DeSoto County Museum
111 E. Commerce St.
Hernando, MS 38632
Workshops III & IV will take place in two locations in the region: Tallahassee, Florida and Hernando, Mississippi. Click here to visit the page for the Florida workshops.
Attendance at our first round of workshops (I &II) is not necessary for these programs. Please join us!
Hernando, Mississippi - October 30 & 31, 2017
Essential Policies and Procedures for Cultural Collections
An institution’s collections care and business practices are defined by its written policies and procedures. Institutional memory is often lost through staff changes, but best practices are encoded in these important documents.
This workshop will provide an overview of policy and planning documents that are essential for collections care, such as environmental policies, housekeeping guidelines, and maintenance policies.
Participants will learn the critical components of these documents and will receive tangible examples of how to adapt them to different institutions. Policy development, approval, and implementation responsibilities of staff, volunteer, and board will be discussed.
Speaker: Samantha Forsko, Preservation Specialist, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts
Date & Time: October 30, 2017, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Location: DeSoto County Museum
Risk Assessments for Cultural Institutions
In order to develop an emergency preparedness and response plan, an institution must understand the risks its collections face. A risk assessment identifies potential risks and outlines strategies to mitigate damage in the event of an emergency or disaster.
This workshop will offer tips for conducting these assessments on a site-wide level and for specific collections, as well as case studies of institutions that have dealt with disasters, and advice on forming relationships with first responders and other outside contacts who can help conduct risk assessments.
Speaker: Samantha Forsko, Preservation Specialist, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts
Date & Time: October 31, 2017, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Location: DeSoto County Museum
Fees: $30 per day, or $50 for both workshops
The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is a nonprofit conservation facility specializing in the treatment of works on paper, photographs, and books through conservation and state-of-the-art digital imaging services. Founded in 1977, CCAHA serves nonprofit cultural institutions, private individuals, and other collecting organizations. CCAHA’s preservation services staff present educational programs, conduct preservation assessments, and develop emergency preparedness plans. CCAHA also offers fellowships, fundraising support, and disaster assistance.