[PADG:996] SGA Workshop

["Riley-Walden, Alicia" <Alicia_Riley-Walden@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Society of Georgia Archivists is pleased to announce the following
workshop:

Administration of Sound Recordings in an Archives
Friday August 11, 2000
Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA
Registration Fee: $35 SGA members; $50 nonmembers
Instructor is Chris Paton, Georgia State University

This one-day workshop will begin with a brief history of recording formats.
Types of recorded media and technology used, from phonograph records through
audiotapes will be discussed, as well as aging and deterioration
characteristics of each medium. Methods for extending the life of
non-archival formats, including proper storage and handling of the materials
and the types of equipment required for staff and patron use of audiovisual
recordings will be introduced. Sound recordings are among the most
challenging formats found in twentieth century archival collections; these
recordings contain irreplaceable information, yet are inherently unstable
formats. 

Enrollment is limited; the registration deadline is July 24, 2000. See the
SGA website www.soga.org for the registration form.

 

Christine S. Wiseman
SGA Education Committee