FREE webinar - Diving Deep into Pictures at the Library of Congress

The American Society of Picture Professionals has launched a new educational Webinar series. So far it’s FREE. The first webinar was very interesting. David Riecks encouraged photographers to recognize the importance of metadata—the specific software choices as well as the principles to aim for with keywords and more. He gave a good look into what will coming into our archives! Still online at, http://blog.photoshelter.com/2014/01/video-top-techniques-archiving-metadata-aspp-david-riecks/ Next week, I’m aiming to cover not only the Library of Congress holdings but also encourage the use of collections in all archives and libraries. The audience is a mixture of picture researchers and photographers. Please listen in, if you have time, http://aspp.com/aspp-webinar-040814-diving-deep-pictures-library-congress/

MARAC workshop

Workshop attendees do not have to be a MARAC (Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference) member nor does one need to attend the entire conference to register for a workshop. W4. Dating 19th-Century Portrait Photographs Half Day Workshop: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $45.00 Instructor: Gary D. Saretzky, Monmouth County Archives Old portrait photographs are often found without dates, but trained archivists can frequently estimate dates fairly precisely based on the type of photograph; sitter's identity and clothing; physical characteristics of the photo, including mounting styles and mount information; photographer; and other factors. The date may be needed by researchers, but it is also helpful for cataloging and to confirm identification of the subject. In this half-day workshop, the presenter will explain major types of 19th century photographic processes used for portraiture, indicate when they were popular, and teach techniques for dating photographs. Participants will learn how to use a micrometer to measure mounting board thickness. Slide presentations with several hundred examples will show dated cartes-de-visite, cabinet cards, and ferrotypes to help participants learn how the look of such images and their mounts evolved between the 1850s and 1900. The presenter will also bring vintage examples of the various processes and discuss how to identify and date them. After the lecture, participants will break up into pairs and try to date original examples using the micrometer and handouts with dating tips. The presenter will provide published references helpful for dating photographs and a bibliography of relevant publications and websites. Although not the main focus, the presenter will also provide guidance on the preservation of 19thcentury photographs. Participants may bring examples from their own collections for analysis and discussion. For registration information, and further information about the conference, please go to http://www.marac.info/upcoming-conferences. Also, feel free to contact the MARAC Administrator at the following: Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference Dickinson College P.O. Box 1773 Carlisle, PA 17013 Phone number 717/ 713-9973 Fax number 717/ 245-1439 E-mail: administrator@marac.info

WORKSHOP - Care and Identification of Photographs

Care and Identification of Photographs (from daguerreotypes to digital) May 12-15: Chicago, IL Location: This workshop is hosted by The Newberry Library (Chicago, IL) FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://gawainweaver.com/workshop/care-id-photos-2014-chicago/ http://gawainweaver.com/workshops/ _________________________________________________________________ What are the defining characteristics of individual photographic processes? How does environment affect the lives of photographic objects? In this 4-day intensive workshop, you will develop identification skills and knowledge about fine art and historic photographic processes, from the daguerreotype to digital prints. This workshop is intended for curators, collectors, archivists, collection managers, and anyone who studies or appreciates photographic prints. Using handheld 60x microscopes and a large set of photographic and photomechanical samples, you will learn how a variety of processes were created, why they look the way they do, and how they deteriorate. Group ID sessions, using a digital microscope and screen projection, will allow participants to practice their identification skills in a guided setting. Preservation topics include enclosures, handling guidelines, environmental monitoring, the effects of temperature and relative humidity on collections, and the importance of cold storage for certain photographic materials. Over 30 different processes are studied in great detail, from how daguerreotypes are made and how they are best preserved, to how long-lasting inkjet prints are created, and how to preserve and store color photographic materials and cellulose nitrate and cellulose acetate-based photographic film. Registration Includes: • 4-day workshop • 240-page color notebook • 60x LED handheld microscope • OPTIONAL: Basic Photographic Sample Set The registration fee for this 4-day workshop is $795 (STUDENT PRICE $645) and includes a handheld microscope and a workshop notebook with lecture handouts, Quick ID Sheets for each process, and a selection of readings on photograph preservation. The Basic Photographic Sample Set, consisting of 18 identified photographic and photomechanical processes, is available with registration for $75. Due to the hands-on nature of this workshop, the number of participants will be limited to 14. The Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA), a certifying organization of professional archivists, will award 15 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this workshop. The American Society of Appraisers and the International Society of Appraisers will award 24 reaccreditation hours/professional development credits for qualified appraisers attending this workshop. For more information, please contact the instructor: Gawain Weaver Photograph Conservator tel 415.446.9138 info@gawainweaver.com http://gawainweaver.com Free Process ID Chart: http://gawainweaver.com/processID

