Every archivist knows that behind the orderly facade of finding aids and climate-controlled storage lurks a darker reality filled with both literal and figurative threats to our collections and peace of mind. This fall's continuing education seminar ventures into the shadowy corners of archival work through three chilling sessions: battling the microscopic armies of paper-eating insects that silently destroy historical documents, developing strategies for handling emotionally devastating materials that test professional resolve, and solving historical mysteries buried in forgotten boxes and misfiled folders. Our expert presenters will provide practical survival skills for navigating these treacherous aspects of archival work, transforming professional nightmares into manageable challenges through scientific expertise, psychological strategies, and innovative detective techniques. Perfect for archivists, librarians, and museum professionals, this seminar acknowledges that sometimes our work ventures into genuinely unsettling territory while equipping attendees with the tools needed to preserve history's complete story.
The two sessions listed are the main workshop(from 9:00 AM MST- 12 PM MST) and the virtual networking lunch (from 12:00 PM MST - 1:00 PM MST).
The Society of Rocky Mountain Archivists is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
