Document Preservation Course
Gain vital skills in document preservation for library work: evaluate item conditions, plan safe treatments, handle risks, and create efficient workflows that safeguard collections while ensuring reliable access for users. This course equips you with hands-on methods to extend the life and usability of paper and bound materials through preventive care, repairs, and ethical practices.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical Document Preservation Course teaches straightforward techniques to check conditions, record damage, and organise safe treatments for paper documents and books. You will master preventive maintenance, environmental management, mould and pest control, simple repairs, ethical choices, and smart workflows that protect fragile collections while keeping them accessible and stable for long-term use.
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Develop skills
- Design effective triage workflows for intake, quarantine, stabilisation, and prioritisation.
- Perform safe repairs on paper: fixing tears, folds, brittle pages, and detached covers.
- Evaluate and record condition using photos, risk assessments, and detailed reports.
- Manage environment and pests with affordable, practical prevention strategies.
- Implement conservation ethics to balance access needs, risks, and tight budgets.
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