OCCUPATION THESAURUS

BOOK CONSERVATOR



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HELPFUL TIP:

There’s probably a good reason why your character chose their career. Think about how certain talents and skills, a dominant positive or negative trait, or even an emotional wound might have influenced this decision. And once they're on the job, don't forget about the many work-related conflict scenarios you can throw at them to create tension and add complications.
OVERVIEW:
Book conservators assess books and other documents through careful handling to determine how best to preserve them, preventing further deterioration. They then restore the item to the best of their ability given its current condition. Knowledge about the restoration process, materials to be used, and history of the object is essential.

NECESSARY TRAINING:
Because multiple skill sets and expertise in a variety of subjects are required for this occupation, most employers prefer that their conservators obtain a master's degree in conservation. Prior experience through an internship or apprenticeship is usually recommended and the conservator must be proficient in many restoration techniques. Often a person in this profession will also be able to read and speak various languages.

USEFUL SKILLS, TALENTS, OR ABILITIES:
DETAIL-ORIENTED, DEXTERITY, EXCEPTIONAL MEMORY, A KNACK FOR LANGUAGES, OUT-OF-THE-BOX THINKING, RESEARCH, TEACHING, WRITING

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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS THAT MAY HAVE FACTORED INTO THIS OCCUPATION CHOICE:
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PEOPLE THEY MIGHT INTERACT WITH:
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HOW THIS OCCUPATION MIGHT IMPACT ONE'S BASIC NEEDS:
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TWISTING THE STEREOTYPE:
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REASONS THE CHARACTER MAY HAVE BEEN DRAWN TO THIS PROFESSION:
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