WORKSHOP - Care and Identification of Photographs

Care and Identification of Photographs (from daguerreotypes to digital) May 12-15: Chicago, IL Location: This workshop is hosted by The Newberry Library (Chicago, IL) FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://gawainweaver.com/workshop/care-id-photos-2014-chicago/ http://gawainweaver.com/workshops/ _________________________________________________________________ What are the defining characteristics of individual photographic processes? How does environment affect the lives of photographic objects? In this 4-day intensive workshop, you will develop identification skills and knowledge about fine art and historic photographic processes, from the daguerreotype to digital prints. This workshop is intended for curators, collectors, archivists, collection managers, and anyone who studies or appreciates photographic prints. Using handheld 60x microscopes and a large set of photographic and photomechanical samples, you will learn how a variety of processes were created, why they look the way they do, and how they deteriorate. Group ID sessions, using a digital microscope and screen projection, will allow participants to practice their identification skills in a guided setting. Preservation topics include enclosures, handling guidelines, environmental monitoring, the effects of temperature and relative humidity on collections, and the importance of cold storage for certain photographic materials. Over 30 different processes are studied in great detail, from how daguerreotypes are made and how they are best preserved, to how long-lasting inkjet prints are created, and how to preserve and store color photographic materials and cellulose nitrate and cellulose acetate-based photographic film. Registration Includes: • 4-day workshop • 240-page color notebook • 60x LED handheld microscope • OPTIONAL: Basic Photographic Sample Set The registration fee for this 4-day workshop is $795 (STUDENT PRICE $645) and includes a handheld microscope and a workshop notebook with lecture handouts, Quick ID Sheets for each process, and a selection of readings on photograph preservation. The Basic Photographic Sample Set, consisting of 18 identified photographic and photomechanical processes, is available with registration for $75. Due to the hands-on nature of this workshop, the number of participants will be limited to 14. The Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA), a certifying organization of professional archivists, will award 15 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this workshop. The American Society of Appraisers and the International Society of Appraisers will award 24 reaccreditation hours/professional development credits for qualified appraisers attending this workshop. For more information, please contact the instructor: Gawain Weaver Photograph Conservator tel 415.446.9138 info@gawainweaver.com http://gawainweaver.com Free Process ID Chart: http://gawainweaver.com/processID

Image Permanence Institute Photograph Research Internship

Image Permanence Institute Photograph Research Internship IPI is seeking a 12-15 month intern to assist in developing content for an online print identification resource, Graphics Atlas, www.graphicsatlas.org. The internship will begin in spring/summer 2014, depending on availability of the selected applicant. The Graphics Atlas internship is a paid position sponsored by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with a monthly stipend of $1200. Description IPI’s Graphics Atlas is a sophisticated, online print identification and characterization resource, www.graphicsatlas.org. The intern’s primary responsibilities will be to conduct research on photographic processes, history and technologies and to develop written content for Graphics Atlas. The intern will also help prepare outreach materials to extend the audience of the website. The intern will gain thorough knowledge of documentation and imaging techniques, the history and techniques of photographic processes, types and mechanisms of deterioration associated with each process, and will come away with a deep understanding of print identification through hands-on interaction with IPI’s prolific study collection, library and microscopy facilities. Qualifications/Skills Bachelor’s degree minimum education is required. Applicants should be working towards or considering a career in archives, library sciences, photograph conservation, preservation, history, or related fields. Applicants should have excellent research and writing skills, an interest in photographic processes and technology, be self motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively. Some knowledge of photographic history and processes is preferred, but not required. Application Deadline and Requirements Application deadline is March 1, 2014. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and three references (names and contact information only). Please email application materials to Alice Carver-Kubik at ackpph@rit.edu.

