| SOIMA 2009: SAFEGUARDING SOUND AND IMAGE COLLECTIONS |
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| Application deadline: 20 April, 2009 DATES: 17 November-11 December, 2009 (four weeks) PLACE: New Delhi, India with study visits to other Indian cities ORGANIZERS NRLC (National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural property), Lucknow in collaboration with other national cultural institutions in India. ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) With the cooperation of: American Institute of Indian Studies, India Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation des Collections, (CRCC), France Masters Degree Program in Moving Image Archiving and Preservation, New York University, USA Thomson Foundation of Film and TV Heritage, France THE COURSE Today sound and image records account for a large portion of world´s memory and are found in diverse cultural institutions. As documents of intangible heritage and contemporary culture they are of immense value. Yet, archives, museums, libraries and other cultural institutions around the world are struggling to conserve their sound and image collections in both analog and digital formats. Moreover, conservation of sound and image materials is complex and requires specialized guidance, skills and infrastructure. While digitization offers new possibilities for wider access and preservation, many institutions lack expertise to assess the technological implications and to make informed choices that do not strain institutional resources and at the same time respect the authenticity and inherent values of this heritage. The course will provide an overview of issues related to the preservation and access of sound and image materials e.g., photographs, films, video and audiotapes, and digital materials. It will discuss the value, meaning, selection and use of sound and image collections in various institutional contexts, exploring the potential of sound and image media in transmitting knowledge and cultural traditions. Initial sessions will especially focus on identification of various formats including the playback equipment, life expectancy of media and ways of detecting deterioration. Additional course topics will include: current knowledge and practices for documenting and cataloging, media handling and storage, risk assessment of collections, emergency preparedness and response, criteria and technologies for migration and reformatting, planning preservation projects, outsourcing options, digital preservation and management. Other issues such as curating and access, copyright laws, legal deposit, and institutional and national preservation policies will be discussed in context with participants´ working realities. Adaptation to technological changes and related cost- effective preservation strategies will form a key component of the course. OBJECTIVES At the end of the course, participants will be able: to recognize materials and media in their sound and image collections, to identify risks and make informed choices for preservation and access. They will have improved their skills to communicate effectively across disciplines and to work in a team. COURSE METHODOLOGY The course will comprise lectures, a variety of group activities, practical sessions, case studies and site visits. Significant time will be allocated for independent consultation with the course team. Case studies for the course will be based on participants´ inputs and will address issues and challenges identified by them. Thus, active involvement of participants will be sought during the course preparation phase. A follow-up programme, will involve working on self-defined initiatives in participants´ home institutions and communicating as well as networking through a platform supported by the organizers. PARTICIPANTS The course is aimed at professionals working with mixed collections that have sound and image records of national or regional significance. In particular, it will interest archivists, collection managers, conservators, curators and librarians in charge of preserving such collections in various cultural institutions around the world. It will also interest Information Technology professionals working on projects involving digitization of sound and image collections or allied professionals and managers working for broadcasting institutions. Preference will be given to people actively involved in teaching and advising. A maximum of 22 participants will be selected. TEACHING TEAM International team of recognized experts identified through the professional networks of the organizers. WORKING LANGUAGE: English COURSE FEE: 900EUR TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION AND LIVING EXPENSES Participants will be responsible for their round trip travel costs to and from New Delhi, India. In order to cover living costs during the course, participants should plan for a minimum total allowance of US$ 1500. This sum would include the costs of accommodation in moderately priced hotel rooms (which NRLC will locate for the participants). Candidates are strongly encouraged to seek financial support from sources such as governmental institutions, employers and funding agencies. The organizers may be able to offer a limited number of scholarships to selected candidates who have been unable to secure funding. APPLICATION Please use the Course application form at  http://www.iccrom.org/eng/01train_en/forms_en/applfrm_en.doc and send it together with a statement summarizing your experience and the relevance of the course to your current or future projects in no more than 700 words. Applications should be mailed to the following contact address:SOIMA 09-Collections Unit ICCROM 13, via di San Michele I-00153 ROME RM, ITALY Tel +39 06 585531 Fax +39 06 58553349 E-mail: collections@iccrom.org |
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