I am posting the following for the Michigan Museums Association. If
interested, please respond to the address at the bottom of the announcement.
(Heather Price/Ella Sharp Museum)



Attack of the Giant Mold Spore!

The Michigan Museums Association and the Public Museum of Grand Rapids will
host a workshop "Attack of the Giant Mold Spore: Simple, Safe Techniques to
Recover from a Mold Outbreak" on Thursday, April 4th, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm at
the Public Museum of Grand Rapids.

Designed for museum, library and historical society personnel and
volunteers, and those responsible for collections at their facilities, the
workshop focuses on what mold is, why typical treatments and cleaning
efforts don't work, and how to avoid the problem.  Several approaches to
cleaning mold will also be covered including:
        *Simple, safe techniques for mold removal, including the use of HEPA
vacuums
        *Avoiding the use of most chemicals
        *Organizing your cleaning efforts
        *Working with commercial firms, developing contracts and specifications.

Handouts on molds and treatment approaches, a reading list and a sampling
dish will be provided.  The presenter is a nationally recognized expert on
the subject, Dr. Michael Trinkley, Executive Director, Chicora Foundation
from Columbia, SC.  The workshop is co-sponsored by SOLINET, Southeastern
Library Network, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the
Michigan Alliance for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage and the Midwest
Registrars Committee.  The registration for the workshop is $55 for MMA
members; $65 for non members.

To register for the workshop, contact LuAnn Kern, MMA Director at
517/482-4055 or [log in to unmask] or visit www.michiganmuseums.org.

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