The National Archives and ARA Preservation & Conservation Group present 'Spores for Thought' – Mitigating and Managing Mould (The National Archives, Kew)

Spores for Thought will explore a holistic view of mould. Aimed at conservators, archivists, and heritage custodians, the programme will include discussions on existing guidance, recent research, cultural taboos concerning mould, and practical responses to mitigating and managing mould in collections.

Delegates will have the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences during the final panel discussion.

Online attendees will join the event from 11.30am.

11.30am – 1.00pm:

Philip Gale: The National Archives guidance and sector leadership (11.30am – 12.00pm)
Natalie Brown: The Taboo of Mould, including a Glossary of Terms (12.00pm – 12.30pm)
Sarah VanSnick & Sarah Noble: Mould Workflows at The National Archives (12.30pm – 1pm)

1.00pm – 2.00pm: Lunch (NOT PROVIDED, there is a café on site and options nearby)

2.00pm – 3.00pm:

Emma Buchholz: ‘Creating a Mould Remediation and Access Strategy for HES Archive Collections’ (2.00pm – 2.30pm)
Emily Watts: ‘A Microclimate Mystery – A Case Study on Investigating a Mould Outbreak’ (2.30pm – 3.00pm)

3.00pm – 3.15pm: Tea break

3.15pm – 4.15pm: Panel Discussion (discussing questions, issues and topics proposed by attendees)

Tickets:

ARA Member (online attendance) Free

Non-member (online attendance) Free

Although this online event is being organised in part by the Preservation and Conservation Group, we welcome participants from all the ARA’s nations, regions and sections.

Bookings will close on Thursday 5th June at 5pm.

Please note that this session will be recorded.

If you have any questions, please email the event organisers at preservationandconservation@archives.org.uk

If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know when booking your ticket.

''Spores for Thought' – Mitigating and Managing Mould (hybrid event)