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Seminar NameThe Book Doctor: How to effectively repair books
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Seminar Short DescA Demco representative will be visiting Erie 1 to demonstrate basic book repair. This workshop is intended for those new to the library profession and who have not yet received training on Demco products. Workshop is limited to TEN newer librarians from CA BOCES.
Seminar Full DescA Demco representative will be visiting Erie 1 to demonstrate basic book repair. This workshop is intended for those new to the library profession and who have not yet received training on Demco products. Those attending should bring several paperbacks and hard covers in need of repair.
Seminar Date04/18/2025
Opening Time9:00 am
Closing Time2:00 pm
Last Day To Register04/17/2025      [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ]
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Seminar AudienceSchool librarians
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Seminar Topics, Concepts & ResourcesBook repair
Money-saving techniques to extend the life of popular library books
Seminar Broadcast NotesThis workshop is intended for those new to the library profession and who have not yet received training on Demco products. Plan to bring 5 or so books in need of repair. Consider: damaged corners (hardcover books); broken spines, torn pages, ripped out pages, etc.
Seminar ObjectivesParticipants will:
- learn how to make books "shelf-ready"
- practice the technique of breaking in a paperback and recovering for durability
- understand the purposes of different adhesives and tapes
- repair a torn page using correct method and adhesive strip
- gain knowledge in correctly repairing the spine of a hard-covered book
- utilize Demco products on books with specific repair needs
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Assessment of LearningParticipants will:
- actively engage with the Demco presenter and materials as provided
- gain practical experience that will extend the life of library materials
- ask questions as it relates to various techniques being learned
- identify and create a list of products that will be useful for book repair needs. (Demco is one of many vendors who provide book repair products.)
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SiteErie 1 BOCES
LocationTraining Room B2A/B2B
Site StatusRegional
Duration4.5 Hours
Rolling Online CourseNo
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Seminar StatusAvailable
WorkshopThe Book Doctor: How to effectively repair books
Starting Registration8:30 am
Credit Hours4.50
CTLE EligibleYes
Social Worker Continuing EdNo
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Provider529 - Professional Development
Category510 - Library Services
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Added ByClay Nolan
Seminar Id9478

CTLE Activities

  • Content

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Districts That Can Send Participants

  • Allegany-Limestone Central School
  • Andover Central School
  • Belfast Central School
  • Bolivar-Richburg Central School
  • Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School
  • Cuba-Rushford Central School
  • Ellicottville Central School
  • Fillmore Central School
  • Franklinville Central School
  • Friendship Central School
  • Genesee Valley Central School
  • Hinsdale Central School
  • Olean City Schools
  • Pioneer Central School
  • Portville Central School
  • Randolph Academy
  • Randolph Central School
  • Salamanca City Schools
  • Scio Central School
  • Wellsville Central School
  • West Valley Central School
  • Whitesville Central School
  • CA-BOCES Admin
  • CA-BOCES CTE
  • CA-BOCES ISS
  • CA-BOCES IT
  • CA-BOCES Exceptional Education
  • CA Teacher Center

Learning Standards

  • 3 Instructional Practice
  • 7 Professional Growth