Basic Book and Paper Repair
Museum of Printing History
www.printingmuseum.org

Location: 1324 W Clay St
Houston, TX 77019-4036
(713) 522-4652

Lena LeMoal, who talked at AHA last summer about book conservation, will be teaching a course on basic book and paper repair.

I have a book in bad shape, what do I do? Learn the answer to this common question in this two-day workshop. Students will be guided through the different steps in evaluating damage to a book, tips on handling them, decisions to make as far as the type of repair, the budget, the options and the right people to call. Participants will learn minor repair techniques that they can do at home, as well as the proper materials used to preserve treasured volumes. Students are welcome to bring a book with a problem to be approached and discussed during class.

Date: Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6: 2pm-5pm
Instructor: Lena LeMoal
Level: all levels
Tuition: $90

Click here for HAM-TMC Library archivist job posting.

The Houston Academy of Medicine – Texas Medical Center (HAM-TMC) Library seeks an Archivist.  This individual will be responsible for the physical security and environment of the historical collections (photographs, archives, manuscripts, and books) housed in the Historical Research Center (HRC).  He or she will also offer reference support and assistance to Library clients, arrange and process archival collections, and prepare and manage the budget for the HRC.

Preferred candidate will possess Archivist Certification through Academy of Certified Archivists.

Job closing date: Dec. 30, 2009

Please email CV or Resume and cover letter addressing qualifications to:

Andrea Thomas, Human Resources Specialist

Houston Academy of Medicine – Texas Medical Center Library

1133 John Freeman Boulevard

Houston, Texas 77030

Fax #: 713.799.7129

Email: andrea.thomas@exch.library.tmc.edu

Emily Chiles is seeking to hire an archivist to compile newspapers and miscellaneous document pertaining to her husband’s achievments from childhood through middle-age. This collection will be passed down to Chiles’ children.

If you are interested, contact Emily Chiles at 713-263-8940 or send email to <emilychiles@sbcglobal.net>.