[OPLINLIST] Deadline approaching! Register now for collections care workshops in OH and WV

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The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) (http://www.ccaha.org) is pleased to be leading the Regional Heritage Stewardship Program (RHSP), serving Appalachian regions of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia.  With a goal of creating working communities of practice among small organizations facing related challenges, RHSP offers a unique opportunity to increase collections care in individual institutions, as well as to meet and network with other collections care professionals in the region.



It's your last chance to register for the following in-person programs:



Essential Policies and Procedures for Cultural Collections



An institution's collections care and business practices are defined by its written policies and procedures. Institutional memory is often lost through staff changes, but best practices are encoded in these important documents. This workshop will provide an overview of policy and planning documents that are essential for collections care, such as collections management policies, handling guidelines, and maintenance policies.



Tuesday, October 10th, 2017, 9am - 4pm, the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, Dennison, OH

Friday, October 13th, 2017, 9am - 4pm, the Culture Center, Charleston, WV



Risk Assessment for Cultural Institutions



Before an institution can begin developing an emergency preparedness and response plan, it is important to understand just what kinds of risks its collections might face. A risk assessment identifies potential risks and outlines strategies that might mitigate damage in the event of an emergency or disaster.  This workshop will offer tips for conducting these assessments on a site-wide level and for specific collections, as well as case studies of institutions that have dealt with disasters, and advice on forming relationships with first responders and other outside contacts who can help conduct risk assessments.



Wednesday, October 11th, 2017, 9am - 4pm, the Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, Dennison, OH

Saturday, October 14th, 2017, 9am - 4pm, the Culture Center, Charleston, WV



Speaker: Dyani Feige, Director of Preservation Services, CCAHA

Fees: $30 per day or $50 for both Workshops



For more information and to register, please visit CCAHA's program calendar here:

http://www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar



Funding for RHSP is generously provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities<http://www.neh.gov> (http://www.neh.gov).



About CCAHA:

CCAHA is a nonprofit conservation facility specializing in the treatment of works on paper, photographs, and books through conservation and state-of-the-art digital imaging services. Founded in 1977, CCAHA serves nonprofit cultural institutions, private individuals, and other collecting organizations. CCAHA's preservation services staff present educational programs, conduct preservation assessments, and develop emergency preparedness plans. CCAHA also offers fellowships, fundraising support, and disaster assistance.


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