The Getty Conservation Institute is pleased to announce that applications are now available for our new course "Managing Collection Environments: Preserving Collections in the Age of Sustainability". This three-phase course, which includes online activities, an intensive workshop, and a period of distance mentoring, aims to disseminate recent research and thinking on technical aspects of environmental management while enhancing participants' critical thinking and analysis to different kinds of information, and enhance their decision-making and influence within institutional frameworks. The Course intends to provide up-to-date knowledge on technical advances, practical implementation, and decision-making skills for collection preservation. The Workshop provides an intensive face-to-face opportunity for the dissemination of knowledge, sharing of expertise and skill development.
Phase 1 - Online Activities, Beginning March 2017 (10 weeks) Phase 2 - Intensive Workshop, June 5-16, 2017 Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia (2 weeks) Phase 3 - Distance Mentoring, Beginning July 2017 (6 months) ELIGIBILITY This course is open to 18 mid-to senior-career professionals whose responsibilities include conservation, collection or facility management for collections in cultural institutions, such as museums, libraries and archives. Participants will either be based in an institution or directly contribute to an institution's mission through long-term consultancy or support. Participants may act as a focal point for an internal network in their institution or project, especially during the mentoring phase. COST The total cost of the course is $750, including the pre-course online activities and the six-month mentoring period. This does not include travel to Philadelphia, accommodation and meals during the two-week workshop. APPLICATION PROCESS For additional information, and to complete an online application, please visit: http://bit.ly/MCE_Education DEADLINE 30 November 2016 Ms. Reem Baroody | Project Associate, Collections | The Getty Conservation Institute | 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 700 | Los Angeles, CA 90049-1684 | (P) 310.440.6576 | (F) 310.440.7713 Ms. Reem Baroody | Project Associate, Collections | The Getty Conservation Institute | 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 700 | Los Angeles, CA 90049-1684 | (P) 310.440.6576 | (F) 310.440.7713 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
