Workshop for experts from the Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums, Syria

The National Diet Library (NDL) provided two experts from the Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums, Syria, with a Training Workshop for Preservation of Paper Cultural Heritage from May 22 to 25 as a part of a two-week program held by the Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties from May 16 to 29, 2018. This workshop was a part of the Silk Road Friendship Project implemented by the Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, with funds provided by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

During their four days at the NDL, Ms. Razan al Jundi and Ms. Fatat Kamel Jadid learned basic techniques for mending torn or damaged pages using Japanese paper as well as how to make protective enclosures. They also participated in a question-and-answer session with the staff of the Acquisitions and Bibliography Department on the final day.