Nebraska Museum, Library and Archives Collections Conservation Meetings/Workshops

SAVE THE DATE! Nebraska Museum, Library and Archives COLLECTIONS CONSERVATION MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS April 18 Chadron April 19 Kearney April 20 Norfolk April 21 Omaha Staff and volunteers of Nebraska museums, libraries, and archives–here’s a great opportunity to influence the future of collections care for our state, and learn a little to boot! Join your colleagues at one of four regional meetings and workshops to 1) review a statewide collections conservation draft plan and add your perspective on how to best save our heritage 2) gain practical hands-on experience in caring for your own collection PRELIMINARY INFORMATION • Events will run from 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. • Workshops will be offered by experienced professionals on four different topics: o Chadron: digitization and preservation of documents and records o Kearney: photographic collections care and preservation o Norfolk: disaster preparedness planning o Omaha: working with conservators • Pending funding, some travel stipends will be available to help cover participants’ transportation costs • Partners are Nebraska State Historical Society, Nebraska Library Association, Nebraska Museum Association, Nebraska Arts Council and Nebraska Humanities Council with project funding provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency Mark your calendar for the regional conference that best suits your schedule & location! Registration information will be forthcoming soon! If you have questions or want to be sure to receive registration information directly, please email: Lynne Ireland Deputy Director Nebraska State Historical Society PO Box 82554 Lincoln, NE 68501 p: (402) 471-4758 f: (402) 471-3100 lynne.ireland@nebraska.gov