Courses at the Centro del bel libro Ascona
Program February - August 2012
http://www.cbl-ascona.ch
104 Conservation of Parchment Documents
Feb 2-10, 2012
Instructor: Franziska Richter
Language: German and English
Duration: 5 Days
Parchment is a very hygroscopic and reactive material and
requires special skills and knowledge for a successful
conservation treatment. This course begins with an introduction
into the history of parchment documents and a overview of
various conservation methods and techniques. Course topics will
include: analyzing various types of damages and their causes,
treatment proposals and documentation. Practical exercises will
include: Dry cleaning, filling of losses, mending tears and
flattening. The storing and housing of parchment objects will
complete the course.
The course is aimed at conservators and participants with
previous knowledge in conservation.
This is an intermediate level course suitable for participants
who have some prior experience in conservation.
Price: 800.00 CHF. (Material costs according to usage)
Admission Policy: Limited to 6 participants.
105 Proper Handling and Preservation Methods for Books and Archival
Materials
Mar 1-2, 2012
Instructor: Franziska Richter
Language: German and English
Duration: 2 Days
The goal of this course is to provide an overview of the crucial
factors that play a role in the proper storage and handling of
archival materials and to provide participants with the
practical knowledge and skills necessary to carry out basic,
simple repairs under conservational aspects. The topics covered
will include: climate conditions and their impact, care and
handling of objects, preparing exhibitions, proper storage
conditions and disaster planning. In addition we will learn how
to construct simple protective wrappers.
This course is aimed at librarians, archivists, antiquarian
dealers, bibliophilists and collectors, curators, art
historians, and others who work with paper artifacts, documents,
works of art on paper, etc. This is an introductory level course
for participants with little or no previous experience in
conservation
Price: 325.00 CHF. (Materials included)
Admission Policy: Limited to 8 participants.
See also: Nov 26-28, 2012 (Kurs Nr. 134)
106, 107, 108 Paper Conservation - Intensive Studies 1
Paper Conservation 1a (Course No. 106)
Mar 6-10, 2012
Paper Conservation 1b (Course No. 107)
Mar 12-16, 2012
Follow up course: Protective Enclosures for
Books and Archival Objects (Course No. 108
Mar 19-21, 2012
Instructor: Franziska Richter
Language: German and English
Duration: 3 Days (minimum) - 13 Days (maximum)
This comprehensive intensive study program consisting of three
back to back courses, was designed for those persons wanting to
complete all the courses in paper conservation within a short
period of time. The courses are linked to each other and
increase in levels of difficulty.
The first two weeks of the course focus on the basics of paper
conservation in both theory and in practice. The emphasis will
be on practicing hands on skills. The third course will deal
specifically with creating protective enclosures for paper and
book objects. It is also possible to attend the courses
individually.
Paper Conservation 1a - Introductory Course (Course No. 106)
Duration: 5 Days
This introductory level course introduces participants to
the basics of paper chemistry, paper history and historical
papermaking and provides a basis for decision making
procedures in the conservation of paper objects. In this
course we will cover topics like: preservation issues,
damage analyses, treatment proposals and treatment reports,
as well as hands on treatment procedures. A wide variety of
treatment techniques will be demonstrated by the instructor
and practiced by the participants including: Dry cleaning,
washing and deacidification, mending tears, infilling of
losses, etc.
The course is aimed at bookbinders, novice restores,
students of conservation or others with equivalent
knowledge. This is an introductory level course for
participants with little or no previous experience in
conservation
Price: 800,00 CHF (Materials included)
Admission Policy: Limited to 8 participants
Paper Conservation 1b (Course No. 107)
Duration: 5 Days
This course will give special attention to the topics of
sizing paper after aqueous treatment, bleaching methods,
tape removal and consolidation of water-sensitive media, as
well as lining techniques. Emphasis will also be placed on
individual problems and questions participants might have.
The course is aimed at participants who have completed the
introductory level course and gives others the opportunity
to intensify and improve upon their hands on skills.
The course is aimed at bookbinders, novice restores,
students of conservation or others with equivalent
knowledge. This is an introductory level course for
participants with little or no previous experience in
conservation
Price: 800,00 CHF (Materials included)
Admission Policy: Limited to 8 participants
Protective Enclosures for Books and Archival Objects
(Course No. 108)
Duration: 3 Days
This course will enable participants to gain a greater
insight into the multiplicity of protective enclosures used
for protecting books, manuscripts, seals and other objects.
The theoretical part will cover preservation issues
concerning housing and will explore advantages and
disadvantages of the various materials and adhesives. During
the practical part of the course the participants will
construct various models and leave with a collection of
samples.
This course is aimed at bookbinders, conservators and/or
others with equivalent knowledge. This is an introductory
level course for participants with little or no previous
experience in conservation
Price: 490.00 CHF. (Material costs depending on usage)
Admission Policy: Limited to 8 participants
Special Price for all 3 courses Intensive 1:
2.000 CHF
(regular price 2080.00 CHF)
109 Identification, protection and preservation of photographic
materials
April 16-18, 2012
Instructor: Klaus Kramer
Course Language: German and English
Duration: 3 days
The goal of this course is to provide an overview of the crucial
factors that play a role in the proper storage and handling of
photographic materials and to provide participants with the
practical knowledge to create proper storage conditions for
their collection. The course will also concentrate on the
history of photography and methods of identification, climate
conditions and their impact, care, handling and storage. It will
also highlight the subject of safeguarding photographs and how
to restore damaged images via analog and digital means. In
addition, we will also address the issues of durability of
digital media.
The course is an introductory level course and aimed at
conservators or others with equivalent knowledge. This is an
introductory course for people who don 't have much previous
experience with the conservation of photographs.
Course Fee 630.00 CHF
Admission Policy: Limited to 8 participants
110 Long and Kettle Stitch Bindings
April 23-27, 2012
Instructor: Franziska Richter
Language: German and English
Duration: 5 Days
Long and kettle stitch bindings or imp bindings have not
obtained the adequate attention of researchers in the past. This
was probably due to the lack of gilding and decoration.
In this course we will look at various forms of long- and kettle
stitch bindings and re-evaluate the possible application in
conservation. Participants will learn the various techniques
used in making these bindings and will complete a collection of
approx. 10 models. The practical work will be complemented by
theoretical studies in historical binding techniques and the
usage of appropriate conservation materials.
This course is aimed at bookbinders, conservators or others with
equivalent knowledge. This course is suitable for participants
with basic experience in bookbinding including sewing techniques
Price: 800.00 CHF (Material costs depending on usage)
Admission Policy: Limited to 6 participants.
111 Preventive conservation and recovery:
Emergency management for water and fire damaged documents seen from
the perspective of a salvage expert
May: 3-4, 2012
Instructor: Guido Voser, Switzerland
Course language: German and English
Duration: 2 days
Emergency management in archives and libraries begins with
preventive conservation measures and includes many detailed
aspects that must be considered before instigating an emergency
response plan. The identification of existing hazards in and
around the building, how to respond in the case of an actual
disaster, the dynamics of such an event and it 's impact on the
recovery process, and the knowledge how recovery measures and
restoration treatment influence each other is the basis for a
professional emergency management. The course will focus on the
criteria that help establish an emergency plan. It will also
show strategies to exit from existing emergency plans, since
reality is always different from plans.
The aim of this course is to give a first orientation with this
complex subject and to show first and simple approaches.
This course is aimed at librarians, archivists, conservators and
restores and/or those with equivalent knowledge
Price: 420.00 CHF.
Admission Policy: Limited to 8 participants
112 Tape Removal
May 7-9, 2012
Instructor: Franziska Richter
Language: German and English
Duration: 3 Days
One of the most common types of damage found on books and flat
paper works is related to taped repairs and/or tape removal.
This course provides participants with skills related to
resolving this common problem. An introduction to various kinds
of adhesive tapes commonly found and the different methods used
for their removal and the safe usage and storage of solvents
will be covered in this course. Participants are encouraged to
bring their own objects to practice on. This course is aimed at
conservators, bookbinders, librarians, archivists and others who
work with paper artifacts, documents or works of art on paper.
This is an introductory level course for participants with
little or no previous experience in conservation.
Price: 490.00 CHF. (Materials included)
Admission Policy: Limited to 6 participants.
See also:
July 11-13, 2012 (course Nr.119)
December 3-5, 2012 (course Nr. 135)
113 Calcium Phytate for the treatment of Ink corrosion caused by
Iron gall inks
May 14-16, 2012
Instructor: Cornelia Bandow
Language: German and English
Duration: 3 Days
Iron gall ink, widely used in the past, is a significant factor
in the deterioration of paper documents and books. The use of
calcium phytate is one of the solutions adapted to combat this
phenomenon. A combined treatment with both calcium phytate and
gelatine seems particularly effective.
The focus of the class will be on learning how to prepare the
phytate solution and on its application to various objects. We
will also learn about the sizing procedures using gelatine.
Additionally this class will address issues involved in the
choice of adhesives suitable for the stabilization and repair of
damaged objects. The theoretical part will introduce students to
the various testing methods used prior to treatment and the
theoretical background concerning this treatment method. In the
practical part, we will practise various techniques of applying
the solution, immersion bath, suction table, etc. and
participants will also test and apply various adhesives like;
Isinglass, gelatin, Klucel in ethanol, etc. used for the
stabilization of damaged and perforated pages.
Participants can also create a sample collection which can be
used for future reference.
This is an intermediate level course and aimed at conservators
and participants with previous knowledge in conservation.
Price: 630,00 CHF
Admission Policy: Limited to 8 participants
114 Technical equipment in restoration
May 21-23, 2012
Instructor: Manfred Mayer
language: German with English translations
Duration: 3 days
Often the "traditionally" trained conservator can easily become
overwhelmed when having to choose, maintain and or correctly use
the wide range of highly technical equipment available to us
today.
Our technical equipment can only work as well as person who is
using it. In order to fully utilize the potential of your
equipment, it is essential to understand certain technical
aspects and the physics behind the technology involved. In this
class Manfred Meyer will share with us his vast experience and
expertise on this very exciting but often neglected subject.
The aim of the class will be on familiarizing ourselves with and
understanding the wide range of measuring devices, their
applications and methods. Special emphasis is put on
understanding the technology rather than having just "blind
faith " in the technology. Correct interpretation of technical
data and instruction manuals will help to avoid
misunderstandings between the conservator and manufacturer of
the equipment.
Course participants will learn through a series of specific
exercises on traditional equipment customary used in
conservation such as; light and climate measuring devices but
also on very specialized equipment like vacuum suction tables,
leaf casting machines, IR-heaters, ultrasonic humidity devices
and more. The focus will be learning through hands on work
exercises.
This course is aimed at conservators and participants with
previous knowledge in conservation.
Price: 630,00 CHF
Admission Policy: Limited to 8 participants
115 Leaf casting parchment
June 4-6. 2012
Instructor: Kerstin Forstmeyer
language: German with English translations
Duration: 2 days
In this course we will learn about the various aspects involved
in stabilizing and leaf casting on deteriorated and brittle
objects made from parchments.
The class will introduce and compare the various methods of leaf
casting parchments known in conservation today and will acquaint
students with all pros and cons of each method. The participants
will learn about a new modified recipe that is based on the
"Wouters recipe ", which has the advantage of being free of
formaldehyde and doesn't involve the expensive equipment that is
traditionally needed.
In the practical part of this course participants will learn
various application possibilities including applying the
suspension, either directly on the suction table or indirectly
by creating a loss repair piece that then gets attached to the
object in a second step. The colour matching of repairs will
also be covered in this course.
The aim of the class will be on enabling participants to make
the suspension and to learn how to apply and use it.
This is an intermediate level course suitable for students who
have some prior experience in conservation and are familiar with
customary equipment like a suction table.
Course fees: 420,00 CHF
Admission Policy: Limited to 6 participants
116 Limp vellum binding
June 11-15, 2012
Instructor: Ian Maver
Language: English with German translations
Duration: 5 Days
Although they are derived from the same raw materials leather
and parchment differ radically in their appearance, physical
properties, chemical characteristics and their responses to
environmental conditions. These differences significantly
affect the ways in which parchment and leather are used for
covering books so that alternative techniques and methods have
to be applied as part of the binding process. This course
considers traditional methods of manufacturing parchment and
vellum and reviews historical methods of using parchment as a
covering material especially limp-vellum styles of binding.
Preparation of text blocks and suitable choice of sewing
materials will be explained. Methods of attaching parchment
covers using primary sewing, tacketing or other means will be
explained. Practical aspects of the course will focus on
producing at least one example of book bound in limp vellum that
incorporates many if not all significant features of that style
of binding. The potential of limp vellum binding methods for
conservation purposes will be discussed.
This is an introductory course, but participants need good
bookbinding and some book restoration skills and previous
experience working with parchment.
Price: 1050.00 CHF. (Materials included)
Admission Policy: Limited to 6 participants.
117 Compact course on leather bindings
Development of binding structures over the centuries
June 25-29, 2012
Instructor: Barbara Hassel
Language: German and English
Duration: 5 Days
What are the characteristic features of leather bindings over
the centuries? >From a 3rd century Coptic codex to a 20th
century leather binding many structural features have changed.
We will be looking at the historic development of the Western
codex from the Coptic, Byzantine and Islamic bindings to the
specific features of Roman, Gothic and Renaissance bindings and
the modern (French) bindings The course will give an overview
over the changes in the course of the centuries by looking at
sewing structures, endpaper constructions, board attachments,
backings, endbands, covering materials and furnishings. The
course is composed of a theoretical part with lectures and
slides and a practical part with hands-on work, which will
concentrate mainly on making model books..
Aimed at Restorers and interested persons with some experience
in conservation. This is an introductory course, but
participants need some previous experience working with leather
and some basic bookbinding skills.
Course fees: 1050.- CHF
Limited to 8 participants
Joint collaboration between the two departments:
118 Marbled Paper
July 2-4, 2012
Instructor: Montse Buxo Marsa
Language: TBD
Duration: 3 days
The aim of this course is to give participants a thorough
understanding of how to produce marbled papers. Paper marbling
is a method of aqueous surface design, which can produce
patterns similar to smooth marble or other stone. The patterns
are the result of color floated on a viscous solution known as
size (carrageen moss), which are then carefully transferred to
an absorbent surface such as paper or fabric.
In this course we learn a variety of traditional patterns.
Participants are then invited to explore many new combinations
and creative possibilities in their own work. The course will
also show possibilities to use this technique on unusual
materials.
This course is aimed at bookbinder, restorers and everybody else
who is interested in this subject.
Price: TBD
Admission policy: Number of participants: TBD
119 Tape Removal
July 11-13, 2012
Instructor: Franziska Richter
Language: German and English
Duration: 3 Days
One of the most common types of damage found on books and flat
paper works is related to taped repairs and/or tape removal.
This course provides participants with skills related to
resolving this common problem. An introduction to various kinds
of adhesive tapes commonly found and the different methods used
for their removal and the safe usage and storage of solvents
will be covered in this course. Participants are encouraged to
bring their own objects to practice on. This course is aimed at
conservators, bookbinders, librarians, archivists and others who
work with paper artifacts, documents or works of art on paper.
