Priceless Text Terror

As a junior conservator at the National Archives, you've accidentally damaged a 15th-century illuminated manuscript while preparing it for an exhibition. The lending institution, the Vatican Library, has discovered micro-tears in the vellum and traces of modern cleaning agents. Their chief curator is demanding answers, and your career hangs by a thread.

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Junior Conservator at National Archives

Conversation Partner

Dr. Isabella Rossi, Vatican Library Chief Curator

Setting

Video conference call from your dimly lit office, emergency meeting called at 11PM

Location

National Archives Conservation Laboratory

Learning Objectives

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Provide a detailed account of the incident without incriminating yourself

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Demonstrate expert knowledge of proper manuscript handling procedures

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Negotiate a restoration plan that satisfies Vatican Library standards

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“I have just concluded an emergency examination of the Codex Aurelius. The micro-abrasions on folio 23 are... most concerning. Perhaps you'd care to explain how medieval vellum shows traces of modern cleaning solvents?”

This is how Dr. Isabella Rossi, Vatican Library Chief Curator's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1126

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