SLA conference reception

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Taste Philly at the Western States Chapters Reception June 13 6-8pm at the Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad.

March / April 2011 Newsletter

March / April 2011 VOLUME 36 NUMBER 2
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER

If you had to choose just one professional organization, would it
be SLA? Every time this question comes up amongst colleagues,
the answer from all is always yes. SLA is our top choice. If you’re
reading this message, you obviously feel some loyalty to this
organization. If SLA is your top choice, you must find value in your
membership. But there’s always room for improvement.

Link to full newsletter

10 minute membership survey - please give us your input!

SLA has retained the services of loyalty expert James Kane, who will be working with one Chapter of his choosing on a pilot project to build loyalty amongst our membership. In order to be considered for this project, we have to submit a proposal to Kane by May 2nd, demonstrating our need for his services. To that end, we need YOU to participate by completing a brief survey. Please take about 10 minutes to provide your input by visiting the following link:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGVRWUJwNzN6MWpGaG5pUk91bkpIcGc6MQ

Since the deadline is so soon, the survey will only be open for ONE WEEK. Please complete it as soon as possible. Thank you for your help.

-Robin
SLA-SCC President

Another Preservation Workshop

The Los Angeles Preservation Network (LAPNet) invites you to attend a workshop:

Mold : Prevention and Remediation

Presented by Michele Brown, Book Conservator at Cornell University. Location: The Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108. DATE: MAY 25, 2011, 9-4pm.

REGISTRATION FEE: $40 for the Morning Session Only (includes refreshments and admission to The Huntington) $75 Full-Day (includes refreshments, lunch and Hands-On Afternoon Session)

What is mold? How do you identify it? What types of mold can we expect to find on heritage materials? What do we do if we find it? How can we prevent it from occurring in the future? This workshop will address these questions and other concerns that participants may have regarding mold in their collections. We will begin in the morning with a discussion of the life cycle of mold, types of mold likely to occur in libraries and museums, and what conditions contribute to mold growth in libraries and museums. In the afternoon we will explore ways to treat mold if it does occur in your collection. We will pay particular attention to the methods and equipment necessary for safeguarding the health and safety of library staff that may have to deal with mold outbreaks.

LIMITED ENROLLMENT! THE HANDS-ON AFTERNOON SESSION IS LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS.THERE IS NO LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS FOR THE MORNING LECTURE.

To register send the following information to Linda Mehr at the address below along with your check: name, institution, address, email, phone, fax.

INDICATE LUNCH CHOICE: Chicken cranberry salad______

Turkey ham cheese baguette________

Grilled vegetable caprese wrap _____ (vegetarian)

REGISTRATION FEE: $40 (MORNING LECTURE ONLY, INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS & ADMISSION TO HUNTINGTON ) *OR* $75 (ALL DAY, INCLUDES HANDS-ON SESSION & LUNCH); All checks payable to LAPNet; Registration deadline May 6

Mail to: Linda Harris Mehr, Margaret Herrick Library Director

Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture Study

333 S. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Registration questions contact: Linda Mehr at (310) 247-3033 / lmehr@oscars.org

FREE "PROTECTING CULTURAL COLLECTIONS" WORKSHOPS

Protecting Cultural Collections, SB
Santa Barbara
Date: 05-12-2011
Website: admin@calmuseums.org

The Californians Connecting to Collections Project is a two-year, statewide preservation project that will provide information, education, and training to California heritage institutions. One component of this project is a two-part workshop, titled Protecting Cultural Collections: Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery. Participants will complete a disaster response and collection salvage plan by the end of Part 2, including pre- and post-disaster action priorities for your collections, and an understanding of the practical decision-making skills needed during an emergency. For more information or registration assistance contact Sarah Post at admin@calmuseums.org.

These workshops are FREE. Funding is provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through a Connecting to Collections statewide grant.

Part 1: Prevention & Preparedness - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Part 2: Response & Recovery - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.