Workshop on library binding

Library Binding Workshops

Sponsored by the Greater Western Library Alliance, Heckman Bindery,
Archival Products, Association of Library Collections and Technical
Services, and University of Kansas Continuing Education

Overview: These practical one-day workshops will educate library
personnel about library binding, including using the services of a
commercial binder to meet their library's preservation goals.
Workshop topics will include processing materials for binding,
maintaining a good working relationship with a bindery, and
strategies for making sound preservation treatment decisions
appropriate for the participant's institution.

Presenters

    Brian J. Baird
    Preservation Librarian
    University of Kansas Libraries

    Lora Lennertz
    Preservation Librarian
    University of Arkansas

    Hilary Seo
    Preservation Librarian
    Iowa State University

Objectives

At the completion of this workshop, participants should have a more
comprehensive knowledge of:

    *   Library preservation and the role of binding
    *   Binding terms and structures
    *   How a library bindery operates
    *   Making appropriate binding decisions
    *   Conducting quality control on bound materials
    *   Working effectively with a library binding vendor
    *   Preparing bid specifications for securing binding services

Dates and Locations:

    Linda Hall Library
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Thursday, April 29, 2004

    Marriott Library, University of Utah
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Thursday, May 13, 2004

Fees

    Participants from GWLA member libraries $50
    Participants from non-GWLA member libraries $75
    Library school students $10

To register or for more information mail

    The University of Kansas Continuing Education
    Registrations
    1515 St. Andrews Drive
    Lawrence KS 66047-1625
    785-864-5823
    877-404-5823 (toll free)
    Fax: 785-864-4871
    kuce [at] ku__edu
    TDD 800-766-3777

or complete and submit the online form
<http://www.kuce.org/programs/lbw/forms/index.html>


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