Conservation

We are a small Conservation team whose role it is to care for the Library’s collections. Our priority is to ensure that the Library’s books, manuscripts, archives, maps, prints, newspapers and ephemera are made accessible to our readers in a manner which respects the integrity of the artefact and ensures its preservation for future use.  To this end, we provide storage and housing solutions for the material, and undertake treatment and repair of damaged items.  Some of our preservation activities include environmental monitoring, integrated pest management and disaster preparedness. Another important part of our remit is to support material put on exhibition both here in the Russell Library and in the John Paul II Library.

The Conservation team provides advice to both readers and university staff on a wide range of preservation topics.  We have strong ties with other conservation departments and groups in Ireland.

Further Preservation and Conservation information and advice can be found at:

• Library of Congress. Caring for your collections
• British Library: Preservation Advisory Centre

Useful Links to Conservation Organisations:

• Irish Professional Conservators’ and Restorers’ Association (IPCRA)
• Institute of Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works in ireland (ICAWI)