Books are often damaged by improper handling, poor storage conditions, book drops, vandalism, and normal wear and tear.  The manufacturing process is also a factor in deterioration.  Proper repair techniques can prolong the life of books and reduce replacement and rebinding costs.  Improper procedures can do more harm, and may render books unusable.  This workshop will teach you how to assess damages early, evaluate treatment processes, and perform simple, economical, basic book repair techniques.  Recommendations for setting up a basic book repair work station, purchasing affordable tools and supplies, and documenting repairs will also be provided.  With hands-on practical instruction you will learn the following procedures:

• Mending paper tears
• Replacing torn end sheets
• Tipping and hinging torn out pages
• Tightening hinges to text blocks
• Repairing spines and covers

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is intended for staff and volunteers in libraries, archives, museums, historic sites, and other heritage institutions that perform or supervise book repair.  Students in library and information science, archives, public history, and museum programs are also welcome to attend.  No prior book repair training or experience is required.  Books and supplies will be provided, but you may also bring damaged books from your collection. 

Registration:
The registration fee for this workshop is $50.00 for NCPC members and $75.00 for non-members.  The $75 fee comes with a year-long individual NCPC membership.  Lunch, refreshments, and materials will be provided at the workshop.  Please register/RSVP via Survey Monkey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T6JVQC7 and mail check to:

North Carolina Preservation Consortium
PO Box 2651
Durham, NC 27715

Cancellation and Refund Policy:
This program may be canceled due to low registration or other causes beyond our control, such as severe weather.  In such an event, registrants will be notified and fees refunded.  Otherwise, registration fees are nonrefundable.  Substitution of staff from your institution is permitted.

Instructor:
Craig Fansler, Preservation Librarian at the Z. Smith Reynolds Library at Wake Forest University, earned a BA in Art History from East Carolina University, a MS in Management from Troy State University, and a MLS from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  His conservation training includes basic book repair at the Etherington Conservation Center, bookbinding at the Appalachian Center for Crafts at Tennessee Tech University, and Collections Care at John Hopkins University.  Read more about Craig at Inside WFU.

Location:
This workshop is hosted by the Western Office of Archives & History, a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.  For questions regarding directions and access, contact:

Jeff Futch, Regional Supervisor
Western Office of Archives & History
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
176 Riceville Road
Asheville, NC
Phone  (828) 296-7230  extension 222
Email    jeff.futch@ncdcr.gov

North Carolina Preservation Consortium 
The North Carolina Preservation Consortium (NCPC) promotes the preservation of collections in libraries, museums, archives, and historic sites; monuments, memorials, and outdoor art; archeological sites and collections; historic and cultural architecture; and private collections of family treasures.  Our preservation mission addresses proper care and handling; storage and environmental control; disaster preparedness and recovery; the repair, reformatting and conservation of damaged items; and collection security.