The Hoover Institution Library & Archives invite you to a talk with book and paper conservator Laurent Cruveillier about Snippets from the 20th International Seminar on the Care and Conservation of Manuscripts Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM PT in Stauffer Auditorium (located in the Herbert Hoover Memorial Building).
The seminar, arranged by the Arnamagnæan Institute, Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics, at the University of Copenhagen, and The Royal Danish Library, brought together conservators, librarians, archivists, curators, and others who work in the field of manuscript studies, preservation and conservation to promote collaboration and share knowledge.
This presentation will cover key takeaways from the 3-day conference and connect them to the work of the Library & Archives, which includes ensuring the long-term usability of library materials and archival collections.
This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
About the Speaker
Laurent Cruveillier is the Hoover Institution Library & Archives Book & Paper Conservator. After a Business School degree from EM-Lyon Business School (MSc Management) and postgraduate degrees in International Trade and Science Management, he worked 23 years in Portugal as a marketing and advertising executive and manager. A life “close call” in his mid-40s made him realize he wanted to connect with his true vocation and passion for heritage. So, he quit everything, moved to London and started over. He now holds a master's degree in Conservation with distinction from University of the Arts London – Camberwell College, a program that led him to intern at the British Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Royal Collections at Windsor Castle. Prior to moving to California, Laurent was working at University College London, as Paper Conservator in the Special Collections Department. The work of the Conservation department at the Hoover Institution Library & Archives includes providing input for collection care decision making, assessing and stabilizing incoming collections, preparing collections for digitization and high-resolution imaging, supporting engagement activities such as exhibits or loans, conserving library and archives materials, supporting research activities, like handling fragile objects for researchers, training colleagues and interns, promoting good practices in object handling and preservation.
