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Fall Workshop Listing From SOLINET



SOLINET, Inc., the Southeastern Library Network, is pleased to announce our Fall 2000 preservation workshop schedule:

******PRESERVING COLLECTIONS IN A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND MONITORING******

Thursday, October 26, 2000 at University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama from 9am - 4 pm.

The most cost-effective strategy to preserve our documentary resources is by controlling temperature, relative humidity, and pollutants. This workshop will help library staff identify the source of problems, monitor the environment, and develop strategies for affecting change in their institution. It will include an extensive packet of resource materials, plus exhibits of state-of-the-art monitoring equipment. Instructor is Dr. Michael Trinkley, Director of Chicora Foundation.

Cost is $95 Full Members ($85 early bird, $120 late registration), $105 Associate Users ($95 early bird, $130 late registration), and $135 Affiliate (non-members), ($125 early bird, $160 late registration). Any institution within Alabama qualifies for the member rate.

******ATTACK OF THE GIANT MOLD SPORE: SIMPLE, SAFE TECHNIQUES TO RECOVER FROM A MOLD OUTBREAK*****

Friday, October 27, 2000 at the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama from 9am - 12 noon.

Mold is a constant threat to collections, particularly in climates with high heat humidity. This half-day workshop provides a general introduction to identifying mold, the types of damage it causes to collection materials, and techniques for safe mold removal and cleaning. Dr. Michael Trinkley, Director of the Chicora Foundation is the instructor for this session.

Cost is $70 Full Members ($60 early bird, $95 late registration), $80 Associate Users ($70 early bird, $105 late registration), and $100 Affiliate (non-members), ($90 early bird, $125 late registration). Any institution within Alabama qualifies for the member rate.

NOTE: Register for Environmental Control and Monitoring and Attack of the Giant Mold Spore and receive a $20 discount!! Total cost for both sessions: $145 Full Members; $155 Associate Users; $215 Affiliates (non-members). Early discounts or late fees may apply.

******INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES*****

Wednesday, November 15, 2000 from 9am - 4pm at SOLINET, Atlanta, Georgia.

The increase in digital imaging projects for library and archival collections raises many issues related to selection, resource allocation and long-term access (preservation). Issues addressed in this one-day workshop include: What collection or resources are appropriate for digital conversion? How will the digital files be maintained? Who is responsible for ensuring future access to this digital information? To name a few. This workshop is designed to provide participants with the tools needed to make informed decisions about undertaking a scanning project.

Instructor is Faye Phillips, Assistant Dean of Libraries for Special Collections, Louisiana State University.

Cost is $95 full members ($85 early bird, $120 late registration), $105 associate users ($95 early bird, $130 late registration), and $135 affiliate (non-members), ($125 early bird, $160 late registration). Any institution within Georgia qualifies for the member rate.

*****************DIGITAL IMAGING OF PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTIONS*****************

Thursday-Friday, November 16-17, 2000 at SOLINET, Atlanta, Georgia from 9am - 4pm.

This two-day workshop provides the information necessary to select, convert, and provide access to an image database. It focuses on the technical aspects and on the issues associated with using digital imaging technology to convert photographic materials and make them accessible on the Internet. Included are hands-on demonstrations and exercises covering scanning techniques, lighting, applying metadata standards, and database development.

Instructor is Grace Agnew, Assistant Director for Systems and Technical Services at the Georgia Tech Library and Laurel Crafts, Project Coordinator at the Georgia Tech Library who manages the digital imaging projects for the library.

Cost is $190 Full Members ($180 early bird, $215 late registration), $200 Associate Users ($190 early bird, $225 late registration), and $250 Affiliate (non-members), ($240 early bird, $275 late registration). Any institution within Georgia qualifies for the member rate.

NOTE: Introduction to Digital Imaging Technologies for Libraries and Archives and Digital Imaging of Photographic Collections are part of Workshop Week: Digitization Institute. Point your browser to http://www.solinet.net/cet/workshopweek.htm for more details.

For more information or to register, contact Erica Waller at 800-999-8558, erica_waller@solinet.net <mailto:erica_waller@solinet.net>

or visit our website at www.solinet.net and register online.

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