Document Preservation Course
This course equips library professionals with core document preservation techniques, including condition assessments, treatment planning, risk management, environmental controls, basic repairs, and ethical workflows to protect paper-based collections and maintain reliable access for users.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in this concise Document Preservation Course to evaluate item conditions, record damage, and develop safe treatment plans for paper documents and books. Master preventive strategies, environmental management, mold and pest control, basic repairs, ethical choices, and streamlined processes that safeguard collections while ensuring user access and longevity.
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Develop skills
- Design effective triage workflows for intake, quarantine, stabilization, and prioritization.
- Perform safe repairs on paper tears, folds, brittle pages, and detached covers.
- Evaluate and document conditions using photos, risk assessments, and detailed reports.
- Implement low-cost environmental and pest control measures for prevention.
- Apply conservation ethics to manage access needs, risks, and budget constraints.
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