This is an introductory level course for participants with
little or no previous experience in conservation.
Price: 490.00 CHF. (Materials included)
Admission Policy: Limited to 6 participants.
See also:
May 7-9, 2012 (Kurs Nr.112)
December 3-5, 2012 (Kurs Nr.135)
120,121 Conservation of Leather Bindings
(2-part course: part 1 Theory and part 2: Practical Course)
Instructor: Karen Vidler, Southampton, UK
Language: English with German translations
General information: There are very few specialist courses
available that focus on the theory and practice of leather
bookbinding conservation. This course will be taught by a
specialist in the conservation of leather bindings with over 10+
years experience as a book conservator who has undertaken research
into the manufacture, deterioration and treatment of bookbinding
leather. Participants of both the theory and practical courses
will gain valuable knowledge and skills.
The leather book is covered with a complex material composed of
skin collagen, tanning agents and other chemicals while undergoing
certain physical processes during manufacture. All stages in
production are undertaken to produce the specific chemical and
physical properties required for leather suitable for bookbinding.
Familiarity with identifying the manufacture, types of leather
damage and its impact on the binding structure as well as the
suitability of current treatment options are important for the
conservator to better understand the conservation needs of any
leather bookbinding. Only with this knowledge can the conservator
make informed decisions on the conservation of any leather
bookbinding.
120 Conservation of Leather Bindings 1 - Introductory
(theory) course
July 18-20, 2012
Instructor: Karen Vidler, Southampton, UK
Language: English with German translations
Duration: 3 Days
Participants will begin by exploring traditional and modern
methods for making bookbinding leather. Then discuss and
identify specific types of deterioration (age hardening,
water / mould damage, mechanical damage, fire damage, acid
decay, previous treatment) and how these can damage the
binding structure. Some simple examination and testing
techniques will be undertaken to determine the condition of
leathers prior to deciding the most suitable conservation
treatment. Participants will work with samples and handouts
provided by the tutor to understand the theory and practice
of analysis and treatment techniques which they can keep for
their own future reference.
Aimed at restorers and interested persons with previous
experience in the restoration of books.
This is an introductory course, but participants need good
bookbinding and some book restoration skills or must have
attended the course "Repairs and Simple Restoration
Procedures for Books" and have some basic bookbinding skills
in particular must have worked with leather before.
Price: 630,00.- CHF
Admission policy: limited to 8 participants
121 Conservation of Leather Bindings 2 - Practical course
July 23-27, 2012
Instructor: Karen Vidler, Southampton, Uk
Language: English with German translations
Duration: 5 Days
The practical course will build on the analysis and
treatment techniques covered in the first part of the course
and apply them to the participant 's individual projects.
The program includes identifying leather species and
tannins, cleaning and consolidation, humidification, Beva371
infills, paring and dyeing leather, rebacking, surface
finishes and current treatment research. Demonstrations will
include board reattachment techniques such as board slotting
and cord extensions as well as the use of Japanese repair
papers to damaged leather. Relevant samples and handouts of
techniques will be provided throughout the week by the
tutor.
Aimed at restorers and interested persons with previous
experience in the restoration of books. This course is
suitable for people who have completed the introductory
courses "conservation of leather bindings 1 " or have
equivalent knowledge in conservation.
Price: 1050,00.- CHF
Admission policy: limited to 8 participants
122 Washing and Drying Paper: Single Sheets and Textblock
July 30 - Aug 03, 2012
Instructor Renate Mesmer
language: German and English
Duration: 5 days
There are many reasons why conservators wash paper: to remove
dirt and adhesives, relax and flatten, reduce stains, and wash
away acids and other degradation products. This two day,
hands-on workshop will emphasize the practical aspects of
washing and drying both single sheets and bound textblocks. A
variety of washing techniques will be covered, including
blotter, float, slant-board, and full immersion of single sheets
and bound items. We will explore which techniques are best
suited to accomplishing various treatment goals, discuss the
pros and cons of different washing solutions and examine a
number of drying methods. Participants are encouraged to bring
(expendable) items of their own for treatment as well as
photographs of problem cases to discuss.
Restorers and participants with equivalent knowledge. This is an
intermediate level course suitable for students who have some
prior experience in conservation in particular with the aqueous
treatment of paper objects or have attended the course: "Paper
conservation1a and 1b ".
Price: 1050.- CHF
admission policy: limited to 8 participants
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Course "Water in Paper, Conservation Principles"
Course
"Water in Paper, Conservation Principles"
London Metropolitan Archives
City of London
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
7-8 June 2012
Lecturers: Doris Muller-Hess, Hildegard Homburger
Participants: Maximum 16
Language: English
Course fee: UKP400
Outline of the course: Paper is mainly containing cellulose, which
has the ability to absorb and desorb water. The interaction between
cellulose and water influences the behaviour of the paper. During
paper production the choice of fibre material, the degree of beating
and the method of drying defines the characteristics of the paper
and its ability to absorb and desorb water.
During conservation treatment water is introduced into paper and
removed again. In this process chemical and physical changes in the
micro and macro structures of the paper are taking place. With the
aid of the didactical material compiled by Irene Bruckle and Gerhard
Banik in their project "Water and Paper", the principles of the
interaction of cellulose and water and the resulting behaviour of
paper in contact with water will be explained.
Various treatment methods of humidification and washing and drying
techniques - their advantages and disadvantages- will be
demonstrated and discussed. The gained understanding of the
principles will help to evaluate the chosen methods.
To register please contact:
Caroline De Stefani
Studio Manager
Culture, Heritage and Libraries Department
City of London
London Metropolitan Archives
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
+44 20 7332 3863
caroline.destefani [at] cityoflondon__gov__uk
"Water in Paper, Conservation Principles"
London Metropolitan Archives
City of London
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
7-8 June 2012
Lecturers: Doris Muller-Hess, Hildegard Homburger
Participants: Maximum 16
Language: English
Course fee: UKP400
Outline of the course: Paper is mainly containing cellulose, which
has the ability to absorb and desorb water. The interaction between
cellulose and water influences the behaviour of the paper. During
paper production the choice of fibre material, the degree of beating
and the method of drying defines the characteristics of the paper
and its ability to absorb and desorb water.
During conservation treatment water is introduced into paper and
removed again. In this process chemical and physical changes in the
micro and macro structures of the paper are taking place. With the
aid of the didactical material compiled by Irene Bruckle and Gerhard
Banik in their project "Water and Paper", the principles of the
interaction of cellulose and water and the resulting behaviour of
paper in contact with water will be explained.
Various treatment methods of humidification and washing and drying
techniques - their advantages and disadvantages- will be
demonstrated and discussed. The gained understanding of the
principles will help to evaluate the chosen methods.
To register please contact:
Caroline De Stefani
Studio Manager
Culture, Heritage and Libraries Department
City of London
London Metropolitan Archives
40 Northampton Road
London EC1R 0HB
+44 20 7332 3863
caroline.destefani [at] cityoflondon__gov__uk
International Academic Projects
International Academic Projects: Painting and Illumination in Persian and Indian Books of the 16th and 17th centuries
Date: 3 July 2012
Tutor(s): Anita Chowdry - Barbara Brend
Location: London
Number of participants: 8
Price: £135
This one-day seminar offers a close look at manuscript and album pages produced in Iran and India in the 16th and 17th Centuries from the point of view of the artists and craftsmen who created them. It offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience of studio techniques with Anita Chowdry and to enjoy close-up study room viewings of treasures in at least one of the major London collections with leading specialist Barbara Brend.
The initial studio session with Anita Chowdry which will include demonstrations of techniques and handling of tools, pigments and materials, followed by visits to the collections.
This seminar may be attended as a stand-alone event, or in conjunction with the three-day practical workshop 'Practical workshop shell-gold and pigment preparation, paper-preparation and illuminated design with reference to 16th and 17th century Persian and Indian manuscript painting' which follows on from 2nd - 4th November
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Date: 3 July 2012
Tutor(s): Anita Chowdry - Barbara Brend
Location: London
Number of participants: 8
Price: £135
This one-day seminar offers a close look at manuscript and album pages produced in Iran and India in the 16th and 17th Centuries from the point of view of the artists and craftsmen who created them. It offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience of studio techniques with Anita Chowdry and to enjoy close-up study room viewings of treasures in at least one of the major London collections with leading specialist Barbara Brend.
The initial studio session with Anita Chowdry which will include demonstrations of techniques and handling of tools, pigments and materials, followed by visits to the collections.
This seminar may be attended as a stand-alone event, or in conjunction with the three-day practical workshop 'Practical workshop shell-gold and pigment preparation, paper-preparation and illuminated design with reference to 16th and 17th century Persian and Indian manuscript painting' which follows on from 2nd - 4th November
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International Academic Projects
International Academic Projects: Identification of Prints
Date: 11 - 12 June 2012
Tutor(s): Hildegard Homburger
Location: London
Number of participants: 10
Price: £335.00
This two day course, to be held in the laboratories of a London university, examines artistic print-making techniques and their methods of reproduction. The different techniques will be explained and discussed and original prints will be examined. Participants will learn how to identify the techniques used to make prints by recognising distinctive characteristics which can be seen both by the naked eye and under magnification.
Techniques include:
Relief: woodcut, wood engraving, lino cut, metal relief etc., modern relief: letterpress, half-tone, relief etching etc.
Intaglio: engraving, mezzotint, dry point, etching, soft-ground etching, lift-ground etching, aquatint, photogravure, rotation intaglio
Planographic: lithography, chromolithography,photolithography, collotype, etc. Screen print and stencil
Digital: laser, inkjet, etc.
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Date: 11 - 12 June 2012
Tutor(s): Hildegard Homburger
Location: London
Number of participants: 10
Price: £335.00
This two day course, to be held in the laboratories of a London university, examines artistic print-making techniques and their methods of reproduction. The different techniques will be explained and discussed and original prints will be examined. Participants will learn how to identify the techniques used to make prints by recognising distinctive characteristics which can be seen both by the naked eye and under magnification.
Techniques include:
Relief: woodcut, wood engraving, lino cut, metal relief etc., modern relief: letterpress, half-tone, relief etching etc.
Intaglio: engraving, mezzotint, dry point, etching, soft-ground etching, lift-ground etching, aquatint, photogravure, rotation intaglio
Planographic: lithography, chromolithography,photolithography, collotype, etc. Screen print and stencil
Digital: laser, inkjet, etc.
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Conservation of Paper: Re-examining Workshop Habits
Date: 8 - 9 October 2012
Tutor(s): Piers Townshend
Location: Tate Britain, London
Number of participants: 12
Price: £325.00
This two day course will be run in association with Tate Britain.
This course is designed to allow us to look again at some of the things that paper conservators do: dry cleaning, humidification, washing, bleaching, deacidification, enzyme use, pressing and flattening and more besides.
In 1968 Ed Ruscha made an editioned portfolio entitled Stains. It was composed of a variety of household liquids dropped onto the centres of sheets of office paper. Using this concept as a starting point, participants in this two-day course are encouraged to make two portfolios of their own. One will be filled with stains that will be preserved, the other will be of stains that are to be removed.
There will be a chance to make and use remoistenable tissue repairs for paper items that are too vulnerable to line in the conventional way.
Also we will look at the use of paper extract, and ways to dry wet books without needing to freeze dry them. The emphasis will be on trying to find ingenious ways to overcome problems. Most conservators have gaps in their knowledge. We hope that participants will enjoy explaining their own particular workshop habits, and listening to those of others.
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Conservation of Paper: Re-examining Workshop Habits
Date: 8 - 9 October 2012
Tutor(s): Piers Townshend
Location: Tate Britain, London
Number of participants: 12
Price: £325.00
This two day course will be run in association with Tate Britain.
This course is designed to allow us to look again at some of the things that paper conservators do: dry cleaning, humidification, washing, bleaching, deacidification, enzyme use, pressing and flattening and more besides.
In 1968 Ed Ruscha made an editioned portfolio entitled Stains. It was composed of a variety of household liquids dropped onto the centres of sheets of office paper. Using this concept as a starting point, participants in this two-day course are encouraged to make two portfolios of their own. One will be filled with stains that will be preserved, the other will be of stains that are to be removed.
There will be a chance to make and use remoistenable tissue repairs for paper items that are too vulnerable to line in the conventional way.
Also we will look at the use of paper extract, and ways to dry wet books without needing to freeze dry them. The emphasis will be on trying to find ingenious ways to overcome problems. Most conservators have gaps in their knowledge. We hope that participants will enjoy explaining their own particular workshop habits, and listening to those of others.
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Paper Through Time: Non-Destructive Analysis of 14th through 19th Century Papers - The University of Iowa
Paper Through Time: Non-Destructive Analysis of 14th through 19th Century Papers - The University of Iowa: Historical papers vary considerably in their present-day condition for reasons that are not fully understood. This website shares the results of research on 1,578 paper specimens made between the fourteenth and the nineteenth centuries. The papers tested were selected from collections at the Newberry Library and The University of Iowa, and were analyzed using nondestructive instrumentation. The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Kress Foundation, and The University of Iowa provided funding support.
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The results of this 2007-10 project show that the oldest papers are often in the best condition, in part, we believe, because they contain high levels of gelatin and calcium. “People often wonder why in the digital age we should be concerned about paper stability,” says principal investigator Timothy Barrett. “Artifacts on paper often contain valuable information related to human history that is not accessible in a digital image. Not only do these artifacts need to be preserved for future generations, but paper copies that can be read without electronic hardware will continue to be essential backups to the digital record long into the future.” The results of this research will be of special interest to paper historians, paper and book conservators, and producers of archival papers. (Click on RESULTS Plot Library, for a full description of the plot above.)
This website is designed for use by a wide range of visitors, from the complete novice to the paper-conservation scientist. Newcomers to the site may want to begin with the PROJECT OVERVIEW & AUTHORS and CONCLUSIONS sections for a quick sense of our research and what we learned. Those unfamiliar with papermaking history and technique may wish to start with European Papermaking Techniques 1300-1800 (under BACKGROUND) for an introduction to the craft. Visitors with a strong interest in papermaking history, materials and processes, paper permanence, paper science, and paper conservation are advised to begin at the top of the menu to the left and click on each tab, reading as interest and time permit. The site will be updated regularly. Suggestions for changes are welcome via email messages to the principal investigator, Timothy Barrett (timothy-barrett@uiowa.edu).
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The results of this 2007-10 project show that the oldest papers are often in the best condition, in part, we believe, because they contain high levels of gelatin and calcium. “People often wonder why in the digital age we should be concerned about paper stability,” says principal investigator Timothy Barrett. “Artifacts on paper often contain valuable information related to human history that is not accessible in a digital image. Not only do these artifacts need to be preserved for future generations, but paper copies that can be read without electronic hardware will continue to be essential backups to the digital record long into the future.” The results of this research will be of special interest to paper historians, paper and book conservators, and producers of archival papers. (Click on RESULTS Plot Library, for a full description of the plot above.)
