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PRESERVATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS
Deterioration of photographic materials is a significant concern in
library and archival collections. This full-day introductory workshop
discusses means of preserving photographic materials based on
real-world issues and situations.
Among the topics covered:
photographic materials and processes
issues with prints, color, film, glass, albums, etc.
environment and storage guidelines
handling guidelines
housing guidelines
exhibition guidelines
duplication/reformatting
new technologies
collection maintenance/preservation planning
Examples of housing supplies, photographic materials and deteriorated
photographs will be provided. Workshop format is primarily lecture
with ample time for questions.
PARTICIPANTS
The workshop is designed for those who have photograph collections and
will be particularly significant for those who are responsible for the
care or use of these materials.
INSTRUCTOR
Andrew Robb, Photograph Conservator. Mr. Robb is currently a
photograph conservator in private practice providing preservation
planning, collection surveys, and individual treatment for historic
and contemporary photographs in both fine art and archival
collections. His clients include: Library of Congress, the National
Museum of American Art, and the National Museum of American History.
He received a M.S. in Art Conservation with a major in photograph
conservation and a minor in paper conservation from the University of
Delaware/Winterthur Art Conservation Program. He also was the primary
author of text on the care and preservation of photographs for a
prototype CD-ROM being developed by the Getty Conservation Institute.
COST $85 SOLINET Members ($75 early registration)
$125 Non-SOLINET & FEDLINK ($115 early registration)
TIME 9 AM to 4 PM Contact Hours: 5.5
DATE and SITE
January 24,1996 University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Partial funding for this workshop has been provided by a grant from
the National Endowment for the Humanities Division of Preservation and
Access. Any institution in Kentucky qualifies for the member rate.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lauren Fallon
Continuing Education and Training Department
SOLINET
1-800-999-8558 ext. 285
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