FREE workshops - NYU preservation

The Preservation Division and the Special Collections at New York University's Bobst Library are pleased to announce our participation in the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services' Preservation Week from April 27 - May 3, 2014. This year we will be hosting a number of exciting events including panels on audio preservation and special collections conservation, a discussion on preserving digital content, and a Preservation Division open house. All events will be held in Bobst Library, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY. The events are open to the public, however non-NYU attendees must register in advance for entry past the guard station. Please RSVP here: http://bit.ly/1gPpIx7 and consider spreading the word to any interested colleagues: Tuesday, April 29, 12-1 PM -- Avery Room East (2nd Floor) Library of Congress Webcast Join us for a webcast from the Library of Congress, which will cover these two topics: Conservation Treatment of a Persian manuscript, Shah Jahan Namah [Complete History of the Emperor, Shah Jahan] Know Your Preservation Storage Supply Options! How do I determine the best type of housing for my items/collections? How do I choose appropriate preservation housing supply materials? How do I go about getting preservation supplies? Presenter: Tessa Gadomski, the 2013-2014 Harper-Inglis Memorial Trust for Preservation Fellow in Book Conservation, Library of Congress Tuesday, April 29th 3-4 PM -- Room 1135 Saving Sound: Preserving NYU Libraries' Unique Audio Collections (Panel discussion) This session will focus on the wide array of social, cultural, and historic recorded sound documents held by NYU Libraries' Special Collections. The presenters will discuss the issues that threaten the long-term health and access to these recordings and the work underway in NYU’s Media Preservation Unit to save and provide access to these unique documents. Presenters: Brent Phillips, Media Specialist and Processing Archivist, The Fales Library and Special Collections, NYU Libraries; Kimberly Tarr, Media Preservation Unit Head, NYU Libraries; Ben Moskowitz, Media Lab Supervisor, NYU Libraries Wednesday, April 30, 11AM - 12:00PM -- Barbara Goldsmith Preservation and Conservation Department (Lower Level 2, east side) Open House Come learn more about how the Preservation Department serves NYU Libraries' general and special collections. Visit the Barbara Goldsmith Book and Paper Conservation Lab to see how we preserve paper-based library and archival materials, and stop by the Media Preservation Unit to see how we clean, repair, and digitize the library's media collections including film, video, and audio material. Wednesday, April 30, 2pm - 3pm -- Room 1135 Preserving Digital Content Through Disk Imaging (Discussion) Presenters: Don Mennerich, Digital Archivist, NYU LIbraries Thursday, May 1, 11 AM-12 PM -- Berol Room (3rd floor, west side) Panel discussion on Special Collections Conservation The panel will discuss the recent conservation of materials from the Fales Library & Special Collections. (No food or drink is permitted.) Speakers: Angela Andres, Special Collections Conservator; Lisa Darms, Senior Archivist, The Fales Library and Special Collections; Charlotte Priddle Librarian for Printed Books, The Fales Library and Special Collections Moderator: Laura McCann, Conservation Librarian, NYU Libraries Thursday, May 1, 1:30-2 PM -- Avery Room East (2nd Floor) Debate: MPLP vs Preservation Join us for a debate about the impact of More Processing Less Process on archives preservation and discussion of recent preventive conservation projects in the special collections. Speakers: Maureen Callahan, Librarian for Archival Collections Management, Tamiment Library and Wagner Labor Archives; Fletcher Durant, Preservation Archivist, NYU Libraries Thursday, May 1, 2pm - 3pm -- Avery Room East (2nd Floor) Webinar (ALA-ALCTS) on Preserving Scrapbooks This webinar will review the the common problems associated with long-term preservation of scrapbooks; how to identify problem materials in older scrapbooks and what to do about them; and how to identify the most stable materials and bindings for creating new scrapbooks. Examples of scrapbooks from the University Archives will be on display. Presenter: Melissa Tedone, Conservator, Iowa State University Library Monday-Friday 10 AM-5:30PM -- Tracey-Barry Gallery, 3rd Floor, Bobst Library Exhibition: GoNightclubbing Video Lounge The GoNightclubbing Video Lounge is a multimedia installation curated by Pat Ivers and Emily Armstrong that reimagines the original Danceteria Video Lounge, which they designed in 1980. Pioneering the video DJ concept during the height of the punk rock era, Armstrong and Ivers anticipated YouTube, with its mix of seemingly random video clips that somehow make sense to the modern media sensibility. The Video Lounge, which was on the third floor of Danceteria—one of the most important clubs in downtown New York at the time—placed viewers in the familiar coziness of a living room setting, then challenged them with unfamiliar, non-commercial content. The programming is a mix of music performances recorded live by Ivers and Armstrong for their GoNightclubbing archive, the work of ‘70s downtown artists who had just begun exploring video as a form, and a miscellany of found footage that deconstructed accepted media iconography in an ironic way. Revisiting the GoNightclubbing Video Lounge in 2014 puts today’s viewers back on the sofas to watch content, sometimes with strangers, but in a public setting, disconnected from the isolating singularity of their computers. The GoNightclubbing Archive contains over 200 videotapes and was preserved as a joint project between the Fales Library, the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation Department, and the Standby Program. The entire collection is available for viewing at Fales Library by appointment. Visitors from outside the NYU community are welcome, but will need to RSVP at the following form: http://bit.ly/1gPpIx7