This website is designed for use by a wide range of visitors, from the complete novice to the paper-conservation scientist. Newcomers to the site may want to begin with the PROJECT OVERVIEW & AUTHORS and CONCLUSIONS sections for a quick sense of our research and what we learned. Those unfamiliar with papermaking history and technique may wish to start with European Papermaking Techniques 1300-1800 (under BACKGROUND) for an introduction to the craft. Visitors with a strong interest in papermaking history, materials and processes, paper permanence, paper science, and paper conservation are advised to begin at the top of the menu to the left and click on each tab, reading as interest and time permit. The site will be updated regularly. Suggestions for changes are welcome via email messages to the principal investigator, Timothy Barrett (timothy-barrett@uiowa.edu).
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giovedì, gennaio 19, 2012
Concorso pubblico n. 1 posto per l’indirizzo Restauro librario e documentario
PROVINCIA AUTONOMA DI TRENTO
Concorso (Scad. 14 febbraio 2012)
Concorso pubblico, per titoli ed esami, per la copertura di complessivi n. 5 posti a tempo indeterminato di personale della figura professionale di Assistente indirizzo storico/culturale (n. 2 posti per l’indirizzo Archivistico, n. 2 posti per l’indirizzo Laboratorio fotografico, n. 1 posto per l’indirizzo Restauro librario e documentario), categoria C, livello base, 1^ posizione retributiva del ruolo unico del personale provinciale con contestuale selezione pubblica, per esami, con i medesimi indirizzi, per eventuali assunzioni con contratto a tempo determinato di personale della medesima figura professionale
In esecuzione della deliberazione della Giunta provinciale n. 2857 di data 23 dicembre 2011 è indetto un concorso pubblico, per titoli ed esami, per la copertura di complessivi n. 5 posti a tempo indeterminato di personale della figura professionale di Assistente indirizzo storico/culturale (n. 2 posti per l’indirizzo archivistico, n. 2 posti per l’indirizzo laboratorio fotografico, n. 1 posto per l’indirizzo restauro librario e documentario), categoria C, livello base, 1^ posizione retributiva del ruolo unico del personale provinciale con contestuale selezione pubblica, per esami, con i medesimi indirizzi, per eventuali assunzioni con contratto a tempo determinato di personale della medesima figura professionale.
Per essere ammessi al concorso e alla selezione gli aspiranti dovranno far pervenire al Servizio per il Personale della Provincia Autonoma di Trento, Piazza Fiera n. 3, 38122 Trento (orario: dal lunedì al venerdì dalle ore 9.00 alle ore 12.45 e il martedì ed il giovedì anche dalle ore 14.30 alle ore 15.45) entro le ore 15.45 del giorno martedì 14 febbraio 2012
Per visualizzare il bando completo clicca qui.
Per visualizzare il modello di domanda clicca qui.
Concorso (Scad. 14 febbraio 2012)
Concorso pubblico, per titoli ed esami, per la copertura di complessivi n. 5 posti a tempo indeterminato di personale della figura professionale di Assistente indirizzo storico/culturale (n. 2 posti per l’indirizzo Archivistico, n. 2 posti per l’indirizzo Laboratorio fotografico, n. 1 posto per l’indirizzo Restauro librario e documentario), categoria C, livello base, 1^ posizione retributiva del ruolo unico del personale provinciale con contestuale selezione pubblica, per esami, con i medesimi indirizzi, per eventuali assunzioni con contratto a tempo determinato di personale della medesima figura professionale
In esecuzione della deliberazione della Giunta provinciale n. 2857 di data 23 dicembre 2011 è indetto un concorso pubblico, per titoli ed esami, per la copertura di complessivi n. 5 posti a tempo indeterminato di personale della figura professionale di Assistente indirizzo storico/culturale (n. 2 posti per l’indirizzo archivistico, n. 2 posti per l’indirizzo laboratorio fotografico, n. 1 posto per l’indirizzo restauro librario e documentario), categoria C, livello base, 1^ posizione retributiva del ruolo unico del personale provinciale con contestuale selezione pubblica, per esami, con i medesimi indirizzi, per eventuali assunzioni con contratto a tempo determinato di personale della medesima figura professionale.
Per essere ammessi al concorso e alla selezione gli aspiranti dovranno far pervenire al Servizio per il Personale della Provincia Autonoma di Trento, Piazza Fiera n. 3, 38122 Trento (orario: dal lunedì al venerdì dalle ore 9.00 alle ore 12.45 e il martedì ed il giovedì anche dalle ore 14.30 alle ore 15.45) entro le ore 15.45 del giorno martedì 14 febbraio 2012
Per visualizzare il bando completo clicca qui.
Per visualizzare il modello di domanda clicca qui.
domenica, gennaio 15, 2012
martedì, gennaio 10, 2012
Dana Garden Design: Biblioteca in Cina_ Li Xiaodong Atelier
Dana Garden Design: Biblioteca in Cina_ Li Xiaodong Atelier:
Poi se c'hanno i tarli non venissero a lamentarsi...
"05 GENNAIO 2012
Biblioteca in Cina_ Li Xiaodong Atelier
Una piccola biblioteca per la lettura all'interno di un contesto naturale.
La scelta è stata quella di non costruire un nuovo edificio nel centro abitato del villaggio, ma di costruire la biblioteca in questo luogo particolare vicino alle montagne.
La scelta del materiale per il rivestimento dell'edificio, è stata fondamentale per il progetto. Dopo aver analizzato le caratteristiche dei materiali autoctoni del villaggio hanno scelto di utilizzare proprio il legname accatastato intorno ad ogni casa del villaggio.
Materiale ordinario usato in modo straordinario.
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Poi se c'hanno i tarli non venissero a lamentarsi...
"05 GENNAIO 2012
Biblioteca in Cina_ Li Xiaodong Atelier
Una piccola biblioteca per la lettura all'interno di un contesto naturale.
La scelta è stata quella di non costruire un nuovo edificio nel centro abitato del villaggio, ma di costruire la biblioteca in questo luogo particolare vicino alle montagne.
La scelta del materiale per il rivestimento dell'edificio, è stata fondamentale per il progetto. Dopo aver analizzato le caratteristiche dei materiali autoctoni del villaggio hanno scelto di utilizzare proprio il legname accatastato intorno ad ogni casa del villaggio.
Materiale ordinario usato in modo straordinario.
via www.contemporist.com
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IGIIC Gruppo Italiano » Corso Carta da Lucido2012
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Corso Carta da Lucido2012
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Corso Carta da Lucido2012
gennaio 10th, 2012
La ricerca della trasparenza nella carta ha radici profonde che vanno dalle carte impregnate di cera usate in Cina, già dal IX secolo, come supporto intermediario per realizzare una stampa a partire da un disegno, alle ricette di Cennino Cennini, nel Libro dell’Arte, in cui spiega come rendere trasparente una carta o una pergamena.
I risultati di queste ricerche, artigianali poi, dal 1850, industriali, prendono la forma di un supporto cartaceo conosciuto familiarmente con il nome di “carta da lucido” o piu’ semplicemente di “lucido” la cui caratteristica principale é la trasparenza parziale o la translucidità, che rende possibile il passaggio (trasmissione) della luce e delle immagini. Il lucido, generalmente usato come supporto intermediario, studio preparatorio, tappa di creazione o, piu’ raramente, come supporto definitivo di un’opera d’arte, permette di copiare, trasferire e corregge un disegno, un’idea o un progetto.
La carta da lucido é stata largamente usata da architetti, ingegneri, archeologi, geografi, gioiellieri, stilisti, artisti… che ci hanno lasciato un patrimonio culturale abbondante ed importante ma le cui condizioni di conservazione sono spesso precarie. Le ragioni di questa precarietà sono varie e vanno dallo statuto di questi documenti, spesso considerati come secondari a causa delle loro prima vocazione “utilitaria”, ai materiali constitutivi del supporto, dalla grande quantità di documenti prodotti al trattamento subito dalla cellulosa per ottenera la translucidità.
Oggi, la trasmissione e la divulgazione di questi documenti é diventata una priorità di varie istituzioni patrimoniali, questo solleva la problemática relativa allo stoccaggio, alla stabilizzazione ed alle condizioni di consultazione di questi disegni.
Il corso si rivolge a restauratori con almeno tre anni di esperienza nel campo del restauro della carta e dotati di cassetta degli attrezzi personali, possibilmente provvisti di alcuni disegni su lucido (dimensioni inferiori a 45 X 60 cm), diversamente verrà assegnato un disegno su cui lavorare.
Obiettivi del corso
• Offrire, ai partecipanti, una visione ampia della conservazione
• Identificare, esaminare e comprendere le alterazioni delle carte da lucido
• Indicare le soluzioni di stabilizzazione dei documenti e dei disegni su carta da lucido
• Realizzare gli interventi di restauro osservando i limiti del codice di deontologia, organizzando una chiara ed accurata documentazione ed accettando i limiti professionali
• Inserire il documento restaurato nel contesto istituzionale
Contenuto del corso
• Definizione della trasparenza e della translucidità
• Caratteristiche fisiche della carta da lucido
• Storia e fabbricazione della carta da lucido
• Identificazione e classificazione delle carte da lucido
• Alterazioni tipiche
• Conservazione
• Interventi di stabilizzazione e restauro
• Organizzazione e stoccaggio
Orario delle lezioni
giovedì 15 marzo
9,00- 13,00 / 14,00 – 18,00
venerdì 16 marzo
9,00- 13,00 / 14,00 – 18,00
sabato 17 marzo
9,30 – 13,30
totale ore 20
Numero massimo di partecipanti: 15
Quota di iscrizione
ll corso è a numero chiuso, i posti diponibili sono 15 e verranno assegnati in base all’ordine di iscrizione.
Prima di effettuare il pagamento attendere la conferma della preiscrizione da parte della segreteria organizzativa.
Solo dopo l’avvenuto pagamento l’iscrizione verrà considerata effettiva.
La quota di iscrizione è di € 390,00 (per gli iscritti all’IGIIC 2012 la quota è di € 350,00)
e comprende la partecipazione alle attività pratiche, il materiale didattico e supporto ove necessario, l’attestato di frequenza.
gennaio 10th, 2012"
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Corso Carta da Lucido2012
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Corso Carta da Lucido2012
gennaio 10th, 2012
La ricerca della trasparenza nella carta ha radici profonde che vanno dalle carte impregnate di cera usate in Cina, già dal IX secolo, come supporto intermediario per realizzare una stampa a partire da un disegno, alle ricette di Cennino Cennini, nel Libro dell’Arte, in cui spiega come rendere trasparente una carta o una pergamena.
I risultati di queste ricerche, artigianali poi, dal 1850, industriali, prendono la forma di un supporto cartaceo conosciuto familiarmente con il nome di “carta da lucido” o piu’ semplicemente di “lucido” la cui caratteristica principale é la trasparenza parziale o la translucidità, che rende possibile il passaggio (trasmissione) della luce e delle immagini. Il lucido, generalmente usato come supporto intermediario, studio preparatorio, tappa di creazione o, piu’ raramente, come supporto definitivo di un’opera d’arte, permette di copiare, trasferire e corregge un disegno, un’idea o un progetto.
La carta da lucido é stata largamente usata da architetti, ingegneri, archeologi, geografi, gioiellieri, stilisti, artisti… che ci hanno lasciato un patrimonio culturale abbondante ed importante ma le cui condizioni di conservazione sono spesso precarie. Le ragioni di questa precarietà sono varie e vanno dallo statuto di questi documenti, spesso considerati come secondari a causa delle loro prima vocazione “utilitaria”, ai materiali constitutivi del supporto, dalla grande quantità di documenti prodotti al trattamento subito dalla cellulosa per ottenera la translucidità.
Oggi, la trasmissione e la divulgazione di questi documenti é diventata una priorità di varie istituzioni patrimoniali, questo solleva la problemática relativa allo stoccaggio, alla stabilizzazione ed alle condizioni di consultazione di questi disegni.
Il corso si rivolge a restauratori con almeno tre anni di esperienza nel campo del restauro della carta e dotati di cassetta degli attrezzi personali, possibilmente provvisti di alcuni disegni su lucido (dimensioni inferiori a 45 X 60 cm), diversamente verrà assegnato un disegno su cui lavorare.
Obiettivi del corso
• Offrire, ai partecipanti, una visione ampia della conservazione
• Identificare, esaminare e comprendere le alterazioni delle carte da lucido
• Indicare le soluzioni di stabilizzazione dei documenti e dei disegni su carta da lucido
• Realizzare gli interventi di restauro osservando i limiti del codice di deontologia, organizzando una chiara ed accurata documentazione ed accettando i limiti professionali
• Inserire il documento restaurato nel contesto istituzionale
Contenuto del corso
• Definizione della trasparenza e della translucidità
• Caratteristiche fisiche della carta da lucido
• Storia e fabbricazione della carta da lucido
• Identificazione e classificazione delle carte da lucido
• Alterazioni tipiche
• Conservazione
• Interventi di stabilizzazione e restauro
• Organizzazione e stoccaggio
Orario delle lezioni
giovedì 15 marzo
9,00- 13,00 / 14,00 – 18,00
venerdì 16 marzo
9,00- 13,00 / 14,00 – 18,00
sabato 17 marzo
9,30 – 13,30
totale ore 20
Numero massimo di partecipanti: 15
Quota di iscrizione
ll corso è a numero chiuso, i posti diponibili sono 15 e verranno assegnati in base all’ordine di iscrizione.
Prima di effettuare il pagamento attendere la conferma della preiscrizione da parte della segreteria organizzativa.
Solo dopo l’avvenuto pagamento l’iscrizione verrà considerata effettiva.
La quota di iscrizione è di € 390,00 (per gli iscritti all’IGIIC 2012 la quota è di € 350,00)
e comprende la partecipazione alle attività pratiche, il materiale didattico e supporto ove necessario, l’attestato di frequenza.
gennaio 10th, 2012"
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Il libro salvato dall'alluvione rinasce grazie al congelamento - Corriere Fiorentino
Il libro salvato dall'alluvione rinasce grazie al congelamento - Corriere Fiorentino: Il libro salvato dall'alluvione
rinasce grazie al congelamento
I preziosi volumi del XV-XVII secolo dell'Archivio storico di Aulla, finiti sotto il fango, congelati nelle celle frigorifere fornite dalla Bofrost e della Mercafir
Visti così, conservati in quattro grandi freezer, in sacchetti rosa con l'etichetta che ne indica il contenuto, sembrano maxi scorte di surgelati. Invece sono preziosi volumi del XV-XVII secolo dell'Archivio storico di Aulla, finiti sotto il fango durante l'alluvione che ha colpito la Lunigiana il 25 ottobre scorso. Sono stati recuperati dalla melma da studenti e volontari, congelati nelle celle frigorifere fornite dalla Bofrost e della Mercafir, e ora una parte è nel laboratorio di restauro della Biblioteca Nazionale, nell'ex Convento di S. Ambrogio, per essere trattata. Il freddo ha trasformato i libri in pesanti blocchi di ghiaccio (anche 7 chili), ma li ha salvati. «Congelandoli si è fermato lo sviluppo di microrganismi» spiega Alessandro Sidoti, uno dei restauratori, aprendo i freezer e mostrando i quasi 300 libri conservati. Sono qui in attesa di essere liofilizzati e puliti.
