Encouraging physical and intellectual access to collections and
sites is a major aim for cultural institutions. Conservators and
conservation scientists play an important part in enabling our shared
cultural heritage to be enjoyed while ensuring the safety and sustainability
of access through appropriate protective measures.
The Congress will examine the role of conservation in the presentation
and protection of the world's cultural heritage. It will explore
the ways that conservation professionals engage in the worldwide
sharing of art and heritage, whether through people going to see
that heritage or the heritage itself travelling the globe.
Contributions to the Congress should report on contemporary thinking,
current research and examples of best practice in advancing access
to cultural heritage while managing the risks. Possible topics include
conservation involvement in permanent displays, temporary exhibitions,
packing and transport, storage and handling, risk evaluation and
decision support, and the interpretation of collections and sites.
Please remember that your work should not be presented and/or published
elsewhere before the date of the congress. The language of the conference
and its publications will be English.
Deadline for receipt of summaries: 30 April 2007. You will receive
a response from the Technical Committee by the end of June. Draft
MSS will be required by 30 September 2007 and the Technical Committee
will make their selection by the end of November. Final MSS will
be due on 15 January 2008.
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