Conservation of collections

The Wilson Conservation Studio is a fully-equipped, paper conservation studio in the Cadbury Research Library. Qualified conservators look after all aspects of the preservation of the collections. They also provide advice for other collections of the University.

Conservation careers & training

Find detailed advice about the different routes into a career in conservation:

• Careers in conservation 
• Become a conservator
• Global Conservation Forum
• Book and Paper Conservation at City & Guilds of London Art School
• Books and Library Materials at West Dean
• Conservation of Fine Art (Works of Art on Paper) at the University of Northumbria
• Book & Archival Materials Conservation and Paper Conservation at the Kelvin Centre, University of Glasgow

 

Useful resources

• Caring for your collections free guidance from ICON 
• CCI Notes practical advice on the care, handling & storage of cultural objects from the Canadian Conservation Institute 
• Find a conservator service to locate an expert to care for your cherished object or collection
  
• ICON The Institute of Conservation, the umbrella organisation for the conservation sector in the UK
• IADA The International Association of Book and Paper Conservators
  
• IIC The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
• ICOM-CC The International Council of Museums - Committee for Conservation
• Care and Conservation of Manuscripts International Seminars at the University of Copenhagen
• CoOL Conservation OnLine resources for conservation professionals 
• ECCO The European Confederation of Conservator-Restorers' Organisations Professional Guidelines (II) Code of Ethics