Library of Congress Topics in Preservation Series (TOPS)

The Preservation Directorate of the Library of Congress announces
the 55th presentation in the Topics in Preservation Series (TOPS):

"Celebrating Fifty Years of Cultural Heritage Conservation Training
    at New York University"

Pickford Theater, Madison Building, 3rd floor
Library of Congress
101 Independence Avenue SE
Washington DC 20540

Wednesday, November 17, 2010
10:30-11:30 a.m.

In celebration of 50 years of excellence, leadership and tradition
at the Conservation Center, Institute of Fine Arts, New York
University, this special TOPS event will showcase how the Center
prepares graduates who contribute to the work of the Preservation
Directorate at the Library of Congress. Speakers will include
scientists from the Preservation Research and Testing Division, an
advanced intern in Conservation, and the Director for Preservation.

Founded in 1960, the Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine
Arts is dedicated to the study of the technology and conservation of
works of art and historic artifacts. The oldest degree-granting
conservation program in North America, the Conservation Center has a
particularly rich history.

Webcast opportunity:  If you would like to participate via webcast,
send email to mwilson<-at->loc<.>gov no less than two days in advance of
the event.  Request ADA accommodations five business days in advance
at 202-707-6362 or ada<-at->loc<.>gov.

The Topics in Preservation Series lectures are free and open to the
public. For further details and updated information about the
series, please visit

    <URL:http://www.loc.gov/preserv/tops/schedule.html>

Dianne van der Reyden
Director for Preservation
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20540-4500
202-707-5213


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