˹ֳ Addresses Impact and Prevention of Archival Theft March 3
Press Release · Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Expert panel to discuss balance between public access and security
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Washington, DC…On Thursday, March 3, at 7 PM, the ˹ֳ presents a panel discussion on “Protecting Our National Treasures: The Impact and Prevention of Archival Theft.” This program is free and open to the public, and will take place in the William G. McGowan Theater of the ˹ֳ Building in Washington, DC, located on the National Mall at Constitution Ave. and 7th Street, NW. Metro accessible on the Yellow and Green lines, Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter station.
All repositories of historical records and artifacts are faced with the challenge to keep those holdings secure. Paul Brachfeld, Inspector General for the ˹ֳ, will be joined by Anne Sprightley Ryan, Inspector General for the Smithsonian Institution; Karl Schornagel, Inspector General for the Library of Congress; Kelly Maltagliati, Special Agent for the ˹ֳ Office of the Inspector General; and Eric Peterson, head of the ˹ֳ Holdings Protection Team. This expert panel will discuss the balance between providing access to researchers and visitors while maintaining security.
The ˹ֳ is fully accessible. To request an accommodation (e.g., sign language interpreter) please email public.program@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 two weeks prior to the event. To verify the date and times of the programs, call 202-357-5333, or view the Calendar of Events online.
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