Upcoming Programs at The Revs Institute®
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The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is partnering with
The Revs Institute® to offer training programs in collections care activities for the preservation of cultural collections. The programs are for staff and volunteers who have responsibility for cultural collections, such as librarians, archivists, curators, collections managers, stewards of historic house museums and records managers.
CARING FOR PAPER COLLECTIONS:
BASIC CARE, HANDLING, AND ASSESSING STORAGE NEEDS
This workshop will give an introduction to best practices in caring for paper-based artifacts. Topics covered will include: handling guidelines, assessing storage materials and special needs, prioritizing for treatment, and understanding preservation and conservation terminology.
This program is appropriate for those looking to develop new skills, as well as for individuals wanting to increase their knowledge about best practices in the care of paper-based collections.
Speakers: Jessica Keister, Paper & Photograph Conservator, CCAHA
Stephenie Schwartz Bailey, Education Program Manager, CCAHA
Fee: $50.00 (includes lunch)
Date: Tuesday, February 10th, 2015
Time: Registration 9:15am to 9:30am
Program 9:30am to 3:30pm
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.
Speaker: Dyani Feige, Director of Preservation Services, CCAHA
Fee: $50.00 (includes lunch)
Date: Wednesday, February 11th, 2015
Time: Registration 9:15am to 9:30am
Program 9:30am to 3:30pm
Scott George, Vice-President of The Revs Institute®, will offer an in-depth tour of the galleries and library, highlighting the historic importance of the automobiles and collections artifacts from 3:30pm to 5:30pm on February 10th and February 11th. Pre-registration is required and available at during online registration.
Please visit http://www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar for more information and to register.
About CCAHA
The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is a nonprofit conservation facility specializing in the treatment of works on paper, photographs, and books through conservation and state-of-the-art digital imaging services. Founded in 1977, CCAHA serves both nonprofit cultural institutions and private individuals and organizations. CCAHA’s preservation services staff present educational programs, conduct preservation assessments, and develop emergency preparedness plans. CCAHA’s development department provides fundraising and grant-writing support to institutions seeking assistance for preservation and conservation projects.
For information on additional educational opportunities, visit www.ccaha.org<http://www.ccaha.org> or find us on facebook.
About The Revs Institute for Automotive Research, Inc.
The Revs Institute®, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is one of the leading institutions dedicated to automotive research. Revs' acclaimed Collier Collection features over 100 influential automobiles, built between 1896 and 1995, that blazed technical pathways, redefined aesthetic standards, and changed the world. Revs' mission is to further enhance the understanding of the automobile as one of the most significant creations of the 20th century. The collections include an extensive library and archives, and Revs has become a major resource for scholars, historians, researchers, and writers passionate about automotive history. Conservation and preservation have consistently been part of Revs' vision and long term mission.
The Revs Institute for Automotive Research, Inc.
2500 South Horseshoe Drive
Naples, FL 34104
Tel: 239-687-7387
http://revsinstitute.org<http://revsinstitute.org/>
ANASTASIA MATIJKIW
Preservation Services Assistant
264 S. 23RD STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
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