Conference on rare books

The Next Chapter: Rare Books in Modern Times
American Philosophical Society
Philadelphia, PA
November 13-14, 2012

Presented by the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
Hosted and co-sponsored by American Philosophical Society

Millions of books are contained in 21st-century libraries, museums,
archives, and special collections. Those defined as rare may be
historically significant, scarce, unusual or innovative in format,
or otherwise unique. The evolution from handwritten text to printed
volume and digital page is indicative of cultural and intellectual
growth and parallels improvements in the use and care of books. The
book in modern times is a source of knowledge and a work of art.
This two-day program will explore the definition of the rare book
within the context of its physical history and current preservation
concerns. Presenters will also address ways to engage the public
with rare book collections in conservation work and exhibition
planning.

Topics will include:

    Identification and description of historical bindings

    Preservation priorities and conservation issues for rare books
    in the digital age

    Digitization selection

    Objectives in targeting volumes for conservation treatment

    Rare book exhibition planning and interpretation

This program is intended for collections care staff responsible for
photographic collections, such as librarians, archivists, curators,
collections managers, stewards of historic house museums, and
records managers.

Speakers:

    Maria Fredericks
    Drue Heinz
    Book Conservator, The Morgan Library and Museum

    Janet Gertz
    Director of Preservation and Digital Conversion Division,
    Columbia University Libraries

    Jim Hinz
    Director of Book Conservation, Conservation Center for Art and
    Historic Artifacts

    Michael Inman
    Curator of Rare Books, The New York Public Library

    Consuela (Chela) Metzger
    Conservator of Library Collections, Winterthur Museum, Garden
    and Library

    Julia Miller
    Conservator in Private Practice

    Steve Miller
    Professor and Coordinator, MFA in the Book Arts Program, School
    of Library and Information Studies, The University of Alabama

    Christine Nelson
    Drue Heinz Curator of Literary and Historical Manuscripts and
    Head of Interpretive Strategy, The Morgan Library and Museum

    Will Noel
    Director, Special Collections Center, University of Pennsylvania

    Eric Pumroy
    Director of Library Collections and Seymour Adelman Head of
    Special Collections, Bryn Mawr College

Program Fees:
    $225 CCAHA members
    $250 Non-members

More information about this program and online registration is
available at

    <URL:http://www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar>

Major funding for this program was generously provided by the
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), with additional support
from The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Independence Foundation, and the
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

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.

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


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