In quello che sembra un forno da cucina, ma è un liofilizzatore che frutta basse temperature e pressione, vengono scongelati e asciugati: il ghiaccio sublima e il fango diventa una polvere finissima da spazzare via con un pennellino. «Questo metodo di asciugatura ha vari vantaggi: l'acqua rimane dov'è, il fango non penetra nella carta, non fa sciogliere la collatura, che quindi non migra verso l'esterno della pagina, evitando che si formino gore o che le pagine si incollino». In questo caso, per liofilizzare un volume ci vogliono anche dieci giorni, tanta è l'acqua che impregna le pagine. Per i libri di Aulla i danni sono stati, letteralmente, congelati. Non si può dire lo stesso, invece, per le opere della Nazionale, alluvionate nel '66 . «I nostri libri sono stati nell'acqua a lungo, il materiale è stato asciugato via via, ma mentre un libro veniva asciugato gli altri si danneggiavano ancora di più, molti poi sono stati essiccati ad alte temperature». Risultato: margini sfrangiati, copertine in cuoio abbrustolite, pagine appiccicate tra loro, “colla” addensata.
I libri però sono stati salvati e gli errori inevitabilmente commessi hanno insegnato molto su come trattare i volumi bagnati. «Non ultimo che i disastri si devono prevenire, per quanto è possibile» conclude Alessandro. La Biblioteca ora ha un piano di pronto intervento per affrontare i vari rischi a cui sono esposti i libri e ogni dipendente porta con sé un prezioso vademecum con le azioni da compiere in caso di emergenza. E' lo stesso che è stato mandato ad Aulla immediatamente dopo l'alluvione e che ha permesso di salvare molti volumi colpiti. «Il nostro lavoro sui libri alluvionati nel 1966 è stato ed è molto invasivo: il libro si scuce, si smonta, si lava poi si rattoppa, si ricuce e si rilega» commenta Gisella Guasti, che dirige il laboratorio dal 1995. «Per questo, sapendo quanto può essere distruttivo il restauro, cerchiamo di puntare sulla prevenzione, attraverso un piano che spiega cosa fare prima ma che prevede anche l’insegnamento delle azioni corrette da compiere per il dopo».
Ivana Zuliani
09 gennaio 2012
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rinasce grazie al congelamento
I preziosi volumi del XV-XVII secolo dell'Archivio storico di Aulla, finiti sotto il fango, congelati nelle celle frigorifere fornite dalla Bofrost e della Mercafir
Visti così, conservati in quattro grandi freezer, in sacchetti rosa con l'etichetta che ne indica il contenuto, sembrano maxi scorte di surgelati. Invece sono preziosi volumi del XV-XVII secolo dell'Archivio storico di Aulla, finiti sotto il fango durante l'alluvione che ha colpito la Lunigiana il 25 ottobre scorso. Sono stati recuperati dalla melma da studenti e volontari, congelati nelle celle frigorifere fornite dalla Bofrost e della Mercafir, e ora una parte è nel laboratorio di restauro della Biblioteca Nazionale, nell'ex Convento di S. Ambrogio, per essere trattata. Il freddo ha trasformato i libri in pesanti blocchi di ghiaccio (anche 7 chili), ma li ha salvati. «Congelandoli si è fermato lo sviluppo di microrganismi» spiega Alessandro Sidoti, uno dei restauratori, aprendo i freezer e mostrando i quasi 300 libri conservati. Sono qui in attesa di essere liofilizzati e puliti.
In quello che sembra un forno da cucina, ma è un liofilizzatore che frutta basse temperature e pressione, vengono scongelati e asciugati: il ghiaccio sublima e il fango diventa una polvere finissima da spazzare via con un pennellino. «Questo metodo di asciugatura ha vari vantaggi: l'acqua rimane dov'è, il fango non penetra nella carta, non fa sciogliere la collatura, che quindi non migra verso l'esterno della pagina, evitando che si formino gore o che le pagine si incollino». In questo caso, per liofilizzare un volume ci vogliono anche dieci giorni, tanta è l'acqua che impregna le pagine. Per i libri di Aulla i danni sono stati, letteralmente, congelati. Non si può dire lo stesso, invece, per le opere della Nazionale, alluvionate nel '66 . «I nostri libri sono stati nell'acqua a lungo, il materiale è stato asciugato via via, ma mentre un libro veniva asciugato gli altri si danneggiavano ancora di più, molti poi sono stati essiccati ad alte temperature». Risultato: margini sfrangiati, copertine in cuoio abbrustolite, pagine appiccicate tra loro, “colla” addensata.
I libri però sono stati salvati e gli errori inevitabilmente commessi hanno insegnato molto su come trattare i volumi bagnati. «Non ultimo che i disastri si devono prevenire, per quanto è possibile» conclude Alessandro. La Biblioteca ora ha un piano di pronto intervento per affrontare i vari rischi a cui sono esposti i libri e ogni dipendente porta con sé un prezioso vademecum con le azioni da compiere in caso di emergenza. E' lo stesso che è stato mandato ad Aulla immediatamente dopo l'alluvione e che ha permesso di salvare molti volumi colpiti. «Il nostro lavoro sui libri alluvionati nel 1966 è stato ed è molto invasivo: il libro si scuce, si smonta, si lava poi si rattoppa, si ricuce e si rilega» commenta Gisella Guasti, che dirige il laboratorio dal 1995. «Per questo, sapendo quanto può essere distruttivo il restauro, cerchiamo di puntare sulla prevenzione, attraverso un piano che spiega cosa fare prima ma che prevede anche l’insegnamento delle azioni corrette da compiere per il dopo».
Ivana Zuliani
09 gennaio 2012
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martedì, dicembre 20, 2011
Emad Effat on Tahrir's Wall - الشيخ عماد عفت على جدران التحرير
Information transmitted by Dr. Thomas Schuler , Chairman of the Disaster Relief Task Force (DRTF) of ICOM (since 2005). He was director of the Stadtmuseum Tübingen (1985 – 1992) and of the Schlossbergmuseum Chemnitz (1992 – 2004). He has specialized in Museum Management and Disaster Preparedness and Management. He was lecturer at the Museology Department of HTWK Leipzig and is regularly offering training courses for museum staff.
- The Sheik of the Sharjah Emirate and the French Government offered their assistance in reconstructing the building.
- 16 truck loads of (wet) books and manuscripts have been salvaged and moved to the National Library.
- The copy of "Déscription de l'Egypte" (one of eleven existing worldwide) is safe. Some volumes show damage to its covers, but can be restored.
1) What happened
The area near Tahrir square had been for days a “battle zone”. Ten people lost their lives there. Nearby is the Shura Council (Madschlis al-Schura), one of the two chambers of Egyptian Parliament. During the clashes a day earlier, parts of the parliament and a transportation authority office caught fire, but those blazes were put out quickly.
A video shows the institute fully ablaze, but no activities of a fire brigade:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL2orNB44kY
2) The Institute
Here you’ll find a short guide to the facilities of the Institute (by John Dunne in 2006):
http://archivesmadeeasy.pbworks.com/w/page/24521801/Institut%20d%27Egypte
A picture of the bookshelves:
http://aegypten.orientimmuseum.de/wp-content/gallery/institut-dgypte/img_1123.jpg
See also the report and other pictures by Daniel Haas after his visit in 2006:
http://aegypten.orientimmuseum.de/2011/kairo-institut-dgypte-stand-in-flammen/1061/
Some years ago, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) has been taking the initiative in reviving the Institut d’Egypte. In order to preserve its collection and make it accessible to the public, BA has suggested nine projects for its revival, among which is a project of digitizing its entire collection. This will be the first attempt to digitize and publish a collection of such rarity and value.
http://www.bibalex.org/isis/frontend/Projects/ProjectDetails.aspx?id=qBas9zSPSSP8LjJhUkHb0g==
Mohammed al-Sharbouni, director of the institute:
"The burning of such a rich building means a large part of Egyptian history has ended."
The building was managed by a local non-governmental organization.
Al-Sharbouni said most of the contents were destroyed in the fire that raged for more than 12 hours on Saturday. Firefighters flooded the building with water, adding to the damage.
William Kopycki, a regional field director with the Washington D.C.-based library said the body of work that was destroyed was essential for researchers of Egyptian history, Arabic studies and Egyptology.
"It's a loss of a very important institute that many scholars have visited."
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/ML_EGYPT_BURNED_ARCHIVES?SITE=FLDAY
3) Inventories
The most accessible inventory at the moment for what was housed in the institute is in a 1920's book kept in the U.S. Library of Congress, according to William Kopycki, a regional field director with the Washington D.C.-based library. (AP)
John Dunn reports from his visit in May 2006: A card catalogue exists, but must be cross-indexed with a ledger system for the current numbers.
4) Salvage Operations
Protesters tell of saving books from Institut d'Egypte fire:
Protesters began salvage operations on Saturday, as fighting continued around them, removing books and manuscripts from the building and arranging them on the pavement outside. They made contact with officials at the Ministry of Culture, who arranged to collect the works and remove to the safety of the Dar al-Kutub building on the Corniche. The first to enter the building and save documents did so while thefire was still raging.
http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/557951
See also a new video, which shows nightly salvage operations, when the building was still fully ablaze: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz4gsvGQB94
5) The Building and its Repair
There is conflicting information on the state of the building. But first have a look to a recent inside video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPi-1MSdbbo
AP tells:
The two-story historic institute near Tahrir Square, is now in danger of collapsing after the roof caved in. What remains inside the historic building near the site of the clashes are piles of burned furniture, twisted metal and crumbled walls. A double human chain of protesters surrounded the building Monday.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/ML_EGYPT_BURNED_ARCHIVES?SITE=FLDAY
Official sources tell:
After having inspected the building complex Mohsen Seyed Ali (head of the Islamic and Coptic antiquities at the Ministry of Antiquities and Chairman of the archaeological committee in charge) said that the building is in good condition, stressing that although affected by the large incident in the building, but all the walls of the building were not damaged by the fire. The building must be repaired in the fastest time.The restoration of the building will cost (initially estimated) 2 million pounds and take about one year.
http://www3.youm7.com/News.asp?NewsID=558354&SecID=94&IssueID=156
Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi, Ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah promised full restoration of the building complex. He also would donate the Academy a number of manuscripts, maps, periodicals lost by the fire - stressing that this ''is not a favor, but it is a part of giving back to the people of the UAE and Sharjah in particular Egypt, which took the initiative and contributed since 1954 to provide a helping hand to teach the children of the UAE, which has spilled over to join the Egyptian universities in Cairo and Ain Shams and Alexandria.”
Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim, Minister of Antiquities stated that there is also an initiative of the French government to contribute to the restoration of the Academy and its contents, pointing out that he will tomorrow address the Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi, Ruler of Sharjah and the French government to coordinate with them on implementation mechanisms for the restoration Academy.
http://www.masrawy.com/News/Egypt/Politics/2011/December/20/4683858.aspx
6) Déscription de l'Egypte
The first edition usually consists of nine volumes of text, one volume with description of the plates and ten volumes of plates. Two additional volumes in Mammut size (also called Elephant plates) contain plates from Antiquites and Etat Moderne and finally one volume of map plates (Atlas), making for twenty-three volumes in all.
The typographical quality of the texts, the beauty of engravings, and the unusual formats (the Mammutfolio is 1m x .81m) makes Description de l'Égypte an exceptional work.
(Source: wikipedia)
See also the special website: http://description-egypte.org/
At least 11 copies of the manuscript worldwide are preserved. Culture Minister Shaker Abdel Hamid said on Monday that Egypt has three first edition copies of Napoleon’s "Déscription de l'Egypte": "There is one at the Dar al-Kotob, another at the Egyptian Geographic Society and a third incomplete copy at Assiut University."
http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/557796
Abdul Hadi, who is a member of the committee tasked by Prime Minister Kamal Al Ganzori to transfer the contents of the complex to a safe location, said “the majority of the folders of the Description de l'Égypte are intact and the remaining folders were only burnt at the edge,” and stressed that the priceless manuscript was not stolen. “I believe the majority of the manuscript is intact, it however, may need somerestoration,” he said. There are other folders on its way to us,” he added.
http://25online.tv/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1391%3A2011-12-19-13-21-30&catid=2%3Anews-ticker&Itemid=39&lang=en
7) Restoration of Books
See two impressive pictures:
- Some burned books:
http://www.lepoint.fr/images/2011/12/18/institut-egypte-461584-jpg_311986.JPG
- A mound of saved debris:
http://productnews.link.net/general/News/18-12-2011/n/DSC01154.jpg1.jpg_L_20111218194528.jpg
Zein Abdel-Hady, who runs the country's main library, is leading the effort to try and save what's left of the charred manuscripts.
"This is equal to the burning of Galileo's books," Abdel-Hady said, referring to the Italian scientist whose work proposing that the earth revolved around the sun was believed to have been burned in protest in the 17th century.
Below Abdel-Hady's office, dozens of people sifted through the mounds of debris brought to the library. A man in a surgical coat carried a pile of burned paper with his arms carefully spread, as if cradling a baby.
The rescuers used newspapers to cover some partially burned books. Bulky machines vacuum-packed delicate paper.
At least 16 truckloads with around 50,000 manuscripts, some damaged beyond repair, have been moved from the sidewalks outside the U.S. Embassy and the American University in Cairo, both near the burned institute, to the main library, Abdel-Hady said.
He told The Associated Press that there is no way of knowing what has been lost for good at this stage, but the material was worth tens of millions of dollars - and in many ways simply priceless.
"I haven't slept for two days, and I cried a lot yesterday. I do not like to see a book burned," he said. "The whole of Egypt is crying."
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/ML_EGYPT_BURNED_ARCHIVES?SITE=FLDAY
Lisa Anderson, president of the American University in Cairo (AUC) which has a campus near the institute, says the Dar al-Kutub, the National Library and Archives, is leading a rescue effort by scholars, library specialists, and archivists. AUC is providing student and faculty volunteers and supplies from its own rare books library. "It is impossible at this point to estimate what is lost, since some books and other materials were rescued by private individuals, and we do not know where they are," she says. "Presumably they will begin appearing, either delivered to the Dar al-Kutub or in the used books markets, over the next weeks and months."
Anderson called the event "a terrible tragedy for the historiography of Egypt," adding that "the response of the scientific and scholarly community has been very heartening."
Bernard Valero, the French minister of foreign affairs spokesperson, called the destruction a "cultural catastrophe" and urged the Egyptian government to begin an exhaustive and transparent investigation, in order to find and punish those responsible. He added that France would consider any request from Egypt to help rehabilitate the gutted institute.
