[PADG:392] Attack of the Giant Mold - SOLINET Class

["Riley, Alicia" <ariley@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

SOLINET is pleased to announce that there are still seats available for
the following class on May 4 at the Georgia Tech Main Library Homer Rice
Center:


ATTACK OF THE GIANT MOLD SPORE : MOLD PREVENTION AND REMEDIATION FOR
CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
 
This full-day class provides a general introduction to mold and its
impact on library, museum, and archival collections. Through lecture and
discussion, the class examines:

*Understanding mold
*How to avoid an outbreak
*Appropriate mitigation and eradication treatments *Current standards
for mold remediation *Recent insurance claim problems *Protecting staff
and patrons

Several approaches to cleaning mold will be covered:

*Organizing your cleaning efforts
*Simple, safe techniques for mold removal, including the use of HEPA
vacuums 
*Avoiding the use of most chemicals *Working with commercial firms -
developing contracts and specifications

Participants will be provided with handouts on molds and treatment
approaches, a reading list, and a sampling dish.
 
Intended audience:
 
Librarians, archivists, curators, registrars, and those responsible for
collections; those responsible for pest control at the facility;
physical plant or housekeeping staff; professionals interested in
expanding their field of expertise; commercial firms interested in
expanding their expertise in the field. 

Cost: 

$145 for all SOLINET members and $185 for non-members.  Early bird
discounts and late fees may apply.  SOLINET Preservation classes are
funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the
Humanities, Division of Preservation and Access, and so any institution
from Georgia qualifies for the member rate upon registration for this
class.  Simply click "member rate" when registering online to ensure
correct billing.

For more information or to register, contact Vanessa Richardson at
1-800-999-8558, vanessa_richardson@xxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:vanessa_richardson@xxxxxxxxxxx> or visit our website at
www.solinet.net  for full descriptions and online registration.