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G.I. is holding a one day Preservation Management Training Course in Aberdeen on 27 02 04.
The 4 Speakers :
1. "Caring for Works of Art on Paper" - Fiona Butterfield, Conservator and Restorer of watercolour prints and drawings
2. Lorraine Hesketh-Campbell, Regional Conservator with National Trust for Scotland (presentation title to be confirmed)
3. "The Preservation of Books and other information carriers" - Ylva Player-Dahnsjo, Chief Conservator, Books & Paper Conservation Studio, University of Dundee
4. "Handling, Storage and Display of Artefact Conservation" - Margot Wright, Senior Curator (Conservation), Marischal Museum, University of Aberdeen
The Course Programme:
includes illustrated lectures and demonstrations on
a) Handling and Display of Objects
b) Preservation of Books
c) Preservation of Photographs and Slides
d) Flat Paper Conservation including drawings, prints, etc.
e) Non-book Material and Artefact Conservation
Key Learning Outcomes:
Guidance on the principles of conservation
Knowledge of handling works in a variety of mediums
Information upon storage and exhibition
The Care Techniques for a Collection
Agents of deterioration
Preservation issues ( environment, storage, enclosures, access, transport, surrogacy, disaster preparedness )
Where to get Information and Help
Emergency First Aid
Conservation Treatments applied by qualified professionals
Environmental Monitoring
Booking is available online at www.grampianinfo.co.uk
Regards
Elspeth Scott
Development Officer, Grampian Information
Tel 01771 624855 Fax 01771 624755
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"Libraries and Information Services in Partnership"
www.grampianinfo.co.uk
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