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- Program Addition to November 15, 2011 TOPS Event
In conjunction with the Library's special Topics in Preservation Series (TOPS) event on Nov 15, "Conservation Education: Commemorating the Library Conservation Education Programs at Columbia University (1981-1992) and the University of Texas at Austin (1992-2009)," the School of Information at UT Austin will offer a related webinar from 1-2 PM, EST.
- November 15, 2011 Special Topics in Preservation Series (TOPS) Event
Save the date of Tuesday, Nov 15 for a special Topics in Preservation Series (TOPS) event, "Conservation Education: Commemorating the Library Conservation Education Programs at Columbia University (1981-1992) and the University of Texas at Austin (1992-2009)."
- Registration still open for Oct 20 Future Directions Symposium
Interested participants may still register (free) to join the third and final symposium, "Transitioning to a Digital Future" on Oct 20 at the Library, in the Preservation Directorate's Future Directions series: Preservation Roadmaps for the 21st Century.
- Webcast of the third and final Future Directions symposium, Transitioning to a Digital Future, now accessible from the Library's website
Watch high quality webcasts of all three symposia in the 2010-2011 series Preservation Roadmaps for the 21st Century.
- Remember, September is National Preparedness Month!
September is National Preparedness Month. The Library's Preservation Directorate provides specific information with respect to collections on developing emergency plans, preparing for various disasters, and identifying resources for recovery.
- Annual Highlights from the Preservation Directorate
The Preservation Directorate at the Library has released recent highlights from the annual report.
- Fenella France Named Chief of Preservation Research and Testing Division
The Library of Congress has named Fenella France Chief of the Preservation Directorate's Preservation Research and Testing Division.
- Webcasts of recent Topics in Preservation Series (TOPS) lectures available online
Watch high-quality streaming videos of recent lectures from the Preservation Directorate's Topics In Preservation Series (TOPS).
- Model Collections Emergency Response Contract available online
The Library of Congress Preservation Directorate has created a model salvage contract that can serve as a guide for other institutions in developing a contract with outside vendors for emergency salvage of collections.
- New Website of the Preservation Directorate goes live
In anticipation of MayDay, the Library's Preservation Directorate has launched its new website, completely redesigned, with additional content and up-to-date news about the Directorate's special programs, study opportunities, research initiatives, and emergency preparedness and response information, such as recovery of collection materials from tsunamis.
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stay tuned- Program Addition to November 15, 2011 TOPS Event
- November 15, 2011 Special Topics in Preservation Series (TOPS) Event
- Registration still open for Oct 20 Future Directions Symposium
- Webcast of the third and final Future Directions symposium, Transitioning to a Digital Future, now accessible from the Library's website
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