Summer Educational Institute for Visual Resources and Image Management

Registration is now open for SEI 2014 (the Summer Educational Institute for Visual Resources and Image Management): http://sei2014.org/registration/. Places traditionally have filled up quickly for this intensive workshop that specifically addresses the requirements of today's professional in hands-on and lecture modules. Reserve your spot today! SEI 2014 will be held at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign from June 10-13, 2014. The curriculum includes sessions on intellectual property rights, metadata, imaging, project management, and digital preservation. We are happy to announce that once again this year five scholarships will be sponsored by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation and you'll find instructions on applying for the scholarships on the SEI website. Kress Scholarship applications are due by February 7, 2014. SEI is suited to information professionals new to the field, current or recent graduate students, and more experienced professionals eager to respond to fast-changing technological advancements and job requirements. Individuals holding a range of professional roles have benefitted from past SEIs, including image collection managers, university and public librarians, archivists, and museum professionals responsible for image rights and reproductions. For more on SEI 2014, visit the website at http://sei2014.org/. Graduates of SEI 2013 felt it was well worth the investment, providing perspectives not typically covered in graduate library science curricula. They praised the expertise and preparedness of the instructors, and also appreciated opportunities for sharing problem-solving perspectives, especially in the “Think Camp” session. In the post-SEI survey one participant summed up the experience saying "Since grad school courses never covered images, SEI really solidified my knowledge. It was especially useful to see the visual resources/art library/museum perspective on metadata and digital collection management.” Follow SEI on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SummerEducationalInstitute Please contact SEI co-chairs Amy Trendler (aetrendler@bsu.edu) or Meghan Musolff (musolffm@umich.edu) with any questions.

Visual Resources Association’s 32nd Annual Conference

VRA: THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF IMAGE MEDIA PROFESSIONALS The Visual Resources Association’s 32nd Annual Conference will be held March 12-15, 2014 at the historic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Please take a moment to view the full schedule. Included here are some selected highlights among many: Sessions and case studies covering topics such as collaborative practices amongst both traditional and nontraditional disciplines and within archival and special collections, international copyright and resources, broadening professional roles, the management of moving image collections, basic and advanced (RDF & LOD) cataloging procedures, DAM implementation, expanding VRA Core 4 capabilities, personal digital archiving, and more. Opening speaker, Philip Yenawine, Co-Founding Director, Visual Thinking Strategies, 3/12. Exciting tours of the Harley-Davidson Museum & Design Archive, 3/12, and the Lakefront Brewery, 3/15. Don’t miss out on networking opportunities provided by the Birds of a Feather Lunches throughout the conference, and the Sponsors’ Meet and Greet & Poster Presentations, 3/13. Honor associates at the Members & Awards Dinner, 3/13. Informative workshops (many free for conference registrants) with limited participation, so don’t postpone registration. Unwind with colleagues at the Friday Evening Drink ‘n’ Draw with Stephanie Barenz (Pfister Hotel’s Artist in Residence), 3/14. Closing speaker, Matthew Israel, Director, The Art Genome Project at Artsy, 3/15. The online conference schedule allows for Sign up / Log in via SCHED to connect with your favorite social media sites, create custom schedules, and share interests with fellow attendees. (Please note that you cannot register via SCHED.) Search for “vra32.sched.org” on your mobile device to download an app for the schedule so that you’ll have access at your fingertips. So register now to take advantage of reduced rate early bird fees before they end on February 14th. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Questions? Please contact: info@vraweb.org

Workshops - Preserving Historic Photos, Caring for Historic Scrapbooks

WKU Special Collections<http://www.wku.edu/library/dlsc/index.php> in Bowling Green, Kentucky is hosting two workshops:

Preserving Historic Photos with Gary Albright - Friday, October 18, 9 am - 3 pm - $100

Caring for Historic Scrapbooks with Jennifer Teper - Saturday, October 19 - 9 am - 12 pm - $50

Registration Form:
http://www.wku.edu/library/dlsc/documents/ws1.pdf

Contact nancy.richey@wku.edunancy.richey@wku.edu
> for more information.

