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The Georgia Library Association’s (GLA) mission is to provide leadership in empowering and supporting library and information professionals, and the diverse library community. GLA promotes professional growth, fosters innovation, creativity, expertise, and advocacy that advances and sustains library services throughout the state of Georgia.

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October 22, 2021
November 5, 2021

  • Paper and Painting Conservation & Preservation Workshop Series

    November 5, 2021 - November 7, 2021 @ 

    The Georgia Archives Conservation Department together with Paintings Conservator Jennifer Bullock are excited to present four 3-day workshops in 2021 on the conservation and preservation of paintings and paper artifacts:

    • Preventive Conservation: Care of Archives, Art and Artifacts: 19-21 March – $150
    • Paper Conservation: Infilling Losses and lnpainting of Paper Objects: 21-23 May- $300
    • Introduction to the Care and Preventive Conservation of Paintings: 10-12 September- $300
    • Archival Mounting for Flat Paper Objects and Photographs: 5-7 November- $300

    These workshops are for anyone who works in cultural heritage institutions, libraries, museums, galleries, or just has an interest in learning how to best look after their own items. The workshops range from beginner to intermediate; however, prior conservation experience is not required. Join us for as few as one or as many as all four workshops to gain a greater understanding of paper and paintings conservation/preservation and how to best look after your treasures!

    Registration fees include all materials, and snacks will be provided.
    A discounted price is available for registering for all four workshops.
    Additional COVID-19 health and safety precautions have been put in place.
    The workshops are generously sponsored by the NHPRC and FOGAH.

    Register at: https://www.cvent.com/d/bjqpx6

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November 6, 2021

  • Paper and Painting Conservation & Preservation Workshop Series

    November 5, 2021 - November 7, 2021 @ 

    The Georgia Archives Conservation Department together with Paintings Conservator Jennifer Bullock are excited to present four 3-day workshops in 2021 on the conservation and preservation of paintings and paper artifacts:

    • Preventive Conservation: Care of Archives, Art and Artifacts: 19-21 March – $150
    • Paper Conservation: Infilling Losses and lnpainting of Paper Objects: 21-23 May- $300
    • Introduction to the Care and Preventive Conservation of Paintings: 10-12 September- $300
    • Archival Mounting for Flat Paper Objects and Photographs: 5-7 November- $300

    These workshops are for anyone who works in cultural heritage institutions, libraries, museums, galleries, or just has an interest in learning how to best look after their own items. The workshops range from beginner to intermediate; however, prior conservation experience is not required. Join us for as few as one or as many as all four workshops to gain a greater understanding of paper and paintings conservation/preservation and how to best look after your treasures!

    Registration fees include all materials, and snacks will be provided.
    A discounted price is available for registering for all four workshops.
    Additional COVID-19 health and safety precautions have been put in place.
    The workshops are generously sponsored by the NHPRC and FOGAH.

    Register at: https://www.cvent.com/d/bjqpx6

    See more details

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GLA Member Resources

Georgia Library Quarterly“Georgia Library Quarterly”
As the official journal of GLA, GLQ is a refereed, open-access journal focusing on library and information science…
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Georgia Library Association Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development
Atlanta Emerging Librarians (GLA) meets 4 times a year for networking events and professional development presentations…
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American Library AssociationAdvocacy for Libraries
Library advocates play a key role in educating our communities about why libraries are essential in an information society.
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During its rich 100-year history, Georgia Library Association (GLA) members have united to discuss common interests and to meet the challenges facing libraries. To this day, these talented individuals continue to contribute their hard work, diverse talents, and strong leadership in shaping the future of Georgia’s libraries.

GLA’s strength has been built on its membership, which now includes more than 800 librarians, trustees, paraprofessionals and friends representing school, public, academic and special libraries across the state of Georgia. Joining GLA means becoming part of the tradition of innovative librarianship. GLA welcomes additional members to bring fresh ideas, new energy, and their own rich histories of library experience.

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