----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Forwarded by request of SOLINET. Please note change of date from 1996 to 1997. __________________________________________________________________ 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, 1997 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 [log in to unmask] ----------------------------------- Lynda S. White Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library University of Virginia [log in to unmask] (804) 924-6604 ------------------------------------