Suellyn Lathrop
WKU Archivist
270-745-4793

Workshop - Care and Identification of Photographs (from daguerreotypes to digital)

Care and Identification of Photographs (from daguerreotypes to digital) October 15-18, 2013: Los Angeles, CA (Huntington Library) Location: This workshop will be hosted by the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens (San Marino, CA) FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://gawainweaver.com/workshop/care-id-photos-2013-losangeles/ http://gawainweaver.com/workshops/ The final workshop of the year will be in Louisiana! December 3-6, 2013: New Orleans, LA (The Historic New Orleans Collection) _________________________________________________________________ What are the defining characteristics of individual photographic processes? How does environment affect the lives of photographic objects? In this 4-day intensive workshop, you will develop identification skills and knowledge about fine art and historic photographic processes, from the daguerreotype to digital prints. This workshop is intended for curators, collectors, archivists, collection managers, and anyone who studies or appreciates photographic prints. Using handheld 60x microscopes and a large set of photographic and photomechanical samples, you will learn how a variety of processes were created, why they look the way they do, and how they deteriorate. Group ID sessions, using a digital microscope and screen projection, will allow participants to practice their identification skills in a guided setting. Preservation topics include enclosures, handling guidelines, environmental monitoring, the effects of temperature and relative humidity on collections, and the importance of cold storage for certain photographic materials. Over 30 different processes are studied in great detail, from how daguerreotypes are made and how they are best preserved, to how long-lasting inkjet prints are created, and how to preserve and store color photographic materials and cellulose nitrate and cellulose acetate-based photographic film. Registration Includes: • 4-day workshop • 240-page color notebook • 60x LED handheld microscope • OPTIONAL: Basic Photographic Sample Set The registration fee for this 4-day workshop is $795 (STUDENT PRICE $645) and includes a handheld microscope and a workshop notebook with lecture handouts, Quick ID Sheets for each process, and a selection of readings on photograph preservation. The Basic Photographic Sample Set, consisting of 18 identified photographic and photomechanical processes, is available with registration for $75. Due to the hands-on nature of this workshop, the number of participants will be limited to 14. The Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA), a certifying organization of professional archivists, will award 15 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this workshop. The American Society of Appraisers and the International Society of Appraisers will award 24 reaccreditation hours/professional development credits for qualified appraisers attending this workshop. For more information, please contact the instructor: Gawain Weaver Photograph Conservator tel 415.446.9138 info@gawainweaver.com http://gawainweaver.com Free Process ID Chart: http://gawainweaver.com/processID [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Keep quoted material SHORT. Use accurate subject lines. To unsubscribe from this group, send a blank email to: photoconservation-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to:     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/photoconservation/ <*> Your email settings:     Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to:     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/photoconservation/join     (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email:     photoconservation-digest@yahoogroups.com     photoconservation-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:     photoconservation-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:     http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

FREE webinar - The Preservation of Family Photographs: Here, There and Everywhere

ALCTS webinar: The Preservation of Family Photographs: Here, There and Everywhere

Date: April 23, 2013

All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11am Pacific, noon Mountain, 1pm Central, and 2pm Eastern time.

Description: This presentation will offer basic guidance on the care and preservation of family photographs from 19th-century tintypes to contemporary color prints. The webinar will address the fundamental physical and chemical properties of photographic print and negative materials, including albums and scrapbooks, and the causes and mechanisms of their deterioration. Strategies for preservation, such as proper handling, storage and display techniques, will be shared.

This webinar is offered for free to celebrate Preservation Week.

ALCTS thanks Archival Products for sponsoring this webinar and supporting Preservation Week.

Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the session, attendees will better understand:

• Basic characterization and identification of albumen, silver gelatin, and chromogenic color print materials, and film base negatives

• Agents of deterioration for photographic materials

• Storage and exhibition practices

• Handling guidelines

• Prioritization for preservation

Who should attend? Anyone responsible for the preservation of family or other photographic holdings and collections and interested in the preservation of our global photographic heritage.

