methods of repair that dont break the bank. Three basic book repair procedures tippingin loose pages carole dyal and pete merrilloldham. In libraries large and small, minor repair is a critical component in overall efforts to care for collections of books and journals. Learn how and what to save, as well as common repairs. Preservation workshops training preservation, library.

Handson workshop designed for quick and easy library book repair techniques. Minor book repair workshop with caroline bendix echoes. Beginning with brief presentations and oneonone training in the 198os, she has presented workshops in several alaska locations since 1990. Because of bad weather, the workshop started late because jims flight was canceled. Emphasis will be placed on becoming familiar with techniques and materials for economical inhouse repair of materials. I agree that the book repair and protection techniques from the workshops would be a valuable addition to the curriculum in library schools. Techniques are illustrated and demonstrated with text, images. Introduction to tools, materials and equipment workshop 1 duration. Jul 14, 2010 john ison, demcos director of library relations, will present a practical, handson seminar where participants will learn and practice basic repairs for both hard and soft bound books. Uncch medical sciences library, ecu, uncg and duke. Newly established in 2011, atelier bindery offers workshops in traditional and contemporary hand bookbinding for those who love books and the book arts. Join experienced library staff as they share their book repair skills and proven techniques for keeping our well loved books in top condition. Amigos book repair workshop supplies list book repair workshop. Shepardpruden memorial library 106 west water street edenton, nc 27932.

This workshop is intended for staff and volunteers in libraries, archives, museums, historic sites, and other heritage institutions that perform or supervise book repair. Nov 04, 2019 the book repair workshop on october 2, 2019, taught librarians, archivists and students how to repair the pesky tears that mar the perfection of their treasured tomes. Tippingin is a method for incorporating loose pages a detached leaf, replacement page, errata sheet, or other insert into a bound volume. Amigos book repair workshop supplies list this is a list of supplies used in the amigos preservation services basic book and paper repair and advanced book repair issues workshops. Have your patrons ever used a slice of cheese or other unsavory standins for a bookmark. As a library bindery, our day to day task is to repair and rebind existing books for libraries. Emphasis will be on spine repairs for hardcover books, where professional rebinding is not an option due to brittle paper, or lack of access to a bindery. Over five years ago, she began volunteering in her countys middle school library, offering her services as a book refurbisher. If you answered yes to either of these questions, or always wanted to learn more about book repair, this workshop is for you. The manual below is not a substitute for formal training, but as an adjunct and reinforcement of such training. Jul 30, 2012 book repair basics for libraries alctsce. I registered my saveyourbooks account last night and couldnt refrain from sending you a message. In response, akla applied for and received an interlibrary cooperation grant to offer three conservationstyle repair workshops across the state. David donated a copy of this book to the university library of the academy of economic studies following the delivery of his university workshop.

Participants are encouraged to bring damaged books and repair supplies. We have record numbers of kids out with colds, strep, flu, influenza a, and other yucky, germy illnesses. Warren tool library ewtl is in the heart of detroits morningside neighborhood d4 located at 16006 e. Oct 22, 2014 jan, im gratified to learn that you found the workshop valuable to you and the school district. Once you have registered for a workshop you will receive an eventbrite confirmation email. Angie asked me to respond to your question as i conducted book repair workshops for demco for many years. For complete description, registration, and dates and locations of planned workshops, see infopeople. Residency and independent studio options are also available. Catalogers learning workshop clw provides information professionals with access to training resources in issues related to the organization and classification of bibliographic information. He directed courses and workshops on the art of the book and traditional binding methods. She has studied book repair both on her own and through courses offered by the school for bookbinding arts. Three basic book repair procedures 1 the book arts web. Tls knows how important it is to have all the basic book repair tools to restore your books to pristine condition.