In partnership with the George Eastman House International Museum of
Photography and Film <http://www.eastman.org>, IPI offers a yearly
seminar on the preservation of photographic materials and on digitizing
photographic collections.

With the increased use of digital imaging technology, today's collection
managers need up-to-date information on how to care for their
collections and make them accessible for research. This program combines
lectures and workshops in traditional preservation techniques with the
theory and practice of digital imaging. The two aspects of the seminar
are complementary. Concerned collection managers cannot afford to be
uninformed in either area.

The Program

A week-long program of lectures and workshops on traditional photo
collection preservation techniques will expand your expertise on what
materials are typically found in photo collections, how they
deteriorate, how to store and protect them, and how preservation fits in
with other collection activities. The lecture-and-workshop format has
been designed to deliver the information you need along with
opportunities for small group interactions and individual attention from
instructors.

Throughout the week, you'll also learn about the basics of digital
imaging and how various image-capture, storage, display, and output
strategies compare. In addition, presentations will explain the design
and application of image database systems, always keeping in context the
balance that must be struck between traditional and digital preservation
and access.

The week also offers two optional, but highly recommended, evening
sessions that focus on special aspects of preservation.

You'll Learn

How to identify the processes used to make 19th- and 20th- century images
How to develop a preservation plan for a photo collection
To recognize various forms of deterioration in negatives, prints, and
transparenceis
How to choose appropriate enclosures and housings
To understand the role of digital imaging in collection management
How to store and display photo collections
To understand the basics of digital imaging for archival applications
The important quality-control issues related to digital imaging
How to evaluate digital image quality and choose vendors and equipment
How to plan a digital project that meets your needs

You are also encouraged to share specific problems you've encountered
with your own photographic collections in discussions with instructors
and other participants.

Lectures

    *
      The history and technology of photographic materials
    *
      Color processes: traditional and digital
    * Chemistry of deterioration
    * Introduction to digital imaging
    * Preservation planning for photographic collections
    * Glass-plate and film-negative preservation
    * Practical realities of a digital imaging project
    * Organization of photographic collections
    * Applications of digital imaging in collection management
    * Scanning photographs
    * Organization of digital collections: database and indexing issues

Workshops

    * Negative deterioration, housing, and storage
    * Digital darkroom, digital camera, and Internet
    * Process identification -- b&w, color, and digital hard copy

Hands-on lab sessions on identification of various 19th- and
20th-century photo processes
Using selected examples and a structured technique based on visual and
microscopic examination, you'll learn to distinguish an albumen print
from a platinotype, a Kodachrome from an Autochrome, and an inkjet print
from a photograph.

A "Digital Round Table" of experts from industry and cultural institutions
An opportunity to have your specific questions answered with the latest
information on products, standards, and services.

Special Highlight!
Enjoy an evening lecture by Grant Romer dealing with a provocative but
lighthearted and interesting aspect of photographic history.

Who should attend

Curators, archivists, librarians, conservators, and others responsible
for photographic collections owned by libraries, galleries, historical
societies, and private and governmental archives will benefit from this
program. Because this program is an introduction to photographic
preservation technology, digital imaging, and archival practice, you do
not need extensive experience or knowledge.

PROGRAM FEE: $1,400

Location and Scheduling
This program is held at the historic George Eastman House, located in
one of the most scenic neighborhoods of Rochester, New York. The museum
facilities and beautiful grounds will be available to you for the whole
week of the seminar. Program lectures are given in the museum's Curtis
Theater, and workshops take place in its conservation laboratory and
adjacent classrooms.

Lodging
The host hotel for the seminar is the Strathallan Hotel, located just a
few blocks from the museum on historic East Avenue. Room rates range
from $94 to $104 per night. The Strathallan provides transportation to
and from the airport. Their phone number is 1-800-678-7284. Lodging is
also available at the Dartmouth House Bed and Breakfast, located about
five blocks from the museum. Their rate is $99.00 per night, and their
number is 585-271-7872.

Instructional Materials
The program fee includes the cost of instructional materials and evening
receptions.

For registration and further information visit www.rit.edu/IPI or contact
Stacey VanDenburgh at (585) 271-3361 ext. 323 or [log in to unmask]

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