book restorer

Book restorers work to correct and treat books based on an evaluation of their aesthetic, historic and scientific characteristics. They determine the stability of the book and address the problems of chemical and physical deterioration of it.

Alternative Labels

book conservator

book repairer

book restorer

book restorer and conservator

master book restorer

paper conservator

rare book restorer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply restoration techniques assess conservation needs coordinate operational activities create solutions to problems ensure safety of exhibition evaluate art quality evaluate restoration procedures provide conservation advice restore art using scientific methods select restoration activities use ICT resources to solve work related tasks

Essential Knowledge

museum databases

Optional Skills and Competences

bind books interact with an audience oversee quality control perform project management present reports respect cultural differences in the field of exhibition stitch paper materials work in restoration team

Optional Knowledge

adhesives

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2f1380b4-b76b-489c-a3a8-cd05ed6ad392

Status

released

Occupations

book restorer

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI