[PADG:395] ARCHIVES PRESERVATION: HOLDINGS MAINTENANCE - SOLINET Class

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

Seats are still available in the following SOLINET Preservation classes
in Memphis, Tennessee and Columbia, South Carolina:


ARCHIVES PRESERVATION: HOLDINGS MAINTENANCE
 
Holdings maintenance, the basic preservation procedures incorporated
into arrangement and description duties, is recognized as a fundamental
component of archives preservation. It represents a practical approach
to preserving large groups of records housed in repositories and can
significantly benefit an institution, regardless of its size or scope.
The emphasis is on stabilizing materials (for example, by removing
damaging fasteners), re-housing, cleaning, flattening rolled or folded
documents, encapsulation, photocopying, and segregating fragile items.
Through the preventive actions characteristic of holdings maintenance,
archivists contribute to extending the useful life of materials
entrusted to their care. During this class participants will review the
nature of materials found in archives and the preservation problems they
pose; review factors that cause the deterioration of materials
(environment, chemicals, and physical deterioration); outline the goals
of a holdings maintenance program and the procedures used in carrying
out holdings maintenance activities; and learn to evaluate materials and
supplies used during holdings maintenance activities. 

Intended audience: 
 
The class is designed for archives staff as a basic introduction to
preservation issues and the holdings maintenance activities performed
during arrangement and description.

When & Where:

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, April 21st, 9am - 4pm
 
Cost: 

$145 for all SOLINET members and $185 for non-members.  Early bird
discounts and late fees may apply.  SOLINET Preservation classes are
funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the
Humanities, Division of Preservation and Access, and so any institution
from Tennessee qualifies for the member rate upon registration for this
class.  Simply click "member rate" when registering online to ensure
correct billing.


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CARE AND CATALOGING OF MAP COLLECTIONS
 
Institutions caring for large map collections find that these
collections pose special problems. Many are oversized or rolled and hard
to store; others are unique and require special cataloging. This one-day
workshop covers basic care and cataloging issues of map collections. The
first portion gives a basic introduction to the format of maps and map
cataloging principles, including the major differences between book and
map cataloging in the areas of main entry, chief source of information,
physical description, and notes.

MARC tagging, scale, projection and coordinates, and subject
classification will be discussed, as well as resources for map
cataloging and tips on searching for copy. The second portion is devoted
to a discussion of the characteristics of the materials; a review of
factors that cause the deterioration of materials: environment,
chemical, and physical deterioration; an outline of storage, handling
and other preservation issues; and an overview of developing use
policies.
  
Intended audience: 
 
The workshop is designed for staff of libraries, archives or other
cultural institutions as a basic introduction to preservation issues and
basic cataloging procedures for map collections.

When & Where:

South Carolina State Library, Columbia, SC, 9am - 4pm
 
Cost: 

$145 for all SOLINET members and $185 for non-members.  Early bird
discounts and late fees may apply.  SOLINET Preservation classes are
funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the
Humanities, Division of Preservation and Access, and so any institution
from South Carolina qualifies for the member rate upon registration for
this class.  Simply click "member rate" when registering online to
ensure correct billing.

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