Fri, May 2, 2014 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. free. "Inherent Vice – internal attributes of objects requiring conservation" by Anne Lama
Objects such as books or photographs have 'inherent vice' or simply put, a tendency to deteriorate. Often, the cause is the very materials or workmanship used to create the object – whether it is leather binding or acidic paper. Some objects such as photographs and books have a tendency to self-destruct slowly over time.
External factors can accentuate this aging. As librarians, archivists and conservators, we can certainly slow the effects of climate on our collections. However, it is problematic to intervene on materials that constitute objects. The patina of time confers historical status upon objects and makes them important for collections. In this talk Lama will discuss the way conservators work with objects that display inherent vice.
Anne Lama worked for 10 years (2002-2012) at the National Archives in Paris, France. She holds a Masters in Preventative Conservation as well as a Masters in Restoration and an undergraduate degree in Art History, and is the current conservator at UBC Library since 2013.
Lillooet Room, Level 3, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 E Mall
This presentation forms part of the Library's Preservation Week (April 27 to May 3). Preservation Week aims to unite our communities through events and exhibits, that highlight what we can do individually and together, to preserve our personal and shared collections.