New York State Library Announces May Public Programs
The New York State Library announces its upcoming programming for May 2024, including webinars and events related to genealogical services, small business development assistance, and other interesting topics. The following upcoming free programming requires registration and is available either in person or online, as indicated in each listing.
Basic Salvage Techniques for Paper Collections
Monday, May 6, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In person at the Corning Museum of Glass)
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In person at the Corning Museum of Glass)
Thursday, May 30, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In person at the Genesee Country Village Museum)
Friday, May 31, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In person at the Genesee Country Village Museum)
This program, for individuals who work or volunteer in cultural institutions, will cover the role of wet salvage of paper-based collections as part of a larger incident response. After an overview of emergency preparation and response protocols, participants will take on incident response roles and run through a mock-flood scenario. In this hands-on program, participants will work in groups to salvage and triage a variety of collection items from a pool, including papers, photographs, and bound materials. A post-scenario debrief gives participants the opportunity to review their actions with workshop instructors. Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) Education and Outreach Specialist Liyah Desher and DHPSNY Preservation Specialist Kate Jacus will present.
