prospectus spreads grid - West Dean College

ConservationBooks & Library MaterialsENQUIRIEST +44 (0)1243 818239 or 811301E diplomas@westdean.org.ukkey factsGraduate Diploma1 year {university of sussex award}Postgraduate Diploma1 year {university of sussex award}MA Conservation Studies1 calendar year {university of sussex award} ✳ see page 10THE TUTORDAVID DORNING worked at Warwick County Archives and Coventry CityArchives, gaining a BA (Hons) at the Open University, before joining WestDean where he achieved an MA in Conservation Studies from the Universityof Sussex. David is a specialist in Book and Paper Conservation, which heteaches alongside his research subject, materials science, both at West Deanand other institutions. He is an accredited member of ICON and a Fellow of IIC.ASSISTANT TUTOR ELIZABETH NEVILLETHE FACILITIESStudents on the Book and Library Materials programme have their personalworkbench situated in the Bindery. In addition the department has areas forpaper conservation, washing, science, finishing, sharpening and securestorage; and there is a range of conservation and bookbinding equipment.Basic tools are provided at the beginning of the course, but students areencouraged and given advice towards building up their personal set of tools.A separate laboratory is available as a College-wide resource, containinganalytical and microscopy equipment. Direct and wireless internet access isavailable in the department, and there is a computer suite in the College.PROGRAMME CONTENTGRADUATE DIPLOMAPractical WorkTreatment of booksFamiliarisation with tools andmaterialsCondition reportsDeveloping treatment strategiesLibrary/Archive Collections andtheir materialsVisits to various types ofcollections and study of theirconservation requirements.History of PapermakingContextual studiesPractical PapermakingMaterials ScienceMaterials science in conservationseminar series.Materials evaluation and analysis.Science in the workshop.Storage and Environmental IssuesEnvironmental issuesBook protection systemsEvaluation of exhibition materialsLeather and Image materialsMethods of leather productionManuscript and printing inksTreatment of imagesThe log of the racing yacht Redskin, since itwas built in 1902. It was obtained by thepresent owner, the Solent Sunbeam Class,together with the yacht. The log was writtenin a standard stationery binding inburgundy leather, with approximately 300pages. Retaining its original character was aconservation priority, and surface cleaningwas carried out accordingly. A new textilebacking was created to support the originaldegraded leather and provide strength andflexibility. It can now be read again withoutincurring further damage. It was returnedto the owner in a bespoke hand-made box.14