Guardian ( Trinidad and Tobago )
26 April 2023 ( Page 29 )
Preservation for Beginners Workshop at Bocas Lit Fest
Preservation for Beginners workshop will be facilitated by Danielle Fraser,
NALIS’ Library Conservator, at this year’s NGC Bocas Lit Fest on Friday from
9 am to 12:30 pm, at the National Library of T&T, Port-of-Spain.
A release said the workshop, which is open to the public, will provide
participants with practical advice on the long-term preservation of their
paper-based treasures and collections.
The topics will include identifying and combating agents of deterioration;
care and handling techniques; protective enclosures and storage conditions;
and simple preservation techniques.
A participant repairs a paper tear at one of the preservation and
conservation workshops.
PICTURE NALIS
The workshop will end with a behind-the-scenes tour of NALIS’ Preservation
and Conservation Laboratory (PAC Lab), at the basement level of the
National Library.
The NALIS PAC Lab was officially commissioned in 2013 and is responsible
for ensuring the overall longevity of library materials, with specific attention
to the local and regional historic collections of the Heritage Library Division.
The PAC Lab also provides a range of services covering preservation,
conservation, training and consultancy.
To register for Preservation for Beginners visit: https://www.
bocaslitfest.com/events/preservation for-beginners-with-danielle-fraser/
Photo: A participant repairs a paper tear at one of the preservation and
conservation workshops.
PICTURE NALIS