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The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has organised a series of five conferences to discuss the issues around ‘the future and the medical book’.

Each of the five conferences will have a theme and will include short talks by experts, followed by discussion.

The topic for Thursday, 27 February 2014 is Book preservation and conservation.

Book preservation and conservation	Thursday 27 February 2014
The science of the deterioration of books Matija Strlic – senior lecturer in sustainable heritage, University College London The preservation assessment survey and its benefits Speaker to be confirmed How to protect and conserve books Caroline Bendix – independent library conservator	Registration: from 3.15pm   Tours of the RCP: starting from reception at 3.30pm Talks and discussion: 4pm to 7pm. The lectures are open to all and are free to RCP fellows and members; £10 per event to non-members. Buffet supper is available if booked in advance: £35 for RCP fellows, members and their guests; £45 for non-members.

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