SOLINET, Inc., The Southeastern Library Network, is pleased to
introduce our Winter 2000 preservation workshop schedule:
***********Digital Imaging: Preservation Issues**************
The increase in digital imaging projects for library and archival
collections raises many issues related to selection, resource
allocation, and long-term access (preservation). This two-day workshop
provides an introduction to the technology of digital imaging and
addresses the following questions: What collections or resources area
appropriate for digital conversion? How will digital files be
maintained? Who is responsible for ensuring future access to this
digital information? Is future access necessary? Is future access
necessary? Through lecture, discussion and case studies participants
will gain the tools needed to make informed decisions about imaging
project planning.
The instructors are Faye Phillips, Assistant Dean of Libraries for
Special Collections, Louisiana State University, and Charles Thomas,
Special Collections/ Archives Technical Services Librarian,
University of Minnesota Libraries.
The two-day workshop will be held at the Interamerican University of
Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, PR on Thursday-Friday, February 3-4, 2000
from 9am - 4pm.
Cost is $155 SOLINET members ($145 early bird, $180 late
registration); $215 Non-SOLINET members and FEDLINK. ($205 early bird,
$240 late registration). Any institution within Puerto Rico qualifies
for the member rate.
********************Intermediate Book Repair**********************
This two-day hands-on workshop is designed to hone repair skills
learned in Fundamentals of Book Repair. Participants are able to
participate more advanced techniques for general collections repair as
well as construct enclosures for special collections.
Discussion addresses 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. Instructors are Christine Wiseman,
SOLINET Preservation Education Officer and Tina Mason, SOLINET
Preservation Field Services Officer.
The workshop will be held on Tuesday-Wednesday, February 8-9, 2000
from 8:30 am - 5 pm at the Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur,
Georgia.
Cost is $155 SOLINET members ($145 early bird, $180 late
registration); $215 Non-SOLINET members and FEDLINK ($205 early bird,
$240 late registration). Any institution within Georgia qualifies for
the member rate.
***************Environmental Control and Monitoring******************
The most cost-effective strategy to preserve our documentary resources
is by controlling temperatures, 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.
Instructor is Dr. Michael Trinkley, Director of Chicora Foundation.
This one-day workshop will be held on Friday, March 10, 2000 at Old
Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.
Cost is $95 SOLINET members ($85 early bird, $120 late registration),
$135 Non-SOLINET members and FEDLINK ($125 early bird, $160 late
registration). Any institution within Virginia qualifies for the
member rate.
**********Did Our Insurance Policy Say That? Risk Management*********
FOR LIBRARY AND CULTURAL COLLECTIONS. This full day workshop
discusses risk management techniques for libraries and cultural
collections. Through lecture, discussion and breakout sessions the
following topics will be highlighted: valuation of collections;
types of property insurance coverage; insuring specific materials;
choosing an insurance agent; appraisal.
The instructor for this workshop is Jeanne Drewes, Assistant Director
for Access and Preservation, Michigan State University Libraries.
Guest Presenters from allied fields will participate in breakout
sessions.
The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15th, 2000 from 9am -
4pm at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina.
Cost is $95 SOLINET members ($85 early bird, $120 late registration);
$135 Non-SOLINET members and FEDLINK ($125 early bird, $160 late
registration). Any institution within North Carolina qualifies for the
member rate.
**************DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RECOVERY*************
Libraries and archives are vulnerable to a variety of disasters
ranging from fires and flooding to roof leaks and mold outbreaks.
Through lecture, demonstrations, and a hands-on recovery exercise,
this one and a half-day workshop will provide the training necessary
to plan, organize and execute a disaster plan and salvage operation.
The instructors for this session are J. Sara Paulk, Assistant
Director/Head Librarian, Tifton County Public Library and Vicki
Stanton, Preservation Librarian, University of North Florida.
This 1 & 1/2 day workshop is scheduled for Thursday - Friday,
March 28-29, 2000 from 9am-4pm Day 1 and 9am-12pm Day 2 at
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
Cost is $135 SOLINET members ($125 early bird, $160 late
registration); $175 Non-SOLINET members and FEDLINK ($165 early bird,
$200 late registration). Any institution within Florida qualifies for
the member rate.
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Fax a registration form(s) to Erica Waller at 404-892-7879.
Payment may be mailed to:
SOLINET, attn. Erica Waller
1438 W. Peachtree Street, NW
Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30309-2955
Or try our new on-line registration. Search the workshop title at the
following address:
http://www.solinet.net/cet/registration/WorkshopSearch.cfm
Click on 'register' to the left of workshop title. Key in the
information requested and click on the "Register" button at the bottom
of the form.
Partial funding for these workshops has been provided by a grant
from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of
Preservation and Access.
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