ARCS/FAIC Alternative Courier Practices Webinar

Webinar

Monday, April 24, 2023–Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) and the Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) presents the upcoming online workshop “Alternative Courier Practices” taking place on April 24 and 26, 2023, at 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The workshop will be led by Lauren Fly, Ana Muñoz, and Samantha Springer.

As collecting institutions adopt alternative courier practices, best practice guidelines, tools, and strategies continue to evolve. Virtual couriering is an entirely remote method of overseeing an object's travel and handling that relies on digital technologies, such as location trackers and video streaming software, to monitor movement, environmental factors, packing/unpacking, condition reporting, and installation/deinstallation. Bookend couriering is a hybrid model in which an independent third-party acts as a courier at either end of the lending or borrowing process to provide in-person oversight.

Led by both registrars and conservators, this workshop is intended for any collections care professional whose work involves organizing loans and exhibitions or acting as a courier. The two sessions will explore the logistics and methods implemented by professionals in the field, discuss considerations taken into account in choosing appropriate options, and share tips and tricks for successful couriering projects. Workshop participants will take part in discussions and Q&A sessions that will deepen their working knowledge of both alternatives, allowing them to make fully informed decisions of how and when to implement alternative practices. 

The live sessions for the workshop will take place in Zoom and automated captions will be available. All live sessions will be recorded and accessible to participants shortly after the session is complete.

Fee

The registration fee is $69 for AIC and ARCS members and $89 for non-members. To receive the member rate ARCS members should contact info@arcsinfo.org for more information. 

Registration in now full. If you are an active ARCS Member and would like to be added to a waiting list for possible openings please email learning@culturalheritage.org.

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