Salvage of Museum, Library and Archive Collections
*Date: *Monday 27^th November
*Venue: *The**Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
*Cost:*£100
*Course Leaders: *Sophie Rowe, Conservator, The Polar Museumand Helena
Rodwell, Assistant Conservator (Collections Care), The Fitzwilliam Museum
University of Cambridge Museums is holding a hands-on introductory
workshop on procedures in salvaging museum, library and archive
collections. It will cover topics such as preparing the salvage
operation, setting up a triage point, moving damaged items and first-aid
for a wide range of materials. The course will also discuss risks of
re-entry into damaged collection areas and health and safety aspects of
salvage operations.
This practical course is suitable for anyone who might be involved in
salvaging museum, library and archive collections in an emergency,
including non-specialists.
The number of places in limited, and booking is essential. For further
information about the course, please visit
http://www.museums.cam.ac.uk/salvage-of-museum-library-and-archive-collections
Kind regards
Helena Rodwell
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Assistant Conservator, Collections Care
University of Cambridge Museums
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