CONSERVATION OF LEATHER BOOKS

Student Conservators at Melbourne (SC@M)

SC@M presents: Conservation of Leather Books [Webinar Series]

<aside>We are excited to announce our upcoming Conservation of Leather Books webinar series! Hosted by professional conservator Karen Vidler over four days, this online series covers how leather is used in the practice of bookbinding; ways to identify common leather deterioration; micro-sampling techniques; and conservation treatments for leather books. On completion, each student will receive an e-certificate of participation.</aside><aside></aside><aside>Registration</aside><aside>A $5 registration fee is required to secure attendance for all four days. The payment covers printed reading materials and postage costs. </aside><aside></aside><aside>Preparation</aside><aside>Each student will receive a printed booklet to read in preparation. It is important for students to commit in advance in order to receive and complete the pre-readings prior to the start date.</aside><aside></aside><aside>Duration</aside><aside>The webinar series is presented in four 90-minute sessions, over four consecutive days. There will be extra time available for questions at the end of each session. </aside><aside>Recording</aside><aside>Each session will be recorded and made available to students who have registered. See our Privacy Notice for more info.</aside><aside></aside>Places are limited, so make sure to book fast to secure your place! <aside></aside><aside>---------------------</aside>

<aside>Please note:</aside><aside>1. Registration closes at 11:59 PM AEDT on October 14th, 2021. </aside><aside>2. Open to Australian students only due to postage limitations. </aside><aside></aside><aside>Privacy Notice</aside><aside>This webinar will be recorded by the event host and posted online at a later date. The full recordings will only be available to those who have registered for the event. Images of the event may be shared by Student Conservators at Melbourne on social media. </aside><aside>If you do not wish to be recorded, please disable your microphone and camera.</aside><aside>The election of an attendee to use a microphone and/or camera constitutes a release and waiver of rights in the capture of an attendee's image, likeness and/or voice for use by the event host and Student Conservators at Melbourne.</aside><aside>Attendees may not share photos, video or audio recordings of this event. </aside><aside>Content from the pre-reading booklet is not to be reproduced or redistributed. </aside><aside></aside><aside>Refund Policy</aside><aside>We are unable to provide refunds after 11:59 PM AEDT on October 14th, 2021, however, you may pass on your booking to another student if you are no longer able to make it. You will be responsible for transferring your reading materials and $5 fee to the following student. </aside><aside>Please notify us if this occurs so we can change the name and contact details of your booking. </aside><aside></aside><aside>Postage and collection</aside><aside>Reading materials can be posted to you or collected in-person, in accordance with government COVID guidelines.</aside><aside></aside><aside>Option 1 - Postage:</aside><aside>Reading materials can be posted Australia-wide.</aside><aside>Once your reading materials have been shipped, you will receive a tracking number via email. </aside><aside>Please note: Australia Post is currently experiencing significant parcel delivery delays due to COVID-19. If you have not received your reading materials by November 1st, please contact us at studentconservators@gmail.com.</aside><aside></aside><aside>Option 2 - Collection:</aside><aside>Collection is from Carlton North, Victoria 3054.</aside><aside>As of October 4th, 2021, only participants who live within 15km are able to collect their readings in person. </aside><aside>If you are no longer able to collect in person, please let us know immediately at studentconservators@gmail.com.</aside><aside>Readings must be collected by the 20th of October. </aside><aside></aside>---------------------

<aside>Karen Vidler (FIIC, PMAICCM) // BOOK &amp; PAPER CONSERVATOR, TEACHER </aside><aside>Karen has worked as a professional book &amp; paper conservator for over 20 years, specialising in the conservation of rare books. She is both a qualified bookbinder and book &amp; paper conservator completing her studies at Guildford College and West Dean College, UK. She has managed a small conservation practice, Book Conservation Services, since 2006. She has taught units of study in the conservation of leather bookbindings at West Dean College, UK and for the last 10 years delivered workshop and professional development training in bookbinding and book conservation techniques using current conservation standard materials and techniques. </aside><aside>She is thrilled to be offering this virtual workshop program in the conservation of leather bookbindings to member of SC@M. This is an opportunity for her to share knowledge and skills in conservation techniques gained over many years of professional practice. </aside>---------------------Find Student Conservators at Melbourne on:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/studentconservatorsatmelbourne/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studentconservators/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/StudentConsMelb" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>

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