Conference on rare books

The Next Chapter: Rare Books in Modern Times
New York, New York
October 27-28, 2015

Registration 8:30am - 9:00am
Program 9am - 4:30pm

Presented by The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts

    <URL:http://www.ccaha.org>

Co-sponsored and hosted by the Center for Jewish
History

    <URL:http://www.cjh.org>

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

    Objectives in targeting volumes for conservation treatment

    Selection for digitization

    Rare book exhibition planning and interpretation

Speakers to date include:

    Felicity Corkill
    Preservation Services Manager
    Center for Jewish History

    Maria Fredericks
    Drue Heinz Book Conservator
    Thaw Conservation Center
    The Morgan Library and Museum

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

    Susan Malbin
    Director of Library and Archives
    American Jewish Historical Society

    Christine Nelson
    Drue Heinz Curator of Literary and Historical Manuscripts
    The Morgan Library and Museum

    Renee Wolcott
    Assistant Conservator
    American Philosophical Society

    Melissa Tedone
    Library Conservator
    Winterthur Museum
    Garden and Library

    Jennifer Tobias
    Librarian
    Museum of Modern Art

Registration Fees

    $225 for CCAHA and METRO members
    $250 for non-members

Registration deadline is October 13, 2015

For more information and to register today, see

    <URL:http://www.cvent.com/events/the-next-chapter-rare-books-in-modern-times-new-york-new-york-/event-summary-2db023d6012044bc9045fd46d51ff435.aspx>

Funding for this program was provided by the National Endowment for
the Humanities (NEH), with additional support from The Pew
Charitable Trusts.

Questions?  Concerns?  Contact

    Emily Polhamus
    CCAHA Preservation Services Assistant
    215-545-0613
    epolhamus<-at->ccaha<.>org

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


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