[PADG:428] Introduction to Grants for Preservation Class - SOLINET

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

Spaces are still available for the following Distance Education
opportunities from SOLINET Preservation Services.  Enjoy two-hour
discussions of Preservation topics in real time without stressing your
travel budget.  Students enrolled in Library Science or Archives
programs may attend at half-price.


*****INTRODUCTION TO GRANTS FOR PRESERVATION******

Finding the funds for preservation projects in your institution can
often be a challenge. Fortunately there are outside sources of funding
available for preservation projects, if you know where to look and how
to apply for them. This two hour distance learning session is an
introduction to grant funding and the process of writing a grant
proposal. Topics covered include:  types of grants, preparing to apply,
elements of a grant proposal, tips on grant administration, outcome
measurement, and a brief overview of the most common grants awarded to
archives, libraries, and other cultural institutions in the United
States.  Emphasis will be placed on grant funding for preservation
projects.  Small institutions are encouraged to participate. A web-based
learning program allows for participants to interact with the instructor
and their peers in real time.

Intended Audience: This distance-learning opportunity is designed for
those in small institutions interested in applying for grant funding for
the first time, and anyone who seeks a greater understanding of the
grant funding process.

Location and Time: Real-time distance learning on the web, 2pm-4pm,
Tuesday May 17th and Tuesday June 21st.

Cost: $100 for all SOLINET members and $140 for non-members.  Early bird
discounts and late fees may apply.


*****CARING FOR SCRAPBOOKS*****

For many institutions, scrapbooks are one of the most problematic
formats in their collections.  Common in the 19th and early 20th
century, scrapbooks are a unique record of individuals, families, or
organizations.  Newspaper and magazine clippings, cards, other ephemera,
and photographs were adhered to poor quality paper in improper bindings,
making them a special challenge.  This two-hour session will explore the
materials and techniques used, discuss the biggest preservation
challenges, and outline proper storage and handling to preserve them for
future generations.  While the focus is on older scrapbook collections,
many of the same issues apply to scrapbooks being created today.

Intended Audience: The workshop is designed for those who have
scrapbooks in their collections and will be particularly significant for
those who are responsible for the care or use of these materials.

Location and Time: Real-time distance learning on the web, 2pm-4pm,
Thursday May 19th and Thursday June 30th.

Cost: $100 for all SOLINET members and $140 for non-members.  Early bird
discounts and late fees may apply.


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

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.