Presenter: Debra Hess Norris is Chair of the Art Conservation Department at the University of Delaware, and Professor of Photograph Conservation.

Since 1985, Norris has authored more than 30 articles and book chapters on care and treatment of photographic materials, emergency response, ethics, and conservation education; and taught more than 100 workshops and seminars for conservators and allied professionals. Norris has lectured and consulted on the preservation of photographic collections worldwide.

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Registration Fees:  Free.

For additional information and access to registration links, please go to the following website:

http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/pres/042313

ALCTS webinars are recorded and registrants receive a link to the recording shortly following the live event.

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling 1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration@ala.org. For all other questions or comments related to the webinars, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or alctsce@ala.org.

Workshops - Care and Identification of Photographs

Care and Identification of Photographs (from daguerreotypes to digital)

Remaining 2013 Workshop Dates:

April 2-5, 2013: New York, NY (Metropolitan New York Library Council)
June 3-6, 2013: Louisville, KY (University of Louisville Ekstrom Library)
October 15-18, 2013: Los Angeles, CA (Huntington Library)
November 4-8, 2013: San Francisco, CA (California Rare Book School)**
December 3-6, 2013: New Orleans, LA (The Historic New Orleans Collection)


**Workshop at CalRBS will be a unique 5-day format

FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND ONLINE REGISTRATION:
http://gawainweaver.com/workshops/

Visual Archives Intern

The Bose Archives is looking for a  *Visual Archives Intern* to assist the
Director with the digitization of collections and the organization of our
visual artists database.


 Tasks will include:

1) Scanning slides and photographic material

2) Provenance research

3) Copyright research and management

4) Digital asset management

5) Cataloging digital and physical collections


The position is part-time and the candidate should have an interest in
archival work. Candidates should be highly motivated and detail-oriented
and be able to work under deadlines and have excellent computer skills.
Knowledge of South Asian contemporary art, information systems, archives,
collections management and digital asset management preferred.  This is an
exciting opportunity for someone to learn about the South Asian
contemporary art world. Internships are unpaid. Students can receive course
credit. Interested applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter to
mail@bosepacia.com. Please indicate start and end dates as well as hours
you are able to commit. No phone calls please. Only qualified candidates
will be contacted for an interview.

--
Anita Sharma

Workshop - Photograph Conservation

Photograph Conservation for Book and Paper Conservators

http://gawainweaver.com/huntingtonconservationworkshop/

October 21-24, 2013
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
San Marino, CA

Instructors: Gawain Weaver and Jennifer Olsen

Course Description

Libraries and archives collect more than books and manuscripts. Textiles, digital files and audio-visual materials are common in collections. Photographs are probably the most-represented media after paper-based objects, but their value is usually to the collection as a whole not as individual artist’s prints. Conservators working in libraries and archives are charged with their care, but often feel they don’t have the knowledge and skills to address basic conservation issues at the collection level. In this class, conservators will learn basic cleaning, stabilization, and repair techniques for 19th and 20th century photographic prints and negatives. While the focus will be on practical treatment skills, there will also be basic instruction about the history and composition of photographs, and housing and exhibit strategies.
Basic process identification will not be covered in depth. Though it is not a prerequisite, a Care and Identification of Photographs workshop will be taught the week prior at the same venue and provides a solid foundation for this more advanced course.

Format

4-day workshop, mix of lecture and hands-on instruction, 4-day schedule available on request

Who Should Attend

This class is taught at an intermediate to advanced level. Participants should have experience in book or paper conservation in evaluating condition, making treatment decisions, and performing intermediate to advanced level conservation treatments.

What’s Included

4-days of instruction, color workshop notebook, a variety of damaged photographic materials for workshop treatment and take home, 60x handheld microscope. Participants should bring their own tools though some will be provided.

How To Apply

Application deadline July 1st, responses sent by July 15th.

