Educational Program for IAMFA's 2013 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.

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ach year, the IAMFA conference
provides attendees with outstand-
ing networking opportunities and
top-notch educational programs,
and this year is no exception. The
23rd Annual IAMFA Conference in
Washington, D.C. promises to provide
you with innovative facilities sessions
and best practices that can be immedi-
ately applied at your cultural institution.
You will walk away with knowledge
that will position your organization
for long-term success.
The conference officially begins
on Monday at the Folger Shakespeare
Library, with a presentation on win-
dow upgrades and the prevention of
moisture intrusion.
Monday afternoon will be a treat for
us all. This year’s conference committee
has decided to offer multiple educa-
tional opportunities at the Library of
Congress, ensuring a broad range of
topics for conference delegates. You will
have an opportunity to choose between
some concurrent topics: Session 1 offers
you an opportunity to learn more
about Collections Preservation Storage or
Campus-Wide Safety Upgrades from our
colleagues at the Library of Congress.
Session 2 will focus on either an LED
Case Study at Trafalgar Square presented
by Chris Tiernan or the Energy Reduction
Program for the House Office Buildings
presented by the Library of Congress.
On Tuesday morning, participants
will convene at the National Zoological
Park for more presentation sessions.
Starting the day is a presentation by
Chris Arkins and Emrah Baki Ulas
from Steensen Varming on Climate-
Responsive Building Envelopes. During
their presentation, they will discuss
the challenge of conservation with
respect to temperature and humidity
and lighting exposure, in relation to
external climates, building envelopes
and internal control strategies. After
lunch, members will be treated to a
panel discussion provided by a team
of collections and facilities experts on
the Shifts in Environmental-Parameters
Requirements. This exciting forum
involves a discussion on the preserva-
tion environment and the unique
The 23rd Annual IAMFA Conference
Incredible Educational Sessions
By Lisa LaHiff and Kendra Gastright
The Folger Shakespeare Library.
The Library of Congress’ Madison Building. Giant panda at the National Zoological Park.

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relationship between collections and
facilities staff.
Finally, we close Day 2 with a special
presentation on Organic Grounds Man-
agement, presented by Paul Tukey from
Glenstone in Potomac, Maryland. Paul
is the author of The Organic Lawn Care
Manual, and is the principal of an inter-
national consulting firm that assists
businesses and municipalities in the
natural maintenance of their landscapes.
On Wednesday afternoon, members
will participate in two presentations
at the National Museum of American
History. The first will be a brief wrap-
up on the Benchmarking exercise
from Keith McClanahan. The final
presentation for Wednesday will be
a panel discussion on the Hypoxic Fire
Protection System at the National Museum
of American History.
Whether you want to know more
about collections preservation, organic
landscape maintenance, or the preven-
tion of moisture intrusion, the educa-
tional program at the 23rd Annual
IAMFA Conference is sure to provide
you with valuable insights and takeaways.
The concentration of so much expertise
in one place is one of the tremendous
benefits of the IAMFA conference, and
the IAMFA conference program com-
mittee is working hard to make the
educational programs relevant to you
and your organization.
We look forward to seeing you
in October!
Lisa LaHiff is Special Assistant to the Director
of the Office of Facilities Management and
Reliability at the Smithsonian Institution.
Kendra Gastright is the Director of the
Office of Facilities Management and
Reliability at the Smithsonian Institution.
The National Museum of American History.
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