Volunteers
are required to assist with various projects taking place in the Devon
Heritage Centre’s Conservation Studio in Exeter.
The
first is a conservation and preservation project which involves both
the Devon Archives and Local Studies Service and the Exeter Cathedral
Archives.
The
aim of the project is to replace the existing brown envelopes and
acidic boxes in which many of the Cathedral Archives’ early deeds are
stored. Some cleaning and survey
work may be involved, and people who can dedicate one day per week
(preferably Tuesday) to the project will be ideal.
The project is likely to last for several years, but any contribution which anyone is able to make will be extremely valuable.
The
project will be managed by Deborah Phillips, Senior Archive Conservator
for the Devon Archives and Local Studies Service, and Ellie Jones,
Exeter Cathedral archivist.
There
are also a number of opportunities to assist with the repackaging of
photographic material which is part of the Westcountry Studies Library
collection here at the Heritage
Centre, as well as a wide range of other work, as summarized below.
All training and equipment will be provided.
Cleaning, packaging and surveying
Necessary skills: Dexterity, an eye for detail and patience.
Packaging involving sewing with an over-locker
Necessary skills: Familiarity with sewing machines and simple dressmaking.
Rolled document bagging/Bags for Plans in Strongrooms
Protective bags for seals.
Document cleaning using Bassaire hoover unit, brushes & Chem sponge
Necessary skills: Manual dexterity, an eye for detail and patience.
Cleaning of new accessions
Data inputting
Necessary skills: Ability to use Microsoft Excel
Making manila dust jackets
Necessary skills: Manual dexterity, an eye for detail, clear handwriting
Packaging photographic materials
Necessary skills: Understanding of a simple machine, patience
Bookbinding and book restoration
Necessary skills: Bookbinding experience
If
you are interested, please contact Brian Carpenter at the Southwest Heritage Trust
Brian Carpenter
Community Learning Officer
Devon Archives and Local Studies Service
Devon Heritage Centre
Great Moor House
Bittern Road
Sowton
Exeter
Devon
EX2 7NL
01392 888712
07939 106549
South West Heritage Trust is supported by Somerset and Devon County Councils
South
West Heritage is a charity and a company limited by guarantee
registered in England. Registered office: Somerset Heritage Centre,
Brunel Way,
Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset TA2 6SF. Company number: 09053532
Charity Number: 1158791 VAT Registration Number: 197221592
