[BCMA MBEN] REMINDER: Caring for Archives Workshop in Kelowna
Jim Harding
JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:18:26 -0700
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Greetings from the BC Museums Association! </span></font>
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Please visit our website for the details and registration form for the Can=
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Conservation Institute (CCI)'s  <b>"Caring for Archives"</b=
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under the BCMA's continuing Regional Workshop Series program, and
hosted by the Okanagan Heritage Museum (formerly Kelowna Museum), on
September 19-20, 2008 in Kelowna, BC: </span></font>
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Some spaces are still available on a "first come" basis. </span>=
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Limit of <b>20 </b>participants. </span></font>
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Registration deadline is:  <b>5:00PM, Wednesday, September 17, 2008</=
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This workshop sold-out in Terrace, BC in May 2007. </span></font>
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<u>Instructors</u>:  </span></font>
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<b>Joe Iraci </b>& <b>Greg Hill,</b> Canadian Conservation Institute, =
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<b><i>WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION</i></b><i>:</i></span></font>
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<i>This workshop discusses the structure, composition, and format of vario=
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types of archival media. Agents of deterioration are covered, as well as w=
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to promote longevity through selecting appropriate media, understanding
both controllable and less controllable factors, and ensuring proper handl=
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emergency or disaster are also included.</i> </span></font>
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<b><i>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</i></b></span></font>
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<i>Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:</i> </s=
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<i> -  Identify & explain differences in structure, composit=
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archival media</i> </span></font>
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<i> -  Identify agents of deterioration and understand the effec=
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<i> -  Understand factors affecting longevity & choose media=
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<i> -  Implement proper handling & storage procedures for va=
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<b><i>WORKSHOP UNITS:</i></b></span></font>
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<i>- Structure, Composition & Formats</i> </span></font>
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<i>- Deterioration</i> </span></font>
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<i>- Longevity</i> </span></font>
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<i>- Storage & Handling</i> </span></font>
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<i>- Disaster Recovery</i> </span></font>
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<b><u>How To Register:</u></b> </span></font>
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1.        CALL the BCMA at: <b>250=
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           “C=
aring for Archives Workshop” </span></font>
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Registrants should Google "Accommodations in Kelowna, BC" for a
comprehensive listing of nearby hotels. (Because this workshop is still &q=
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<i>To host a BCMA Regional Workshop at your member institution, please
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Jim Harding, ED</span></font>
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BC Museums Association</span></font>
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