Preservation of Audiovisual Materials, November 19 and 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m. CST each day:
Preserving the investment of your audiovisual
collections presents a unique challenge to libraries, archives and
museums. The wide variety of A/V formats – videotapes, audiotapes,
motion picture films, filmstrips, LPs, CDs, and DVDs – require
special attention to minimize deterioration caused by everything from
daily use to storage problems.
Register now.
Preservation of Photographic Materials, December 3 and 5, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST each day:
Preserving the visual record is one of the most
important roles of cultural heritage institutions. This workshop deals
with the unique challenges of preserving and caring for a photograph
collection.
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Preserving Your Historical Records, December 10 and 12, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CST each day:
This class covers the basics of proper care and
storage of archives and manuscript collections. Topics include an
overview of the causes of deterioration; selection of folders, boxes,
and other housing materials; processing of archives;
providing storage for oversized materials, maps, and photographs; proper
handling and exhibition practices; basic paper repair techniques; and
the development of holdings maintenance policies, guidelines, and
practices.
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