(in Polish) Introduction to conservation of library, museum and archival materials 1400-OG-EN-IC-L

The university-wide course in English. The introduction to conservation focusing on library, museum and archival materials. Overview of wide range of objects mainly on paper and leather supports. There are discussed recommended condition for storage, exhibition and transport. Evaluation of the condition of the object. Preventive conservation. There are presented conservation treatment procedures of various types of objects with examples. The importance of examination in the decision- making process are discussed. The role of the of the conservator in the institutions.

Total student workload

Contact hours with teacher: 15 hrs - preparation for lectures - 15 hrs - preparation for test- 15 hrs Altogether: 45 hrs (1,5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1: has basic knowledge of conservation vocabulary, basic knowledge of conservation treatment steps W2: knows/ possesses knowledge of importance of conservation, preservation and storage conditions W3: is acquainted with basic conservation equipment and examination methods

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: is able to/ has the ability to describe the condition of the object

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: understands the significance of/ the importance of preventive conservation, conservation treatment and storage condition K2: understands the need for conservation of library, museum and archival materials K3: is sensitive to/ ready to/ open to/ well prepared to describe the condition of the chosen object

Teaching methods

Expository teaching methods: - informative lecture - conversation

Expository teaching methods

- discussion
- problem-based lecture

Exploratory teaching methods

- brainstorming
- case study

Course coordinators

Marta Nalaskowska

Assessment criteria

- test
- activity

Assessment criteria: written test, participation in discussions, attendance

Additional information

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