Special Events
- Special Events
- Saturday, August 3 – 11:00 a.m.
- Featured Presenter: Karen Jones
- Karen Jones will share her comprehensive knowledge of rare books and paper. Karen has been a conservator of books and paper for over 30 years. She is a member of American Institute for Conservation, Rocky Mountain chapter of the Guild of Book Workers and the Society of Rocky Mountain Archivists.
- Her presentation will include a brief review of how books and paper have changed since the invention of the codex form about 2000 years ago. She will discuss aspects of collection care, including: importance of a stable environmental, housekeeping and storage, dealing with an emergency, stabilizing vs. repair. will be covered. There will be time for questions and some hands-on demos.
- Saturday, August 3 – 1:00 p.m.
- Featured Presenters: The Rocky Mountain Book & Paper Fair
- “Book Collecting 101”
- The Rocky Mountain Book & Paper Fair will host a session for new collectors or those who wish to add to their knowledge of the world of antiquarian books, paper, maps, posters and other artifacts. The session will feature experienced booksellers and collectors who will share their expertise in finding and recognizing what is worth collecting and where and how to find these treasures.