Workshop for Cambodian Librarians

The "Workshop on Conservation and Preservation of Library Materials for Cambodian Librarians" was held on May 7-9, 2002 at The Center for Khmer Studies at Siem Reap, Cambodia. The three-day workshop focused on preventive conservation of library materials, and simple repair methods. It also broader management issues. Theoretical and practical aspects of conservation of library materials were given equal consideration during the workshop. 14 librarians from Siem Reap and Phnom Penh attended the workshop to get the theoretical and practical knowledge essential for identifying the causes of deterioration and for selecting the most appropriate methods of conservation and restoration of library materials. The workshop was conducted by Chiraporn Aranyanark, consultant to the Siam Society under Royal Patronage, with support from The Rockefeller Foundation