SOLINET, Inc., the Southeastern Library Network, is pleased to announce our
Fall 2003 Preservation Workshops (Please excuse cross-posting):

****************Care and Cataloging of Map Collections*********************

Monday, October 27, 2003 at The Historic New Orleans Collection, New
Orleans, LA from 9 am to 4 pm.

Institutions caring for large map collections find that these collections
pose special problems. Many are oversized or rolled and hard to store;
others are unique and require special cataloging.  This one-day workshop
covers basic care and cataloging issues of map collections. The first half
is devoted to a discussion of the characteristics of the materials; a review
of factors that cause the deterioration of materials: environment, chemical,
and physical deterioration; an outline of storage, handling and other
preservation issues; and an overview of developing use policies. The second
half gives a basic introduction to the maps format and map cataloging
principles, including the major differences between book and map cataloging
in the areas of main entry, chief source of information, physical
description, and notes. MARC tagging, scale, projection and coordinates, and
subject classification will be discussed, as well as resources for map
cataloging and tips on searching for copy.

The workshop is designed for staff of libraries, archives or other cultural
institutions as a basic introduction to preservation issues and basic
cataloging procedures for map collections. Instructors are Marlee Dorn,
Continuing Education and Training, and Tina Mason, Preservation Field
Services.

Cost is $105 SOLINET members ($95 early bird, $125 late registration), $145
Non-members ($135 early bird, $165 late registration). Any institution in
Louisiana qualifies for the member rate.


*****************DISASTER PREPAREDNESS*******************

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at SOLINET, Atlanta, GA from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

This one-day workshop will provide the training necessary to plan, organize
and execute a disaster plan and a salvage operation. In addition to in-depth
discussion on the disaster planning process, there will be demonstrations of
salvage techniques, including air-drying books, packing out wet materials,
separating and drying manuscripts, rinsing books, and drying photographic
materials.

This workshop is designed for staff members responsible for, or interested
in, organizing and implementing institutional or cooperative disaster
preparedness and response procedures.

Cost is $105 SOLINET members ($95 early bird, $125 late registration), $145
Non-members ($135 early bird, $165 late registration). Any institution in
Georgia qualifies for the member rate.


*****************CARE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS*********************

Wednesday, November 5, 2003, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY from 9:00
am - 4:00 pm.

This full-day introductory workshop is designed to aid cultural institutions
in developing preservation strategies based on real-world issues; for
example storage conditions and handling guidelines for photographic
collections that provide protection and access.  Among the topics covered:
photographic materials and processes; issues with prints, color, film,
glass, albums, etc.; environment and storage specifications; handling and
housing guidelines; exhibition issues; duplication and reformatting; new
technologies; collection maintenance; and preservation planning.

Instructor: Andrew Robb is a photograph conservator whose clients have
included the National Gallery of Art, the Library of Congress, The National
Museum of American Art, and the National Museum of American History.

The workshop is designed for those who have photograph collections and will
be particularly significant for those who are responsible for the care or
use of these materials.

Cost is $105 SOLINET members ($95 early bird, $125 late registration), $145
Non-members ($135 early bird, $165 late registration). Any institution in
Kentucky qualifies for the member rate.


********DIGITAL PRESERVATION: ENSURING ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC
RESOURCES**********

Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at Central North Carolina Regional Library,
Burlington, NC from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

The issue of long-term access to digital information has become an issue of
increasing concern to institutions, information professionals, and the
preservation community. This one-day session is designed to introduce the
concepts and challenges of preserving digital information. Topics covered
include: The concept of preservation in a digital world, management of
digital collections (born digital and converted collections), licensing,
selection criteria, metadata, preservation best practices, and discussion of
various research efforts.

This workshop is designed for information professionals with responsibility
for providing long-term access to digital resources.

Cost is $155 SOLINET members ($145 early bird, $175 late registration), $195
Non-members ($185 early bird, $215 late registration). Any institution in
North Carolina qualifies for the member rate.


***************ARCHIVES PRESERVATION: HOLDINGS MAINTENANCE****************

Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at University of Alabama-Birmingham,
Birmingham, AL from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

During this workshop participants will: review the nature of materials found
in archives and the preservation problems they pose; review factors that
cause the deterioration of materials; environment, chemical, and physical
deterioration; outline the goals of a holdings maintenance program and the
procedures used in carrying out holdings maintenance activities; learn to
evaluate materials and supplies used during holdings maintenance activities.

This workshop is designed for archives staff as a basic introduction to
preservation issues and the holdings maintenance activities performed during
arrangement and description.

Cost is $115 SOLINET members ($105 early bird, $135 late registration), $155
Non-members ($145 early bird, $175 late registration). Any institution in
Alabama qualifies for the member rate.


**************BASIC COLLECTIONS CARE**************

Thursday, December 11, 2003 at Arlington County Department of Libraries,
Arlington, VA from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Public library and school media center circulating collections are subjected
to a lot of wear and tear.  Most libraries perform some minor repair on
their damaged materials.  Despite staff members' good intentions, some
materials and procedures used can shorten the useful life of the book, make
it hard to open, and cause more problems later.

This one-day workshop will teach staff how to minimize damage to collections
by learning proper use, handling and storage of collections.  Also covered
are simple, economical and preservation-quality repairs on materials for
public libraries.  The session emphasizes techniques that are most often
needed in public libraries, do not require expensive equipment and supplies,
and can be performed successfully by clerical or student support staff after
a short training period.

The workshop will NOT cover techniques for the repair of research
collections or materials that are special, rare, or archival.

Cost is $115 SOLINET members ($105 early bird, $135 late registration), $155
Non-members ($145 early bird, $175 late registration). Any institution in
Virginia qualifies for the member rate.



For more information or to register, contact Vanessa Richardson at
800-999-8558, [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or visit our website at
www.solinet.net for full descriptions and online registration.

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