Spaces are available for the following SOLINET workshops (Please excuse cross-posting): *************ARCHIVES PRESERVATION: HOLDINGS MAINTENANCE**************** Thursday, May 27, 2004 at St. Augustine College, Raleigh, NC 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 North Carolina 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. These workshops are funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of Preservation and Access. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).