Egyptian media said that more than 35,000 manuscripts and books had been rescued from the flames, although their condition remains unclear. Anderson expressed hope for the collection, which she characterized as "a wonderful, somewhat eccentric, irreplaceable archive of mostly 19th century history and geography - books, manuscripts, and maps."
http://news.sciencemag.org/scienceinsider/2011/12/egypt-institute-burns-scholars.html
7) Prevention of Illicit Traffic
William J. Kopycki, Field Director, Library of Congress - Cairo, Egypt, US Embassy has posted images of Library stamps from the Institut d'Egypte with the hopes that it would be useful should any of the Institut's holdings be spotted in the antiquarian bookmarket. This is merely a precaution and should not be construed as anything being reported missing.
Distributed on MELANET, the mailing list of the Middle East LibrariansAssociation
http://ancientworldbloggers.blogspot.com/2011/12/library-stamps-from-institut-degypte.html
Dr Schuler is the co-authorwith Karl von Habsburg and Drs. Joris Kila of a mission report in Egypt (February 2011), entitled Civil-Military Assessment Mission for Egyptian Heritage By Blue Shield and IMCuRWG that you will find at:
http://www.blueshield.at/egypt_2011/mission_report_egypt_02_2011.pdf
- The Sheik of the Sharjah Emirate and the French Government offered their assistance in reconstructing the building.
- 16 truck loads of (wet) books and manuscripts have been salvaged and moved to the National Library.
- The copy of "Déscription de l'Egypte" (one of eleven existing worldwide) is safe. Some volumes show damage to its covers, but can be restored.
1) What happened
The area near Tahrir square had been for days a “battle zone”. Ten people lost their lives there. Nearby is the Shura Council (Madschlis al-Schura), one of the two chambers of Egyptian Parliament. During the clashes a day earlier, parts of the parliament and a transportation authority office caught fire, but those blazes were put out quickly.
A video shows the institute fully ablaze, but no activities of a fire brigade:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL2orNB44kY
2) The Institute
Here you’ll find a short guide to the facilities of the Institute (by John Dunne in 2006):
http://archivesmadeeasy.pbworks.com/w/page/24521801/Institut%20d%27Egypte
A picture of the bookshelves:
http://aegypten.orientimmuseum.de/wp-content/gallery/institut-dgypte/img_1123.jpg
See also the report and other pictures by Daniel Haas after his visit in 2006:
http://aegypten.orientimmuseum.de/2011/kairo-institut-dgypte-stand-in-flammen/1061/
Some years ago, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) has been taking the initiative in reviving the Institut d’Egypte. In order to preserve its collection and make it accessible to the public, BA has suggested nine projects for its revival, among which is a project of digitizing its entire collection. This will be the first attempt to digitize and publish a collection of such rarity and value.
http://www.bibalex.org/isis/frontend/Projects/ProjectDetails.aspx?id=qBas9zSPSSP8LjJhUkHb0g==
Mohammed al-Sharbouni, director of the institute:
"The burning of such a rich building means a large part of Egyptian history has ended."
The building was managed by a local non-governmental organization.
Al-Sharbouni said most of the contents were destroyed in the fire that raged for more than 12 hours on Saturday. Firefighters flooded the building with water, adding to the damage.
William Kopycki, a regional field director with the Washington D.C.-based library said the body of work that was destroyed was essential for researchers of Egyptian history, Arabic studies and Egyptology.
"It's a loss of a very important institute that many scholars have visited."
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/ML_EGYPT_BURNED_ARCHIVES?SITE=FLDAY
3) Inventories
The most accessible inventory at the moment for what was housed in the institute is in a 1920's book kept in the U.S. Library of Congress, according to William Kopycki, a regional field director with the Washington D.C.-based library. (AP)
John Dunn reports from his visit in May 2006: A card catalogue exists, but must be cross-indexed with a ledger system for the current numbers.
4) Salvage Operations
Protesters tell of saving books from Institut d'Egypte fire:
Protesters began salvage operations on Saturday, as fighting continued around them, removing books and manuscripts from the building and arranging them on the pavement outside. They made contact with officials at the Ministry of Culture, who arranged to collect the works and remove to the safety of the Dar al-Kutub building on the Corniche. The first to enter the building and save documents did so while thefire was still raging.
http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/557951
See also a new video, which shows nightly salvage operations, when the building was still fully ablaze: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz4gsvGQB94
5) The Building and its Repair
There is conflicting information on the state of the building. But first have a look to a recent inside video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPi-1MSdbbo
AP tells:
The two-story historic institute near Tahrir Square, is now in danger of collapsing after the roof caved in. What remains inside the historic building near the site of the clashes are piles of burned furniture, twisted metal and crumbled walls. A double human chain of protesters surrounded the building Monday.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/ML_EGYPT_BURNED_ARCHIVES?SITE=FLDAY
Official sources tell:
After having inspected the building complex Mohsen Seyed Ali (head of the Islamic and Coptic antiquities at the Ministry of Antiquities and Chairman of the archaeological committee in charge) said that the building is in good condition, stressing that although affected by the large incident in the building, but all the walls of the building were not damaged by the fire. The building must be repaired in the fastest time.The restoration of the building will cost (initially estimated) 2 million pounds and take about one year.
http://www3.youm7.com/News.asp?NewsID=558354&SecID=94&IssueID=156
Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi, Ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah promised full restoration of the building complex. He also would donate the Academy a number of manuscripts, maps, periodicals lost by the fire - stressing that this ''is not a favor, but it is a part of giving back to the people of the UAE and Sharjah in particular Egypt, which took the initiative and contributed since 1954 to provide a helping hand to teach the children of the UAE, which has spilled over to join the Egyptian universities in Cairo and Ain Shams and Alexandria.”
Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim, Minister of Antiquities stated that there is also an initiative of the French government to contribute to the restoration of the Academy and its contents, pointing out that he will tomorrow address the Sheikh Sultan Al Qassimi, Ruler of Sharjah and the French government to coordinate with them on implementation mechanisms for the restoration Academy.
http://www.masrawy.com/News/Egypt/Politics/2011/December/20/4683858.aspx
6) Déscription de l'Egypte
The first edition usually consists of nine volumes of text, one volume with description of the plates and ten volumes of plates. Two additional volumes in Mammut size (also called Elephant plates) contain plates from Antiquites and Etat Moderne and finally one volume of map plates (Atlas), making for twenty-three volumes in all.
The typographical quality of the texts, the beauty of engravings, and the unusual formats (the Mammutfolio is 1m x .81m) makes Description de l'Égypte an exceptional work.
(Source: wikipedia)
See also the special website: http://description-egypte.org/
At least 11 copies of the manuscript worldwide are preserved. Culture Minister Shaker Abdel Hamid said on Monday that Egypt has three first edition copies of Napoleon’s "Déscription de l'Egypte": "There is one at the Dar al-Kotob, another at the Egyptian Geographic Society and a third incomplete copy at Assiut University."
http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/557796
Abdul Hadi, who is a member of the committee tasked by Prime Minister Kamal Al Ganzori to transfer the contents of the complex to a safe location, said “the majority of the folders of the Description de l'Égypte are intact and the remaining folders were only burnt at the edge,” and stressed that the priceless manuscript was not stolen. “I believe the majority of the manuscript is intact, it however, may need somerestoration,” he said. There are other folders on its way to us,” he added.
http://25online.tv/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1391%3A2011-12-19-13-21-30&catid=2%3Anews-ticker&Itemid=39&lang=en
7) Restoration of Books
See two impressive pictures:
- Some burned books:
http://www.lepoint.fr/images/2011/12/18/institut-egypte-461584-jpg_311986.JPG
- A mound of saved debris:
http://productnews.link.net/general/News/18-12-2011/n/DSC01154.jpg1.jpg_L_20111218194528.jpg
Zein Abdel-Hady, who runs the country's main library, is leading the effort to try and save what's left of the charred manuscripts.
"This is equal to the burning of Galileo's books," Abdel-Hady said, referring to the Italian scientist whose work proposing that the earth revolved around the sun was believed to have been burned in protest in the 17th century.
Below Abdel-Hady's office, dozens of people sifted through the mounds of debris brought to the library. A man in a surgical coat carried a pile of burned paper with his arms carefully spread, as if cradling a baby.
The rescuers used newspapers to cover some partially burned books. Bulky machines vacuum-packed delicate paper.
At least 16 truckloads with around 50,000 manuscripts, some damaged beyond repair, have been moved from the sidewalks outside the U.S. Embassy and the American University in Cairo, both near the burned institute, to the main library, Abdel-Hady said.
He told The Associated Press that there is no way of knowing what has been lost for good at this stage, but the material was worth tens of millions of dollars - and in many ways simply priceless.
"I haven't slept for two days, and I cried a lot yesterday. I do not like to see a book burned," he said. "The whole of Egypt is crying."
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/ML_EGYPT_BURNED_ARCHIVES?SITE=FLDAY
Lisa Anderson, president of the American University in Cairo (AUC) which has a campus near the institute, says the Dar al-Kutub, the National Library and Archives, is leading a rescue effort by scholars, library specialists, and archivists. AUC is providing student and faculty volunteers and supplies from its own rare books library. "It is impossible at this point to estimate what is lost, since some books and other materials were rescued by private individuals, and we do not know where they are," she says. "Presumably they will begin appearing, either delivered to the Dar al-Kutub or in the used books markets, over the next weeks and months."
Anderson called the event "a terrible tragedy for the historiography of Egypt," adding that "the response of the scientific and scholarly community has been very heartening."
Bernard Valero, the French minister of foreign affairs spokesperson, called the destruction a "cultural catastrophe" and urged the Egyptian government to begin an exhaustive and transparent investigation, in order to find and punish those responsible. He added that France would consider any request from Egypt to help rehabilitate the gutted institute.
Egyptian media said that more than 35,000 manuscripts and books had been rescued from the flames, although their condition remains unclear. Anderson expressed hope for the collection, which she characterized as "a wonderful, somewhat eccentric, irreplaceable archive of mostly 19th century history and geography - books, manuscripts, and maps."
http://news.sciencemag.org/scienceinsider/2011/12/egypt-institute-burns-scholars.html
7) Prevention of Illicit Traffic
William J. Kopycki, Field Director, Library of Congress - Cairo, Egypt, US Embassy has posted images of Library stamps from the Institut d'Egypte with the hopes that it would be useful should any of the Institut's holdings be spotted in the antiquarian bookmarket. This is merely a precaution and should not be construed as anything being reported missing.
Distributed on MELANET, the mailing list of the Middle East LibrariansAssociation
http://ancientworldbloggers.blogspot.com/2011/12/library-stamps-from-institut-degypte.html
Dr Schuler is the co-authorwith Karl von Habsburg and Drs. Joris Kila of a mission report in Egypt (February 2011), entitled Civil-Military Assessment Mission for Egyptian Heritage By Blue Shield and IMCuRWG that you will find at:
http://www.blueshield.at/egypt_2011/mission_report_egypt_02_2011.pdf
Ancient World Bloggers Group (AWBG): Library stamps from Institut d'Egypte
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Patrizia La Piscopia 20 dicembre 19.30.34
Ciao Alessandro non ho la tua mail quindi ti giro qui una mail di appello, se puoi per favore spargi la voce per raccogliere materiale per la libreria dell'Istituto Egiziano
Ciao Patrizia
Dear Friends:
As I am sure many of you have heard, the Institute D'Egypte was burned 2 days ago during the uprisings around Tahrir Square. The exterior of the building remains, but the interior is almost unrecognizable. This contained 35,000+ books,was the oldest scientific institute outside of Europe, and had the original Description D'Egypte.
The (somewhat) good news is the a number of books were saved. People from BOTH the army and the protesters helped in the recovery process.
The not so good news: folks restoring the books need lots of supplies. I have included the appeal below. Please pass on to your networks. All I have is a phone# for the person in Cairo aiding in the restoration efforts.
We also all need to pass along the link to the stamps of the books to make sure nothing is sold in the antiquarian book market (and I am assuming lots of you have contacts to that world):
STAMPS FROM BOOKS:
http://www.facebook.com/l/eAQFyIK-OAQHO2PJz_E_mhm6FvDzaVjBDXwxDSK5ggBiPDw/ancientworldbloggers.blogspot.com/2011/12/library-stamps-from-institut-degypte.html
APPEAL FOR MATERIALS TO HELP IN SAVING THE REMAINING BOOKS FROM THE INSTITUT
Dear all,
As you know lots of books were damaged and destroyed yesterday when the Institut d'Egypt was set on fire. The salvaged books have been handed over to the Dar al-Kutub, who are now organizing a rescue effort led by my amazing book conservator colleagues and involving DAK's staff... of conservators. We're getting a vacuum packing machine there to stop the development of any mo...ld. Here's a list of materials needed in large quantities. Please deliver to DAK Corniche. We are also ready to purchase them, but it would be great to get them delivered asap. One of the most important things is the bags-- we needed them to vacuum pack the books, so we need the bags used by food companies to vacuum pack food. It is extremely important to find a company which will sell or donate these bags in bulk.
Please reach out to your networks and help us save these books. The first 24 hours are crucial. This is my number for anyone who needs to reach me, 010 6664 7823. I am heading over there in a bit. We don't need people now as the staff of the Dar Al Kutub is working, but in a few hours we might need help to register supplies, organize things, etc.
Thank you! Please spread.
Elena
goggles
masks
gloves (medical, non-latex)
fans
extension cords
bags used by food companies for vacuum packing
bin liners /garbage bags
newspaper (printed or unprinted from a press-- better!)
L-brackets
plastic (milk) crates
aprons/lab coats
Sarah H. Parcak, PhD, FSA
Associate Professor, Dept. of History and Anthropology
Director, Laboratory for Global Observation
University of Alabama at Birmingham
1401 University Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35294
Phone: (205) 996-7982
Fax: (205) 996-7977
http://ancientworldbloggers.blogspot.com/2011/12/library-stamps-from-institut-degypte.html
ancientworldbloggers.blogspot.com
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Patrizia La Piscopia 20 dicembre 19.30.34
Ciao Alessandro non ho la tua mail quindi ti giro qui una mail di appello, se puoi per favore spargi la voce per raccogliere materiale per la libreria dell'Istituto Egiziano
Ciao Patrizia
Dear Friends:
As I am sure many of you have heard, the Institute D'Egypte was burned 2 days ago during the uprisings around Tahrir Square. The exterior of the building remains, but the interior is almost unrecognizable. This contained 35,000+ books,was the oldest scientific institute outside of Europe, and had the original Description D'Egypte.
The (somewhat) good news is the a number of books were saved. People from BOTH the army and the protesters helped in the recovery process.
The not so good news: folks restoring the books need lots of supplies. I have included the appeal below. Please pass on to your networks. All I have is a phone# for the person in Cairo aiding in the restoration efforts.
