Symposia on library preservation

The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services
(ALCTS) is pleased to announce two half-day preservation symposia on
Friday, January 14, 2005 at the American Library Association's
Midwinter Meeting in Boston, MA. See
    <URL:http://www.ala.org/alcts/events>

for information and to register.

Preservation Assessment: Understanding Problems and Developing Real
    Solutions
Friday, January 14, 2005
8:30 am-12pm

    Understand the nature and scope of preservation problems and
    take practical steps towards improving the condition of their
    collections. Learn the mechanics of carrying out a condition
    survey, how condition information relates to preservation
    problems, and be provided with guidance towards tangible and
    cost effective improvements. Examples from studies conducted at
    a variety of libraries will be presented and ample time will be
    allowed for discussion.

    Speakers: Jacob Nadal, Head, Craig Preservation Laboratory;
    Andra Barker, Preservation Assistant, Craig Preservation
    Laboratory.

    Advance Registration Fees (Register by Dec. 10): ALA member:
    $129; ALCTS member: $99; Non-member: $159; Student: $49.  Late
    Registration Fees (Register by Jan. 3): ALA member: $159; ALCTS
    member: $129; Non-member: $189; Student: $59.

New Frontiers in Emergency Preparedness
Friday, January 14, 2005
1-5 p m

    This half-day symposium describes an evolution in emergency
    preparedness and response that librarians should definitely know
    about. Specifically, it spotlights new directions such as the
    Alliance for Response, an initiative of Heritage Preservation
    fostering groundbreaking dialogue between cultural leaders and
    first-responders, and dPlan, an online emergency preparedness
    tool funded by IMLS and jointly developed by NEDCC and MBLC. The
    potential role of the federal government in protecting cultural
    heritage materials is also addressed.

    This symposium is designed for librarians and other cultural
    heritage leaders responsible for emergency preparedness planning
    as well as response and recovery.

    Speakers: Gregor Trinkaus-Randall, Massachusetts Board of
    Library Commissioners; Jane Long, Heritage Preservation; Bernard
    Margolis, Boston Public Library; G. Fred Vanderschmidt, FEMA;
    Lori Foley, Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)
    Arthur Beale, MFA.

    Advance Registration Fees (Register by Dec. 10):  ALA member:
    $129; ALCTS member: $99; Non-member: $159; Student: $49. Onsite:
    ALA member: $159; ALCTS member: $129; Non-member: $189; Student:
    $59.

    Julie Reese
    ALCTS
    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago IL 60611
    800-545-2433 ext. 5034;
    Fax: 312-280-5033
    jreese [at] ala__org

Yvonne Carignan
Preservation Production Group Leader
McKeldin Library
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-9343
Fax: 301-314-9971


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