Training program for Save Pennsylvania's Past program

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.  Now
in its second year, this two-year initiative is preparing staff to
address the challenges threatening Pennsylvania's world-class
collections through training programs and online resources.

Essential Policies and Procedures for Cultural Institutions

    This program will provide an overview of the policy and planning
    documents that are essential for collections care, such as
    collections management policies, handling guidelines, and
    maintenance policies.

    Schedule:

        September 11, 2012
        Erie

        September 12, 2012
        Pittsburgh

        September 19, 2012
        Johnstown

        September 20, 2012
        Boalsburg

        October 9, 2012
        Allentown

        October 10, 2012
        Scranton

        October 18, 2012
        York

        October 22, 2012
        Philadelphia

Fundraising for Preservation and Conservation

    This workshop will examine the planning process that funders
    want to see in place and the elements of a successful grant
    proposal.  With examples drawn from success stories at museums,
    historic sites, libraries, and archives, program participants
    will gain an understanding of how to effectively develop and
    implement a funding strategy to raise money for their
    collections.

    Schedule:

        November 7, 2012
        Johnstown

        November 8, 2012
        Boalsburg

        December 11, 2012
        Allentown

        December 12, 2012
        Scranton

        January 8, 2013
        Philadelphia

        January 10, 2013
        York

        May 21, 2013
        Erie

        May 22, 2013
        Pittsburgh

Protecting Collections: Disaster Prevention, Planning, and Response

    This two-part program will guide participants in risk
    mitigation, emergency planning and preparedness, response, and
    recovery.

    Schedule:

        March 13, 2013 and April 23, 2013
        Erie

        March 14, 2013 and April 24, 2013
        Pittsburgh

        March 19, 2013 and May 1, 2013
        Philadelphia

        March 26, 2013 and May 8, 2013
        Johnstown

        March 27, 2013 and May 9, 2013
        Boalsburg

        April 9, 2013 and May 14, 2013
        Allentown

        April 10, 2013 and May 15, 2013
        Scranton

        April 30, 2013 and June 11, 2013
        York

Please visit <URL:http://www.cvent.com/d/pcq7y3> for more
information and to register.

Save Pennsylvania's Past is an initiative led by CCAHA in
partnership with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,
PA Museums, and LYRASIS. The project is supported by an Institute of
Museum and Library Services Connecting to Collections Statewide
Implementation Grant, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the
Arthur Ross Foundation, Inc.

About CCAHA: The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
(CCAHA) is the country's largest nonprofit conservation facility
serving cultural, research and educational institutions, as well as
individuals and private organizations.  CCAHA's mission is to
provide expertise and leadership in the preservation of the world's
cultural heritage.  CCAHA specializes in the treatment of works of
art on paper, such as drawings, prints, maps, posters, historic
wallpaper, photographs, rare books, scrapbooks, and manuscripts,
along with related materials like parchment and papyrus. CCAHA also
offers digital imaging services, on-site consultations, educational
programs, fellowships, and emergency conservation services.

For information on additional educational opportunities, visit
<URL:http://www.ccaha.org> or find us on Facebook.

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


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