SOLINET workshops

SOLINET, Inc., the Southeastern Library Network, is pleased to
announce our Summer 1999 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 are 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? 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, and Charles Thomas, Archivist, both of
    Louisiana State University.

    The two-day workshop will be held at the University of South
    Florida, Tampa, FL on Thursday-Friday, July 22-23, 1999 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 Florida
    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, group exercises and demonstrations,
    this one and a half-day workshop will provide the training
    necessary to plan, organize and execute a disaster plan and
    salvage operation. Winston Atkins, Preservation Librarian, North
    Carolina State University and Patricia Palmer, Head,
    Preservation Services, Virginia Commonwealth University are the
    instructors.

    This 1 & 1/2 day workshop is scheduled for Thursday - Friday,
    August 19-20, 1999 from 9am - 4pm Day 1 and 9am-12pm Day 2 at
    Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

    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 Virginia
    qualifies for the member rate.

    The registration fee of this workshop includes a box lunch.

Fundamentals of Book Repair

    This two-day workshop is designed for staff members who actually
    perform book repair in libraries and is useful also to those who
    supervise repair units. The workshop will teach staff members
    how to perform simple, economical, and preservation quality
    repairs on materials in general, circulating and reference
    collections. The following procedures will be taught in small
    groups modules through demonstration and practices:

        *   Tightening hinges when text block are pulled away from
            the cover
        *   Replacing torn endsheets
        *   Replacing torn or damaged spines
        *   Mending paper
        *   Tipping and hinging pages into bound volumes

    The workshop will *not* cover techniques for the repair of
    materials that are special, rare, or archival. Instructors are
    Christine Wiseman, SOLINET Preservation Education Officer and
    Tina Mason, SOLINET Preservation Field Service Officer.

    The workshop will be held on Thursday-Friday, August 12-13, 1999
    at Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA. from 8:30am-5pm.

    Cost is $155 SOLINET members ($145 early bird, $180 late
    registration); $215 non-members ($205 early bird, $240 late
    registration).  Any institution within Georgia qualifies for the
    member rate.

    Included with the registration fee is an extensive book repair
    kit containing a variety of tools and supplies.

Hurricane Preparedness

    Hurricane Preparedness: Making Sure Your Institution Survives
    the Big One is scheduled for Monday, August 2, 199 at the
    University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC.

    Learn about steps that can be taken before a storm hits that can
    increase an institution's chances for minimizing damage; and
    steps that can be taken to minimize loss after a storm.  This
    one-day workshop focuses on the nature of hurricanes, general
    issues in developing a disaster plan, making your institution
    storm-proof, activities before, during and after the storm, and
    sources of assistance.

    Instructor for this session is Dr. Michael Trinkley, Director of
    Chicora Foundation.

    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.

Intermediate Book Repair

    This two-day hands-on workshop is deigned 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 Service Officer.

    The workshop will be held on Tuesday-Wednesday, September 14-15,
    1999 from 8:30am - 5pm at the University of Kentucky, Lexington,
    KY.

    Cost is $155 SOLINET members ($145 early bird, $180 late
    registration); $215 Non-SOLINET & FEDLINK ($205 early bird, $240
    late registration). Any institution within Kentucky qualifies
    for the member rate.

Please note: Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Due
to the popularity of these workshops we suggest faxing the
registration form to Erica Meredith at 404-892-7879.

To register, print and complete one registration form for each
participant. A form may be found at
<URL:http://www.solinet.net/cet/Regform.htm>

Choose method of payment and mail to:

    SOLINET
    1438 W. Peachtree Street, NW
    Suite 200
    Atlanta, GA 30309-2955
    Attn: Continuing Education & Training
    800-999-8558

or fax it to: 404-892-7879.

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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