Send CV and a brief letter explaining your reasons for attending the workshop to workshops@gawainweaver.com. Mid-career experience level in book or paper conservation strongly preferred. Applications accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline if there is still space in the workshop. Workshop registration and materials fee of US$1500.00 payable upon acceptance.


Gawain Weaver
Photograph Conservator
San Francisco Bay Area
tel 415.446.9138
http://gawainweaver.com/

Workshop - digitizing photograph collections

Digitizing photograph collections Workshop http://digitizingphotocollections.eventbrite.com/ Learn the basics of digitizing photograph collections at this one-day workshop on Monday, March 11, 2013, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. at the Carmel Clay Public Library in Carmel, Indiana. Specialists from around the state will discuss their projects and participants will learn about the best practices for creating and maintaining digital collections. *How to decide if a scanning project is right for your collection *Technical standards, equipment, and preservation *Workflow and staffing needs *Providing access to images / PastPerfect Museum Software *Contributing to “Indiana Memory” at the Indiana State Library *Collaborating with others *Funding sources The information will benefit anyone managing photographic collections at libraries, museums, or historical societies and is open to participants from all sectors. Registration: The $35 fee includes lunch and handouts. We are offering a discounted rate of $15 for students studying library science, archives management, museum studies, history, or other related fields. Learn more and register online: http://digitizingphotocollections.eventbrite.com/ The Photograph Preservation Workshop Series is sponsored by the Carmel Clay Historical Society, the Carmel Clay Public Library, and Heritage Photo & Research Services. Funding was provided through a matching grant from Indiana Humanities in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional support from the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Joan Hostetler, Heritage Photo and Research Services 716 Dorman Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 771-4129 heritagephotoservices@gmail.com www.heritagephotoresearch.com Sign up now for our Photograph Preservation Workshop Series in Carmel, Ind.

Workshop - Care and Identification of Photographs

Care and Identification of Photographs (from daguerreotypes to digital) April 2-5, 2013 This workshop will be hosted by METRO, the Metropolitan New York Library Council (New York, NY) FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://gawainweaver.com/workshop/care-id-photos-2013-nyc/ (Upcoming 2013 workshops @ Louisville, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New Orleans) _________________________________________________________________ What are the defining characteristics of individual photographic processes? How does environment affect the lives of photographic objects? In this 4-day intensive workshop, you will develop identification skills and knowledge about fine art and historic photographic processes, from the daguerreotype to digital prints. This workshop is intended for curators, collectors, archivists, collection managers, and anyone who studies or appreciates photographic prints. Using handheld 60x microscopes and a large set of photographic and photomechanical samples, you will learn how a variety of processes were created, why they look the way they do, and how they deteriorate. Group ID sessions, using a digital microscope and screen projection, will allow participants to practice their identification skills in a guided setting. Preservation topics include enclosures, handling guidelines, environmental monitoring, the effects of temperature and relative humidity on collections, and the importance of cold storage for certain photographic materials. Over 30 different processes are studied in great detail, from how daguerreotypes are made and how they are best preserved, to how long-lasting inkjet prints are created, and how to preserve and store color photographic materials and cellulose nitrate and cellulose acetate-based photographic film. Registration Includes: • 4-day workshop • 240-page color notebook • 60x LED handheld microscope • OPTIONAL: Basic Photographic Sample Set The Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA), a certifying organization of professional archivists, will award 15 Archival Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this workshop. The American Society of Appraisers and the International Society of Appraisers will award 24 reaccreditation hours/professional development credits for qualified appraisers attending this workshop. For more information, please contact the instructor: Gawain Weaver Photograph Conservator tel 415.446.9138 info@gawainweaver.com http://gawainweaver.com

