SOLINET workshops

SOLINET, Inc., the Southeastern Library Network, is pleased to
announce our Spring 1999 preservation workshop schedule:

Preservation Management

    This session outlines the manager's role in organizing and
    planning preservation activities in a library or archives. It
    includes lecture and discussions covering the following topics:
    preservation issues; preservation planning; preservation
    reformatting; strategies for integrating preservation into
    library operations; and organization of staffing and workflow.

    The instructors are Christine Wiseman, Preservation Education
    Officer, SOLINET, and Patricia Palmer, Head, Preservation
    Services, Virginia Commonwealth University.

    The workshop will be held at The Library of Virginia, Richmond,
    Virginia on Thursday, May 20, 1999 from 9am - 4pm.

    Cost is $95 SOLINET members ($85 early bird, $120 late
    registration); $135 Non-SOLINET members and FEDLINK ($125 early
    bird, $160 late registration).

Preservation of Photographic Materials

    This one day introductory session discusses means of preserving
    photographic materials based on real-world issues and
    situations. Deterioration of photographic materials is a
    significant concern in library and archival collections. Topics
    covered include: photographic materials and processes; issues
    with prints, color, film, glass, albums,,etc.; environmental and
    storage guidelines; handling and housing guidelines, and much
    more...

    The instructor is Andrew Robb, a Photograph Conservator in
    private practice. His clients include:  Library of Congress, the
    National Museum of American Art, and the National Museum of
    American History.

    This workshop is scheduled for Friday, May 28, 1999 from 9am -
    4pm at The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans, LA..

    Cost is $95 SOLINET members ($85 early bird, $120 late
    registration); $135 Non-SOLINET members and FEDLINK ($125 early
    bird, $160 late registration).

Library Binding

    This one day session will provide the tools you need to make
    appropriate library binding decisions that balance your
    preservation goals and your financial realities. Topics covered
    include: book structure and modern book manufacturing; what
    really happens at the bindery; working with your binder; and
    evaluating and writing contracts.

    The instructors are Julie Arnott, SOLINET, and JC. Noyes,
    Marketing Manager, Bridgeport National Bindery, Inc.

    The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, June 3, 1999 from 9am -
    4pm at The Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham, AL.

    Cost is $95 SOLINET members ($85 early bird, $120 late
    registration); $135 Non-SOLINET members and FEDLINK ($125 early
    bird, $160 late registration).

For more information or to register, please contact Andy Jones at
andy_jones [at] solinet__net or call 800-999-8558, 404-892-0943.

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