Restoration of printed materials is one of the main means of preserving cultural heritage. Books, manuscripts and printed documents are exposed to time, light, and humidity or are damaged during maintenance. The restoration process includes cleaning the pages of literature, repairing tears, preparing a new binding or reconstructing the original using special materials and technologies.

Restored printed materials not only retain their historical value but also remain accessible to future generations, maintaining continuity.

On December 18, Varduhi Gevorgyan, Head of the Printed Publications Restoration Department of the National Library of Armenia, held a one-day training course for a group of librarians. She spoke about the importance of lighting, disinfection and proper placement of books in storage, how to care for books and wipe them from dust, how to recognize the symptoms of book diseases, restore and preserve publications. The practical work was devoted to classical book restoration.

Such training is extremely important, as it helps departments to promptly identify problems related to the preservation and care of books, as well as transfer the necessary skills and knowledge to young employees.