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Archival Support Program 2008

This program offers advice and instruction to the many
local custodians of collections of historical documents. It is a joint
initiative of Public Record Office Victoria and the Australian Society
of Archivists, supported by the National Archives of Australia.
Download the Archival
Support Program brochure to register.
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For further details or to have a brochure mailed to
you, contact PROV Public Programs on tel: (03) 9348 5675 or by email:
ask.prov@dvc.vic.gov.au.
| Seminar |
Date |
Introduction to Archives
Learn about current methods of managing archives including collection
policies and the arrangement, description, and cataloguing of records.
Explore the practical and legal issues involved in providing public
access to records.
Cost: $25.00 (incl. morning tea, lunch and GST) |
Saturday
8 March 2008
Victorian Archives Centre
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| Computers and Small Archives
Find out about using software to manage and improve access to your
collection, including creating catalogue databases, publishing material
to websites and digitisation. Hear about the practical and technical
issues involved in creating access to electronic records, including
protecting and preserving data.
Cost $25.00 (incl. morning tea, lunch and GST)
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Saturday
24 May 2008
Old Castlemaine Gaol
Cnr Charles & Bowden Streets, Castlemaine.
Parking and entrance at rear.
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| Preservation and Conservation:
Photographs and Photographic Media Learn how to preserve,
safely handle, display and store photographs and photographic media
in your collection. Find out about a range of useful conservation
resources. Bring a special item from your collection for conservation
advice from the experienced conservators presenting on the day.
Cost $25.00 (incl. morning tea, lunch and GST)
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Saturday
12 July 2008
Geelong Heritage Centre
1st floor, 51 Little Malop Street, Geelong.
Meter parking adjacent or commercial parking cnr. Little Malop and
Gheringhap Streets
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Next Steps in the
Archives
A chance to practice the theory on real records. A day of hands-on
workshops where you will apply some basic archival skills. Topics
include applying your acquisition policy, arrangement and description,
practical examples of software use and basic preservation and storage.
Cost $25.00 (incl. morning tea, lunch and GST) |
Saturday
13 September 2008
Victorian Archives Centre
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Preservation and Conservation: Paper Records
Learn how to preserve, safely handle, display and store paper records
and books in your collection. Find out about a range of useful conservation
resources. Bring a special item from your collection for conservation
advice from the experienced conservators presenting on the day.
Cost $25.00 (incl. morning tea, lunch and GST) |
Saturday
8 November 2008
Victorian Archives Centre |
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