ISCO Occupation Group 7323.3 Book Restorer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Assess Conservation Needs
- Select Restoration Activities
- Ensure Safety Of Exhibition
- Provide Conservation Advice
- Create Solutions To Problems
- Museum Databases
- Use Ict Recources To Solve Work Related Tasks
- Evaluate Restoration Procedures
- Coordinate Operational Activities
- Apply Restoration Techniques
- Evaluate Art Quality
- Restore Art Using Scientific Methods
Optional Skills
- Work In Restoration Team
- Adhesives
- Stitch Paper Materials
- Oversee Quality Control
- Bind Books
- Interact With An Audience
- Perform Project Management
- Respect Cultural Differences In The Field Of Exhibition
- Present Reports
Alternative Names
- Book Restorer And Conservator
- Master Book Restorer
- Rare Book Restorer
- Book Conservator
- Book Repairer
- Paper Conservator
