38th Annual Conference and Workshops

Peterborough, Ontario

Workshop - 22 to 23 May

Conference - 24 to 26 May



Co-Chairs, Cindy Colford ([log in to unmask]) and Gayle McIntyre 
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The 2012 CAC workshop and conference will be held at the Holiday Inn 
Waterfront in downtown Peterborough, Ontario.  A two-day workshop, 
"Preservation Unplugged", will explore new trends in preventive conservation 
with an emphasis on cultural facilities and will be held 22 to 23 May.  A 
half-day workshop on basket-making will be held at the Curve Lake Cultural 
Centre on 23 May.  The conference theme, the "Power of Preservation" will 
look at preservation aspects that highlight the significance, value, 
advocacy, and interpret the tangible and intangible aspects of what we do as 
preservation specialists in a wide scope of materials and disciplines.



Additional conference and workshop updates will be posted on the CAC website 
(www.cac-accr.ca) .





Conference - Call for Papers

The theme for the Conference, to be held from 24 to 26 May 2012, is the 
"Power of Preservation".   Preservation aspects that highlight the 
significance, value, advocacy, and interpret the tangible and intangible 
aspects of what we do as preservation specialists in a wide scope of 
materials and disciplines.



In additional to formal papers (20 to 30 minutes in length), submission for 
posters and ignite sessions is also welcomed.



Abstract Format: Abstracts for should be between 300 and 500 words, and must 
include: title of presentation, names of all contributors, mailing address, 
telephone number, fax number, and e-mail of contact person, and name of 
presenting person(s).



Submit abstracts in either French or English by email attachment (MS Word, 
double-spaced, 12 point, Arial font) and indicate "CALL FOR PAPERS - CAC 
2012" in the subject line by 31 January 2012 to:



Jessica Lafrance

2012 CAC Conference Program Chair

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A selection committee will review abstracts and notify speakers as soon as 
possible.  Participation from students, new members and professionals from 
allied fields is encouraged.





Cindy Colford
Faculty / Conservator
Arts & Heritage Programs
Fleming College
599 Brealey Drive
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7B1
T: 705.749.5530 x 1735
F: 705.749.5540
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www.flemingcollege.ca