We also all need to pass along the link to the stamps of the books to make sure nothing is sold in the antiquarian book market (and I am assuming lots of you have contacts to that world):
STAMPS FROM BOOKS:
http://www.facebook.com/l/eAQFyIK-OAQHO2PJz_E_mhm6FvDzaVjBDXwxDSK5ggBiPDw/ancientworldbloggers.blogspot.com/2011/12/library-stamps-from-institut-degypte.html
APPEAL FOR MATERIALS TO HELP IN SAVING THE REMAINING BOOKS FROM THE INSTITUT
Dear all,
As you know lots of books were damaged and destroyed yesterday when the Institut d'Egypt was set on fire. The salvaged books have been handed over to the Dar al-Kutub, who are now organizing a rescue effort led by my amazing book conservator colleagues and involving DAK's staff... of conservators. We're getting a vacuum packing machine there to stop the development of any mo...ld. Here's a list of materials needed in large quantities. Please deliver to DAK Corniche. We are also ready to purchase them, but it would be great to get them delivered asap. One of the most important things is the bags-- we needed them to vacuum pack the books, so we need the bags used by food companies to vacuum pack food. It is extremely important to find a company which will sell or donate these bags in bulk.
Please reach out to your networks and help us save these books. The first 24 hours are crucial. This is my number for anyone who needs to reach me, 010 6664 7823. I am heading over there in a bit. We don't need people now as the staff of the Dar Al Kutub is working, but in a few hours we might need help to register supplies, organize things, etc.
Thank you! Please spread.
Elena
goggles
masks
gloves (medical, non-latex)
fans
extension cords
bags used by food companies for vacuum packing
bin liners /garbage bags
newspaper (printed or unprinted from a press-- better!)
L-brackets
plastic (milk) crates
aprons/lab coats
Sarah H. Parcak, PhD, FSA
Associate Professor, Dept. of History and Anthropology
Director, Laboratory for Global Observation
University of Alabama at Birmingham
1401 University Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35294
Phone: (205) 996-7982
Fax: (205) 996-7977
http://ancientworldbloggers.blogspot.com/2011/12/library-stamps-from-institut-degypte.html
ancientworldbloggers.blogspot.com
lunedì, dicembre 19, 2011
In fiamme i tesori inestimabili dell'Istituto d'Egitto al Cairo
La battaglia fra dimostranti e forze dell'ordine vicino alla sede dell'edificio. In un incendio distrutti preziosi documenti e manoscritti risalenti alla spedizione napoleonica del 1798. Il ministro della Cultura: "Una catastrofe per la scienza"
Alcuni dei volumi danneggiati dall'incendio, scoppiato all'Istituto d'Egitto vicino a Piazza Tahrir (ap)
IL CAIRO - Un patrimonio storico e culturale inestimabile rischia di sparire al Cairo, teatro di nuovi, pesanti scontri 1negli ultimi giorni. Si tratta di testi e manoscritti antichi, andati già parzialmente distrutti, a causa di un incendio divampato per quasi 24 ore nell'Istituto d'Egitto: una preziosa eredità della spedizione napoleonica del 1798 nel paese delle Piramidi. L'edificio, parzialmente diroccato, sembra sull'orlo del crollo, e decine di giovani sono al lavoro, rischiando la vita, per mettere in salvo volumi e mappe antiche.
http://www.repubblica.it/esteri/2011/12/18/news/egitto_incendio_distrutti_documenti_spedizione_napoleone-26839352/9
Alcuni dei volumi danneggiati dall'incendio, scoppiato all'Istituto d'Egitto vicino a Piazza Tahrir (ap)
IL CAIRO - Un patrimonio storico e culturale inestimabile rischia di sparire al Cairo, teatro di nuovi, pesanti scontri 1negli ultimi giorni. Si tratta di testi e manoscritti antichi, andati già parzialmente distrutti, a causa di un incendio divampato per quasi 24 ore nell'Istituto d'Egitto: una preziosa eredità della spedizione napoleonica del 1798 nel paese delle Piramidi. L'edificio, parzialmente diroccato, sembra sull'orlo del crollo, e decine di giovani sono al lavoro, rischiando la vita, per mettere in salvo volumi e mappe antiche.
http://www.repubblica.it/esteri/2011/12/18/news/egitto_incendio_distrutti_documenti_spedizione_napoleone-26839352/9
domenica, dicembre 11, 2011
lunedì, novembre 28, 2011
Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration: Understanding of the Parchment in the Medieval Manuscripts
Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration: Understanding of the Parchment in the Medieval Manuscripts: Understanding of the Parchment in the Medieval Manuscripts
Practical parchment making workshop
21st – 26th May 2012, Horn, Austria
Further education course held by Jiří Vnouček, conservator, The Royal Library Copenhagen.
Workshop
Parchment is one of the oldest and also most durable writing materials. To be able to secure its proper preservation or eventual conservation it is very important to understand its complicated structure and way of the behavior. Experiments with practical parchment making can help to learn more about parchment in medieval manuscripts and even more to recognize different types of imperfection and defects coming already from its production so they are misunderstood with damage coming from later use and way of storage of the manuscripts.
Structure of the course
Practical parchment making workshop which will cover all basic steps in the parchment making: dehairing, cleaning of the flesh side, stretching on the frames, dry shaving and pouncing, final surface treatment, preparation for writing of the manuscript.
Theoretical lectures about the history of the parchment-making and different types of the parchments for writing purposes and the way of their preparation.
Lectures about the visual examination of the parchment in the medieval manuscripts and interpretation of their damage and imperfection coming from the manufacture of the parchment (based on personal experience of this parchment-making course)
Practical visual examinationtion and identification of different damage in real historical manuscripts. Duration of course 5 days of theoretical lectures (morning) and practical parchment making (afternoon) will include at least half day of excursion to nearby archive or library where would be possible to study historical parchment material.
Course is designed for the conservators of parchment who have already some knowledge about parchment and good practical experience with its conservation and want to learn more about writing parchment made for medieval manuscripts. But the course could be also found interesting for codicologists or curators of manuscript collection. The course main target is to understand the parchment and not parchment conservation. On another hand certain discussion about conservation of parchment will be raised by understanding of its special characteristics and behavior which come from the way in which is produced.
The course language will be English. The deadline for application is one mounth before the course starts. The course fee plus accommodation (4 nights) is 700.00 € plus 10% VAT. The number of participants is restricted to 7. »»» Registration
The venue is the Renaissance castle housing the European Research Centre for Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration.
Accommodation during the course is within the building and is included in the price.
After application you will be provided with further information.
Participant also can bring own samples if they wish to.
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Practical parchment making workshop
21st – 26th May 2012, Horn, Austria
Further education course held by Jiří Vnouček, conservator, The Royal Library Copenhagen.
Workshop
Parchment is one of the oldest and also most durable writing materials. To be able to secure its proper preservation or eventual conservation it is very important to understand its complicated structure and way of the behavior. Experiments with practical parchment making can help to learn more about parchment in medieval manuscripts and even more to recognize different types of imperfection and defects coming already from its production so they are misunderstood with damage coming from later use and way of storage of the manuscripts.
Structure of the course
Practical parchment making workshop which will cover all basic steps in the parchment making: dehairing, cleaning of the flesh side, stretching on the frames, dry shaving and pouncing, final surface treatment, preparation for writing of the manuscript.
Theoretical lectures about the history of the parchment-making and different types of the parchments for writing purposes and the way of their preparation.
Lectures about the visual examination of the parchment in the medieval manuscripts and interpretation of their damage and imperfection coming from the manufacture of the parchment (based on personal experience of this parchment-making course)
Practical visual examinationtion and identification of different damage in real historical manuscripts. Duration of course 5 days of theoretical lectures (morning) and practical parchment making (afternoon) will include at least half day of excursion to nearby archive or library where would be possible to study historical parchment material.
Course is designed for the conservators of parchment who have already some knowledge about parchment and good practical experience with its conservation and want to learn more about writing parchment made for medieval manuscripts. But the course could be also found interesting for codicologists or curators of manuscript collection. The course main target is to understand the parchment and not parchment conservation. On another hand certain discussion about conservation of parchment will be raised by understanding of its special characteristics and behavior which come from the way in which is produced.
The course language will be English. The deadline for application is one mounth before the course starts. The course fee plus accommodation (4 nights) is 700.00 € plus 10% VAT. The number of participants is restricted to 7. »»» Registration
The venue is the Renaissance castle housing the European Research Centre for Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration.
Accommodation during the course is within the building and is included in the price.
After application you will be provided with further information.
Participant also can bring own samples if they wish to.
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Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration: Understanding of the Parchment in the Medieval Manuscripts
Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration: Understanding of the Parchment in the Medieval Manuscripts: Understanding of the Parchment in the Medieval Manuscripts
Practical parchment making workshop
21st – 26th May 2012, Horn, Austria
Further education course held by Jiří Vnouček, conservator, The Royal Library Copenhagen.
Workshop
Parchment is one of the oldest and also most durable writing materials. To be able to secure its proper preservation or eventual conservation it is very important to understand its complicated structure and way of the behavior. Experiments with practical parchment making can help to learn more about parchment in medieval manuscripts and even more to recognize different types of imperfection and defects coming already from its production so they are misunderstood with damage coming from later use and way of storage of the manuscripts.
Structure of the course
Practical parchment making workshop which will cover all basic steps in the parchment making: dehairing, cleaning of the flesh side, stretching on the frames, dry shaving and pouncing, final surface treatment, preparation for writing of the manuscript.
Theoretical lectures about the history of the parchment-making and different types of the parchments for writing purposes and the way of their preparation.
Lectures about the visual examination of the parchment in the medieval manuscripts and interpretation of their damage and imperfection coming from the manufacture of the parchment (based on personal experience of this parchment-making course)
Practical visual examinationtion and identification of different damage in real historical manuscripts. Duration of course 5 days of theoretical lectures (morning) and practical parchment making (afternoon) will include at least half day of excursion to nearby archive or library where would be possible to study historical parchment material.
Course is designed for the conservators of parchment who have already some knowledge about parchment and good practical experience with its conservation and want to learn more about writing parchment made for medieval manuscripts. But the course could be also found interesting for codicologists or curators of manuscript collection. The course main target is to understand the parchment and not parchment conservation. On another hand certain discussion about conservation of parchment will be raised by understanding of its special characteristics and behavior which come from the way in which is produced.
The course language will be English. The deadline for application is one mounth before the course starts. The course fee plus accommodation (4 nights) is 700.00 € plus 10% VAT. The number of participants is restricted to 7. »»» Registration
The venue is the Renaissance castle housing the European Research Centre for Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration.
Accommodation during the course is within the building and is included in the price.
After application you will be provided with further information.
Participant also can bring own samples if they wish to.
- Inviata con Google Toolbar
Practical parchment making workshop
21st – 26th May 2012, Horn, Austria
Further education course held by Jiří Vnouček, conservator, The Royal Library Copenhagen.
Workshop
Parchment is one of the oldest and also most durable writing materials. To be able to secure its proper preservation or eventual conservation it is very important to understand its complicated structure and way of the behavior. Experiments with practical parchment making can help to learn more about parchment in medieval manuscripts and even more to recognize different types of imperfection and defects coming already from its production so they are misunderstood with damage coming from later use and way of storage of the manuscripts.
Structure of the course
Practical parchment making workshop which will cover all basic steps in the parchment making: dehairing, cleaning of the flesh side, stretching on the frames, dry shaving and pouncing, final surface treatment, preparation for writing of the manuscript.
Theoretical lectures about the history of the parchment-making and different types of the parchments for writing purposes and the way of their preparation.
Lectures about the visual examination of the parchment in the medieval manuscripts and interpretation of their damage and imperfection coming from the manufacture of the parchment (based on personal experience of this parchment-making course)
Practical visual examinationtion and identification of different damage in real historical manuscripts. Duration of course 5 days of theoretical lectures (morning) and practical parchment making (afternoon) will include at least half day of excursion to nearby archive or library where would be possible to study historical parchment material.
Course is designed for the conservators of parchment who have already some knowledge about parchment and good practical experience with its conservation and want to learn more about writing parchment made for medieval manuscripts. But the course could be also found interesting for codicologists or curators of manuscript collection. The course main target is to understand the parchment and not parchment conservation. On another hand certain discussion about conservation of parchment will be raised by understanding of its special characteristics and behavior which come from the way in which is produced.
The course language will be English. The deadline for application is one mounth before the course starts. The course fee plus accommodation (4 nights) is 700.00 € plus 10% VAT. The number of participants is restricted to 7. »»» Registration
The venue is the Renaissance castle housing the European Research Centre for Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration.
Accommodation during the course is within the building and is included in the price.
After application you will be provided with further information.
Participant also can bring own samples if they wish to.
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giovedì, novembre 10, 2011
Line, Shade & Shadow: Fabrication and Preservation of Architectural Drawings - Syracuse University Library
Line, Shade & Shadow: Fabrication and Preservation of Architectural Drawings - Syracuse University Library: Line, Shade & Shadow: Fabrication and Preservation of Architectural Drawings
Introduction
Lois Olcott Price
The Brodsky Series for the Advancement of Library Conservation was pleased to present Lois Olcott Price from the Winterthur Museum of the University of Delaware as its speaker on Friday, October 28nd at 4 p.m. Because architectural drawings are not created as an end in themselves, but as graphic documents to construct a building, sell a project or explore a design concept, the materials and techniques chosen by the drafter are particular to the function of the drawing as well as the period in which it was created. The interpretation and preservation of architectural drawings depends upon an understanding of their functions in architectural practice and on a working knowledge of drafting materials and techniques. This lecture will include tracing the use of supports, media and photo-reproductive processes used to create architectural drawings in the 18th to 20th centuries
The Workshop
This workshop emphasized the identification and understanding of materials and processes, and participants will have the opportunity to examine samples and ask questions. Building from this understanding of materials and using the available examples, we will also discuss housing and treatment options for these collections.
The workshop was attended by 14 students ranging in abilities from professionals drawn from regional libraries to first timers drawn from Syracuse University's iSchool and Museum Studies programs.
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Introduction
Lois Olcott Price
The Brodsky Series for the Advancement of Library Conservation was pleased to present Lois Olcott Price from the Winterthur Museum of the University of Delaware as its speaker on Friday, October 28nd at 4 p.m. Because architectural drawings are not created as an end in themselves, but as graphic documents to construct a building, sell a project or explore a design concept, the materials and techniques chosen by the drafter are particular to the function of the drawing as well as the period in which it was created. The interpretation and preservation of architectural drawings depends upon an understanding of their functions in architectural practice and on a working knowledge of drafting materials and techniques. This lecture will include tracing the use of supports, media and photo-reproductive processes used to create architectural drawings in the 18th to 20th centuries
The Workshop
This workshop emphasized the identification and understanding of materials and processes, and participants will have the opportunity to examine samples and ask questions. Building from this understanding of materials and using the available examples, we will also discuss housing and treatment options for these collections.
The workshop was attended by 14 students ranging in abilities from professionals drawn from regional libraries to first timers drawn from Syracuse University's iSchool and Museum Studies programs.
Lecture Video and Images
View the lecture online
View transcript of lecture (PDF)
View lecture slides (PDF)
View workshop handouts (PDF)
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mercoledì, novembre 09, 2011
BnF - Fiches pratiques : restauration
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Il Pianeta Carta nel III Millennio II° edizione. Le origini marchigiane la Carta e Fabriano
Il Pianeta Carta nel III Millennio II° edizione. Le origini marchigiane la Carta e Fabriano
Il Pianeta Carta nel III Millennio II° edizione. Le origini marchigiane la Carta e Fabriano
Il Museo Nazionale delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari che già in passato ha presentato a cura del CeSMA la prima edizione della mostra promuove questa II° edizione questa volta con carattere prettamente marchigiano.
