The process of reinserting a loose leaf back into the bookblock of a volume. The conjugate guard on the leaf allowed the conservator to easily sew it back into place, through the spine.
As a centre of excellence and leader in archive conservation, the Collection Care department has redefined the role and competencies of today’s practicing conservator, from bench-based treatment focused work to a framework around the researcher practitioner. With this new understanding of the conservation profession, we undertake research-led practice integrating objects with their context, value, and significance.
Our work benefits the conservation and heritage science profession, the wider cultural heritage sector, and the general public. We ensure our results and methods are communicated to our colleagues and disseminated through formal and informal channels. We host workshops and training opportunities as well as informal visits and public engagement events.