You're running out of time to register for this comprehensive photograph preservation program. Register now!! Focusing on Photographs: Identification and Preservation <http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=8ce68ab3-6dac-4cb4-ad 3b-ec8110133946> presented by the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts Philadelphia, PA September 22 & 23, 2009 For more information and to register online, go to http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=8ce68ab3-6dac-4cb4-ad3 b-ec8110133946 or go to our Education Program Calendar at www.ccaha.org <http://www.ccaha.org/> . Registration Deadline: September 8, 2009 This two-day program will focus on the fundamentals of identifying and caring for photographic collections. Using lecture and hands-on demonstrations, topics will be intertwined over the course of the program to give participants a holistic view of identifying photographic materials, caring for these collections, developing appropriate handling procedures, and establishing safe storage environments. Day 1 *Photographic processes and structure *Identification and care of cased photographs and 19th and 20th century prints *Handling and labeling photographic materials *Housing solutions for photographic collections Day 2 *Preservation considerations for photographic collections *Identification of negatives, color prints, and digital prints *Environmental guidelines for photographs *Cold storage for photograph collections Speakers: Gary E. Albright, Paper and Photograph Conservator, Private Practice, Honeoye Falls, NY Barbara Lemmen, Senior Photograph Conservator, Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, Philadelphia, PA Gawain Weaver, Photograph Conservator, Private Practice, San Rafael, CA Rachel Wetzel, Photograph Conservator, Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, Philadelphia, PA The program is intended for collections care staff responsible for photographic collections, such as librarians, archivists, curators, collections managers, stewards of historic house museums, and records. Fee: $200 CCAHA members/$225 non-members. Major funding for this program is generously provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Hosted and cosponsored by The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. For more information and to register online, go to http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=8ce68ab3-6dac-4cb4-ad3 b-ec8110133946. Still have questions? Go to www.ccaha.org <http://www.ccaha.org/> , call 215-545-0613 or email [log in to unmask] The Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA), the professional certifying organization for the archives field, will award 10 Accreditation Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this program. Register now to ensure your place! This is a one-time program. Kim Andrews Preservation Services Officer CONSERVATION CENTER for Art and Historic Artifacts 264 S. 23rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-545-0613 (phone) 215-735-9313 (fax) <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> <http://www.ccaha.org/> www.ccaha.org <http://www.ccaha.org/> Are you a member institution of the Conservation Center? Click here <http://www.ccaha.org/index.php/support/member> to become a member and take advantage of our great member benefits! ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).