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ARCH 202 – Archival Appraisal (Monetary):     26-27 January 2008

All individuals working with heritage institutions should have a working knowledge of the value of the various items in their collections. This helps when determining standard insurance coverage for the Archives.  As well, it is beneficial to know monetary value when trying to determine if a particular donation might warrant evaluation for a taxation receipt or when negotiating a suitable price with those who might be interested in selling a collection or special item to the Archives.  In combination with the coverage of Evidential and Informational Appraisal in ARCH 101, this workshop will help an archivist to better appreciate the collection in his or her care. 

Instructor:         Carl Spadoni

Carl Spadoni works in the William Ready Division of Archives and Research Collections. He has been an archivist and librarian for more than 25 years. The recipient of more than 30 research grants, he is also an author, editor, and teacher.

Location:          William Ready Division of Archives and Research Libraries, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

                        http://library.mcmaster.ca/archives

 

 

Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Cultural Institutions: 9-10 Feb. 2008

In partnership with the Canadian Conservation Institute, the PDC is proud to present this workshop, which discusses the importance of an emergency response plan and provides instruction in creating one. The steps to identify and reduce hazards are outlined. The salvage of artifacts from an emergency or disaster is presented in terms of handling, stabilization, and ‘first-aid' conservation treatment of damaged artifacts. Long-term recovery of artifacts is also addressed, including human danger, stabilization of the environment, and various conservation treatments for individual artifacts and entire collections. 

Note: This workshop is being offered in lieu of ARCH 309 – Disaster Preparedness

AAO members will receive credit for ARCH 309 by taking this course. 

Instructors:        David Tremaine and Deborah Stewart from the Canadian Conservation Institute.

Location:          CNE Archives, Toronto, ON

                        www.explace.ca/ArchivesWeb/index.html

 

 

ARCH 308—Fundraising:     16 Feb. 2008

This course focuses on the basics of fundraising and how to involve the board and volunteers in fundraising activities. Topics include donor relations and recognition, types of campaigns and some basic legal and administrative issues that are critical to the fundraising process.

Instructor:         Linda Jones

Linda M. Jones, CFRE is a 25 year veteran of the non-profit sector, having served a number of organizations in a senior development/management capacity. A Certified Fund Raising Professional, Linda has experience in fund development, marketing and communications. Linda has worked in a number of sectors including health, social services and the arts, and has led numerous campaigns, resulting in over $100 million raised. An active volunteer, Linda sits on numerous community boards and organizations

NEW Location:  The University of Western Ontario, Rm. 120 DB Weldon Library, London, ON

                        www.lib.uwo.ca/archives

 

 

Exhibit Design Seminar:     23-24 Feb. 2008

This intensive workshop studies the objectives and evaluation of an exhibition programme. Students will learn how to design exhibits, from planning and research to installation and conservation. 

Instructor:         Heather Ryckman

Heather Ryckman has been working in the heritage field, both as a Curator and as an Archivist for over ten years.  She has extensive experience in all aspects of the exhibition design process from theme and story development, research and object selection, to lighting, installation and conservation concerns. Her portfolio of displays ranges in size from small cases, to large galleries, and incorporates a wide range of materials including fine art, archival, and artifactual material.

NEW Location:  St. Catharines Museum, St. Catharines, ON

                        http://www.stcatharineslock3museum.ca/

 

 

ARCH 301 – Rules for Archival Description – Graphic Materials:     1-2 Mar. 2008

Textual records often comprise a portion of the holdings in archives.  Archives need to make their graphic material just as accessible to users as textual materials, if not more so. This course covers the application of RAD to the description of photographs, artwork, elevations, maps and plans. Students will have an opportunity to practice the application of specific rules, and discuss the benefits of describing at item and aggregate levels. 

Instructor:         Paul Henry

Paul Henry has been an archivist and information specialist for over 15 years. He has successfully taught many courses, not only for the AAO, but also for Algonquin College, and the Association for Manitoba Archives. Knowledgeable in all facets of archival theory and practice, Paul obtained his Certified Archivist designation in 2005. 

Location:          Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, ON

                        www.collectionscanada.ca

 

 

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Marianne Henskens, Exec. Dir.,

Archives Association of Ontario

1444 Queen Street East, #205

Toronto, Ont., M4L 1E1

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