[Scla-list] Fwd: Free Preservation Workshops

[Libby Young]

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Free preservation webinars offered during Preservation Week May 9-15, 2010

The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS)
announces two free live webinars to be offered during Preservation Week,
May 9-15. Archival 101 and Mold Prevention and Remediation are designed
for individuals with little or no experience in preservation practices and
procedures, including the
general public. The webinars are also very valuable for those with a
little more experience who wish to pick up some helpful hints.

The webinars are presented free of charge as a public service by ALCTS as
part the activities of Preservation Week 2010. Libraries are encouraged to
make the webinars available to their patrons. Libraries can register for
the webinars and show them as part of
their events for Preservation Week. No fee is required to attend the
webinars, however registration is required in order to receive the link to
the presentation.

Archival 101: Dealing with Suppliers of Archival Products
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. CDT, 11 a.m. PDT)

    Do you need to purchase archival supplies for your organization or
even yourself? Are you confused by the terminology and not sure about what
the differences between the various vendors are? Not finding exactly what
you are looking for and unsure about adapting different products? Archival
101 is designed to
    demystify the archival product market for the layperson and
non-preservation specialist. The presentation will provide an overview of
the conservation and preservation issues facing
    libraries, cultural organizations, and individuals, describe the
terminology in use, discuss products and offer buying tips on the
different ways these can be used. A list of links to other resources will
also be provided. Archival 101 is designed for individuals with little or
no experience and will also provide the more experienced user with helpful
hints.

    Archival 101 is presented by Peter D. Verheyen, Head of  Preservation
and Conservation at Syracuse University.
    To register for the Archival 101 session see:
        <URL:https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/419803921>

Mold Prevention and Remediation
Thursday, May 13, 2010
2 p.m. EDT (1 p.m. CDT, 11 a.m. PDT).

    This webinar will introduce attendees to the basic types of mold, and
describe the environmental conditions that promote mold growth in home and
library collections. Prevention as well as remediation should mold growth
occur will be covered. This
    webinar is geared to participants with little experience, but  with
lots of questions and concerns.

    Mold is presented by Michele Brown, book conservator at Cornell
University since 1995.
    To register for the session on Mold see:

        URL:https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/731036672>


DebbieLee Landi
Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist
206B James B. Duke Library
Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613-4100
debbielee.landi at furman.edu
http://library.furman.edu/specialcollections
864-294-2714


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