Book Mending Workshop

Event Information
Date
-
Event Type
Continuing Education - Face-to-Face Presentation
Event Category
Professional/Personal Development
Location

Georgian Court University

Target Audience

Staff seeking to learn book repair basics

Cost
Free of Charge
Descriptions

Book Mending Workshop

Join LibraryLinkNJ and VALE New Jersey for this in-person workshop on book mending techniques that will demonstrate basic book repair including page tipping, page repair, corner(s), spine repair/replacement, cover(s), hinge(s), and more.

New Jersey librarian Stephanie Sussmeier of Stockton University will walk us through the above, as well as discuss book repair products, everyday items that can be used for book repair that are also budget friendly, what product is best for type of book (hardback vs. paperback), cover the pros and cons of book treatments, and review the general lifespan of certain book repair treatments.

This two hour in-person event is limited to 30 participants, so save the date today! 

 

About the Presenter: 
Stephanie Sussmeier, Metadata Librarian, Stockton University.

Stephanie's previous roles include Discovery Archivist at Avalon History Center/Avalon Free Public Library and Special Collections and Archives Librarian at Westminster Choir College of Rider University.

Stephanie has been doing book repair and preservation for about 15 years. 

Registration Information
Limit

30

  • Registration for this in-person event is limited to 30 individuals
  • Registration will open on Monday, March 24th, 10am
  • An active LibraryLinkNJ user account is required for registration; we encourage you to resolve account issues or set up your online account ahead of the registration date
Link to Online Registration
Click Here to Register (registration opens March 24th)

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need assistance regarding this program,  please contact our staff:

Darby Malvey
Darby Malvey
Programming and Outreach Manager
732-752-7720 ext. 105