Library of Congress Topics in Preservation Series (TOPS)

The Preservation Directorate of the Library of Congress announces
the 56th presentation in the Topics in Preservation Series (TOPS):

"Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation: Strategic
    Planning for the Evolving Field of Conservation"

West Dining Room, Madison Building, 6th floor
Library of Congress
101 Independence Avenue SE
Washington DC 20540
Thursday, January 13, 2011
10:30-11:30 am

FAIC Executive Director Eryl Wentworth will examine the three
overarching goals in the Foundation's strategic plan-expanding
education programs, building awareness of the conservation
profession, and strengthening the organizational structure and
capacity of FAIC.  The plan was developed through a series of
stakeholder meetings and surveys that highlighted the needs and
trends in the field.

Eryl Wentworth has served as the Executive Director of AIC and FAIC
since 2004, following a museum career spanning over 20 years.  Her
most recent museum position, held for six years, was Director of The
Octagon, Museum of the American Architectural Foundation, a museum
of architecture and design and an 1801 National Historic Landmark.
With an M.A. in anthropology and museum training and a background in
conservation, Eryl has supported the care of collections throughout
her career by working with conservators to plan and implement major
re-housing, storage, treatment, and exhibition projects and by
securing federal and private foundation grants for preservation and
conservation projects.  Eryl has served as a panelist for NEH
challenge grants and preservation and access grants, along with IMLS
conservation project support grants, and has served on the boards of
both local and national nonprofit organizations Request ADA
accommodations five business days in advance at 202-707-6362 or
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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, DC 20540-4500
202-707-5213


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