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.
Language: English Also available in: Português | Español
Books and documents are part of our cultural 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?
General Information
The Preservation of books and documents online 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 online course you will learn
Who should take this online 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
Preservation of Books Online Course structure
Unit 1 – CONCEPTS AND LEVELS OF OPERATION
- Preventive Conservation
- Interventional and curative conservation
- Restoration
Unit 2 – MATERIALS
2.1. Writing materials
2.2. Inks
2.3. Adhesives
2.4. Bookbinding
Unit 3 – AGENTS OF DETERIORATION
3.1. Main agents of deterioration
3.2. Main agents of damage and loss
3.3. Most common types of damage
Unit 4 – DAMAGE MINIMIZATION AND TECHNIQUES
4.1. Cleaning
4.1.Flattening
4.1. Consolidation and repair of damage
Unit 5 – PRESERVATION OF MATERIALS
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
