National Archives of Malawi

Short-Term Training Programmes Offered by the National Archives of Malawi

    Conservation and Bookbinding         Records Management        Archives Administration    

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SCOPE

COURSE CONTENTS

To introduce participants to the basic techniques of restoration of paper-based records and how to safeguard records and other information resources against hazards and other forms of damage.

Introduction to the principles and procedures of Conservation

Conservation as a core programme of Archives Administration

History of papermaking

Enemies of documents: causes and control of deterioration of paper (physical and natural factors)

Protection of Archival Documents against the effects of tropical climates

Chemicals and supplies used in Conservation and Bookbinding Services

De-acidification and fumigation processes as a part of Conservation practice

Reprographic and micrographic services (characteristics of light, camera, film, exposure, and film processing)

Bookbinding and document restoration techniques

"Do not allow your documents to be thrown into oblivion when there are solutions that would enhance their life-span"