Conference on collections environment--Update

An international conference on collections environments, to be held
in September 1997, was previously announced on this and other lists
(See message from Lambertus van Zelst <lvz<-a t->cal< . >si< . >edu>, Cons
DistList Instance: 10:16, Aug 7, 1996) and in some newsletters.
After a thorough review of the issues and of previous conferences
and workshops I came to the conclusion that such a conference might
not be the right format at this time.

The Conservation Analytical Laboratory (CAL) of the Smithsonian
Institution, the National Center for Preservation Technology and
Training, and I therefore agreed to change the conference to a
format similar to the Gordon Conferences, where a number of invited
specialists freely present and discuss ongoing research issues in an
informal setting. At this colloquium, invited participants,
including conservators, conservation scientists, and engineers, will
discuss current issues in collections environments. Emphasis will be
on a holistic approach, not looking at individual issues in
isolation.  The colloquium will take place from September 3 to
September 5, 1997. It is planned to produce a publication on the
results of the meeting.

Any suggestions for discussion topics or other contributions from
you would be greatly appreciated.  Please send your comments to
fdp<-a t->earthlink< . >net.

Frank D. Preusser
Frank Preusser & Associates, Inc.
Chair

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