SOLINET, Inc., the Southeastern Library Network, is pleased to announce that there are still seats available in the following upcoming Preservation classes. See details and link to descriptions below (please excuse cross-posting): INTRODUCTION TO PRESERVATION Dates: Tuesday, June 5, 2007 Place and Time: Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS, 9 am to 4 pm Description: Introduction to Preservation 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. Price: $145.00 for SOLINET members, $185.00 for non-members; early bird discounts and late fees apply. Link for more information: http://tinyurl.com/na5lo DEMYSTIFYING MOLD Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 Place and Time: Arlington Public Library, Arlington, VA, 9 am to 4 pm Description: This one day class provides a general introduction to mold and its impact on library, museum, and archival collections and artifacts. Through lecture and discussion, the class defines how to avoid an outbreak. Topics include: General classification of the types of molds; molds specific to indoor environments housing collections, artifacts, archival and library materials; a day in the life of a mold; and more. Price: $145.00 for SOLINET members, $185.00 for non-members; early bird discounts and late fees apply. Link for more information: http://tinyurl.com/osf79 PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007 Place and Time: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 9 am to 4 pm Description: This session will outline the manager's role in organizing and planning preservation activities in a library or archives. It includes lecture and discussions covering the following topics: The nature of library materials; elements of a preservation program; effects of storage conditions; organization and planning; staffing; workflow; and more. Price: $145.00 for SOLINET members, $185.00 for non-members; early bird discounts and late fees apply. Link for more information: http://tinyurl.com/94dx8 For more information or to register, contact Vanessa Richardson at 1-800-999-8558, [log in to unmask] or visit our website at http://www.solinet.net for full descriptions and online registration. These classes are funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of Preservation and Access. Any registrant within the host state qualifies for the member rate. ========================================================= 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).