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This multi-part webinar series provides in-depth training from conservators on the care, handling and storage of collections. This program is designed for staff and volunteers at museums, historical societies, libraries, and archives. The first webinar is strongly encouraged before taking any of the other webinars in this series.
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3A: Care and Storage
Presenter: Donia Conn, Preservation Consultant for Cultural Heritage Organizations January 27, 2014 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM This webinar provides in-depth training on the care, handling and storage of collections focusing on best practices and low-tech solutions. The program is designed for staff and volunteers at museums, historical societies, libraries, and archives. The webinar will provide an analysis of best practices and standards for organizing and furnishing collection storage rooms on a budget. This webinar is strongly encouraged before taking any of the other webinars in this series. |
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3B: Low Tech Storage Solutions: Books and Paper
Presenter: Linda Hocking, Archivist, Litchfield Historical Society February 25, 2014 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM This webinar will focus on special requirements for storage and preservation of collections of books and paper. The instructor will explain low-cost DIY techniques for designing custom boxes, folders, and enclosures; managing and monitoring storage rooms; explain various retrieval systems, and the importance of tagging critical collections in preparation for an emergency or disaster response. The webinar will also cover potential sources of grant funds for collections care. Even on a budget, organizations can use creative methods to create cost-efficient storage for these vital collections. The Care and Storage Webinar (3A) is strongly encouraged before participating in this webinar. |
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3C: Low Tech Storage Solutions: Photographs
Presenter: Donia Conn, Preservation Consultant for Cultural Heritage Organizations March 25, 2014 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM This webinar will focus on special requirements for storage and preservation of collections of photographs. The instructor will explain low-cost DIY techniques for designing custom boxes, folders, and enclosures; managing and monitoring storage rooms; explain various retrieval systems, and the importance of tagging critical collections in preparation for an emergency or disaster response. The webinar will also cover potential sources of grant funds for collections care. Even on a budget, organizations can use creative methods to create cost-efficient storage for these vital collections. The Care and Storage Webinar (3A) is strongly encouraged before participating in this webinar. |
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3D: Low Tech Storage Solutions: Historic Objects Part 1: Ceramics, Metal & Wooden tools, Archaeological & Ethnographic Artifacts, and Furniture
Presenter: Eugenie Milroy, AM Art Conservation April 8, 2014 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM This webinar will offer tips for determining appropriate storage areas and methods for a range of decorative and utilitarian objects and artifacts with guidelines for proper packing and/or support for these objects in storage. Examples of the kinds of object covered include ceramics, metal and wooden tools, archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, and furniture. While some inexpensive materials are unsuitable for long term storage, even with budgetary constraints, institutions can often employ creative solutions to protect collections. Strategies for coping with less than ideal storage areas will also be addressed. The Care and Storage Webinar (3A) is strongly encouraged before participating in this webinar. |
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3E: Low Tech Storage Solutions: Historic Objects Part 2: Paintings, Decorative Arts, and Textiles
Presenter: Eugenie Milroy, AM Art Conservation May 13, 2014 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM This webinar will offer tips for determining appropriate storage areas and methods for paintings and textiles, including costume with guidelines for proper packing and/or support of these artifacts in storage. Strategies for improving existing storage areas will be addressed as will design of purpose built storage rooms. The Care and Storage Webinar (3A) is strongly encouraged before participating in this webinar. |