Preservation microfilming workshop

Preservation Microfilming Workshop
Sacramento, CA

The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) will present a
three day workshop on preservation microfilming May 13-15, 1996 at
the California State Library in Sacramento.  The program is designed
to train project administrators in libraries, archives, and other
research institutions to plan, implement, and manage filming
projects.  It will also present information on digital technologies
and their role in hybrid systems.  In addition, participants will
learn skills for planning preservation microfilming projects; for
selecting materials for filming; for developing specifications; and
for writing contracts with vendors.  The workshop is funded by the
National Endowment for the Humanities, The Pew Charitable Trusts,
and The H.W. Wilson Foundation.

Faculty will include Susan Wrynn, Director of Reprographic Services,
NEDCC; Andrew Raymond, Regional Advisory Officer, New York State
Archives; Lisa Fox, Preservation Consultant; Bob Mottice, President,
Mottice Micrographics Inc.  Guest speakers will be Robert MacKimmie,
Curatorial Director of Photography, North Baker Research Library,
California Historical Society and Ann Swartzell, Head, Library
Photographic Services and Preservation Replacement, Conservation
Department, University of California Library, Berkeley.

The cost to participants is $210.  The price of the workshop
includes the cost of Preservation Microfilming: A Guide for
Librarians and Archivists, 2d ed., edited by Lisa Fox, Preservation
Consultant.  If a participant does not wish to order the book, the
cost of the workshop is $150.

Fliers for the workshop should be available by April 1, 1996.  If
you would like to receive a flier or if you have questions about the
workshop, contact Gail Pfeifle at the Northeast Document
Conservation Center at 508-470-1010; FAX 508-475-6021; email:
<nedcc [at] world__std__com>.

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