Preservation Training Programs, Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC), Multiple Locations
Posted February 11, 2019
Identification and Care of Photographic Materials: Daguerreotypes to Inkjet Prints
Two-day Workshop
Date: March 14-15, 2019
Location: Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover, MA
The two-day workshop is a beginner to intermediate program intended for individuals who want to learn how to care for photographic materials including curators, collection managers, exhibit preparations, catalogers, archivists , photographers, and collectors.
This hands-on workshop offers an in-depth introduction to the preservation of photographic materials, including their identification, deterioration, and care. Participants will learn how to recognize various photographic processes ranging from daguerreotypes to inkjet prints. Preservation problems associated with specific processes will also be studied. The workshop will address storage concerns and preservation priorities, including environmental guidelines, enclosures, and proper care and handling. Participants are encouraged to bring photographs for examination and discussion.
Complete Information and Registration: www.nedcc.org/prestr19
Presented by:
NEDCC | Northeast Document Conservation Center — www.nedcc.org
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Preservation Management and Collections Care
Two-day Workshop
Date: February 25-26, 2019
Location: New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH
This two-day in-person workshop provides a basic introduction to the concepts and standards used to build an effective preservation program. The course covers preservation policies, environmental and storage conditions, care and handling of collections materials, reformatting, emergency preparedness, and program assessment. The instructors will discuss realistic approaches to preservation at small and medium sized organizations, and small group work will encourage participants to discuss their own preservation goals together.
This two-day workshop is a beginner to intermediate workshop intended for staff and volunteers at historical societies, libraries with local history collections, town clerk’s offices, and other organizations that care for collections.
Complete Information and Registration: www.nedcc.org/prestr19
Presented by:
NEDCC | Northeast Document Conservation Center — www.nedcc.org
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Digital Directions: Fundamentals of Creating and Managing Digital Collections
Date: August 19-20, 2019
Location: Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City Metro Area)
Guided by a faculty of national experts, join colleagues from institutions large and small for two days of instruction on good practices and practical strategies for the creation, curation, and use of digital collections. You’ll have opportunities to make connections with colleagues who have similar challenges and interact with faculty one-on-one while you gain a comprehensive introduction to digitization and digital preservation. Student discount is available.
Complete Information and Registration: www.nedcc.org/dd19
Presented by:
NEDCC | Northeast Document Conservation Center — www.nedcc.org