Rehousing Your Collections: Enclosures and Considerations

Library shelves with rare books and an example of a clamshell box

Date(s):

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Time:

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Location:

Central Library

Meeting Room A

Type:

In Person

Audience:

Adults

Category:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Language:

English

RSVP:

Please visit Eventbrite to reserve your seat. Space is limited.

Description:

An archival enclosure is a specialized container for protecting your historical treasures. This workshop is designed for home collections and small institutions with limited budgets to learn how to rehouse books and paper-based materials that require archival enclosures.

We will discuss what enclosure best fits your item, how to measure your item, and options for purchasing enclosures. Additionally, we will get "hands-on" and make a one-piece corrugated clamshell box. Plan to bring a bound item, no larger than 8” high or 5” wide, and 1”- 3" thick, to make a clamshell box for. All other materials will be provided.

This workshop will be led by Nicole Alvarado, Book & Paper Conservator, UCLA Library / Preservation & Conservation.

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.