ICPC Preservation 101

PRESERVATION 101

A statewide preservation training program that will assist you in taking care of your institution’s collections

Know your media: The first in a series of instructional and practicum sessions

Wednesday, April 2, 2003, 2:00 – 5:00 pm, ICN sites
Materials of documentary collections: Have you ever carefully stored items together only to discover that one item damaged the other? Or mended something to discover later that the repair was destructive to the item? Discover what you need to know about paper, ink, adhesives, and leather, and preservation considerations and cautions about each. Instructors: Ivan Hanthorn, Iowa State University Conservator; Gary Frost, University of Iowa Conservator; Kristin Baum, UI Assistant Conservator.

Thursday, May 22, 2003, 2:00 – 5:00 pm, ICN sites
Photographic, reprographic and printing processes: Do you have daguerreotypes, tintypes, prints, and color photographs in your collection? Not even sure what type photograph you really have? In order to ensure that collections are being given the best preservation care possible, it is important to understand the many photographic, reprographic and printing processes contained in collections. Discover what you need to know to identify different photographic, reproduction and printing processes and the preservation needs and problems of each. Instructor:Kathleen Edwards (University of Iowa Museum of Art).

Friday, June 6, 2003, 8:30 am. – 4:00 pm., SOS [Save Our Stuff!] Conference. Museum of Amana History, Amana
Know your media practicum: Hands-on sessions will include care and handling of textiles, paper repair, identifying types of paper and ink, preservation of amateur produced motion pictures. Sessions will be repeated during the day so that classes are small and participants can receive individual attention.

Keeping collections safe: The second in a series of instructional and practicum sessions

Wednesday, August 27, 2003, 2:00 – 5:00 pm, ICN sites
Environmental control : The first and ultimately the major responsibility of museums, libraries, archives and historic buildings is the preservation of cultural and historical materials entrusted to their care. The challenge is to establish a good storage environment. Learn about current environmental recommendations and pest management and discover methods for monitoring and maintaining non-damaging storage conditions. Instructors: Julia Golden, Curator, Dept. of Geoscience, University of Iowa; Robert Setter, Entomologist, University of Iowa; and Bruce Hamous, Architect, OPN Architects.

Tuesday, October 21, 2003, 2:00 – 5:00 pm, ICN sites
Storage/Housing, security, handling, & exhibition: The housing of collections is of utmost importance. Since most items spend the majority of the time in storage, it is important that collections be safely housed. Learn the fundamentals of storage conditions, housing materials, security, handling and exhibition. Instructor: Helen Alten, Conservator & President, Northern States Conservation Center.

Friday, June 6, 2003, 8:30 am. – 4:00 pm. Murray Conference Center, Living History Farms, Urbandale.
Keeping collections safe: Hands-on sessions will include storage of textiles and photographs, book repair, using environmental monitoring equipment, and more. Sessions will be repeated during the day so that classes are small and participants can receive individual attention.

Getting Organized: The third (and final) in a series of instructional and practicum sessions

Wednesday, April 21, 2004, 2:00 – 5:00 pm, ICN sites
Disaster Preparedness: Collections are at risk from damage by random and unpredictable events. Preparedness is of utmost importance in the event of a disaster. Learn the fundamentals of emergency planning , writing a disaster plan and other preparations for protection of your collections. Instructors: Ivan Hanthorn and Nancy E Kraft.

Thursday, May 20, 2004, 2:00 – 5:00 pm, ICN sites
Preservation Planning : Knowing where to start in preserving your institution’s collections can be a challenge. Learn how to identify needs , set priorities and identify potential funding resources.
Instructors: Rebecca Stuhr and Nancy E Kraft.

Friday, June 18 , 2004 , 8:30 am. – 4:00 pm. Fisher Community Center , Marshalltown
Opening session will feature international expert , Henry Wilhelm of Grinnell , Iowa. He is one of the world’s leading authorities on the preservation of color photographic images. His book ,The Permanence and Care of Color Photographs , 1993 , is the standard reference book in the field. Hands-on or demonstration sessions will include mini disaster response, book repair level II, humidification and flattening, paper treatment and storage level II, plastics identification, and photocopy preservation.

Who should attend? Archivists, conservators, county clerks, curators, genealogists, librarians, museum workers, registrars, volunteers, and anyone who cares about conserving and preserving our material heritage.

This workshop is sponsored by the Iowa Conservation and Preservation Consortium (ICPC), a membership organization seeking to initiate, encourage, and enhance preservation and conservation activities by providing basic preservation education and training.

Funding for developing the preservation training program was partially supported through funding from the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) act through a Historical Resource Development Program (REAP/HRDP) grant from the State Historical Society of Iowa.

How would my organization and I benefit by attending this training program? Participants completing the series of classes will return to their institutions with skills of judgment and technique that will impart a preservation focus to all library and archive services.

Participants who attend all Preservation 101 courses will receive a diploma of completion