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UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Spring 2010 Preservation Workshops
Workshop Descriptions
Preservation of Scrapbooks - March 9, 2010
Registration Deadline - March 5, 2010
Instructor: Deb Wender, Director of Book Conservation, NEDCC
Scrapbooks and albums present some of the most complex conservation and reformatting challenges to staff of cultural institutions. Composed of a variety of materials adhered to often acidic pages, albums and scrapbooks frequently need to be reformatted in order to preserve the intellectual information. Discussion will focus on:
- Selection and preparation for reformatting
- Structures, types of materials, and methods of attachment and their implications for preservation and conservation
- In-house, low-cost preservation strategies
This workshop is designed for staff members interested in preservation options for scrapbooks and will address conservation and reformatting issues that arise when dealing with these unique books. Participants are invited to bring examples for examination and discussion during the last segment of the workshop.
Class size is limited to 20 students.
Basic Paper Repair -
March 10, 2010
Registration Deadline - March 5, 2010
Instructor: Donia Conn, Workshop Program and Reference Coordinator, NEDCC
This course will introduce participants to the basic procedures of paper conservation and their place in a comprehensive preservation program. The session will cover the nature of paper and will describe responsible solutions to common problems of unbound materials such as prints, drawings, maps, and documents. Participants will be given hands-on training in:
- Proper handling
- Surface cleaning
- Mending
- Flattening
Popular repair techniques to avoid will be discussed, and a materials and suppliers list will be provided.
This workshop is designed for staff working with manuscript collections and other unbound paper. This workshop is also pertinent for people interested in preserving their own family papers.
Class size is limited to 20 people.
 | Tools will be provided for use in the Paper Repair workshop. Participants may wish to purchase their tools at the conclusion of the workshop. The tool kit consists of 2 glue brushes, dusting brush, ruler, pH pen, bamboo skewers, bone folder, Olfa cutter, cutting mat, microspatula, awl, scissors, vinyl eraser, small glue pot, and tweezers. The kit costs $65. Payment – on the day of the workshop ONLY – can be made by cash for the exact amount, personal check, institutional check, or credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express).
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Preservation of Oversize Materials - March 11, 2010
Registration Deadline - March 5, 2010
Instructor: Donia Conn, Workshop Program and Reference Coordinator, NEDCC
This workshop is an introduction to the preservation of oversize works on paper and other supports commonly found in collections. Typical examples of such works are architectural plans, posters, and wall maps. Topics will include:
- The history and production of oversize works
- Strategies for proper storage and handling
- Demonstration of basic repair techniques
- Discussion of repair techniques to be avoided
- When to call a professional conservator
- When reformatting may be advisable
Class size is limited to 20 people.
Metadata Basics -
March 16, 2010
Registration Deadline - March 12, 2010
Instructor: Amy Benson, Librarian/Archivist for Digital Initiatives, Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University
Creating robust digital collections doesn't end with the scanner. You need metadata to describe the digitized materials. This day-long workshop offers an introduction to key metadata concepts, with a focus on making sense of the fundamentals. Discover what acronyms such as DC, MODS, RDA, CCO, METS, and OAI stand for and what they really mean. Understand the impact metadata has on your collections in terms of access, interoperability, and longevity. Workshop participants come away with an understanding of the essentials of this important topic.
Topics include:
- Metadata vocabulary defined and explained
- Overview of metadata standards
- Impact of metadata on collection access and preservation
Class size is limited to 30 people.
Disaster Planning with dPlan™ Lite - March 17, 2010
Registration Deadline - March 12, 2010
Instructor: Donia Conn, Workshop Program and Reference Coordinator, NEDCC
This workshop will be held on the Merrimack College campus, McQuade Library, Alden Computer Classroom, Rm. 330, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover, MA. For directions, visit the Merrimack College Web site: http://warrior.merrimack.edu/maps_directions/Pages/default.aspx. Please park in Campus Center Lot # 6 or any open spot not marked “staff/faculty.” A campus map is available at http://kahuna.merrimack.edu/map/map_new.html. |
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This program will examine all facets of disaster planning. The morning segment will explore ways to identify and assess risks to your collections, ways to prevent some emergencies from occurring altogether, and how best to prepare for a disaster. The afternoon segment will introduce participants to dPlan™ Lite, a free disaster plan template that focuses specifically on response and recovery. Students will access this online tool at individual workstations to begin generating their own institutional disaster plan. Through lecture, written exercises, and online activities, this workshop will equip participants with a wealth of information and resources that will enable them to create and complete a useable, effective, and updateable disaster plan.
This workshop is designed for administrators and staff responsible for emergency preparedness, response, and decision-making in any size cultural institution. When possible, please send two attendees to work together on the disaster preparedness activities. Participants will be required to collect some institutional information prior to attending the class for input during the workshop. A list will be included in your confirmation e-mail.
Please register early to have time to collect the needed information.
Class size is limited to 20 people.
Testing Your Disaster Plan - March 18, 2010
Registration Deadline - March 12, 2010
Instructor: Donia Conn, Workshop Program and Reference Coordinator, NEDCC
Your institution has completed a disaster plan. Good work! But are you confident that you can actually implement the plan when you need to? Let NEDCC help you work through the implementation of your plan through this table-top exercise. The instructor will review the disaster plans of all participants in advance and create a scenario that leads staff in “exercising” their plan.
This workshop is designed for administrators and staff responsible for emergency preparedness, response, and decision-making in any size cultural institution. Institutions will benefit most by sending two attendees to work together to address the scenario. Participants are requested to share their disaster plan with the instructor prior to the workshop. Plans will not be shared with the class and will be not be shared with any others for any purpose unless permission is given. A redacted plan will be acceptable.
Class size is limited to 20 people.
Writing Successful Grant Proposals - March 24, 2010
Registration Deadline - March 19, 2010
Instructor: Eileen Warburton, Independent Grants Writer and Consultant
In these lean times, seeking grants to support preservation, digitization, and programming is not only essential for your organization, but also much more competitive. Proposal writing is a critical skill, one that fits into your strategic plan. Besides presenting a nuts-and-bolts overview of writing a proposal, this workshop examines grant proposal writing in the context of advancing your organization’s mission and creating a partnering relationship with funders.
Through hands-on exercises, workshop participants will learn to read the guidelines or the RFP (request for proposal) from the funders. We will pay particular attention to creating a schedule for proposals that uses your organizational resources wisely. We will explore the elements of a grant proposal: what they are and what each is for. Participants will also consider their approaches to and relationships with different kinds of funders: government, local, and private foundation sources.
Class size is limited to 30 people.