Workshop - Humidification and Flattening Techniques for Documents

Ohio Preservation Council Workshop in Cincinnati May 9th, 2014 Humidification and Flattening Techniques for Documents Workshop description: Learn how to safely flatten rolled or folded collection materials so they can be more easily accessed and handled through use of three simple humidification and flattening techniques. The use of gentle humidification allows paper fibers to relax so they can be safely unrolled and manipulated to remove folds and creases. Flattening occurs when the humidified object is dried under tension or restraint. The drying technique presented in this workshop is one that is frequently used by conservators and preservation professionals and requires minimal setup. Presenter: Kathy Lechuga Book Conservator The Indiana Historical Society Cost: $35 for OPC members, $50 for non-members (includes lunch and parking) Registration Information: http://opc.wildapricot.org/events This event will take place at the Preservation Lab of the Langsam Library of the University of Cincinnati from 10 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9th. The Preservation Lab is a collaborative lab jointly staffed, funded, and managed by the University of Cincinnati and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. The Lab is located on the University of Cincinnati Campus inside Langsam Library at 2911 Woodside Drive at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Parking is available in the Woodside Garage, which is attached to Langsam Library.

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

MARAC workshop

W2. Project Management for Archival Processing Full Day Workshop: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $80.00 Instructor: Vincent Novara, University of Maryland This full-day workshop focuses on introductory techniques and common tools for project management. Workshop participants will learn how to establish, plan, implement, and execute archival projects, as well as define requirements, goals, and objectives. Attention will be given to strengthening prioritization skills and workflow planning as they pertain to processing projects executed by various levels of staffing. The workshop also pertains to interpretive projects such as exhibitions and digital initiatives. Furthermore, we will discuss how to apply these tools for the solo archivist. The day will feature a series of nine exercises in workbooks provided by the instructor, as well as a separate workbook of sample documents. A PowerPoint presentation displays all relevant information. 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

Basics of Archives workshop

In association with the Friends of California Archives, the California State Archives is presenting a one-day Basics of Archives workshop in Fresno on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, from 8:30-4:00. The workshop will be held in Room 3212 of the Henry Madden Library on the campus of Fresno State University, 5200 North Barton Ave., Fresno, CA 93740. Taught by highly experienced professionals, the workshop will cover the fundamentals of archives management, including appraisal, acquisitions, collection development, arrangement and description, preservation, reference services, and public outreach. The course is intended for those who have some responsibility for the care and management of historical collections, but do not have any formal training. To register for the workshop, send your name, name of organization, email address, and phone number to Sherrie Lujan at sherrie.lujan@sos.ca.gov. Registration fee is $60.00 per person and includes all workshop handouts, a supply catalog, a guide to collections care, and a buffet lunch. Cash or checks payable to Friends of California Archives should be mailed to Basics of Archives Workshop, 1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Sorry, but no credit cards are accepted at this time. Payment must be made in full prior to the workshop date. Registration is not confirmed until payment has been received. The registration deadline is April 8, 2014. For questions about the workshop, contact Laren Metzer at laren.metzer@sos.ca.gov.

