Dear Colleague,

 

MLA London is putting together a wide ranging workforce development programme for September 2009 to March 2010.  We will publish the final programme on MLA London's website <http://www.mlalondon.org.uk/lmal/index.cfm?NavigationID=103>  at the beginning of September but in the meantime will be releasing details of some events.  Booking is open and we look forward to seeing you soon.

 

Oh look, Beasties! Combined Training Package only £175(+VAT)

For a limited time only we are able to offer this combined training package.  Book one person on both What's Eating Your Collection? and What's down the microscope? at the same time and you'll make a saving of £25.  This amazing offer is only available until Wednesday 16th September but we advise early booking to avoid disappointment.  For further information please contact Sarah Murray on 020 7549 1712.  

 

 

What's Eating Your Collection? An introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

 

Date: Wednesday 21st October 2009

Time: 09:30 - 16:45

Venue: MLA London, 4th Floor, 53-56 Great Sutton Street, London EC1V 0DG

Sector: All sectors, for staff and volunteers responsible for collections care

 

For practitioners working in museums, libraries, and archives with any involvement with, or responsibility for care of collections.

 

Are there things going "crunch" in the night in your collection? Are your windowsills littered with unidentified corpses? This course aims to provide you with the knowledge to identify the main collections insect pest species, how to find insects in your collections, and how to set up a monitoring programme.

 

This one day training course aims to introduce anyone working with collections to the basics of pest identification and pest prevention. 

 

The day will cover:

·         An introduction to the main pest insects which damage collections 

·         What they need to live 

·         How to identify them 

·         The damage they cause 

·         Ways to prevent them becoming established 

·         Ways to control them if they do cause problems 

·         Understanding pest environments 

·         How to carry out a practical survey 

·         Making plans to establish and embed IPM in your organisation

 

Registration: 09:30 - 09:45

Course: 09:45 - 16:45

 

Trainers:  David Pinniger

Cost: £90 (+ VAT) per delegate; cost includes all course papers, refreshments, and lunch.

London based museums may be eligible for a Renaissance London funded place.  Please call Sarah on 020 7549 1712 to check availability.  Alternatively you may email your enquiry to the email address below.

 

Bookings: This course has very limited space so you are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.  Download a booking form for MLA London's training courses <http://www.mlalondon.org.uk/uploads/documents/WFD_Booking_Form_2009.doc>   or contact Sarah on 020 7549 1712 or [log in to unmask]

 

 

What's down the microscope? Insect and Pest Identification

 

Date: Monday 9th November 2009

Time: 09:45 - 16:00

Venue: Institute of Archaeology, 31-34 Gordon Square, London WC1H OPY 

Sector: All sectors

 

Following on from the successful 'What's Eating Your Collection? An introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)' we are pleased to offer people the opportunity to extend their knowledge of IPM with this one day course lead by David Pinniger, one of Europe's leading IPM specialists.

 

This practical course is for anyone with a basic understanding of IPM or who has attended an IPM introductory course in the past and wishes to improve their knowledge of insect and pest identification.  It will particularly relevant to any staff or volunteers with responsibility for monitoring and organisation of insect and pest traps. The day will take place at one of the Institute of Archaeology's labs, giving delegates the opportunity to really see which insects and pests may be 'living' with their collection.

 

At the end of the course delegates will:

 

*        Know the main groups and species of pest insects which are found in museums, historic houses, archives, and collections.

*        Identify the main beetle pests and their larvae.

*        Identify the main moth species and their larvae.

*        Recognise other pests such as silverfish and booklice.

*        Have more confidence in recording and analysing data as part of an IPM programme. 

 

Delegates will be asked to bring samples of insects, pests, and larvae found in the traps so that they may be inspected and identified on the day.

 

Registration:      09:45 - 10:00

Course:                10:00 - 16:00

 

Trainers:              David Pinniger

Cost:                      £110 (+ VAT) per delegate; cost includes all course papers, refreshments, and lunch.

London based museums may be eligible for a Renaissance London funded place.  Please call Sarah on 020 7549 1712 to check availability.  Alternatively you may email your enquiry to the email address below.

 

Bookings: This course has very limited space so you advised to book early to avoid disappointment.  Download a booking form for MLA London's training courses <http://www.mlalondon.org.uk/uploads/documents/WFD_Booking_Form_2009.doc>   or contact Sarah on 020 549 1712 or [log in to unmask]

 

**MLA London's booking terms and conditions have changed.  Please read the booking form carefully.