The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) (http://www.ccaha.org) is pleased to be leading the Regional Heritage Stewardship Program (RHSP), serving Appalachian regions of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. With a goal
of creating working communities of practice among small organizations facing related challenges, RHSP offers a unique opportunity to increase collections care in individual institutions, as well as to meet and network with other collections care professionals
in the region.
Register now for the following in-person programs:
Preservation Planning and Environmental Management
Thursday, July 19, 2018, 9:00am – 4:30pm
University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY
Monday, July 23, 2018, 9:00am – 4:30pm
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
A Preservation Plan is an essential document that helps an institution carefully chart a 5-10 year course for the preservation of collections artifacts. Without planning, it can be nearly impossible to effectively budget staff time and
resources for collections care.
In this workshop, participants will receive guidance on how to create a Preservation Plan. Participants will study sample Plans and practice establishing goals, objectives, and strategies to develop an effective Plan.
The speaker will discuss how to sustain appropriate environments for long-term preservation and explain the impact of temperature, relative humidity, light, mold, and housekeeping on collections.
Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Friday, July 20, 2018, 9:00am – 4:30pm
University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY
Tuesday, July 24, 2018, 9:00am – 4:30pm
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
Thoughtful preparation for an emergency or disaster is crucial to safeguarding collections. The creation of an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan is vital to the survival of an institution’s artifacts.
In this workshop, participants will learn about tools for developing an Emergency Response and Preparedness Plan and the basics of collections salvage. There will be an opportunity to practice hands-on salvage procedures by rescuing a variety
of materials from water.
Participants will learn how to train their staff and fellow employees to ensure that in the event of an emergency, the Emergency Response and Preparedness Plan is efficiently and effectively followed.
Speaker: Dyani Feige, Director of Preservation Services, CCAHA
Fees: $30 per day or $50 for both Workshops
Register for Pikeville, KY workshops here: https://ccaha.org/events/preservation-planning-and-environmental-management-pikeville-ky
Register for Morgantown, WV workshops here: https://ccaha.org/events/preservation-planning-and-environmental-management-morgantown-wv
Funding for RHSP is generously provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (http://www.neh.gov).
About CCAHA:
CCAHA is a nonprofit conservation facility specializing in the treatment of works on paper, photographs, and books through conservation and state-of-the-art digital imaging services. Founded in 1977, CCAHA serves nonprofit cultural institutions,
private individuals, and other collecting organizations. CCAHA's preservation services staff present educational programs, conduct preservation assessments, and develop emergency preparedness plans. CCAHA also offers fellowships, fundraising support, and disaster
assistance.
Aja Davis
Preservation Services Assistant
CONSERVATION CENTER
FOR ART & HISTORIC ARTIFACTS
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