O Laboratório de Restauração da Biblioteca do Centro de Ciências Exatas da Natureza da Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Abstract

This is an exploratory research whose general objective is to know the Restoration Laboratory of Exact Sciences and Nature Center Library – CCEN at the Federal University of Paraiba. The literature review that gave theoretical support to the research covers conservation and preservation of books. As for the methodological procedures, the research is part of a qualitative approach which included a bibliographic research and field research in which an interview was held with the librarian responsible for Restoration Laboratory of CCEN Library. Search results describe the story of how the Laboratory came about by the voice of the librarian responsible and the importance of conservation and preservation of books inside the libraries, of book conservation in Brazil and equipment and processes used for restoration in that Laboratory. Identifies services performed in the Laboratory and highlights the importance of Restoration Laboratory for the CCEN Library and the lack of equipment and human resources for that the referred laboratory can improve the quality services and streamline their activities. It is concluded that the Restoration Laboratory of CCEN Sector Library develops an essential role in circulation of library collections and that it is necessary to invest in User Education activities relevant to the rational use of the collection to minimize damage that often victimize their collections.