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Fall 2008 Preservation Workshops

Workshop Descriptions

Intermediate Book Repair
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Instructor: Donia Conn, Field Service Representative, NEDCC

Building upon the skills learned in a basic book repair workshop, participants will learn to:

  • Reattach a sound text block to its original case
  • Replace damaged spines
  • Replace missing spines
photo of book repair workshop

 

This hands-on workshopis designed for library staff members with some experience in book repair and/or supervisors of book repair units for general collections. This workshop will NOT cover techniques for the repair of research collections or materials that are rare, special, or archival. Previous attendance at a basic book repair workshop is highly recommended because the techniques explored in this workshop build on basic skills.

Class size is limited to 20 students.

Tools will be provided for use in the book 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).

 

Writing Successful Grant Proposals
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 
Instructor: Deborah Walker, Fundraising & Communications Consultant, Beverly, MA

This workshop will focus on preparing and writing grants for preservation projects. Topics will include:

  • Identifying the right funding source for your project
  • How to write a proposal
  • Who should write the proposal
  • The elements to include in a successful grant proposal
  • The grant review processes practiced by funding agencies 
  • How to successfully manage the grant and maximize its effectiveness

Participants will be assigned two completed proposals to read and review before class. Based on information gained from the workshop, participants will discuss which projects were fundable. The focus of the workshop will be preservation grants, but many of the elements could be applied to other types of proposals.

Please register early to allow time to review the proposals.
Class size is limited to 40 students.


Preserving Oversize Paper Artifacts
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Instructor: Donia Conn, Field Service Representative, 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 30 people.


Caring for Textiles
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Instructor:  Camille Myers Breeze, Director, Museum Textile Services

How should you properly care for your textile treasures – quilts, flags, tapestries, samplers, Grandma’s wedding gown – without spending a fortune? Through lecture and exercises, participants will learn how best to handle and store their historic textiles. Topics will include:

  • Textile identification
  • Deterioration
  • Safe display
  • Handling
  • Storage materials and techniques

Class size is limited to 20 people.

Museum Textile Services, located in Andover, MA,  provides textile conservation, collections care, and education for private collectors, historical societies, and museums. www.museumtextiles.com

 

Disaster Planning with dPlan Lite™
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Instructor: Donia Conn, Field Service Representative, 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.


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.

Photo of lightning strike
NOAA Photo Library, NOAA Central Library;
OAR/ERL/National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) - C. Clark

 

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.