Ohio Preservation Council About Our Workshops

The Ohio Preservation Council is pleased to offer a selection of workshops taught by local experts in the field of preservation. Our workshops are geared to be affordable and accessible, but are confined to the State of Ohio. You may consider hosting a workshop at your institution or select a location nearby at one of our preferred venues. Please contact the OPC Education and Programs Chair to request one of the workshop below. Interested in teaching or assisting an instructor? OPC is eager to collaborate with others to build our body of knowledge.

OPC workshops frequently consist of multiple instructors and we encourage you to participate. Contact the OPC Education and Programs Chair to organize a workshop, become an instructor, or help us grow our curriculum and assist us at the workshop. Guest speakers at quarterly meetings are a welcomed favorite, too! Education & Programs (co-officers) Amber Bales, Ohio State University Eric Harrelson, Miami University harrele@miamioh.edu Phone: (513) 529-2887 OPC provides a network for preservation education and support for preservation activities within the state of Ohio.

For questions regarding membership, please contact: This project was supported in whole or in part by federal Institute of Museum and Library Services funds, granted through the State Library of Ohio. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of IMLS or the State Library of Ohio, and no official endorsement by either agency should be inferred. For questions regarding membership, please contact: This project was supported in whole or in part by federal Institute of Museum and Library Services funds, granted through the State Library of Ohio. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of IMLS or the State Library of Ohio, and no official endorsement by either agency should be inferred.

The Ohio Preservation Council serves as a coalition of preservationists, conservators, librarians, archivists, curators, records managers, the institutions they represent, and other concerned citizens who recognize the serious threat to documentary heritage. The Council's mission is to provide a network for preservation education and to support preservation activities within the state of Ohio. The Council believes cooperative, state-wide efforts across geographic and professional lines are needed to meet preservation challenges. Secretary Holly Prochaska, University of Cincinnati/Preservation Lab holly.prochaska@uc.edu Phone: (513) 556-1389 Membership Liaison Kristen Muenz, Wexner Center for the Arts kmuenz@wexarts.org Phone: (614) 247-5906 Education & Programs (co-officers) Amber Bales, Ohio State University

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 OPC Symposium, taking place on Friday, August 1st at the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Join us for a full day of engaging presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and professional networking. Registration includes a box lunch and complimentary parking. Event Details & Full Program: View the 2025 Symposium Program » Register Here: Register for the Symposium » Consider becoming an OPC member to receive discounted registration and other year-round benefits.

We offer several membership tiers to fit your needs: Join OPC » Chapters & Libraries: Click here to add your own event to our calendar! All submissions will be reviewed prior to publishing. Ohio Genealogical Society Writing Contests OGN Contest 1 July – 30 September OGSQ Contest 1 September – 31 December OGS is sponsoring its genealogical writing contest to reward amateur and professional genealogical authorship and... Prizes range from $25 – $100. Full Writing Contest Details

PLEASE NOTE: All Lineage Society applications are due Nov 30! The Ohio Genealogical Society is the largest state genealogical society in the United States, with a mission of protecting and sharing Ohio’s family history resources, developing engaging educational opportunities, and connecting genealogists. The Ohio Preservation Council has updated grant procedures and awards to reflect the current emphasis on remote learning and virtual conferences. In 2020, the Ohio Preservation Council will offer four awards of up to $250 each in support of continuing education for Ohio Students and Professionals with an interest in preserving our cultural heritage. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and awardees will be notified after the 3rd Thursday of: August, September, November, December. Full details can be found here.

For more information on how to apply visit: http://ohiopreservationcouncil.org/Grants The Ohio Preservation Council serves as a coalition of preservationists, conservators, librarians, archivists, curators, records managers, the institutions they represent, and other concerned citizens who recognize the serious threat to documentary heritage. The Council’s mission is to provide a network for preservation education and to support preservation activities within the state of Ohio. The Council believes in cooperative, state-wide efforts across geographic and professional lines are needed to meet preservation challenges. The Ohio Preservation Council recognizes the value of professional meetings, conferences, and other educational opportunities to advance the field of preservation and provide a forum to voice the need for ongoing stewardship of our... When possible, the OPC shall provide financial support to individuals to develop skills, expand knowledge, and gain experience relevant to the mission and goals of the Ohio Preservation Council.

Applications are due the first Mondays in March and September. Learning to Preserve Valuable Collections Using Basic Enclosures Properly constructed, the most basic enclosures can provide multifaceted protection from many of the threats to your collections. Enclosures provide protection against a fluctuating environment and the damaging effects of UV light; they create protective support during storage and transportation; with good design enclosures can encourage safe handling of fragile collections. Participants in this introductory level workshop will learn to construct 3 types of custom enclosures all of which can be reproduced with minimal equipment, tools and space. We will also discuss the preservation principles that will allow you to select material in the context of your institution.

No previous experience necessary. Constructing Custom Corrugated Clamshells Learn how to make a custom cardboard clamshell box using acid-free archival corrugated board, safe for archival storage. This workshop will teach a method of making a corrugated clamshell box with the aid of an Excel spreadsheet to calculate the measurements of the box. Corrugated clamshell boxes are elegant, lightweight, and a durable solution for storing special collection books or brittle bindings. This type of enclosure can be produced relatively fast and economically after a short training period.

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