ABOUT SAVE PENNSYLVANIA'S PAST
Save Pennsylvania's Past is a statewide effort to preserve the millions of objects and historic artifacts that shape the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's history and define our nation. As part of this two-year project, the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts will present six training programs in eight regions to prepare staff to address the challenges threatening Pennsylvania's world-class collections.
These programs are supported by an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Connecting to Collections Statewide Implementation Grant.
Programs:
PRESERVATION BEST PRACTICES FOR OPTIMAL COLLECTIONS CARE
Archivists, collections managers, librarians, curators, and other staff members involved in collections care must manage a variety of tasks, including implementation of collections management plans and policies, management of environmental controls and storage conditions, and provision for safe use and exhibition of collections. This program will provide participants with an overview of the preservation standards for the many aspects of collections care.
Speaker: Laura Hortz Stanton, Director of Preservation Services, CCAHA
Schedule:
October 6, 2011 Erie
October 25, 2011 Pittsburgh
November 8, 2011 Johnstown
November 9, 2011 Boalsburg
December 6, 2011 Allentown
December 7, 2011 Scranton
January 11, 2012 Philadelphia
January 13, 2012 York
DIGITIZATION BASICS
Every institution struggles with pressure to be visible on the web and to make its collections accessible to wider audiences, and many face daunting hurdles to implementing digitization programs. This program will cover basic issues in digital preservation, including an introduction to digitization, and will provide information on handling guidelines for digitization, selection of materials, conducting pilot projects, creating access to digitized materials, funding sources, and the benefits of collaborating with other institutions.
Speaker: Thomas F.R. Clareson, Senior Consultant, Digital & Preservation Services, LYRASIS
Schedule:
February 21, 2012 Pittsburgh
February 22, 2012 Erie
March 13, 2012 Johnstown
March 14, 2012 Boalsburg
April 3, 2012 Philadelphia
April 4, 2012 York
April 24, 2012 Allentown
April 25, 2012 Scranton
UNDERSTANDING ARCHIVES: AN INTRODUCTION TO ARCHIVAL BASICS
Proper archival procedures enable safe and effective management of collections. Participants will learn about the fundamentals of archival appraisal, acquisition, and access; proper storage materials; and the most common preservation problems associated with paper-based archival collections. This program will touch briefly on processing, arrangement, and description. Volunteers, historians, and those with archival responsibilities in addition to other duties may find themselves in the position of "archivist" without formal training in the profession; this program offers an introduction to best practices in the field.
Speakers: Beth Bensman, Archives Specialist, National Archives and Records Administration
Dyani Feige, Preservation Specialist, CCAHA
Schedule:
May 9, 2012 York
May 10, 2012 Philadelphia
June 14, 2012 Allentown
June 15, 2012 Scranton
June 26, 2012 Johnstown
June 27, 2012 Boalsburg
July 13, 2012 Pittsburgh
July 16, 2012 Erie
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Fee: $25 Pennsylvania institutions / $75 out-of-state institutions
Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to program date
Registration, secure credit card payment, and additional program information are available at www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar.
QUESTIONS?
Call CCAHA at 215.545.0613, or email us at [log in to unmask]
SAVE PENNSYLVANIA'S PAST LEADERSHIP
Project Leadership: Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA)
Project Partners: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations (PFMHO)
LYRASIS
For more information about CCAHA and all of our educational programs, visit www.ccaha.org
KIMBERLY MAGYAR
Preservation Services Assistant
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PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
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