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

Call for Applicants: 2014 Archives Leadership Institute

Call for Applicants: 2014 Archives Leadership Institute - Are you looking for a way to recharge your professional life? - Do you crave a challenge that will get you thinking about archives in a radically new way? - Would you like to expand your network of peers while building relationships that will impact you for the rest of your career? The Archives Leadership Institute (ALI) at Luther College is a dynamic program that provides advanced leadership training and mentorship for 25 innovative archival leaders, giving them the knowledge and tools to transform the profession in practice, theory and attitude. If you would like to be a part of the 2014 Cohort, please apply before January 3, 2014. Details about the application process and what characteristics the ideal ALI participant has can be found at www.archivesleadershipinstitute.org/p/apply.html. Participants selected as the 2014 Cohort will be notified by the end of February. The Archives Leadership Institute has been funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) since 2008 and was held at the University of Wisconsin Madison until 2012. Luther College has been selected to develop and host ALI for years 2013, 2014, and 2015. If you have any questions, please visit www.archivesleadershipinstitute.org or contact Sasha Griffin at >. -- Sasha Griffin Digital Archivist, ALI Program Coordinator Preus Library, Luther College 700 College Dr Decorah, IA 52101 Ph: 563-387-1725 coordinator@archivesleadershipinstitute.org

FREE workshop - A Conservator's Perspective on Purchasing Works on Paper

Should I Buy That?- A Conservator's Perspective on Purchasing Works on Paper
Jamye Jamison, Paper Conservator

Thursday, October 24, 2013 12:00 - 1:30PM
Cost: FREE!

Works on paper are often matted and framed, obscuring the edges and making the object itself somewhat inaccessible. This means it is even more important for the buyer to thoroughly investigate an object they are considering for purchase. What are your rights as a buyer when trying to gather more information? What are your options for assessing an object when you are purchasing from a remote seller? How might the information you gather affect your decision to purchase a print or drawing? What types of damage can you reasonably expect a conservator to be able to fix? This talk will answer the above questions with case studies and treatment examples along with advice on how to protect your collection. An open Q&A will follow.

Care of Collections Workshop: Paper

Care of Collections Workshop: Paper
Pre-conference workshop at the Western Museums Association Annual Meeting
in Salt Lake City, UT

The Balboa Art Conservation Center (BACC) is pleased to present "Care of
Collections: Paper" as a pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, October
9th.

Location:  Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 South West Temple
Date:  Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Time:  8:30am - 4:30pm
Cost:  $35

Description:  Topics addressed in this informative workshop focus on the
specific needs of paper-based collections and will include the nature of
paper, environmental issues, storage and display considerations, as well
as the basics of remedial care.  Participants will learn how to make
material choices for storage housing and enclosures including
understanding how these materials affect the storage microenvironment.
Workshop exercises and demonstrations encompass understanding catalogue
descriptions for the purchase of supplies and introductory remedial care
methods.  For more information visit www.rcwr.org.  All are welcome!

Instructors:  Janet Ruggles, Chief Conservator of Paper, and Stephanie
Jewell, Assistant Conservator of Paper, Balboa Art Conservation Center

Registration:  Please register at the Registrars Committee Western Region
website at www.rcwr.org.  Advance registration is required.

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/

Workshop - Risk Management and Disaster Recovery

Jeanne Drewes, Chief of Binding and Collections Care at the Library of Congress will present a two day Risk Management and Disaster Recovery workshop in Lansing, Michigan on Sept. 10 and Nov. 8

On September 10 participants will tour the host facility, the Delta Township District Library, with Drewes as tour guide identifying strengths, weaknesses and opportunities to better prepare against disaster. A workshop will follow with participants engaging in hands-on recovery techniques. The day will conclude with an informational session on developing a disaster plan.

Between September 10 and next session participants will work on their plans. On November 8 the group will reconvene to discuss, ask questions and finalize their individual plans under the guidance of Drewes. In addition property insurance will be addressed. 

More information on registering is available at

https://members.mcls.org/workshops/viewcourse.html?id=338

CFP - Disaster Planning for Archives and Their Communities

Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (ART)

Disaster Planning for Archives and Their Communities: Call for Participation

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As we approach the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, train service
has been restored to the Rockaways and City beaches have opened for the
summer, however many archives, libraries, museums and homes have only just
begun to get back to “normal” and others are still a long way away. In the
spirit of Archives Week it is appropriate to take time to look back at what
happened, what went wrong, what went right, and what can be done
differently next time.

The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, in conjunction with
the Center for Jewish History, is organizing a one-day symposium with the
aim of bringing together archivists, records managers, librarians, museum
professionals, emergency responders, disaster recovery professionals,
volunteers and the general public to address how professional and citizen
archivists as well as related professionals can both better protect their
collections from disaster and also become a resource for the larger
community in disaster situations.

