Distance education

Spaces are still available for the following Distance Education
opportunities from SOLINET Preservation Services.  Enjoy two-hour
discussions of Preservation topics in real time without stressing
your travel budget.  Students enrolled in Library Science or
Archives programs may attend at half-price.

Preservation and Salvage of Audiovisual Materials

    Do you worry about the life expectancy of VCR tapes, CDs, and
    motion pictures? Do you know what to do with audiovisual
    materials in the event of a flood or pipe break? This web-based
    class offers preventative preservation strategies and salvage
    options for these special formats for staff who manage
    audiovisual collections in all types of libraries, schools, and
    archives. In the event of a disaster, knowing the nature of the
    materials and which formats are salvageable will help you set
    recovery priorities. Topics include life expectancies of common
    media, preservation methods for extending the life of AV
    materials, disaster preparedness strategies, and elements of
    response and recovery. Basic salvage techniques are outlined for
    the following types of formats: computer magnetic media, sound
    and video tapes, CDs and CDROMs, LPs, motion pictures, and
    microfilm. The two-hour lecture also incorporates a discussion
    of recovery vendors and resources helpful to those working with
    AV collections.

    Intended Audience: This distance-learning opportunity is
    designed for those in small institutions interested in applying
    for grant funding for the first time, and anyone who seeks a
    greater understanding of the grant funding process.

    Location and Time: Real-time distance learning on the web,
    2-4pm Thursday, July 14, 2005 or Tuesday, August 9, 2005.

    Cost: $100 for all SOLINET members and $140 for non-members.
    Early bird discounts and late fees may apply.

Introduction to Grants for Preservation

    Finding the funds for preservation projects in your institution
    can often be a challenge. Fortunately there are outside sources
    of funding available for preservation projects, if you know
    where to look and how to apply for them. This two hour distance
    learning session is an introduction to grant funding and the
    process of writing a grant proposal. Topics covered include:
    types of grants, preparing to apply, elements of a grant
    proposal, tips on grant administration, outcome measurement, and
    a brief overview of the most common grants awarded to archives,
    libraries, and other cultural institutions in the United States.
    Emphasis will be placed on grant funding for preservation
    projects.  Small institutions are encouraged to participate. A
    web-based learning program allows for participants to interact
    with the instructor and their peers in real time.

    Intended Audience: This distance-learning opportunity is
    designed for those in small institutions interested in applying
    for grant funding for the first time, and anyone who seeks a
    greater understanding of the grant funding process.

    Location and Time: Real-time distance learning on the web,
    2-4pm Monday, August 8, 2005 or Thursday, September 22, 2005.

    Cost: $100 for all SOLINET members and $140 for non-members.
    Early bird discounts and late fees may apply.

Caring for Scrapbooks

    For many institutions, scrapbooks are one of the most
    problematic formats in their collections.  Common in the 19th
    and early 20th century, scrapbooks are a unique record of
    individuals, families, or organizations.  Newspaper and magazine
    clippings, cards, other ephemera, and photographs were adhered
    to poor quality paper in improper bindings, making them a
    special challenge.  This two-hour session will explore the
    materials and techniques used, discuss the biggest preservation
    challenges, and outline proper storage and handling to preserve
    them for future generations.  While the focus is on older
    scrapbook collections, many of the same issues apply to
    scrapbooks being created today.

    Intended Audience: The workshop is designed for those who have
    scrapbooks in their collections and will be particularly
    significant for those who are responsible for the care or use of
    these materials.

    Location and Time: Real-time distance learning on the web,
    2-4pm, Thursday June 30, 2005 or Thursday, September 1, 2005.

    Cost: $100 for all SOLINET members and $140 for non-members.
    Early bird discounts and late fees may apply.

SOLINET Preservation classes are funded in part by a grant from the
National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of Preservation and
Access.

For more information or to register, contact

    Vanessa Richardson
    1-800-999-8558
    vanessa_richardson<-a t->solinet< . >net

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


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