PLEASE SEE CORRECTION IN WORKSHOP PRICING!! Thank you.
 
SOLINET, Inc., the Southeastern Library Network, is pleased to announce
our Winter 2003 Preservation Workshops (Please excuse cross-posting):


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

Thursday, February 12, 2004 at Richland County Public Library, Columbia,
SC from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
 
Public library and school media center circulating collections are
subjected to a lot of wear and tear. Despite staff members' good
intentions, some materials and procedures used to repair damaged items
can shorten the useful life of the book, make it hard to open, and cause
more problems later.  

This hands-on, 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 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 $125 SOLINET members ($115 early bird, $150 late registration),
$165 Non-members ($155 early bird, $190 late registration). Any
institution in South Carolina qualifies for the member rate.



**********CARE AND CATALOGING OF MAP COLLECTIONS************

Monday, February 23, 2004 at the Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia 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 format of maps 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. 

Cost is $115 SOLINET members ($105 early bird, $140 late registration),
$155 Non-members ($145 early bird, $180 late registration). Any
institution in Georgia qualifies for the member rate.


***************ATTACK OF THE GIANT MOLD SPORE************* 

Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond,
VA from 9am - 4pm. 

Mold is a constant threat to collections, particularly in climates with
high heat humidity. This full day workshop focuses on identifying mold,
the types of damage it causes to collection materials, and techniques
for safe mold removal and cleaning. Dr. Michael Trinkley, Director of
the Chicora Foundation, is the instructor for this session.
 
Cost is $115 SOLINET Members ($105 early bird, $140 late registration),
and $155 Non-SOLINET, ($145 early bird, $180 late registration). Any
institution within Virginia qualifies for the member rate. 



*****************INTERMEDIATE BOOK REPAIR**********************
 
Tuesday-Wednesday, March 3-4, 2004, Western Kentucky University, Bowling
Green, KY from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
 
This two-day workshop is designed to hone repair skills learned in
Fundamentals of Book Repair. Participants will receive hands-on
instruction of more advanced techniques for general collections repair
(recase old covers, attach loose signatures, and other endsheet
replacement methods), as well as an introduction to protective
enclosures. Lecture and discussion address treatment decision making,
properties of adhesives, and managing a book repair operation.

Participants in SOLINET's Fundamentals of Book Repair workshop is
preferred for registration. Otherwise, provide a written statement
describing book repair skill level.

Cost is $175 SOLINET members ($165 early bird, $200 late registration),
$215 Non-members ($205 early bird, $240 late registration). Any
institution within Kentucky qualifies for the member rate.


******************DIGITAL IMAGING OF LIBRARY
MATERIALS**********************

Wednesday-Thursday, March 3-4, 2004 at the University of Louisville,
Louisville, KY from 9 am to 4 pm.

This two-day hands-on workshop is designed for individuals with little
to no experience with digitization. Participants will gain practical
experience scanning and editing image files, and will receive an
introduction to the issues surrounding small to mid-sized library
imaging projects. Topics covered include: 

Equipment requirements for library digitization projects Equipment
calibration The difference between digital imaging and optical character
recognition The "Scan Once" Methodology File types and compression Basic
scanner operation Basic image adjustment and manipulation using Adobe
Photoshop OCR Terminology used in digitization projects Preservation of
digital masters File naming Storage Media .

Cost is $300 SOLINET members ($290 early bird, $325 late registration),
$360 Non-members ($350 early bird, $385 late registration). Any
institution within Kentucky qualifies for the member rate.


***************INTRODUCTION TO
PRESERVATION******************************

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at Hampton University, Hampton, VA from 9 am to
4 pm.

Preservation has a role in all types of libraries as a way of protecting
your investment in your collection. In these days of ever-dwindling
dollars and ever-expanding needs, the importance of preserving a
library's resources has never been more crucial. The life expectancy of
a library's collection can be extended substantially, and inexpensively,
by applying basic, common-sense preservation principles to current,
ongoing activities. 

This session will outline the features of a wellness program,
demonstrating how all library staff have a role to play in preserving
the collection. It emphasizes preventive measures and includes
information on the elements of a comprehensive preservation program, the
nature of library materials, and the mechanisms of deterioration.
Discussions will also cover proper care and handling practices, stack
maintenance, staff and user education, and library binding. 

Cost is $115 SOLINET members ($105 early bird, $140 late registration),
$155 Non-members ($145 early bird, $180 late registration). Any
institution within Virginia qualifies for the member rate.



******INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT: BEATING THE CRITTER JITTERS*********

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, Columbus,
MS from 9am - 4pm.

This full-day session explains and assesses available strategies for
preventing and combating pest problems. Participants will learn to
identify common pests, recognize the damage various pests cause to
library and archival materials, and develop strategies for implementing
an integrated pest management program of monitoring and control. The
instructor is Dr. Michael Trinkley, Director of the Chicora Foundation.

Cost is $115 SOLINET members ($105 early bird, $140 late registration),
$155 Non-members ($145 early bird, $180 late registration). Any
institution within Mississippi 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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