Apologies in advance for cross-posting to multiple lists. The following
is the second announcement for this congress. You may contact either
Chris Collins or me for more information.
Sally Shelton
Director, Collections Care and Conservation
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Date: Fri, 1 Dec 1995 12:18:38 +0000 (GMT)
From: Chris Collins <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Second World Congress on Natural History Collections (fwd)
`Natural History Collections -
A Resource for the Future.'
"Second World Congress on the
Preservation and Conservation of Natural
History Collections."
Sponsored by the Biotechnology and
Biological Sciences Research Council
Hosted by the Geological Conservation Unit, the Sedgwick Museum and the
Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge.
Patrons: Sir David Attenborough
Lord Dainton
Sir Crispin Tickell
Dates - 20th-24th August 1996.
Natural History Collections document the range and abundance of species
through time, providing a priceless and irreplaceable record of the
planet's natural heritage. Recognition of their status as a valuable
and unique resource has increased dramatically in recent years and the
high profile of the Congress is reflected by its patrons (above). The
Congress intends to develop the challenges inherent in preserving natural
history collections to the year 2000 and beyond and to push forward
philosophies and strategies to meet these challenges.
The first World Congress in Madrid in 1992 attracted 500 delegates from 70
countries. It was a major success in establishing world-wide
communication and awareness and led to the submission of the
resolutions on the development of Natural History Collections as a world-
wide resource to the UNCED meeting in Rio de Janeiro.
The major issues that will be discussed at the congress include:
1. The use and development of collections in industry,research and
education.
2. Accessibility of collections using Information technology,databases and
international data exchange.
3. Current techniques in the care and management of collections.
4. Current condition of collections in the developed and developing
countries.
5. The media image of natural history collections.
6. Economic and fund-raising aspects.
7. Strategies for the future including the practical development of the
World Council on Collections resources (WCCR). This body acts as
an umbrella group with the aim of promoting worldwide:
a. international co-ordination between groups and institutions;
b. standards in collection management;
c. Communication between workers in the field;
d. the public understanding of the value and importance of these
collections.
8. Finally and most importantly, the development of Natural History
Collections in Developing Countries as a socio-economic resource.
This will be a practical Congress, providing practical solutions for the
continued development and support of Natural Science Collections around the
world.
Participants from developing countries will be particularly welcomed and
urged to participate in the congress. Every possible assistance will be
given to attract funding to support participants from developing
countries, so that these countries can influence the future practical
initiatives being developed.
The Congress will be structured around discussion sessions and Workshops
involving every participant at the meeting. These will be led by a
lecture structure designed to initiate communication and discussion. Poster
sessions relating to the discussion topics will also be run, for which all
participants are invited to submit abstracts for posters. Information on
poster abstracts will be sent out with the information pack.
If you are interested in receiving more information or would like to
register for the Congress then please return the attached form (with
payment) below to:
The Administrator - World Congress,
Department of Earth Sciences,
University of Cambridge,
Downing Street,
Cambridge
CB2 3EQ.
UK
tel:+44 1223 33 34 21
Fax:+44 1223 33 34 50
SECOND WORLD CONGRESS ON THE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION NATURAL HISTORY
COLLECTIONS
Natural History Collections - A Resource for the Future
University of Cambridge: August 1996
I would like to register for the Congress:
Yes/No and enclose my registration fee
Surname:.........................................
Forenames:......................................
Title:...........................................
Occupation:......................................
Institution:.....................................
Address:.........................................
Town:............................................
Postcode:........................................
Country:.........................................
Telephone:.......................................
Fax:.............................................
e-mail:..........................................
Registration - Full registration includes attendance at the congress,
poster sessions and workshops, coffee and tea at the meeting and
attendance at the Congress Receptions.
Guest registration includes attendance at the congress receptions and
copies of the congress programme.
Reduced rates apply before 31st May 1996
Before After
Full Participant: # 150 # 175
Accompanying Guest # 50 # 70
Congress Banquet # 30 per person
Other meals # 20 /person/night
(please circle) 20 August
21 August
22 August
(If registering then please circle the fees that you are paying and fill
in the total figure at the end)
Please note that cancellation after 1 June 1996 will result in the loss of
your registration fee.
Accommodation - Prices are for bed and breakfast
Date of arrival................................
Date of departure..............................
Number of Nights booked........................
I wish to book (bed and breakfast)accommodation for the above: Yes/No
St. John's College Single rooms only
# 35 per person/night #.................
Hotel (with bath) 2 person room
# 40 per person/night #.................
single room
# 60 per per/night #.................
I enclose an IMO/cheque for the total fee of #..............................
(This should be made payable to the University of Cambridge)
Other Visits are to be arranged during the Congress. Further
information will be available in your registration pack.
POSTER SESSIONS
Poster sessions will be run on topics relating to the meeting, if you would
like to submit an abstract for a poster session please indicate below:
(details will then be posted to you)
Databases, Computer Technology and the Internet yes/no
Industrial Use of collections yes/no
Research and Collections Development yes/no
Education, the Media: Perceptions and Use yes/no
Collections Care for Natural History Collections yes/no
International Funding in Natural History yes/no
Developing Collections in developing Countries yes/no
Strategies for developing Natural History Collections yes/no
The Value of Collections yes/no
International Collaboration and the development of
Natural History Collections yes/no
WORKSHOPS - Please CIRCLE those you wish to attend:
Databases, Computer Technology and the Internet yes/no
Care of Collections yes/no
Fund Raising for Natural History Collections yes/no
TRAVEL GRANTS - Limited funds may be available for participants from
developing countries.
I wish to apply for a travel grant yes/no
Please send curriculum vitae, details of travel costs and a letter of
recommendation from the head of your institution
Simultaneous translation yes/no
Please indicate language...............................................
Exhibition\Trade show - Please indicate if you would like to receive
details of the excellent facilities which will be available yes/no
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