Possible areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:


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   Case studies and “lessons learned” from Sandy or other disasters
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   Protecting personal and family records -- providing outreach to the
   general public
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   Continuity of operations and logistics -- how to get back up and running
   after a disaster
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   Navigating FEMA and other disaster relief assistance
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   Preventative care of collections versus post-disaster recovery
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   Lone arrangers and small shops -- how can small archives band together
   to help one another?
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   Using a disaster to advocate within your organization -- making the
   archive valuable during a disaster
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   Archivists as volunteers -- fostering a culture of giving and creating a
   network of archivist volunteers
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   Disaster planning and recovery on a budget
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   How archives and cultural institutions fit into the larger emergence
   response picture, especially post-Katrina.
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   Keeping up morale, resources and volunteer support weeks and months
   after a disaster
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   Disaster planning for born-digital and electronic records
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   Protecting vital records for both the archive and the larger organization
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   Archiving disaster -- how does a significant event like 9/11 change the
   normal retention of records? what is the role of the archivist? how are
   records appraised?
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   Man-made versus natural disasters -- the international perspective,
   especially in areas subject to armed conflict.
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   Advocating for archives during larger disaster situations when
disasterrecovery resources and relief are stretched.



 Date: Monday, October 7, 2013

Location: Center for Jewish History, New York, NY

All individual presentations will be 20 minutes long (10 page paper).

Submissions must include a title, name of author and institutional
affiliation (if applicable), abstract (250 words max) and indication of
technological requirements.

Individual papers or entire panel proposals accepted.

Deadline for Proposals: Proposals should be emailed to
admin@nycarchivists.org by August 1, 2013.

FREE workshop - AV archives

UCLA Library in collaboration with Tulane University Library present a free of charge two-day workshop that introduces attendees to identifying and processing audiovisual materials in archival collections. Workshop attendees will process an archival collection of moving images and recorded sound materials, learning how to analyze, evaluate, and define processing policies; assess the condition of AV materials; and properly store and house AV items for preservation. 

The workshop will be Monday, August 12th and Tuesday, August 13th, 9am-5pm at Tulane University Library, Jones Hall, 6801 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70118. Siobhan Hagan, Audiovisual Preservation Specialist at UCLA Library will lead the two day workshop. 

Limited to the first twelve registrants. To register, and for a more detailed schedule of the two days, visit http://tulane.us2.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_733ivTybC5agkhD

Thank you and hope to see you in New Orleans!

FREE workshop - Creating and Funding Preservation Projects To Enhance Collection Care

Creating and Funding Preservation Projects To Enhance Collection Care

Oregon Historical Society, Portland, Oregon, August 1, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m.
Sponsored by Western States & Territories Preservation Assistance Service
(WESTPAS) and the Oregon Historical Society

Workshop instructor:Barclay Ogden, Preservation Department Head, University
of California, Berkeley
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Do you want to get a preservation grant to take care of your collections?
Many institutions have used grant-funded projects to enhance the level of
care they can provide for their collections, and sometimes even to jump
start their preservation programs.

"Creating and Funding Preservation Projects to Enhance Collection Care" is
a one-day workshop that begins with identifying and setting priorities
among collection needs. With a clear sense of needs, the second part of the
workshop reviews sources of grant funding available to your institution.
The third part of the workshop addresses the key preservation questions
asked on grant applications - participants answer the questions on behalf
of their institutions, building the elements of a proposal for their own
collection. The workshop emphasizes working collaboratively with colleagues
to develop and receive feedback on project proposals.

By the end of the workshop day, participants will have:
* Outlined a preservation project proposal specific to their institution
* Identified possible funding sources
* Tested their ideas with other workshop participants

Who should attend: Administrators and staff responsible for care of the
collection in all types of libraries, museums and archives, with an
emphasis on small-to-medium sized institutions without preservation grant
writing experience. By registering for the workshop, the institution
commits to supporting the attendee(s) to achieve the workshop's goals to
develop and submit proposals for preservation projects to enhance
collection care. When possible, TWO attendees from an institution should
attend so they can work together on project development.


Cost: No charge to the institution. WESTPAS is funded in part by the
National Endowment for the Humanities.

