[BCMA MBEN] Workshop Reminder: Last Day to Register!
Jim Harding
JHarding@MuseumsAssn.bc.ca
Mon, 12 May 2008 10:06:02 -0800
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>Greetings from the BCMA!</i></span></font></div>
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>TODAY</u> is the last day to register for the Canadian Conservation
Institute's (CCI's) <b>"Caring for Archival Collections"</b> wor=
kshop,
hosted by the Okanagan Heritage Museum (formerly Kelowna
Museum), <i>this</i> Friday & Saturday, May 16-17, 2008 in Kelowna, BC=
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">Th=
is workshop sold-out in Terrace, BC last May.</span></font></div>
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me spaces are still available on a "first come" basis.</span></f=
ont></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">Li=
mit of 20 participants.</span></font></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">Re=
gistration deadline is:  <b>5:00PM, Monday, May 12, 2008</b></span></=
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">(A=
dvance registration required for workshop materials).</span></font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">A =
downloadable Registration Form is available (in PDF) from the
BCMA homepage at (copy-&-paste this URL into your web-browser):</span>=
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font-size:10pt">http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/content/home.asp</span></font=
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">Pl=
ease complete and fax the registration form to BCMA (250-387-
1251) TODAY! </span></font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">So=
me<b> Accommodation</b> IS still available in Kelowna, BC, but <i>HURRY</i=
>!</span></font></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">Cl=
ick on this link for a listing of </span></font><a href=3D"http://travel.h=
otels-and-discounts.com/hotels/searchframe.jsp?cid=3D59562&validateCity=3D=
true&validateDates=3Dtrue"><font
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<u>Kelowna Hotels</u></font></a><font face=3D"Arial" color=3D"#0000ff">
.</font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt"><u=
>Instructors</u>:  </span></font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt"><b=
>Joe Iraci</b></span></font><font face=3D"Arial" color=3D"#ff0000"><span s=
tyle=3D"font-size:10pt"><b> </b></span></font><font
face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">& <b>Greg Hill, </b>Cana=
dian Conservation Institute, Ottawa, ON.</span></font></div>
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b><i>WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION</i></b><i>:</i></span></font></div>
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>This workshop discusses the structure, composition, and format of
various types of archival media. Agents of deterioration are covered,
as well as ways to promote longevity through selecting appropriate
media, understanding both controllable and less controllable factors,
and ensuring proper handling and storage. Ways to minimize potential
damage and information loss in an emergency or disaster are also
included.</i></span></font></div>
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b><i>LEARNING OUTCOMES:</i></b></span></font></div>
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>Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:</i></span=
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>   -  Identify & explain differences in structure, com=
position & format of
various archival media</i></span></font></div>
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>   -  Identify agents of deterioration and understand the =
effects</i></span></font></div>
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>   -  Understand factors affecting longevity & choose =
media for
maximum life span</i></span></font></div>
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>   -  Implement proper handling & storage procedures f=
or various media</i></span></font></div>
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>   -  Recover media from emergency or disaster situations =
properly</i></span></font></div>
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b><i>WORKSHOP UNITS:</i></b></span></font></div>
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>-  Structure, Composition & Formats </i></span></font></div>
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>-  Deterioration</i></span></font></div>
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>-  Longevity </i></span></font></div>
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>-  Storage & Handling </i></span></font></div>
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>-  Disaster Recovery </i></span></font></div>
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<font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt"><b><u>How To Register:=
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">1.=
         CALL the BCMA at: <b=
>(250) 356-5700</b></span></font></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">2.=
         HAVE your BCMA Membe=
r GO Card ready to claim the</span></font></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">&#=
160;           =
7;Member Rate” discount. </span></font></div>
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OR   ---</span></font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">3.=
         FAX your completed R=
egistration form to:  <b>(250)
387-1251</b></span></font></div>
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160;  ---   OR   ---</span></font></div>
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<font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">4.   &#=
160;     DELIVER to: </span></font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">&#=
160;          BC Museums=
Assn.       </span></font></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">&#=
160;          “Cari=
ng for Archives Workshop”</span></font></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">&#=
160;          #204, 26 B=
astion Square</span></font></div>
<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">&#=
160;          Victoria, =
B.C.  V8W 1H9</span></font></div>
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<div align=3D"left"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt"><b=
>Travel Assistance Bursaries:</b></span></font></div>
<p><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:10pt">Current Institution=
al Members of the BCMA are also entitled to apply
for a $100.00 travel assistance bursary, to help their representatives to
attend and participate. Please contact the BCMA for details.</span></font>=
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>To host a BCMA Regional Workshop at your member institution,
please contact the BCMA (250) 356-5700.</i></span></font></div>
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