Training program for Save Pennsylvania's Past program

Save Pennsylvania's Past Statewide series of training programs
Registration open

Save Pennsylvania's Past is a statewide effort to preserve the
millions of objects and historic artifacts that shape the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's history and define our nation. As
part of this two-year project, the Conservation Center for Art and
Historic Artifacts will present six training programs in eight
regions to prepare staff to address the challenges threatening
Pennsylvania's world-class collections.

These programs are supported by an Institute of Museum and Library
Services (IMLS) Connecting to Collections Statewide Implementation
Grant.

Programs:

    Preservation Best Practices for Optimal Collections Care

    Archivists, collections managers, librarians, curators, and
    other staff members involved in collections care must manage a
    variety of tasks, including implementation of collections
    management plans and policies, management of environmental
    controls and storage conditions, and provision for safe use and
    exhibition of collections.  This program will provide
    participants with an overview of the preservation standards for
    the many aspects of collections care.

    Speaker:  Laura Hortz Stanton, Director of Preservation
    Services, CCAHA

    Schedule:

        October 6, 2011     Erie
        October 25, 2011    Pittsburgh
        November 8, 2011    Johnstown
        November 9, 2011    Boalsburg
        December 6, 2011    Allentown
        December 7, 2011    Scranton
        January 11, 2012    Philadelphia
        January 13, 2012    York

Digitization Basics

    Every institution struggles with pressure to be visible on the
    web and to make its collections accessible to wider audiences,
    and many face daunting hurdles to implementing digitization
    programs.  This program will cover basic issues in digital
    preservation, including an introduction to digitization, and
    will provide information on handling guidelines for
    digitization, selection of materials, conducting pilot projects,
    creating access to digitized materials, funding sources, and the
    benefits of collaborating with other institutions.

    Speaker:  Thomas F.R. Clareson, Senior Consultant, Digital and
    Preservation Services, LYRASIS

    Schedule:

        February 21, 2012   Pittsburgh
        February 22, 2012   Erie
        March 13, 2012      Johnstown
        March 14, 2012      Boalsburg
        April 3, 2012       Philadelphia
        April 4, 2012       York
        April 24, 2012      Allentown
        April 25, 2012      Scranton

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.

    Speakers: Beth Bensman, Archives Specialist, National Archives
    and Records Administration Dyani Feige, Preservation Specialist,
    CCAHA

    Schedule:

        May 9, 2012         York
        May 10, 2012        Philadelphia
        June 14, 2012       Allentown
        June 15, 2012       Scranton
        June 26, 2012       Johnstown
        June 27, 2012       Boalsburg
        July 13, 2012       Pittsburgh
        July 16, 2012       Erie

Registration Information:

    Registration Fee:
        $25 Pennsylvania institutions
        $75 out-of-state institutions

    Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to program date

    Registration, secure credit card payment, and additional program
    information are available at
    <URL:http://www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar>.

Questions? Call CCAHA at 215-545-0613, or email us at pso<-a t->ccaha< . >org.

Save Pennsylvania'S Past Leadership

    Project Leadership:     Conservation Center for Art and Historic
                            Artifacts (CCAHA)

    Project Partners:       Pennsylvania Historical and Museum
                            Commission (PHMC)

                            Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and
                            Historical Organizations (PFMHO)

                            LYRASIS

For more information about CCAHA and all of our educational
programs, visit <URL:http://www.ccaha.org>

Kimberly Magyar
Preservation Services Assistant
264 S. 23rd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103
215-545-0613
Fax: 215-735-9313


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