Internship - Photograph Research

Photograph Research Internship Image Permanence Institute Rochester, NY Image Permanence Institute (IPI) is seeking a fifteen-month intern to assist in developing content for an online print identification resource, Graphics Atlas, www.graphicsatlas.org. The internship will begin between May 1, 2013 and June 1, 2013, depending on availability of the selected applicant. The Graphics Atlas internship is a paid position sponsored by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with a monthly stipend of $1200. About IPI The Image Permanence Institute is a recognized world leader in the development and deployment of sustainable practices for the preservation of images and cultural property. IPI accomplishes this through a balanced program of research, education, products and services that meet the needs of individuals, companies, and institutions. Description IPI’s Graphics Atlas is a sophisticated, online print identification and characterization resource, www.graphicsatlas.org. The intern’s primary responsibilities will be to conduct research on photographic processes, history and technologies and to develop written content for Graphics Atlas. The intern will also help prepare outreach materials to extend the audience of the website. The intern will gain thorough knowledge of documentation and imaging techniques, the history and techniques of photographic processes, types and mechanisms of deterioration associated with each process, and will come away with a deep understanding of print identification through hands-on interaction with IPI’s prolific study collection, library and microscopy facilities. Qualifications/Skills Bachelor’s degree minimum education is required. Applicants should be working towards or considering a career in archives, library sciences, photograph conservation, preservation, history, or related fields. Applicants should have excellent research and writing skills, an interest in photographic processes and technology, be self motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively. Some knowledge of photographic history and processes is preferred, but not required. Application Deadline and Requirements Application deadline is April 1, 2013. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and three references. Please email application materials to Alice Carver-Kubik at ackpph@rit.edu.

workshop, Preservation and Identification of 20th Century Visual Materials

Know any archivists that have suddenly found themselves immersed in material types they’ve not worked with before? I’d like to call you attention to the March 12-13 offering of John Waggener’s workshop, Preservation and Identification of 20th Century Visual Materials, to be held at The Ohio State University. http://saa.archivists.org/events/preservation-and-identification-of-20th-century-visual-materials-1308/334/

Workshop- Photograph Preservation

Photograph Preservation Workshop Series at the Carmel Clay Public Library, February - April, 2013 Do you have questions about photograph copyright, archives management, digital imaging, dating, and preservation? Attend any of the six workshops sponsored by the Carmel Clay Historical Society, the Carmel Clay Public Library, and Heritage Photo & Research Services. Three free workshops are for the general public interested in dating and identifying family photos, starting a scanning project, and preserving digital files. The other three, full-day workshops are geared toward collections professionals working in historical societies, libraries, archives, and museums. The $35 fee includes lunch and extensive hand-outs. This program has been made possible through a matching grant from Indiana Humanities in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities and with additional funding from the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau. These three workshops are for archivists, librarians, museum staff, and collection professionals: Librarian attendees may receive an LEU (Library Education Unit) Certificate at the workshop by emailing your name in advance to heritagephotoservices@gmail.com. Managing Photographic Collections, Monday, February 11, 9:00 a.m. * Introduction to Photographic Processes and Formats * Archival Basics: Appraisal, Accessioning, Arrangement * Cataloging and Archival Description * Group Exercise: Mystery Photography Assessment * Preservation Basics * Providing Access: Digital Imaging, Duplication, Copyright Presented by John Harris and Joan Hostetler, owners of Heritage Photo & Research Services Registration - Collections: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5056403840 Photographic Collections: Marketing and Understanding Copyright, Tuesday, February 12, 9:00 a.m. [This workshop teaches the basics of photograph preservation, fair use, public domain, sharing images on the internet, offering a copy service, and marketing photographic collections.] * Understanding Copyright and Fair Use - Donna L. Ferullo, Director, University Copyright Office, Purdue University * Managing a Photo Duplication Service - Joan Hostetler, Heritage Photo & Research Services and Susan Sutton, Indiana Historical Society * What would you do? (Break-out groups to discuss photograph requests) * Roundtable - Question and answer period Registration - Collections: http://photographcopyright.eventbrite.com/ Digitizing Photographic Collections, Monday, March 11, 9:00 a.m. * Scanning Primer: Scanning Basics - Joan Hostetler, Heritage Photo & Research Services * How to Scan: Step-by-Step - John Harris, Heritage Photo & Research Services * PastPerfect Software, Stewart Lauterbach, Howard County Historical Society * Digital Preservation - Joan Hostetler, Heritage Photo & Research Services * Indiana Memory and Funding Sources - Connie Rendfeld, Digital Initiatives Librarian, Indiana State Library * Roundtable - Questions and discussion Registration - Photographs: http://digitizingphotocollections.eventbrite.com/ View more details or register online: http://www.eventbrite.com/org/1669084374?s=11622784. The following free public workshops are of interest to genealogists, scrapbookers, and photo collectors: Capturing Carmel in Historic Photographs, Thursday, March 7, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Carmel-area residents are invited to this free slide presentation highlighting some of the nearly 1,000 photographs recently scanned and cataloged by the Carmel Clay Historical Society. CCHS director Katherine Dill will showcase images dating from the Civil War to the present, contrasting the images with what is on the site today. Registration - http://capturingcarmel.eventbrite.com/ Care and Identification of Family Photographs, Saturday, March 23, 9:00 a.m. - noon Old family photographs are among the first items people rescue in times of catastrophe, yet many of us do little to ensure their long-term preservation. This three-hour workshop will discuss: *Dating and identifying photos based on process and format *Finding dating clues within old images: clothing, photographers, license plates, etc. *Ideal storage environment *Photo safe enclosures and albums *Properly marking photographs *Sharing images via online sites *Preservation of digital photographs Participants are encouraged to bring mystery or interesting photographs for a brief show-and-tell session or email photos in advance. Presented by Joan Hostetler of Heritage Photo & Research Services Registration - http://careofphotos.eventbrite.com/ Preserving Digital Photographs, Saturday, April 13, 9:00 a.m. - noon Digital photography has gradually dominated since the 1990s, but will our descendants ever see our electronic photographs? It is highly unlikely unless we take steps to preserve the images and keep up with the latest technology. Come learn about: *The basics: what is a digital photograph? *Technical standards for good images *Scanning old family photos *Selecting equipment *Pros and cons of digital storage devices *Cloud back-up *Digital Preservation Presented by John Harris and Joan Hostetler, owners of Heritage Photo & Research Services Registration - http://digitalpreservation.eventbrite.com/ Questions? Contact: Joan Hostetler, Heritage Photo and Research Services 716 Dorman Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 771-4129 heritagephotoservices@gmail.com www.heritagephotoresearch.com Sign up now for our Photograph Preservation Workshop Series in Carmel, Ind.

