Preservation Series Of Workshops Being Held

The Northern New York Library Network is pleased to announce it will be holding a three-part Preservation Series this fall. Participants are welcome to attend all of the workshops, or pick and choose from any of the three.

Archives, museum and repository staff members, along with library staff, may attend for the reduced rate of $15.00 per workshop. The cost is $59.95 for all others. Lunch is included with each event.

All classes will take place from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Northern New York Library Network office in Potsdam.

Part 1: Basic Preservation; September 7, 2006

As an introduction to Basic Preservation, this workshop will focus on planning. Students will learn the importance of written and approved policies, collections care and education.

This workshop will present basic definitions, including the nature of specific materials and agents of deterioration. Students will learn the necessary pieces of a preservation program, including:

• environmental control
• disaster preparedness
• security
• storage & handling
• reformatting
• binding & repair
• conservation treatment

Instructor: Michele Brown, Cornell University

Part 2: Preservation of Scrapbooks; September 25, 2006

The bane of existence for many libraries, archives and other repositories, scrapbooks and albums nevertheless represent an important part of historical collections. However, they present a number of preservation challenges, and finding solutions can be difficult. In this workshop, students will discuss:

• the structure of scrapbooks
• kinds of materials commonly found
• methods of attachment
• implications for preservation and conservation

Discussions will also cover selection and preparation for microfilming, and low cost preservation approaches. Participants are invited to bring in their own examples for examination and discussion by the class.

Instructors: David Stokoe, Assistant Conservator, Special Collections, Syracuse University; and Peter Verheyen, Associate Librarian, Special Collections, Syracuse University

Part 3: Basic Preservation of Photographs; October 25, 2006

An introduction to the preservation of photographs, this workshop focuses on historical photographic prints, including their identification, deterioration, and conservation. Participants learn how to recognize various photographic formats and study the preservation problems associated with each format type. The class discusses storage concerns, and if time permits, will examine photographs brought in by participants.

Instructor: Jiuan-jiuan Chen, Conservator & Assistant Director for Conservation Education, and George Eastman House / International Museum

To register for one, two or all three workshops, contact the Network, or sign-up on line at www.nnyln.org and click on "Training & Workshops."