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.
Also called: book restorer and conservator, master book restorer, rare book restorer, book conservator, book repairer, paper conservator
- 12
- essential skills
- 9
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- art restorerWhat changes?11 skills in common
- conservator7 skills in common
- exhibition curator6 skills in common
- furniture restorer5 skills in common
- exhibition registrar3 skills in common
- call centre manager2 skills in common
- collection manager2 skills in common
- machinery assembly coordinator2 skills in common
Essential skills
12- apply restoration techniques
- assess conservation needs
- coordinate operational activities
- create solutions to problems
- ensure safety of exhibition
- evaluate art quality
- evaluate restoration procedures
- museum databases
- provide conservation advice
- restore art using scientific methods
- select restoration activities
- use ICT resources to solve work related tasks
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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