AALogosm.jpg Soon it Will Be September Start the Year off Right With Arch101: Introduction to Archives & Arch205: Preventive Conservation! ARCH 101: Introduction to Archives 10 - 14 Sept. 2007 This 5 day course is an introduction to how archives acquire, appraise, accession, describe, preserve and provide access to their collections. Staring with an introduction to archives in theory and practice, this course will take students through the basic principles of acquisition, archival appraisal, arrangement, description, preservation and access to archives. Students will work through practical exercises, which they will then be able to apply to their own archives. Completion of this course will result in a Basic Certificate in Archival Training. Arch101 In a nutshell: DAY 1 - Introduction to Archives Instructor: Carolynn Bart-Riedstra - AAO Archives Advisor The topics covered in the first day should introduce students to archives in very general and theoretical terms. Each of the afternoon topics will be covered in greater depth throughout the remainder of the week. . What are archives? . Archival Theory . Archives and Records Management . Archives in Practice DAY 2 - Acquisition, Archival Appraisal and Accessioning Instructor: Carolynn Bart-Riedstra - AAO Archives Advisor . The topics covered on the second day should introduce students to the archival processes of acquiring, appraising and accessioning material into their archives. Many archivists consider appraisal to be one of the most difficult functions of the profession. . Acquisition . Archival Appraisal . Case studies in Acquisition and Appraisal . Accessioning DAY 3 - Arrangement & Description Instructor: Paul Henry - Community Records Archivist at the City of Ottawa Archives . Introduction to Arrangement principles DAY 4 - Preservation of Archival Material Instructor: Iona McCraith - AAO Conservation Consultant . Preservation vs. Conservation . Overview of storage formats . Creative solutions (doing the best with what you have) . Special media storage requirements . Condition assessment as part of appraisal and acquisition process . Environmental monitoring and controls . Good housekeeping . Pest control . Health and Safety Issues in Archives . Care and handling . Assessment / Collection Assessment . Disaster Planning . Security DAY 5 - Reference Room & Public Service with Advocacy & Marketing Instructor: Carolynn Bart-Riedstra - AAO Archives Advisor . Overview of the day . You Must Build it Before They Come . You Can't Please Them All . There are limits! Your policies should support your reference staff from burn-out! . They're Here! Policies in Action . Y'all Come Back Now . Why Keep Track? . Advocacy & Marketing Location: Doon Heritage Crossroads, Kitchener ARCH 205: Preventive Conservation 28 - 29 Sept. 2007 Instructor: Iona McCraith - AAO Conservation Consultant Archives are in the business of making records available for historical research. But what happens when the records entrusted to your institution start to deteriorate? This course will provide information on the aging of materials and how the environment affects aging. Principles of care and handling and storage methods for various archival materials, including modern media and problem items, will be discussed. Basic elements of emergency planning will be introduced. Day two will provide practical hands-on training in some basic conservation procedures. * Understand the difference in caring for various media, including paper, photographs, film, magnetic tape and optical discs. * Understand the storage methods and materials for various archival materials * Understand how to integrate preservation policies into archival practices * Know the signs of deterioration in various media * Know what to do when dealing with insect infestations, rodents, mould and water damage * Know how to monitor and control environmental conditions * Learn what the basic elements of a disaster plan are and how to conduct a risk assessment * Learn how to use conservation tools and materials to carry out basic conservation procedures Location: Chancellor Patterson Library, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay email or fax are acceptable [log in to unmask] 416-533-1481 or go to <http://aao.fis.utoronto.ca/pd/pdsched.html> http://aao.fis.utoronto.ca/pd/pdsched.html