Dear colleagues, I would like to submit the following information to be posted to the consdistlist
Thank you in advance Maria PAPADIMITRIOU MA in Preventive Conservation Directorate of Conservation of Ancient and Modern Monuments, Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports 81, Pireos Str.& Salaminas 105 53 Athens Tel.: +30 2103215548 (131) Fax: +30 2103310342 Mob:+30 6977441042 e-mail: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] Host: The Lifelong Learning Institute - TEI of Athens and the Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art - TEI of Athens Date: 13-23 September 2017. If the course reaches its maximum capacity (30 participants), a second cycle course will be organized from 25/09/2017 to 06/10/2017. Venue: The Amphitheatre of the Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art Scientific Coordinator: Dr V. Labropoulos Vice- Scientific Coordinator: T. Avaritsiotis Organizing Committee: M. Lyratzi, M. Papadimitriou, D. Karli Contact information: Maria Papadimitriou, Preventive Conservator [email protected] Description The program profile is broken down into educational components which consist of seven modules, hands-on teaching and other relevant learning activities. This ten-day program will provide a general overview of the various types of disasters and the history of the field of disaster risk management planning for cultural heritage. In addition, it will address the value of disaster planning and highlight national and international (U.S.A.) training programs and activities that help staff in cultural institutions to tackle common threats to collections. Furthermore, it will present information on identifying and assessing risks faced by an institution as well as the four district phases of a disaster plan (Preparation - Prevention - Response - Salvage/Stabilization). The participants will have a hands-on opportunity to learn and practice emergency salvage and packing techniques for collections damaged by a disaster (flood, fire, earthquake, biological infestation). Finally, the course will place emphasis on how to ensure health and human safety in an emergency. Target audience This program is intended for staff charged with collections care, including conservators, librarians, archivists, curators, collections managers, and stewards of historic house museums. Instruction It will be implementing by permanent academic faculty members from the Department of Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art - TEI of Athens, Research Collaborators as well as Disaster Management Specialists in the U.S. - members of The American Institute for Conservation (AIC). Program Duration 10 days /40 Hours of instruction Class Timings Classes will be held in the mornings (9.00am to 12.00pm) or afternoons/evenings (4.00pm to 8.00/9.00pm). Working Languages English and Greek Cost The seminar fee is 200 Euros and covers registration for all seven program modules (total of 40 hours), lecture notes, material for the training activities, course certificate and refreshments. Admission Requirements All holders of a Higher Education degree in a related field fulfill the admission requirement for attending the program. In addition, applicants must have very good knowledge of the English language, certified by formal qualifications, advanced computer skills and the ability to use the internet. Maximum Number of participants: 30. The selected participants will be announced August 5, 2017. Certificates - ECTS credits Lifelong Learning Certificates are granted when the program has been successfully completed and the certification criteria and procedures have been met. The Lifelong Learning Institute - TEI of Athens implements the learner-centered European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) to this program. 30 ECTS credits are allocated to the program. Application deadlines You can download and print an application form from <http://www.teiath.gr/sgtks/saet/articles.php?id=61490&lang=el&rid=cat&omid> http://www.teiath.gr/sgtks/saet/articles.php?id=61490&lang=el&rid=cat&omid=. It must be submitted to <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] by July 31, 2017. Please specify to the subject field "IDBE - Disaster Plan in Cultural Institutions" Syllabus and infos are also available at the same aforementioned link. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
