Highlighting the array of individuals that make Mackinac Island a unique destination, the theme is not strictly portraits, but broadened to include any work of art combining “Mackinac” and “people.” The independently juried exhibition will feature over two-dozen pieces of selected art in a variety of mediums from May through October 2013. Submissions are being accepted until April 1.

For more information, and an entry form, please see the website: http://www.mackinacparks.com/mackinac-art-museum/index.aspx?l=0,1,10,746,865

Hosted by Jennifer Hain Teper and Eric Alstrom
Sponsored by the American Library Association, Association for Library Collections and Technical Services division

Please join us for an e-forum discussion. It’s free and open to everyone!
Registration information is at the end of the message.

Each day, sessions begin and end at:

Pacific: 7am – 3pm
Mountain: 8am – 4pm
Central: 9am – 5pm
Eastern: 10am – 6pm

Description:
Planning for and managing in-house conservation treatment and book repair involves many considerations.

Setting up a program involves huge tasks including designing and constructing laboratory or treatment space, training and hiring skilled staff, and purchasing supplies. Ongoing management of programs must constantly balance the needs of the library with available options and cost.

The discussion will involve the current management of library conservation or book repair programs and their role and practices in modern libraries. We invite participation from those with active programs or those considering programs to participate with questions, ideas, and experiences.

This e-forum is in conjunction with the recent publication of “Planning and Constructing Book and Paper Conservation Laboratories: A Guidebook”

Topics include:

· planning for conservation
· selection for treatment
· treatment options, both in-house and outsourced
· considerations in the design of an in-house conservation lab
· staff training

Jennifer Hain Teper is Head of Preservation and Conservation, University Libraries, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with an MSLIS and CAS in the conservation of library and archive materials in 2000. She oversaw the construction of the University of Illinois’ hybrid conservation lab, which opened in 2006. Since that time she has fielded numerous calls and visits from others looking to design or renovate a conservation lab.

Eric Alstrom is Head of Conservation at the Wallace Conservation Laboratory at the Michigan State University Libraries. He received his MILS from the University of Michigan, where he also apprenticed in conservation under James Craven at the Bentley Historical Library. Previously he has been the conservator at Ohio University and Dartmouth College. At all three institutions, he has designed new or renovated existing conservation labs; he is currently settling into his new conservation lab, the second he has designed for MSU.

*What is an e-forum?*

An ALCTS e-forum provides an opportunity for librarians to discuss matters of interest, led by a moderator, through the e-forum discussion list. The e-forum discussion list works like an email listserv: register your email address with the list, and then you will receive messages and communicate with other participants through an email discussion. Most e-forums last two to three days. Registration is necessary to participate, but it’s free. See a list of upcoming e-forums at: http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/e-forum

*To register:*
Instructions for registration are available at: http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/e-forum/sympa. Once you have registered for one e-forum, you do not need to register again, unless you choose to leave the email list. Participation is free and open to anyone.

A watershed moment occurred in August 2010, when ownership of the Fort Gratiot Light Station transferred from the U.S. Coast Guard to St. Clair County. With that transaction St. Clair County became stewards of five acres of lakefront land and six historic buildings, including the Tower, built in 1829, the oldest light in Michigan.

This collection is the repository of Great Lakes history going back to the Northwest Territory days, and its value to the region is just beginning to be understood. The Port Huron Museum and the County Parks Commission have formed a collaboration to rehabilitate and restore the resources, and welcome the public to understand the threads of history revealed there.

There is already a perceptible economic impact: event participation, gift shop sales, increased restaurant revenue. However, the longest-lasting effect is the change in the vocabulary used to describe the community’s waterfront. Lake Huron and the St. Clair River have always been compelling; now the additional value of the historic resources expands that story. It is the story of Michigan, the Great Lake State.

This program is presented by the Michigan Alliance for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage (MAACH) in association with MMA.

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“We are proud to be partners with the Bank of America Foundation in making these awards. American Heritage Preservation Grants enrich communities’ sense of place and identity,” said Susan Hildreth, IMLS Director. “These projects help libraries and museums care for collections that tell powerful stories about life in the U.S.”

Congratulation to Central Michigan University Museum of Cultural and Natural History, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, and the Orion Township Public Library! A full description of the winning projects can be found here.

For more information about this grant including program guidelines and contacts, please visit http://www.imls.gov/collections/grants/ahpg.htm.

Walk-in Clinic Talk to the Experts! Bring us your torn, tattered, scratched, and generally mistreated books, papers, maps, photographs, sound recordings, and digital photos and files. We’ll help you figure out how to repair, copy, store, display, and care for your treasures. This is your chance for one-on-one consultations with University of Michigan Library experts. Find out how to preserve your digital files and photos! Bring your questions. Bring your stuff.  Bring a friend.

University of Michigan Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library, Gallery in Room 100 (use Diag entrance) 913 S. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI. Public parking is available in the structure at 650 S. Forest, just south of S. University. Free and open to the public!

Accidents Happen: Protecting & Saving Family Treasures Webinar
Presented by the American Library Association
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM       Room 2301
Accidents and disasters happen. When one does are you prepared? Are your family treasures stored safely in your home or elsewhere? How do you save your photos when they’ve been submerged in flood water? What do you do if your books smell mildewy? What if your basement floods or worse? Attend this session to learn answers to these questions and more. Kraft will provide tips and tools for checking out possible hazards around the house, dealing with mold and salvaging keepsakes, documenting damage for insurance purposes, and keeping your family safe.

Book Repair Tips and Tricks
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (30 minute sessions)     Library
A personal library is an investment that should last a lifetime—but sometimes life and books don’t mix well. From a child’s overeager hands, to your favorite book being read a few too many times, your treasured tomes may see some damage over the years. Come and see a demonstration of common book repairs, as well as the tools and materials needed. Bring your own damaged books for guidance and repair, as well as any other preservation questions you have.

Preserving Your Personal Digital Memories Webinar
Presented by the American Library Association Thursday, April 28, 2011 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM      Room 2301
Digital photos, electronic documents, and other new media are fragile and require special care to keep them useable. But preserving digital information is a new concept that most people have little experience with. As new technologies appear for creating and saving our personal digital information, older ones become obsolete, making it difficult to access older content. Learn about the nature of the problem and hear about some simple, practical tips and tools to help you keep your digital memories safe.

Registration is required for all events.
Please contact Katie Greer at 734-432-5702 or kgreer@madonna.edu.