[padg] Seats Available for Upcoming Preservation Classes!!

["Riley, Alicia" <ariley@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

SOLINET, Inc., the Southeastern Library Network, is pleased to announce
that there are still seats available in the following upcoming
Preservation classes. See details and link to descriptions below (please
excuse cross-posting):


INTRODUCTION TO PRESERVATION
Dates: Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Place and Time: Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS, 9 am to 4 pm

Description: Introduction to Preservation 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.

Price: $145.00 for SOLINET members, $185.00 for non-members; early bird
discounts and late fees apply. Link for more information:
http://tinyurl.com/na5lo



DEMYSTIFYING MOLD
Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Place and Time: Arlington Public Library, Arlington, VA, 9 am to 4 pm 

Description: This one day class provides a general introduction to mold
and its impact on library, museum, and archival collections and
artifacts. Through lecture and discussion, the class defines how to
avoid an outbreak. Topics include: General classification of the types
of molds; molds specific to indoor environments housing collections,
artifacts, archival and library materials; a day in the life of a mold;
and more.

Price: $145.00 for SOLINET members, $185.00 for non-members; early bird
discounts and late fees apply. Link for more information:
http://tinyurl.com/osf79



PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Place and Time: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA,  9 am to 4 pm

Description: This session will outline the manager's role in organizing
and planning preservation activities in a library or archives. It
includes lecture and discussions covering the following topics: The
nature of library materials; elements of a preservation program;
effects of storage conditions; organization and planning; staffing;
workflow; and more.

Price: $145.00 for SOLINET members, $185.00 for non-members; early bird
discounts and late fees apply. Link for more information:
http://tinyurl.com/94dx8



For more information or to register, contact Vanessa Richardson at
1-800-999-8558, vanessa_richardson@xxxxxxxxxxx or visit our website at
http://www.solinet.net for full descriptions and online registration.

These classes are funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment
for the Humanities, Division of Preservation and Access. Any registrant
within the host state qualifies for the member rate.