The following is a quarterly announcement from the Southeastern
     Library Network (SOLINET).

     SOLINET is pleased to introduce our spring 1997 preservation workshop
     schedule.

     ***********PRESERVING COLLECTIONS IN A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT***********

     PRESERVING COLLECTIONS IN A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT:  ENVIRONMENTAL
     CONTROL AND MONITORING.  Thursday, April 24, 1997, 9:00 am to 4 pm, at
     Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.  The most cost-effective
     strategy to preserve our documentary resources is by controlling
     temperature, relative humidity, and pollutants.  This workshop will
     help library staff identify the source of problems, monitor the
     environment, and develop strategies for affecting change in their
     institution.  It will include an extensive packet of resource
     materials, plus exhibits of state-of-the-art monitoring equipment.
     The instructor for this workshop will be Dr. Michael Trinkley,
     Director, Chicora Foundation.  Cost is $85 for SOLINET Members, $125
     for non-members and FEDLINK.  Any institution in Louisiana qualifies
     for the member rate.  A $10 discount is offered for those registering
     prior to April 3rd.  For further information or to register, contact
     Ginger Edmonson at 1-800-999-8558.

     *****************DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RECOVERY******************

     Help your institution learn how to prepare for and deal with emergency
     situations.  Sign up now for SOLINET's "DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND
     RECOVERY" workshops on Thursday, May 8, 1997, at Mobile Public
     Library, Mobile, AL, and on Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at Birmingham
     Public Library, Birmingham, AL.

     This workshop will provide the training necessary to plan, organize
     and execute a disaster plan and salvage operation.  In addition to
     in-depth discussion on the disaster planning process, there will be
     demonstrations of salvage techniques including air-drying books,
     separating and drying manuscripts, rinsing books, and drying
     photographic materials.  The course is designed for staff members
     interested in or responsible for organizing and implementing
     institutional or cooperative disaster preparedness and response
     procedures.

     The workshop will run from 9 am to 4 pm, and will be conducted by
     Sharla Richards and Christine Wiseman,  Preservation Field Service
     Officers.

     Cost is $85 ($75 early registration) for SOLINET members and $125
     ($115 early registration) for non-members.  All Alabama public
     libraries are eligible to enroll staff members for a special
     registration fee of only $15.00.

     For further information or to register, please contact Ginger Edmonson
     at 1-800-999-8558.