06 September 2019
From Tackling Digitisation to Preserving Historic Photos - Autumn One Day Courses at British Library
By West Dean College of Arts and Conservation
British Library and West Dean College of Arts and Conservation collaborate to deliver Continued Professional Development for those involved with, or with responsibility for care of libraries, archives and collections, and for conservation students. Autumn 2019 courses include:
Writing and Using a Preservation Policy – 28 October 2019
A preservation policy provides the opportunity for your organisation to develop a framework for thinking about the role of collections management and care. This training day equips you with the insights, understanding and practical guidance to review or draft a policy for your organisation.
Tutor Jennifer Dinsmore has 40 years of experience working with heritage organisations to evaluate and develop conservation provision, strategies and policies in museums, libraries and archives.
Preserving Historic Photographs – 14 November 2019
The sensitivity of the photographic collections in libraries, archives and museums to environmental conditions and the speed with which images can deteriorate present special challenges. This one day course is led by Susie Clark, an accredited paper and photographic conservator, formerly responsible for a collection of 20 million photographs at the BBC Hulton Picture Library (now Getty Images).
Digitisation: Planning and Processes – 10 December 2019
Digitisation can increase access to collections, provide surrogates for vulnerable originals and enable virtual reunification of collections. But do you know where to start?
This training day offers you guidance on image specification, file formats, condition assessments, choosing equipment and planning for online access. It focuses on the digitisation of library and archive materials, though the principles are transferable. The day is led by British Library’s team including the Digitisation Conservation Team Manager, Digital Curator for Collections and the Photographic Studio Manager.
Courses are £147 each and take place at British Library.
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