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[padg] Seats Available for Upcoming Preservation Classes!!



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.



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