SOLINET workshops

SOLINET, Inc., the Southeastern Library Network, is pleased to
announce our Winter 2003 Preservation Workshops (Please excuse
cross-posting):

Basic Collections Care
Richland County Public Library, Columbia, SC
Thursday, February 12, 2004
9am-4pm

    Public library and school media center circulating collections
    are subjected to a lot of wear and tear. Despite staff members'
    good intentions, some materials and procedures used to repair
    damaged items can shorten the useful life of the book, make it
    hard to open, and cause more problems later.

    This hands-on, one-day workshop will teach staff how to minimize
    damage to collections by learning proper use, handling and
    storage of collections.  Also covered are simple, economical
    repairs on materials for public libraries.  The session
    emphasizes techniques that are most often needed in public
    libraries, do not require expensive equipment and supplies, and
    can be performed successfully by clerical or student support
    staff after a short training period.

    The workshop will *not* cover techniques for the repair of
    research collections or materials that are special, rare, or
    archival.

    Cost is $125 SOLINET members ($115 early bird, $150 late
    registration), $165 Non-members ($155 early bird, $190 late
    registration). Any institution in South Carolina qualifies for
    the member rate.

Care and Cataloging of Map Collections
Georgia Archives, Morrow, Georgia
Monday, February 23, 2004
9am-4pm.

    Institutions caring for large map collections find that these
    collections pose special problems. Many are oversized or rolled
    and hard to store; others are unique and require special
    cataloging.

    This one-day workshop covers basic care and cataloging issues of
    map collections. The first half is devoted to a discussion of
    the characteristics of the materials; a review of factors that
    cause the deterioration of materials: environment, chemical, and
    physical deterioration; an outline of storage, handling and
    other preservation issues; and an overview of developing use
    policies. The second half gives a basic introduction to the
    format of maps and map cataloging principles, including the
    major differences between book and map cataloging in the areas
    of main entry, chief source of information, physical
    description, and notes. MARC tagging, scale, projection and
    coordinates, and subject classification will be discussed, as
    well as resources for map cataloging and tips on searching for
    copy.

    The workshop is designed for staff of libraries, archives or
    other cultural institutions as a basic introduction to
    preservation issues and basic cataloging procedures for map
    collections.

    Cost is $115 SOLINET members ($105 early bird, $140 late
    registration), $155 Non-members ($145 early bird, $180 late
    registration). Any institution in Georgia qualifies for the
    member rate.

Attack of the Giant Mold Spore
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Wednesday, March 3, 2004
9am-4pm.

    Mold is a constant threat to collections, particularly in
    climates with high heat humidity. This full day workshop focuses
    on identifying mold, the types of damage it causes to collection
    materials, and techniques for safe mold removal and cleaning.
    Dr. Michael Trinkley, Director of the Chicora Foundation, is the
    instructor for this session.

    Cost is $115 SOLINET Members ($105 early bird, $140 late
    registration), and $155 Non-SOLINET, ($145 early bird, $180 late
    registration). Any institution within Virginia qualifies for the
    member rate.

Intermediate Book Repair
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
Tuesday-Wednesday March 3-4, 2004
8:30am-5pm

    This two-day workshop is designed to hone repair skills learned
    in Fundamentals of Book Repair. Participants will receive
    hands-on instruction of more advanced techniques for general
    collections repair (recase old covers, attach loose signatures,
    and other endsheet replacement methods), as well as an
    introduction to protective enclosures. Lecture and discussion
    address 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.

    Cost is $175 SOLINET members ($165 early bird, $200 late
    registration), $215 Non-members ($205 early bird, $240 late
    registration). Any institution within Kentucky qualifies for the
    member rate.

Digital Imaging of Library Materials
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Wednesday-Thursday, March 3-4, 2004
9 am to 4 pm.

    This two-day hands-on workshop is designed for individuals with
    little to no experience with digitization. Participants will
    gain practical experience scanning and editing image files, and
    will receive an introduction to the issues surrounding small to
    mid-sized library imaging projects. Topics covered include:

    Equipment requirements for library digitization projects
    Equipment calibration The difference between digital imaging and
    optical character recognition The "Scan Once" Methodology File
    types and compression Basic scanner operation Basic image
    adjustment and manipulation using Adobe Photoshop OCR
    Terminology used in digitization projects Preservation of
    digital masters File naming Storage Media .

    Cost is $300 SOLINET members ($290 early bird, $325 late
    registration), $360 Non-members ($350 early bird, $385 late
    registration). Any institution within Kentucky qualifies for the
    member rate.

Introduction to Preservation
Hampton University, Hampton, VA
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
9am-4pm

    Preservation has a role in all types of libraries as a way of
    protecting your investment in your collection. In these days of
    ever-dwindling dollars and ever-expanding needs, the importance
    of preserving a library's resources has never been more crucial.
    The life expectancy of a library's collection can be extended
    substantially, and inexpensively, by applying basic,
    common-sense preservation principles to current, ongoing
    activities.

    This session will outline the features of a wellness program,
    demonstrating how all library staff have a role to play in
    preserving the collection. It emphasizes preventive measures and
    includes information on the elements of a comprehensive
    preservation program, the nature of library materials, and the
    mechanisms of deterioration. Discussions will also cover proper
    care and handling practices, stack maintenance, staff and user
    education, and library binding.

    Cost is $115 SOLINET members ($105 early bird, $140 late
    registration), $155 Non-members ($145 early bird, $180 late
    registration). Any institution within Virginia qualifies for the
    member rate.

Integrated Pest Management: Beating the Critter Jitters
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, Columbus, MS
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
9am-4pm.

    This full-day session explains and assesses available strategies
    for preventing and combating pest problems. Participants will
    learn to identify common pests, recognize the damage various
    pests cause to library and archival materials, and develop
    strategies for implementing an integrated pest management
    program of monitoring and control. The instructor is Dr. Michael
    Trinkley, Director of the Chicora Foundation.

    Cost is $115 SOLINET members ($105 early bird, $140 late
    registration), $155 Non-members ($145 early bird, $180 late
    registration). Any institution within Mississippi qualifies for
    the member rate.

For more information or to register, contact

    Vanessa Richardson a
    800-999-8558
    vrichardson [at] solinet__net

or visit <URL:http://www.solinet.net> for full descriptions and
online registration.


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