Document Preservation Course
Gain vital skills in document preservation for library work: evaluate item conditions, plan safe treatments, manage risks, and create efficient workflows that safeguard collections while ensuring safe access for users. This course covers preventive care, environmental controls, pest management, basic repairs, ethical choices, and practical methods to prolong the life and usability of paper and bound materials.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical Document Preservation Course teaches clear methods to assess conditions, document damage, and plan safe treatments for paper and bound items. You will learn preventive care, environmental controls, mold and pest prevention, basic repairs, ethical decision-making, and efficient workflows that balance access needs with extending the stability and usability of fragile collections.
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Develop skills
- Design triage workflows for intake, quarantine, stabilization, and prioritization.
- Execute safe repairs on paper tears, folds, brittle pages, and detached covers.
- Assess and document condition using photos, risk ratings, and clear reports.
- Control environment and pests with practical, low-cost preventive measures.
- Apply conservation ethics to balance user access, risk, and limited budgets.
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