Crowdsourcing Conservation

The Centre for Research Collections (CRC) provides access to the University of Edinburgh’s cultural and heritage collections.The CRC is the only place in the UK where researchers can access material from across collection types, from medieval manuscripts to contemporary art. This unique combination of collections make the CRC an invaluable resource for teaching within the University, and attracts researchers from around the world.What We DoAccess to collections material for all readers •Enquiries service for in-person and remote researchersExpert collections care across disciplines, including acquisitions, cataloguing, conservationParticipation in public engagement events, including Doors Open Day and Festival of MuseumsAcademic engagement through formal teaching, seminar facilities and student induction eventsDigital Imaging of collections and digitisationTraining and support through a programme of volunteering, work placements and internshipsSupport academic research through collections-based teaching and seminar facilitiesExhibitionsUndertake major collaborative projectsProvide support for unique cultural heritage collections across the University outwith the CRCLicensing of collection imagesManage the CRC’s website and social media outputsPlease visithttp://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/library-museum-gallery/crcfor more information

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Due to the success of last year’s ‘Crowdsourcing Conservation’ event, we are repeating the session on 19 and 20 February 2018. You can read more about last year's event <A HREF="http://libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk/conservation/2017/06/15/crowdsourcing-conservation-at-the-crc/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>. 
This year we continue to work with the Laing collection, this time rehousing section IV. Over the two-day period, we aim to rehouse 96 boxes, completing the boxing of the Laing manuscript material.
Damage has been caused to these collections due to the current storage in vertical boxes. Folders have slumped in under-filled boxes, and caused planar distortion of the papers. Tearing and creasing has occurred due to the lack of internal protection. To solve this problem, we want to rehouse the collection in acid-free folders and boxes.
Each day will consist of a training session in the morning, followed by practical work. In the afternoon, students will be joined by staff members from the CRC who will talk to them about their roles, whilst helping to carry out the conservation work. Good quality complimentary refreshments and catering will be provided throughout the day to encourage networking during break times.
This is a great opportunity to get some hands on experience with special collections, and find out what it’s like to work at the CRC!
Places are limited to 15 participants per day. If you have any questions, please email <A HREF="mailto:emily.hick@ed.ac.uk" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">emily.hick@ed.ac.uk</A>. Booking will close on 8 February, to allow us to organise catering. Book now, don't miss out! 
Timetable
 9.30 – 9.45: Welcome
 9.45 – 10.00: Introduction to the Laing collection
10.00 – 10.30: Rehousing training
10.30 – 11.00: Rehousing begins
11.00 – 11.30: Tea break (refreshments provided) 
11.30 – 13.00: Rehousing
13.00 – 14.00: Lunch break (lunch provided) 
14.00 – 15.30: Rehousing and networking
15.30 – 16.00: Tea break (refreshments provided)
16.00 – 17.00: Rehousing and networking

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