Expert Insights on Protecting and Preserving Library Collections with Marianne Hanley and David Stokoe, an ESLN webinar

Register through the ESLN event page.

Back by popular demand! Last May, the Empire State Library Network hosted a webinar on basic book repair with Syracuse University Preservation Librarian Marianne Hanley. The program sparked a lot of interest—and even more questions! This time, Marianne will be joined by her SU colleague David Stokoe for an entire session entirely dedicated to answering your questions on protecting and preserving library collections.

Submit your queries ahead of time via the registration form or by emailing Susan D'Entremont (susan@cdlc.org) or Rebecca Kluberdanz Honsinger (rhonsinger@clrc.org). Don't miss this chance to get advice on your book preservation concerns. 

About the Presenters: 

Marianne Hanley is the Preservation Librarian at Syracuse University Libraries, where she leads the preservation program by identifying needs, setting goals, implementing preservation initiatives, and overseeing budget management to support collection care. As the Principal Investigator for the New York State Conservation/Preservation Grant Program, she plays a key role in securing annual state funding that encourages the proper care and accessibility of research materials. In addition to promoting the development of guidelines and technical standards for preservation and conservation, Marianne co-manages the libraries' disaster response plan and coordinates recovery efforts for damaged collections. She is passionate about education and regularly serves as an instructor for workshops on book repair and disaster preparedness, sharing her expertise to help others safeguard valuable materials. She holds a Master of Library Science from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Arts from Canisius University.

David Stokoe is the Conservation Librarian for Syracuse University's Special Collections and Research Center. He has a wealth of experience and training in the library conservation profession and related fields, including treatments, custom re-housing, disaster planning, exhibition production, training events, presentations, and mentoring . He has worked as an Assistant Conservator at Newcastle County Record Office in the northeast of England, as a Conservator for the Isle of Man’s National Archive & Library, and then as a Senior Conservator for Cumbria County Archive Service in North West England. He has also served as the Preservation Administrator for the Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary in Manhattan. He was certified in craft bookbinding in the United Kingdom and has Professional Associate status with the American Institute of Conservation.  

This event is sponsored by the Empire State Library Network. Please register through the ESLN registration page. 

Related LibGuide: Preservation Interest Group

Date:

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Time:

10:00am - 11:30am

Categories:

  Continuing Education     ESLN Sponsored     Preservation     Remote Event