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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/conservation-and-preservation-grant/#ClassRegistration">Registration is now open</a> for the
<a href="https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/conservation-and-preservation-grant/#ConservationCareClass">
Ohio Preservation Council (OPC) Special Collections Conservation Care online class</a>. This professional development opportunity will take place virtually through pre-recorded talks that attendees will move through, self-directed, between the dates of June
2<sup>nd</sup> and June 23<sup>rd</sup>. The class is modeled after the in-person <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fohiopreservationcouncil.org%2Fevent-3598730&data=04%7C01%7Cestruble%40library.ohio.gov%7Cddc8cc3e0e5b4be7df1b08d90e761c3c%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C1%7C637556722711627310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=dnq4xaYprDUNz0UzqXFU6nHQiRBEJgI8iyshEchqwmY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">half-day
class</a> previously offered by OPC at the State Library of Ohio. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Completion of all class modules is a pre-requisite for institutions interested in applying for an <b><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/conservation-and-preservation-grant/#Apply-RequestforProposals">LSTA
Conservation grant</a>. </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The class will kick off on June 2<sup>nd</sup> with a live discussion from OPC staff members as well as State Library LSTA staff on how to write a successful LSTA conservation
proposal. Attendance is strongly encouraged, though the live kick-off will be recorded for those that cannot attend. By completing the online self-paced class modules, attendees will gain an understanding of the criteria for selecting materials for conservation/preservation,
basic evaluation considerations, how to find and work with a conservator, contracts and insurance, and treatment documentation. Participants are encouraged to reach out to OPC staff with questions, inquiries about the grant, and for informal discussions about
selecting objects for treatment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Institutions that complete the required class modules may apply for the maximum LSTA award amount of $4,999. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Up to 20 <u>institutions</u> may register for the virtual class modules. Please register only one name per institution. State Library staff will contact each registered
institution to verify names of potential individual class attendees. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Registration closes Monday, May 24<sup>th</sup> or when the class is full.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">To register go to: <b><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/conservation-and-preservation-grant/#ClassRegistration">https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/conservation-and-preservation-grant/#ClassRegistration</a></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Please contact Cindy Boyden (<a href="mailto:cboyden@library.ohio.gov" target="_blank">LSTA@library.ohio.gov</a>) with any LSTA funding-related questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Director, Marketing & Communications<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">State Library of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Columbus, OH 43201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002E62">Tel: 614-644-6875<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><a href="http://library.ohio.gov/"><span style="color:blue">library.ohio.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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