L’esposizione, concepita in due sezioni strettamente correlate, una storica propedeutica ed una contemporanea vuole portare all’attenzione del visitatore la CARTA, ed in questa occasione quella di Fabriano, quale protagonista principale, unica ed insostituibile nelle varie forme.
La sezione storica presenta alcuni documenti relativi al passaggio dall’uso della pergamena alla carta ed a seguire la carta per scrittura e stampa (dalla scrittura manuale a quella digitale); la filigrana (quale elemento di sicurezza e per riproduzioni artistiche);la carta per usi artistici (matita, carboncino, acquarello, tempera, incisioni, acquerelli); la carta per le banconote ed i valori .
Il percorso espositivo accompagnato da un ricco apparato iconografico espone una cospicua parte di materiali provenienti dal Museo della Carta e della Filigrana di Fabriano.
Curatori: Sandro Farroni e Venanzio Governatori.
Il nucleo contemporaneo, a cura di Stefania Severi, attraversa la seconda metà del XIX secolo fino ai giorni nostri, partendo da tre presenze ampiamente storicizzate: Guelfo; Sante Monachesi e Wladimiro Tulli.
Molti altri i nomi presenti nell’esposizione Eros Donnini, Renzo Barbarossa, Bruno d’Arcevia, Maurizio Meldolesi, Riccardo Piccardoni, Mario Sasso, Sandro Trotti Valeriano Trubbiani etc. che hanno scelto la CARTA per le loro opere.
Nell’ambito della mostra martedì 29 novembre a partire dalle ore 10.00 nella Sala Conferenze si terrà una giornata di studio dedicata alla Carta di Fabriano interverranno oltre al Direttore ad interim dell’Istituto Centrale per la Demoetnoantropologia dott.ssa Daniela Porro,la Dott.ssa Antonella Fusco Direttore del Gabinetto Nazionale delle stampe la dott.ssa Maria Cristina Misiti direttore dell’Istituto per la Patologia del Libro, Franco Moschini Presidente del CeSMa, Sandro Farroni esperto di carta moneta, Stefania Severi, gli incisori Eros Donnini e Roberto Stelluti, Sante Martinelli tipografo “vecchia maniera”. Saranno tenute delle dimostrazioni sulla fabbricazione della carta. La giornata si concluderà con un assaggio di prodotti tipici marchigiani.
L’inaugurazione si terrà il 10 novembre 2011 alle ore 17,00
Il Pianeta Carta nel III Millennio II° edizione. Le origini marchigiane la Carta e Fabriano
Il Museo Nazionale delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari che già in passato ha presentato a cura del CeSMA la prima edizione della mostra promuove questa II° edizione questa volta con carattere prettamente marchigiano.
L’esposizione, concepita in due sezioni strettamente correlate, una storica propedeutica ed una contemporanea vuole portare all’attenzione del visitatore la CARTA, ed in questa occasione quella di Fabriano, quale protagonista principale, unica ed insostituibile nelle varie forme.
La sezione storica presenta alcuni documenti relativi al passaggio dall’uso della pergamena alla carta ed a seguire la carta per scrittura e stampa (dalla scrittura manuale a quella digitale); la filigrana (quale elemento di sicurezza e per riproduzioni artistiche);la carta per usi artistici (matita, carboncino, acquarello, tempera, incisioni, acquerelli); la carta per le banconote ed i valori .
Il percorso espositivo accompagnato da un ricco apparato iconografico espone una cospicua parte di materiali provenienti dal Museo della Carta e della Filigrana di Fabriano.
Curatori: Sandro Farroni e Venanzio Governatori.
Il nucleo contemporaneo, a cura di Stefania Severi, attraversa la seconda metà del XIX secolo fino ai giorni nostri, partendo da tre presenze ampiamente storicizzate: Guelfo; Sante Monachesi e Wladimiro Tulli.
Molti altri i nomi presenti nell’esposizione Eros Donnini, Renzo Barbarossa, Bruno d’Arcevia, Maurizio Meldolesi, Riccardo Piccardoni, Mario Sasso, Sandro Trotti Valeriano Trubbiani etc. che hanno scelto la CARTA per le loro opere.
Nell’ambito della mostra martedì 29 novembre a partire dalle ore 10.00 nella Sala Conferenze si terrà una giornata di studio dedicata alla Carta di Fabriano interverranno oltre al Direttore ad interim dell’Istituto Centrale per la Demoetnoantropologia dott.ssa Daniela Porro,la Dott.ssa Antonella Fusco Direttore del Gabinetto Nazionale delle stampe la dott.ssa Maria Cristina Misiti direttore dell’Istituto per la Patologia del Libro, Franco Moschini Presidente del CeSMa, Sandro Farroni esperto di carta moneta, Stefania Severi, gli incisori Eros Donnini e Roberto Stelluti, Sante Martinelli tipografo “vecchia maniera”. Saranno tenute delle dimostrazioni sulla fabbricazione della carta. La giornata si concluderà con un assaggio di prodotti tipici marchigiani.
L’inaugurazione si terrà il 10 novembre 2011 alle ore 17,00
sabato, ottobre 29, 2011
Appello per Aulla
Cari amici come forse avrete sentito dai telegiornali la biblioteca, l'archviio storico comunale e l'archivio notarile di Aulla sono stati travolti dal fango. La situazione è ovviamente disastrosa, manca l'acqua la corrente e i volontari stanno facendo il possibile, le istituzioni hanno preso in carico la situazione e ci si sta muovendo insieme alla protezione civile e le soprintendenze per proseguire con i lavori.
Purtroppo servirebbero volontari "esperti" per lavorare al meglio.
Se qualcuno è già in zona e volesse partecipare alle operazioni di salvataggio mi scriva a alesido@gmail.com e cercherò di metterlo in contatto con l'unità di crisi della protezione civile per poter aiutare. Al momento sarebbe importante che si muovessero soprattutto quelli più in zona in maniera da non dover pesare sulle struttura ricettive presenti in zona.
Un sentito ringraziamento per chi volesse fare la propria parte
Purtroppo servirebbero volontari "esperti" per lavorare al meglio.
Se qualcuno è già in zona e volesse partecipare alle operazioni di salvataggio mi scriva a alesido@gmail.com e cercherò di metterlo in contatto con l'unità di crisi della protezione civile per poter aiutare. Al momento sarebbe importante che si muovessero soprattutto quelli più in zona in maniera da non dover pesare sulle struttura ricettive presenti in zona.
Un sentito ringraziamento per chi volesse fare la propria parte
martedì, ottobre 25, 2011
Preservation Advisory Centre - Events
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lunedì, ottobre 17, 2011
Employment / Jobs - The University of Iowa Libraries
Position at University of Iowa
Conservator
The University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City, Iowa
Position Description: Reporting to the Head, Preservation
Department, the Conservator provides leadership and strategic
direction for the Conservation Unit in the conservation treatment of
circulating and special collections materials. The Conservator
provides technical expertise and professional advice and education
to the staff, other institutions, and the public. The incumbent:
Executes complex conservation treatments on paper-based library
and archival materials, working closely and collaboratively with
subject specialists, Special Collections staff and others to
establish goals, select and prioritize materials, and design and
implement plans;
Manages the Conservation Lab and program and identifies
programmatic needs and sets priorities;
Collaborates with the University of Iowa Center for the Book in
teaching classes in bookbinding and on other aspects of the
evolving book studies program at the University;
Establishes specifications and procedures for work performed,
developing workflow patterns and ensuring the quality of
completed work;
Assesses condition of material for a variety of digitization and
other projects;
Directly supervises 3.2 FTE staff members, and additional
students and volunteers performing a wide range of conservation
treatments and activities;
Serves as a resource for staff and the public on a wide range of
conservation issues;
Assists in staff education and in the planning and development
of the overall preservation program for the Library; and,
Conducts research on conservation treatment methods as needed.
Required Qualifications:
High level of expertise in book conservation achieved through an
accredited advanced degree in book conservation, equivalent
certificate program, or formal apprenticeship.
Minimum of 6 years professional experience in rare books and
paper conservation.
Demonstrated expertise in performing complex conservation
treatments on a broad range of library and archival materials.
Thorough knowledge of the history of book structure;
bookbinding, printing, writing, and papermaking materials and
techniques; and materials science.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to train and supervise staff, assess their
work, plan, organize, and direct work flow, and plan and
organize physical space.
Working knowledge of disaster planning, response, and recovery.
A record of engagement with professional conservation
organizations.
Knowledge of conservation issues and current trends at the
national level.
Experience providing instruction in bookbinding and other
aspects of book studies.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or
community.
Display continuing achievement, particularly at a national
level, in an area or areas of professional interest that will
enhance his/her value to the Libraries, the University, the
profession, or the scholarly community.
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of history of photography and the
evolution of historical and contemporary photographic
techniques.
Experience in book and paper conservation in a research library
setting.
Additional Expectations of the Position:
Civil and Respectful Interactions:
Demonstrates respect for all members of the University community
in the course of performing one's duties and in response to
administrators, supervisors, coworkers, and customers;
constructively brings forward workplace concerns to coworkers
and/or supervisor.
Establishes and maintains standards of collaborative interaction
among peers and employees that is characterized by respect,
honesty and service; assures that all unit members are held to
similar standards and ethics; constructively manages conflict.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Welcomes the richness of talent from a diverse workforce and
recognizes that diversity brings stimulation, challenge, and
energy that contribute to a productive and effective workplace.
Manages the talents, strengths and behaviors of each individual
in a diverse work group, while providing each employee with the
opportunity to contribute to the goals of the unit. Works to
assure that all employees are respected and treated in a manner
consistent with University policies in regard to equal
employment opportunity and diversity.
Leadership Accountability:
Represents the interests of the University and of unit
leadership in the use of resources to meet service and
productivity demands within unit goals and budgets; strives to
promote continual process and quality improvement.
Inspires and motivates others to high performance by exercising
strong stewardship of University resources, setting
expectations, measuring success through individual performance
evaluations, and driving organizational results.
Learning and Professional Development:
Seeks opportunities to enhance one's own professional knowledge,
skills, and abilities as they relate to one's current position
and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career
development.
Identifies opportunities for and creates development plans that
encourage employees to attend to the growth of their personal
and professional capacity; engages self and staff in collective
reflection of the University's greater role in society.
Salary and appointment: Hiring range $50,000 to $75,000.
Start date negotiable.
Position will be filled at the level of Expert Librarian (PLB3) or
Senior Librarian (PLB4) depending upon level of experience,
expertise, and professional contribution. The University of Iowa
offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid
vacation per year, your choice between two retirement plans and two
University of Iowa health insurance plans, dental insurance, pre-tax
child and health care spending accounts, and additional options.
The University of Iowa Libraries: The University of Iowa library
system consists of the Main Library, the Hardin Library for the
Health Sciences and a number of branch libraries. The Libraries has
more than 5 million volumes including thousands of electronic
resources and coordinates the development and maintenance of the
University's locally-created open access digital resources including
the Iowa Digital Library, featuring more the 440,000 digitized
texts, images, and audio and video recordings, as well as Iowa
Research Online, our institutional repository. Our Special
Collections include over 200,000 rare books, ranging in age from the
15th century to newly created artists' books.
Library systems are built on a mix of open source, locally
developed, hosted services, and vended applications primarily from
Ex Libris, OCLC, and Microsoft. The University of Iowa is a member
of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), ARL, OCLC,
SPARC, CNI, CLIR, LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and Portico. The Libraries
provides a program of support for professional development
activities and its staff members are actively engaged in national
cooperative efforts.
The Conservation Unit: The Conservation unit
founded by Bill Anthony in 1985, operates from a 2000 square foot
laboratory facility to provide conservation services for materials
from Special Collections, University Archives, Iowa Women's
Archives, John Martin Rare Book Room, Music Rare Book Room, and
circulating collections. Conservation staff work closely with The
University of Iowa Center for the Book
conjoins training in the technique and artistry of bookmaking with
research into the history and culture of books.
The University and Iowa City: A major research and teaching
institution, the University of Iowa offers internationally
recognized programs in a diverse array of academic, medical, and
artistic disciplines, from otolaryngology to fiction writing,
printmaking to space science, hydraulic engineering to dance. The
University consists of a faculty of 2,000 and a permanent staff of
13,000 serving 30,500 students, more than 40% of whom are from out
of state and close to 10,000 of whom are registered in graduate and
professional degree programs. Approximately 9% of the University's
faculty and staff and 10% of its student body are members of
minority groups, and 8% of the students are from foreign countries.
Iowa City is a community of some 68,000 people (more than 150,000
live in the surrounding area) with excellent educational,
recreational, and cultural advantages. It is consistently cited in
the national media as a city with an excellent quality of life. The
city is readily accessible via interstate highways and a major
airport is only 30 minutes away. The community is growing in its
diversity; within the Iowa City Community School District, 32.47% of
the students are minority, with 16.22% identifying as
African-American, 8.55% as Latino/Hispanic, 7.33% as Asian-American,
and .37% as Native American during the 2010/11 school year.
Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please visit the
University of
To help facilitate your application process, note the requisition
number 59966.
Applications must be received by October 28, 2011.
The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.
For more information about the University of Iowa Libraries and
community, please see
Nancy E. Kraft
University of Iowa Libraries
Preservation
100 Main Library
Iowa City IA 52242-1420
319-335-5286
Fax: 319-335-5900
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Conservator
The University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City, Iowa
Position Description: Reporting to the Head, Preservation
Department, the Conservator provides leadership and strategic
direction for the Conservation Unit in the conservation treatment of
circulating and special collections materials. The Conservator
provides technical expertise and professional advice and education
to the staff, other institutions, and the public. The incumbent:
Executes complex conservation treatments on paper-based library
and archival materials, working closely and collaboratively with
subject specialists, Special Collections staff and others to
establish goals, select and prioritize materials, and design and
implement plans;
Manages the Conservation Lab and program and identifies
programmatic needs and sets priorities;
Collaborates with the University of Iowa Center for the Book in
teaching classes in bookbinding and on other aspects of the
evolving book studies program at the University;
Establishes specifications and procedures for work performed,
developing workflow patterns and ensuring the quality of
completed work;
Assesses condition of material for a variety of digitization and
other projects;
Directly supervises 3.2 FTE staff members, and additional
students and volunteers performing a wide range of conservation
treatments and activities;
Serves as a resource for staff and the public on a wide range of
conservation issues;
Assists in staff education and in the planning and development
of the overall preservation program for the Library; and,
Conducts research on conservation treatment methods as needed.
Required Qualifications:
High level of expertise in book conservation achieved through an
accredited advanced degree in book conservation, equivalent
certificate program, or formal apprenticeship.
Minimum of 6 years professional experience in rare books and
paper conservation.
