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Apologies in advance for cross-posting to multiple lists. The following is the second announcement for this congress. You may contact either Chris Collins or me for more information. Sally Shelton Director, Collections Care and Conservation ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | San Diego Natural History Museum | | P. O. Box 1390 | | San Diego, California 92112 USA | | phone (619) 232-3821; FAX (619) 232-0248 | | email LIBSDNHM@CLASS.ORG | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 1 Dec 1995 12:18:38 +0000 (GMT) From: Chris Collins <cjc1001@esc.cam.ac.uk> Subject: Second World Congress on Natural History Collections (fwd) `Natural History Collections - A Resource for the Future.' "Second World Congress on the Preservation and Conservation of Natural History Collections." Sponsored by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Hosted by the Geological Conservation Unit, the Sedgwick Museum and the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge. Patrons: Sir David Attenborough Lord Dainton Sir Crispin Tickell Dates - 20th-24th August 1996. Natural History Collections document the range and abundance of species through time, providing a priceless and irreplaceable record of the planet's natural heritage. Recognition of their status as a valuable and unique resource has increased dramatically in recent years and the high profile of the Congress is reflected by its patrons (above). The Congress intends to develop the challenges inherent in preserving natural history collections to the year 2000 and beyond and to push forward philosophies and strategies to meet these challenges. The first World Congress in Madrid in 1992 attracted 500 delegates from 70 countries. It was a major success in establishing world-wide communication and awareness and led to the submission of the resolutions on the development of Natural History Collections as a world- wide resource to the UNCED meeting in Rio de Janeiro. The major issues that will be discussed at the congress include: 1. The use and development of collections in industry,research and education. 2. Accessibility of collections using Information technology,databases and international data exchange. 3. Current techniques in the care and management of collections. 4. Current condition of collections in the developed and developing countries. 5. The media image of natural history collections. 6. Economic and fund-raising aspects. 7. Strategies for the future including the practical development of the World Council on Collections resources (WCCR). This body acts as an umbrella group with the aim of promoting worldwide: a. international co-ordination between groups and institutions; b. standards in collection management; c. Communication between workers in the field; d. the public understanding of the value and importance of these collections. 8. Finally and most importantly, the development of Natural History Collections in Developing Countries as a socio-economic resource. This will be a practical Congress, providing practical solutions for the continued development and support of Natural Science Collections around the world. Participants from developing countries will be particularly welcomed and urged to participate in the congress. Every possible assistance will be given to attract funding to support participants from developing countries, so that these countries can influence the future practical initiatives being developed. The Congress will be structured around discussion sessions and Workshops involving every participant at the meeting. These will be led by a lecture structure designed to initiate communication and discussion. Poster sessions relating to the discussion topics will also be run, for which all participants are invited to submit abstracts for posters. Information on poster abstracts will be sent out with the information pack. If you are interested in receiving more information or would like to register for the Congress then please return the attached form (with payment) below to: The Administrator - World Congress, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EQ. UK tel:+44 1223 33 34 21 Fax:+44 1223 33 34 50 SECOND WORLD CONGRESS ON THE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTIONS Natural History Collections - A Resource for the Future University of Cambridge: August 1996 I would like to register for the Congress: Yes/No and enclose my registration fee Surname:......................................... Forenames:...................................... Title:........................................... Occupation:...................................... Institution:..................................... Address:......................................... Town:............................................ Postcode:........................................ Country:......................................... Telephone:....................................... Fax:............................................. e-mail:.......................................... Registration - Full registration includes attendance at the congress, poster sessions and workshops, coffee and tea at the meeting and attendance at the Congress Receptions. Guest registration includes attendance at the congress receptions and copies of the congress programme. Reduced rates apply before 31st May 1996 Before After Full Participant: # 150 # 175 Accompanying Guest # 50 # 70 Congress Banquet # 30 per person Other meals # 20 /person/night (please circle) 20 August 21 August 22 August (If registering then please circle the fees that you are paying and fill in the total figure at the end) Please note that cancellation after 1 June 1996 will result in the loss of your registration fee. Accommodation - Prices are for bed and breakfast Date of arrival................................ Date of departure.............................. Number of Nights booked........................ I wish to book (bed and breakfast)accommodation for the above: Yes/No St. John's College Single rooms only # 35 per person/night #................. Hotel (with bath) 2 person room # 40 per person/night #................. single room # 60 per per/night #................. I enclose an IMO/cheque for the total fee of #.............................. (This should be made payable to the University of Cambridge) Other Visits are to be arranged during the Congress. Further information will be available in your registration pack. POSTER SESSIONS Poster sessions will be run on topics relating to the meeting, if you would like to submit an abstract for a poster session please indicate below: (details will then be posted to you) Databases, Computer Technology and the Internet yes/no Industrial Use of collections yes/no Research and Collections Development yes/no Education, the Media: Perceptions and Use yes/no Collections Care for Natural History Collections yes/no International Funding in Natural History yes/no Developing Collections in developing Countries yes/no Strategies for developing Natural History Collections yes/no The Value of Collections yes/no International Collaboration and the development of Natural History Collections yes/no WORKSHOPS - Please CIRCLE those you wish to attend: Databases, Computer Technology and the Internet yes/no Care of Collections yes/no Fund Raising for Natural History Collections yes/no TRAVEL GRANTS - Limited funds may be available for participants from developing countries. I wish to apply for a travel grant yes/no Please send curriculum vitae, details of travel costs and a letter of recommendation from the head of your institution Simultaneous translation yes/no Please indicate language............................................... Exhibition\Trade show - Please indicate if you would like to receive details of the excellent facilities which will be available yes/no
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