Topics in Preservation Series: Hermitage Photograph Conservation Initiative: A Model for Cross-Institutional Collaboration, Library of Congress, April 11, 2014 – Hermitage Photographic Conservation Initiative

Program Schedule

Introduction. Paul Messier, Co-Director, Hermitage Initiative in Photograph Conservation
The Hermitage Initiative Within the Context of FAICs Professional Development Mission. Eric Pourchot, Institutional Advancement Director, Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
The Importance of a Multi-Disciplinary Approach: Photograph Conservation at the Hermitage and Harvard University. Brenda Bernier, Head of Weissman Preservation Center and Paul M & Harriet L Weissman Senior Photograph Conservator, Harvard Library
Photograph Conservation for Large-Scale Collections: Lessons Learned. Andrew Robb, Head, Special Format Conservation, Conservation Division, Library of Congress
Review of Recent Training Activities Across Multiple Institutions. Tatiana Sayatina, Head of the Scientific Conservation Laboratory of Photographic Materials, Conservation Department, State Hermitage Museum