Demonstrated expertise in performing complex conservation
treatments on a broad range of library and archival materials.
Thorough knowledge of the history of book structure;
bookbinding, printing, writing, and papermaking materials and
techniques; and materials science.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to train and supervise staff, assess their
work, plan, organize, and direct work flow, and plan and
organize physical space.
Working knowledge of disaster planning, response, and recovery.
A record of engagement with professional conservation
organizations.
Knowledge of conservation issues and current trends at the
national level.
Experience providing instruction in bookbinding and other
aspects of book studies.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or
community.
Display continuing achievement, particularly at a national
level, in an area or areas of professional interest that will
enhance his/her value to the Libraries, the University, the
profession, or the scholarly community.
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of history of photography and the
evolution of historical and contemporary photographic
techniques.
Experience in book and paper conservation in a research library
setting.
Additional Expectations of the Position:
Civil and Respectful Interactions:
Demonstrates respect for all members of the University community
in the course of performing one's duties and in response to
administrators, supervisors, coworkers, and customers;
constructively brings forward workplace concerns to coworkers
and/or supervisor.
Establishes and maintains standards of collaborative interaction
among peers and employees that is characterized by respect,
honesty and service; assures that all unit members are held to
similar standards and ethics; constructively manages conflict.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Welcomes the richness of talent from a diverse workforce and
recognizes that diversity brings stimulation, challenge, and
energy that contribute to a productive and effective workplace.
Manages the talents, strengths and behaviors of each individual
in a diverse work group, while providing each employee with the
opportunity to contribute to the goals of the unit. Works to
assure that all employees are respected and treated in a manner
consistent with University policies in regard to equal
employment opportunity and diversity.
Leadership Accountability:
Represents the interests of the University and of unit
leadership in the use of resources to meet service and
productivity demands within unit goals and budgets; strives to
promote continual process and quality improvement.
Inspires and motivates others to high performance by exercising
strong stewardship of University resources, setting
expectations, measuring success through individual performance
evaluations, and driving organizational results.
Learning and Professional Development:
Seeks opportunities to enhance one's own professional knowledge,
skills, and abilities as they relate to one's current position
and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career
development.
Identifies opportunities for and creates development plans that
encourage employees to attend to the growth of their personal
and professional capacity; engages self and staff in collective
reflection of the University's greater role in society.
Salary and appointment: Hiring range $50,000 to $75,000.
Start date negotiable.
Position will be filled at the level of Expert Librarian (PLB3) or
Senior Librarian (PLB4) depending upon level of experience,
expertise, and professional contribution. The University of Iowa
offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid
vacation per year, your choice between two retirement plans and two
University of Iowa health insurance plans, dental insurance, pre-tax
child and health care spending accounts, and additional options.
The University of Iowa Libraries: The University of Iowa library
system consists of the Main Library, the Hardin Library for the
Health Sciences and a number of branch libraries. The Libraries has
more than 5 million volumes including thousands of electronic
resources and coordinates the development and maintenance of the
University's locally-created open access digital resources including
the Iowa Digital Library, featuring more the 440,000 digitized
texts, images, and audio and video recordings, as well as Iowa
Research Online, our institutional repository. Our Special
Collections include over 200,000 rare books, ranging in age from the
15th century to newly created artists' books.
Library systems are built on a mix of open source, locally
developed, hosted services, and vended applications primarily from
Ex Libris, OCLC, and Microsoft. The University of Iowa is a member
of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), ARL, OCLC,
SPARC, CNI, CLIR, LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and Portico. The Libraries
provides a program of support for professional development
activities and its staff members are actively engaged in national
cooperative efforts.
The Conservation Unit: The Conservation unit
founded by Bill Anthony in 1985, operates from a 2000 square foot
laboratory facility to provide conservation services for materials
from Special Collections, University Archives, Iowa Women's
Archives, John Martin Rare Book Room, Music Rare Book Room, and
circulating collections. Conservation staff work closely with The
University of Iowa Center for the Book
conjoins training in the technique and artistry of bookmaking with
research into the history and culture of books.
The University and Iowa City: A major research and teaching
institution, the University of Iowa offers internationally
recognized programs in a diverse array of academic, medical, and
artistic disciplines, from otolaryngology to fiction writing,
printmaking to space science, hydraulic engineering to dance. The
University consists of a faculty of 2,000 and a permanent staff of
13,000 serving 30,500 students, more than 40% of whom are from out
of state and close to 10,000 of whom are registered in graduate and
professional degree programs. Approximately 9% of the University's
faculty and staff and 10% of its student body are members of
minority groups, and 8% of the students are from foreign countries.
Iowa City is a community of some 68,000 people (more than 150,000
live in the surrounding area) with excellent educational,
recreational, and cultural advantages. It is consistently cited in
the national media as a city with an excellent quality of life. The
city is readily accessible via interstate highways and a major
airport is only 30 minutes away. The community is growing in its
diversity; within the Iowa City Community School District, 32.47% of
the students are minority, with 16.22% identifying as
African-American, 8.55% as Latino/Hispanic, 7.33% as Asian-American,
and .37% as Native American during the 2010/11 school year.
Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please visit the
University of
To help facilitate your application process, note the requisition
number 59966.
Applications must be received by October 28, 2011.
The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.
For more information about the University of Iowa Libraries and
community, please see
Nancy E. Kraft
University of Iowa Libraries
Preservation
100 Main Library
Iowa City IA 52242-1420
319-335-5286
Fax: 319-335-5900
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Preservation Librarian
Preservation Librarian
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Library Administration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Position available immediately.
This is a 100%, twelve-month, tenure-system appointment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library
seeks a dynamic individual to provide leadership for the Library's
preservation program
This is a unique opportunity to work with the University of
Illinois' renowned and extraordinarily rich collections. Both the
Library and campus are firmly committed to supporting preservation
initiatives, as evidenced by the establishment of the John "Bud"
Velde Endowed Professorship in Preservation Administration in 2005
and the Library's successful record of securing grants and donations
to support the Preservation and Conservation Program.
Reporting to the John "Bud" Velde Head of Preservation, the
Preservation Librarian will oversee existing staff and programs in
support of reformatting, media, and digital preservation efforts
within the existing program. Specific duties include:
Coordinating preservation policy for digital materials
Establishing workflows for the preservation of digital materials
as well as testing and implementing necessary infrastructure in
close collaboration with the Digital Library Access, Repository,
and Scholarly Communication Services Advisory Group
Collaborating with other units and groups in the University
Library and Campus that acquire, create, preserve, and provide
access to digitized or 'born-digital' materials (including
Digital Content Creation, Office of Information Technology
Planning and Policy, IDEALS, and the University Archives, among
others) to develop and coordinate a Library-wide digital
preservation program and associated services.
Other duties may be assigned as the incumbent gains familiarity with
the position and institutional environment.
Qualifications:
Required: ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent, or a graduate degree
including coursework or experience in preservation administration;
knowledge of, and experience with, critical issues in preservation;
knowledge of current trends in digital preservation management,
media preservation, and/or preservation reformatting, and related
issues. See for completed
description.
To Apply: To ensure full consideration, please complete your
candidate profile at
and upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information
including email addresses for three professional references.
Applications not submitted through this website will not be
considered.
For questions, please call: 217-333-8169.
Deadline: In order to ensure full consideration, applications and
nominations must be received by Nov. 15, 2011
Interviews may occur before the closing date; however, no decisions
will be made prior to the closing date.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and
welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and
ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Library Administration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Position available immediately.
This is a 100%, twelve-month, tenure-system appointment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library
seeks a dynamic individual to provide leadership for the Library's
preservation program
This is a unique opportunity to work with the University of
Illinois' renowned and extraordinarily rich collections. Both the
Library and campus are firmly committed to supporting preservation
initiatives, as evidenced by the establishment of the John "Bud"
Velde Endowed Professorship in Preservation Administration in 2005
and the Library's successful record of securing grants and donations
to support the Preservation and Conservation Program.
Reporting to the John "Bud" Velde Head of Preservation, the
Preservation Librarian will oversee existing staff and programs in
support of reformatting, media, and digital preservation efforts
within the existing program. Specific duties include:
Coordinating preservation policy for digital materials
Establishing workflows for the preservation of digital materials
as well as testing and implementing necessary infrastructure in
close collaboration with the Digital Library Access, Repository,
and Scholarly Communication Services Advisory Group
Collaborating with other units and groups in the University
Library and Campus that acquire, create, preserve, and provide
access to digitized or 'born-digital' materials (including
Digital Content Creation, Office of Information Technology
Planning and Policy, IDEALS, and the University Archives, among
others) to develop and coordinate a Library-wide digital
preservation program and associated services.
Other duties may be assigned as the incumbent gains familiarity with
the position and institutional environment.
Qualifications:
Required: ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent, or a graduate degree
including coursework or experience in preservation administration;
knowledge of, and experience with, critical issues in preservation;
knowledge of current trends in digital preservation management,
media preservation, and/or preservation reformatting, and related
issues. See
description.
To Apply: To ensure full consideration, please complete your
candidate profile at
and upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information
including email addresses for three professional references.
Applications not submitted through this website will not be
considered.
For questions, please call: 217-333-8169.
Deadline: In order to ensure full consideration, applications and
nominations must be received by Nov. 15, 2011
Interviews may occur before the closing date; however, no decisions
will be made prior to the closing date.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and
welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and
ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Preservation Librarian
Preservation Librarian
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Library Administration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Position available immediately.
This is a 100%, twelve-month, tenure-system appointment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library
seeks a dynamic individual to provide leadership for the Library's
preservation program
This is a unique opportunity to work with the University of
Illinois' renowned and extraordinarily rich collections. Both the
Library and campus are firmly committed to supporting preservation
initiatives, as evidenced by the establishment of the John "Bud"
Velde Endowed Professorship in Preservation Administration in 2005
and the Library's successful record of securing grants and donations
to support the Preservation and Conservation Program.
Reporting to the John "Bud" Velde Head of Preservation, the
Preservation Librarian will oversee existing staff and programs in
support of reformatting, media, and digital preservation efforts
within the existing program. Specific duties include:
Coordinating preservation policy for digital materials
Establishing workflows for the preservation of digital materials
as well as testing and implementing necessary infrastructure in
close collaboration with the Digital Library Access, Repository,
and Scholarly Communication Services Advisory Group
Collaborating with other units and groups in the University
Library and Campus that acquire, create, preserve, and provide
access to digitized or 'born-digital' materials (including
Digital Content Creation, Office of Information Technology
Planning and Policy, IDEALS, and the University Archives, among
others) to develop and coordinate a Library-wide digital
preservation program and associated services.
Other duties may be assigned as the incumbent gains familiarity with
the position and institutional environment.
Qualifications:
Required: ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent, or a graduate degree
including coursework or experience in preservation administration;
knowledge of, and experience with, critical issues in preservation;
knowledge of current trends in digital preservation management,
media preservation, and/or preservation reformatting, and related
issues. See for completed
description.
To Apply: To ensure full consideration, please complete your
candidate profile at
and upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information
including email addresses for three professional references.
Applications not submitted through this website will not be
considered.
For questions, please call: 217-333-8169.
Deadline: In order to ensure full consideration, applications and
nominations must be received by Nov. 15, 2011
Interviews may occur before the closing date; however, no decisions
will be made prior to the closing date.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and
welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and
ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Library Administration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Position available immediately.
This is a 100%, twelve-month, tenure-system appointment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library
seeks a dynamic individual to provide leadership for the Library's
preservation program
This is a unique opportunity to work with the University of
Illinois' renowned and extraordinarily rich collections. Both the
Library and campus are firmly committed to supporting preservation
initiatives, as evidenced by the establishment of the John "Bud"
Velde Endowed Professorship in Preservation Administration in 2005
and the Library's successful record of securing grants and donations
to support the Preservation and Conservation Program.
Reporting to the John "Bud" Velde Head of Preservation, the
Preservation Librarian will oversee existing staff and programs in
support of reformatting, media, and digital preservation efforts
within the existing program. Specific duties include:
Coordinating preservation policy for digital materials
Establishing workflows for the preservation of digital materials
as well as testing and implementing necessary infrastructure in
close collaboration with the Digital Library Access, Repository,
and Scholarly Communication Services Advisory Group
Collaborating with other units and groups in the University
Library and Campus that acquire, create, preserve, and provide
access to digitized or 'born-digital' materials (including
Digital Content Creation, Office of Information Technology
Planning and Policy, IDEALS, and the University Archives, among
others) to develop and coordinate a Library-wide digital
preservation program and associated services.
Other duties may be assigned as the incumbent gains familiarity with
the position and institutional environment.
Qualifications:
Required: ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent, or a graduate degree
including coursework or experience in preservation administration;
knowledge of, and experience with, critical issues in preservation;
knowledge of current trends in digital preservation management,
media preservation, and/or preservation reformatting, and related
issues. See
description.
To Apply: To ensure full consideration, please complete your
candidate profile at
and upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information
including email addresses for three professional references.
Applications not submitted through this website will not be
considered.
For questions, please call: 217-333-8169.
Deadline: In order to ensure full consideration, applications and
nominations must be received by Nov. 15, 2011
Interviews may occur before the closing date; however, no decisions
will be made prior to the closing date.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and
welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and
ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity
lunedì, ottobre 10, 2011
Position at Shepherds Bookbinders
Paper Conservator
Shepherds Bookbinders Ltd,
76 Rochester Row, London SW1
Maternity Cover, until October 2012
Mon - Friday; May consider part time
Shepherds Bookbinders, incorporating Sangorski and Sutcliffe and
Zaehnsdorf has two workshops and three retail outlets. Our range of
services includes traditional craft bookbinding and the conservation
of books and artwork on paper; for the international book trade,
small London based institutions, and collectors.
Applicants should:
Have a good knowledge of all aspects of paper conservation.
Have a recognised qualification in conservation.
Have experience of treating flat works of art on paper.
Have experience and extensive knowledge of aqueous treatments.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Be confident interacting with customers.
Be able to produce references from recognised sources.
Knowledge and / or experience of bookbinding and book conservation
techniques is an advantage but not essential.
UKP19,000 - UKP21,000 pro rata, dependent on experience
Covering letter and CV to Daniel Wray
Shepherds Bookbinders Ltd,
76 Rochester Row, London SW1
Maternity Cover, until October 2012
Mon - Friday; May consider part time
Shepherds Bookbinders, incorporating Sangorski and Sutcliffe and
Zaehnsdorf has two workshops and three retail outlets. Our range of
services includes traditional craft bookbinding and the conservation
of books and artwork on paper; for the international book trade,
small London based institutions, and collectors.
Applicants should:
Have a good knowledge of all aspects of paper conservation.
Have a recognised qualification in conservation.
Have experience of treating flat works of art on paper.
Have experience and extensive knowledge of aqueous treatments.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Be confident interacting with customers.
Be able to produce references from recognised sources.
Knowledge and / or experience of bookbinding and book conservation
techniques is an advantage but not essential.
UKP19,000 - UKP21,000 pro rata, dependent on experience
Covering letter and CV to Daniel Wray
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