Preservation & Conservation
There are a number of reasons why a conservator may need to treat an object. It may have inherent physical flaws in the way it was constructed or have been damaged due to inappropriate storage methods or repeated handling. The item may have been exposed to extreme environmental conditions and poor quality display methods or have been damaged due to well-intentioned but unsuitable repairs.
From time to time, the Library offers training in paper conservation, to students or recent graduates of conservation training programmes, through fellowships and summer placements. When these positions are available, they are advertised on our Vacancies page.