Workshop on library binding

Library Binding Workshops
Dates are approaching: April 29 and May 13, 2004

Sponsored by the Greater Western Library Alliance, Heckman Bindery,
Association of Library Collections and Technical Services, and
University of Kansas Continuing Education

Overview: These practical one-day workshops will educate library
personnel about library binding, including using the services of a
commercial binder to meet their library's preservation goals.
Workshop topics will include processing materials for binding,
maintaining a good working relationship with a bindery, and
strategies for making sound preservation treatment decisions
appropriate for the participant's institution.

Presenters

    Brian J. Baird
    Preservation Librarian, University of Kansas Libraries

    Lora Lennertz
    Preservation Librarian, University of Arkansas

    Hilary Seo
    Preservation Librarian, Iowa State University

Objectives: At the completion of this workshop, participants should
have a more comprehensive knowledge of:

    * Library preservation and the role of binding
    * Binding terms and structures
    * How a library bindery operates
    * Making appropriate binding decisions
    * Conducting quality control on bound materials
    * Working effectively with a library binding vendor
    * Preparing bid specifications for securing binding services

Dates and Locations

    Thursday, April 29, 2004
    Linda Hall Library
    Kansas City, Missouri

    Thursday, May 13, 2004
    Marriott Library, University of Utah
    Salt Lake City, Utah

Fees

    Participants from GWLA member libraries $50
    Participants from non-GLWA member libraries $75
    Library school students $10

To register or for more information

    The University of Kansas
    Continuing Education
    Registrations
    1515 St. Andrews Drive
    Lawrence, KS 66047-1625
    785-864-KUCE (5823)
    toll free: 877-404-KUCE (5823)
    Fax: 785-864-4871
    kuce [at] ku__edu
    TDD 800-766-3777
    http://www.kuce.org/programs/lbw/forms/index.lasso


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