[padg] Workshop in DC area--Demystifying Mold

["Jeanne Drewes" <jdre@xxxxxxx>]

FLICC Workshop - Demystifying Mold
Thursday, August 9, 2007
9:00 a.m. * 4:00 p.m.
$180 for FT Accounts/$195 all others.
See Meeting Announcement MA2007-29 at
http://www.loc.gov/flicc/ma/2007/ma0729.pdf 
 
 
Mold is the common term used to describe a variety of microorganisms,
including fungi, algae, rusts, yeasts, and bacteria. These
microorganisms produce irregular stains that can permanently damage an
object. Since mold is one of the greatest risks to library collections,
library staff must be able to recognize the signs of these problems and
be prepared to take preventive actions.  Learn about the hazards of mold
and options for preventing and controlling it from a recognized expert
on biohazards in cultural institutions.

Topics will include

o  What is mold?
o  General classifications of mold
o  Molds specific to indoor environments
o  A day in the life of mold
o  Criteria and parameters for mold development
o  Xerophyllic vs. hydrophyllic molds
o  HVAC systems and their potential problems
o  Disaster preparedness
o  Practical control and prevention of mold blooms.

Leading the workshop is Thomas A. Parker, Ph.D., a recognized expert on
biohazards in cultural institutions. To view his Web site, point your
browser to http://www/museumpestcontrol.com.

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Register for this workshop plus Integrated Pest Management (see Meeting
Announcement MA2007-30 at http://www.loc.gov/flicc/ma/2007/ma0730.pdf)
and save $50! ($310 for FT Accounts/$340 for all others.)
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Date
Thursday, August 9, 2007

 
Time
9:00 a.m. * 4:00 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. There is no
entry to the Library of Congress prior to 8:30 a.m.)
 

Place
The Library of Congress
Madison Building
Mumford Room, 6th Floor
101 Independence Avenue, S.E.
Washington, DC

 
Metro
Capitol South (Orange/ Blue Lines)
 

Sponsor
FLICC Preservation and Binding Working Group
 

Information
Call FLICC (202) 707-4813
TTY (202) 707-4995
Request ADA Accommodations five business days in advance at
ADA@xxxxxxxx
 

Cancellations
Make cancellations 48 hours prior to the start of an event or the full
fee will be charged.
 

Registration
$180 for FT Accounts/$195 all others. Register online at
http://www.loc.gov/flicc/feveform.html.