Preserving, conserving and treating books and library materials using high quality materials and up to date techniques are part of the services we can offer. Do you have a book that has a board missing or is falling apart? This is where we can help. Amongst others, we can resew books, rebind books in leather or cloth, clean items and carry out paper repairs. These can range from a family Bible, a treasured possession, to a valuable acquisition. We always ensure our interventions remain respectful of the items, preserving the history of your books while offering long lasting repairs.

Work carried out on paper and archive materials can include prints, maps, drawings, framed or not to smaller documents such as letters, pamphlets or newspapers. These items could require cleaning, repairs, stabilisation and rehousing in custom-made enclosures.

We can offer limited services for looking after your photographs and photo albums. This includes cleaning glass plate negatives, rehousing and readhering flaking emulsion. Please get in touch to see how we can help you.

A condition survey is a great way to determine the condition of your collection and to safeguard it for the future. A survey can assist you in assessing the needs of your items. This could involve carrying out some conservation work or looking at preventative measures such as implementing a pest management plan. The results of the survey is recorded in writing and delivered as a report. Condition surveys furthermore offers the perfect opportunity to clean your collection while carrying out the survey.

Training is a great way to learn how to care for your collection. We can provide sessions on how to safely handle and clean your books and archival materials. This can be done for large groups or individually.

The best way to look after your collection is to prevent damage. We can advise on ways to care for your collection including proper handling, housing, environmental control and pest management.