Registration: Pre-registration required. Register online at: WESTPAS
workshop
http://tiny.cc/ZePOL

For registration assistance contact: Alexandra Gingerich gingerich at
plsinfo.org <http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/preservenw>
For general & content information contact Kristen Kern kernk@pdx.edu

Workshop - Environmental Management: Stewardship & Sustainability

Learn new approaches to controlling environmental conditions. Low-cost and no-cost solutions will be addressed, as well as options for buildings with little or no environmental controls. Smaller, mid-sized, and large institutions alike will all benefit from this educational program in Harrisburg, PA.
Environmental Management: Stewardship & Sustainability
Registration Deadline extended - June 11th, 2013!
Prior participants at this program have said ...

"One of the most practical, relevant trainings I have ever attended."
"This was the perfect overview with the right (non‐threatening) professionals. You seem to have a great sensitivity of your clients and the presenters. A nice mix of scientific info, practice, and hands‐on approach."
"This was insightful - I hadn't realized all that needs to be considered whenthinking about environmental management - good overview."
LOCATION, DATE, & TIME
Location: The State Museum of Pennsylvania
              300 North Street
              Harrisburg, PA 17120
              (717)787-4980
              www.statemuseumpa.org

When: Tuesday, June 18th
            8:15am – 8:45am Refreshments
            8:45am – 4:30pm Program
REGISTRATION & FEES
Registration, secure credit card payment, and additional program information are available on our website at: http://www.cvent.com/d/2cqfpf 

Registration Fee:
$60 per person in Pennsylvania institutions
$90 per person in out-of-state institutions
ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Creating stable environmental conditions is the most significant step an institution can take for the long-term preservation of the collections materials under its stewardship.  While most preservation actions affect single items or groups of items, environmental conditions affect entire collections.

Though providing stable environmental conditions is a goal for most archives, museums, and libraries, in actuality it can be very difficult to achieve ideal specifications.  In addition to econo mic limitations faced by many institutions, collections are often housed in historic structures, in buildings with aging systems, or in structures whose designs make environmental management difficult.

This one day program will explore new approaches to controlling environmental conditions in cultural institutions.  Leading experts in the field will present physically and financially feasible environmental control strategies to help institutions preserve collections materials for the long-term.

Topics covered will include:

  •  The Collections Environment

 •  Understanding the Building/Climate Relat ionship

 •  New Approaches and Best Practices for Environmental Control

 •  Environmental Monitoring and Data Analysis

 •  Practical Approaches for Environmental Management in Historic Structures

This program is intended for staff of cultural heritage organizations responsible for monitoring and managing environmental conditions for collections, including registrars, facilities managers, archivists, librarians, curators, collections managers, and stewards of historic house museums.  Even staff members or volunteers without direct influence over environmental conditions at an organiza tion can benefit from the information presented.

SPEAKERS

Michael C. Henry PE, AIA, Principal Engineer/Architect,Watson & Henry Associates

Richard L. Kerschner, Director of Preservation and Conservation, Shelburne Museum

James M. Reilly, Director, Image Permanence Institute

Ample time for Q & A with speakers will be i ncluded!
QUESTIONS? Call 215-545-0613 or email pso@ccaha.org

Environmental Management: Stewardship & Sustainability is part of Save Pennsylvania’s Past, a statewide effort to preserve the millions of objects and historic artifacts that shape the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s history and define our nation. Save Pennsylvania’s Past is an initiative led by CCAHA in partnership with the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, PA Museums, and LYRASIS. The project is supported by an Institute of Museum and Library Services Connecting to Collections Statewide Implementation Grant, by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and by the Arthur Ross Foundation, Inc.

Workshop - Environmental Management: Stewardship & Sustainability

Environmental Management: Stewardship & Sustainability

Registration Deadline: June 4th, 2013!


LOCATION, DATE, & TIME

Location: The State Museum of Pennsylvania
                 300 North Street
                 Harrisburg, PA 17120
                 (717)787-4980
                 www.statemuseumpa.org <http://www.statemuseumpa.org/

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When: Tuesday, June 18th
             8:15am - 8:45am Refreshments
             8:45am - 4:30pm Program

REGISTRATION & FEES

Registration, secure credit card payment, and additional program
information are available on our website at:
http://www.cvent.com/d/2cqfpf

Registration Fee:
$60 per person in Pennsylvania institutions
$90 per person in out-of-state institutions

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Creating stable environmental conditions is the most significant step an
institution can take for the long-term preservation of the collections
materials under its stewardship.  While most preservation actions affect
single items or groups of items, environmental conditions affect entire
collections.

