The online course with certificate Preservation of books and documents systematizes the ways of identifying the pathologies, knowing the precautions to be taken, the methods and procedures to be applied, the prevention techniques and the ways to minimize the damage, carrying out paper repairs.
Books and documents are part of our heritage and are especially important to us on a personal level, as they can contain invaluable memories.
How can we keep our documents and books in good condition for many long years?
The Preservation of books and documents course fee includes 24-hour access for an unlimited time to:
- Lessons for each theme of the program
- Downloadable texts
- Explanatory videos
- Evaluation (1 final questionnaire)
- Certificate.
In the Preservation of books and documents online course you will learn
Who should take this Course?
This course is intended for all those who have books and graphic documents (archives, libraries, booksellers, collectors) in their custody or for all those who wish to preserve their own books and documents.
No access requirements
Certificate
At the end of the course, a training certificate will be issued . Know more.
We are a training entity certified by DGERT – Training Entity Certificate No. 1800/2015 – so the certificate has international validity.
How it works
Course structure
- Preventive Conservation
- Interventional and curative conservation
- Restoration
2.1. Writing materials
2.2. Inks
2.3. Adhesives
2.4. Bookbinding
3.1. Main agents of deterioration
3.2. Main agents of damage and loss
3.3. Most common types of damage
4.1. Cleaning
4.1.Flattening
4.1. Consolidation and repair of damage
5.1. Handling and transportation
5.2. Storage
5.3. Maintenance and cleaning
5.4. Integrated pest management
5.5. Environmental management
5.5.1. Temperature and relative humidity
5.5.2. Light and invisible radiations
5.5.3. Pollutants and contaminants
Author
Geraldine Garcia
With a degree in Archeology and a Masters degree in Museology by the University of Porto, she specialized in Preventive Conservation. Throughout her academic and professional career, she had the opportunity to join English Heritage’s Collection Conservation Team (London) and collaborate with the Direção Regional de Cultura do Centro and the University of Coimbra.
Diana Bencatel
She holds a degree in Archeology and a Masters in Museology by the University of Porto, specializing in Preventive Conservation. She has worked in several cultural institutions, including the Victoria & Albert Museum (London), Porto’s District Archives, the Ceramics Museum and the Auto Sueco Museum.
Reviews
Overall course evaluation – 4,5
(scale 1 – 5)
What students say about the course
Critical analysis and opportunities for improvement
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