The Bradford County Historical Society will host a two day workshop entitled “Archives Without Tears” on June 7-8, 2011. This workshop is for those who work or volunteer in organizations that deal with the past – whether it’s a museum, historical society, historic house, city or county government office, library, historic site, church, local school archives, or college archives. Registration for the workshop is required and must be received at the Historical Society by June 1. Seating is limited so early reservations are recommended.
Archives Without Tears will cover a variety of topics and participants will receive practical advice, sample forms and policies, and learn basic, valuable practices for collecting, preserving, and assisting researchers with the historical treasures in their care.
Day one of the workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and covers the Basics of Archives and Records Management. Specific topics include: the definition of historical records; managing, receiving, and evaluating collections; protecting collections from theft; dealing with copyright issues; general care of historical records; how to organize your records; where to find archival help, grants, and resources; and much more.
Day two runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and covers Disaster Planning for Historical and Vital Records and finally, Photographs and Special Media Care.
The workshop will be presented by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) and will feature presenters, Jerry Ellis, Linda Ries, and Joshua Stahlman, archivists with PHMC.
The registration fee is $15 per person for one day or $25 per person for the full two day event. The fee includes lunch which will be provided to participants both days as well as materials for the workshop. Participants will also be able to tour the Bradford County Historical Society including the museum and research center.
A registration form can be downloaded from the Historical Society website at www.bradfordhistory.com or may be picked up in the museum lobby or in the research center Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Again, the registration and payment is due by June 1.
The Bradford County Historical Society is a recipient agency of the Bradford County United Way. For more information about the society museum or research center, visit www.bradfordhistory.com or check out the Bradford County Historical Society Facebook page.
