Essentials of Collection Care for Community Archive Heritage Groups

Scottish Council on Archives

A workshop for community groups interested in learning the basics of conservation and care for historical collections.

Highland Archive Centre

Join us for a comprehensive day dedicated to the care of paper and textile collections, led by accredited conservators Richard Aitken and Jeanette Pearson. This event is designed for volunteers and staff working with community archives and heritage collections, as well as anyone interested in learning the basics of conservation and care for historical items. Duration: 6 hours Agenda: Welcome &amp; Introduction:<ul><li>Sign-in, tea/coffee</li><li>Welcome from the organisers and overview of the day</li></ul> Morning Session:Principles of Conservation &amp; Ethical Guidelines<ul><li>Ethical considerations in collection care</li><li>Key conservation principles for non-professional groups</li></ul> Agents of Decay &amp; Risk Management<ul><li>Introduction to common agents of decay</li><li>How to identify and mitigate risks to collections</li></ul> Housekeeping &amp; Environmental Sustainability<ul><li>Best practices for caring for mixed collections</li><li>Embedding environmental sustainability in everyday collection care</li></ul> Preventative Practices<ul><li>Principles of Integrated Pest Management</li><li>Understanding and addressing pest threats to collections</li><li>Practical steps for managing pest risks in various environments</li></ul> Environmental Control<ul><li>Light – Visible and Ultraviolet</li><li>Relative Humidity and Temperature</li><li>Pollutants</li></ul> Afternoon Session:Practical Cleaning Session – Handling Various Materials<ul><li>Hands-on activity exploring cleaning techniques for different materials (paper, textiles, etc.)</li><li>Demonstrating techniques to avoid damage during cleaning and care</li></ul> Finding and Working with Professional Conservators<ul><li>When and how to seek professional help</li><li>Resources for finding accredited conservators and specialists</li></ul> What You Will Gain:<ul><li>Understanding of conservation issues likely to affect your collections</li><li>Knowledge of the agents of deterioration and how to mitigate risks</li><li>Practical skills in preventive conservation and basic remedial actions</li><li>Insight into when to involve a professional conservator and where to find one</li><li>A certificate confirming your participation in the programme</li></ul> Target Audience:<ul><li>Volunteers and staff working with community archives and heritage collections</li><li>Anyone interested in learning the basics of conservation and care for historical collections</li></ul> Attendance:<ul><li>Free, but spaces are limited to 20 attendees (max 2 per community group)</li></ul> For more information about the venue, please visit the <a href="https://www.highlifehighland.com/highland-archive-centre/" title="https://www.highlifehighland.com/highland-archive-centre/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Highland Archive Centre's website</a>.We look forward to your participation in this informative and practical event.

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