Workshop- Preservation and Identification of 20th Century Visual Materials

We would like to call your attention to a local offering of the Society of American Archivists' workshop, Preservation and Identification of 20th Century Visual Materials. The Ohio State University Libraries will host this two-day workshop on March 12 and March 13, 2013 in Thompson Library. We hope you will take advantage of this convenient central Ohio location. More information is available on the SAA web site at: http://saa.archivists.org/events/preservation-and-identification-of-20th-century-visual-materials-1308/334/

Workshops - Preservation

The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is offering a series of programs to provide training in a variety of collections care activities that are the cornerstone of a preservation program for cultural collections. The Collections Care Training programs are for staff who are involved in collections care activities or have responsibility for cultural collections, such as librarians, archivists, curators, collections managers, stewards of historic house museums, and records managers. FEBRUARY 12, 2013 Care of Natural History Collections Location: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Speaker: John Simmons, President, Museologica Fee: $60 MARCH 20, 2013 Constructing Basic Storage Enclosures for Paper Collections Location: Cliveden Speakers: Anna Yates Krain, Senior Conservation Assistant, CCAHA Fee: $50 (includes materials) MAY 16, 2013 Book Cradles for Reading Rooms & Exhibitions Location: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Speaker: Renée Wolcott, Book Conservator, CCAHA Fee: $50 (includes materials) JULY 25, 2013 Identification & Preservation of Prints Location: The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Speaker: Corine Norman McHugh, Paper Conservator, CCAHA Fee: $60 OCTOBER 16, 2013 Preserving Your Photographic Collections Location: Bryn Mawr College Special Collections Speakers: Rachel Wetzel, Photograph Conservator, CCAHA Fee: $60 More information about each program is available at http://www.cvent.com/d/scqc3k. Support for these programs was generously provided in part by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, the Independence Foundation, and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.