Though providing stable environmental conditions is a goal for most
archives, museums, and libraries, in actuality it can be very difficult
to achieve ideal specifications.  In addition to economic limitations
faced by many institutions, collections are often housed in historic
structures, in buildings with aging systems, or in structures whose
designs make environmental management difficult.

 This one day program will explore new approaches to controlling
environmental conditions in cultural institutions.  Leading experts in
the field will present physically and financially feasible environmental
control strategies to help institutions preserve collections materials
for the long-term.

 Topics covered will include:

 *  The Collections Environment

*  Understanding the Building/Climate Relationship

*  New Approaches and Best Practices for Environmental Control

*  Environmental Monitoring and Data Analysis

 This program is intended for staff of cultural heritage organizations
responsible for monitoring and managing environmental conditions for
collections, including registrars, facilities managers, archivists,
librarians, curators, collections managers, and stewards of historic
house museums.

SPEAKERS

Michael C. Henry PE, AIA, Principal Engineer/Architect,Watson & Henry
Associates

Richard L. Kerschner, Director of Preservation and Conservation,
Shelburne Museum

James M. Reilly, Director, Image Permanence Institute

QUESTIONS? Call 215-545-0613 or email pso@ccaha.org

Environmental Management: Stewardship & Sustainability is part of Save
Pennsylvania's Past, a statewide effort to preserve the millions of
objects and historic artifacts that shape the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania's history and define our nation. Save Pennsylvania's Past
is an initiative led by CCAHA in partnership with the Pennsylvania
Historical & Museum Commission, PA Museums, and LYRASIS. The project is
supported by an Institute of Museum and Library Services Connecting to
Collections Statewide Implementation Grant, by the Pennsylvania Council
on the Arts, and by the Arthur Ross Foundation, Inc.

Workshop - Media/Crisis Management Training

We have finalized the plans for the Media/Crisis Management Training in Frankfort on May 21st. The session will be held from 1-4 p.m. in Room 129 at the State Capitol Annex.

You can register online through the KLA website.

http://www.klaonline.org/mediatrainws132.cfm

FREE training - American Theatre Archive Project

We hope this is of interest to archivists and librarians in the arts: The American Theatre Archive Project (ATAP) is providing a free training session at the Boston Public Library on Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 9am to 1pm. 

*About ATAP*
An initiative of the American Society for Theatre Research, the ATAP supports theatre makers in archiving records of their work for the benefit of artists, scholars, patrons, and the public. It is a grassroots network of professional and student archivists, practitioners, and scholars dedicated to preserving the legacy of the American theatre by developing archival resources for theatre companies, helping to preserve theatre history that has yet to be written. Find out more on ATAP here:
http://americantheatrearchiveproject.org/

If you are in the Boston area and want to attend the session, further details are below. If you are not in the Boston area and interested in supporting theatre archives, please check out the ATAP website for a group near you (or start your own!)

To register for our May 4^th program, please email Boston Team Chair, Jessica Green, at atapboston@gmail.com.

FREE Workshop at Northern Kentucky University

Security in the Archives Workshop
at Northern Kentucky University


Northern Kentucky University was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Preservation Assistance Grant for a security assessment of the W. Frank Steely Library's Special Collections and Archives.  Additionally, the award included funding for a workshop on security for archival collections.

What:  This half-day workshop will introduce participants to some of the tools and techniques that can help protect archives, libraries and other cultural resource institutions from theft and mutilation of their holdings.  The workshop will examine the nature of the problem - the big business of theft of historical materials, what is at particular risk, who the thieves are and how we can identify them - and will explore the problem of insider theft.  Participants will learn about the management of researchers in reading rooms and of visitors to historic sites, and will be introduced to methods of collection management to enhance the protection of collections.  The workshop will also address the steps that should be taken in the aftermath of a theft.

Who should attend:  Archivists, librarians, curators, and any staff of libraries, special collections, archives, historic houses and historical societies and museums.

When:  Thursday May 16, 2013 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Where:  W. Frank Steely Library, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY 41099

How:  There is no charge for this workshop, but NKU charges a small fee for parking.  Attendees are requested to register at:  http://nkuarchives.eventbrite.com

Questions?  Contact Lois Hamill at hamilll1@nku.eduhamilll1@nku.edu
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