Books and Library Materials
Graduate Diploma - 1 year

PROGRAMME CONTENT

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

Practical Work
Treatment of books
Familiarisation with tools and materials
Condition reports
Developing treatment strategies

Library/Archive Collections and their materials
Visits to various types of collections and study of their conservation requirements

History of Papermaking
Contextual studies
Practical Papermaking

Materials Science
Materials science in conservation seminar series
Materials evaluation and analysis
Science in the workshop

Storage and Environmental Issues
Environmental Monitoring
Book protection systems
Evaluation of exhibition materials

Leather and Image materials
Methods of leather production
Manuscript and printing inks
Treatment of images

Exhibition of Work
An important celebration of your work, supported by your portfolio

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Degree or qualification at equivalent level to a second year of undergraduate study eg HNC, HND, DipHE and significant interest in conservation and the particular material you wish to conserve.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who do not possess the entry requirements listed above provided they have substantial relevant experience of long-term involvement in a related subject in practice, research and design.