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IPS Workshops Basic Book Repair ~ FACE-TO-FACE This two-day course is designed to provide information and hands-on experience in basic book and paper repair for general (non-rare) library collections. Participants learn about treatment decisions, repair options, and supplies. They will practice a variety of repair techniques in the supervised, hands-on portions of the workshop. Topics and techniques covered include surface cleaning and paper repair, attaching loose pages, book structure, paperback reinforcement, endsheet replacement, enclosures, workflow, and selecting supplies and equipment. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Basic Book Repair in a Day ~ FACE-TO-FACE This course is designed to provide information and hands-on experience in basic book and paper repair for general (non-rare) library collections. Participants learn about treatment decisions, repair options, and supplies. They will practice a variety of repair techniques in the supervised, hands-on portions of the workshop. Topics and techniques covered include surface cleaning and paper repair, attaching loose pages, book structure, endsheet replacement, workflow, and selecting supplies and equipment. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Basic Digitization: Everyday Imaging ~ LIVE ONLINE This online workshop provides a solid introduction to library staff who want to start using digital imaging technology for ILL, web pages and other basic applications. Topics covered include: Basic flatbed scanner operation Digital photography basics Online and print outputs, File types Basic image editing Sources for open-source (free) software. This course consists of two 2-hour sessions. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Basic Digitization: Everyday Imaging ~ FACE-TO-FACE This one day workshop provides a solid introduction to library staff who want to start using digital imaging technology for ILL, web pages and other basic applications. Topics covered include: Basic flatbed scanner operation Digital photography basics Online and print outputs, File types Basic image editing Sources for open-source (free) software. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Basic Records Management ~ FACE-TO-FACE What is records management and how does it benefit your institution? This course provides a basic introduction to concepts that are the foundation of records management. It covers a variety of activities involved in identifying records, making sure all record keeping requirements are met, and the creation of retention schedules. Other topics include the definition of records management and its importance, temporary vs. permanent records, defining records and records series, constructing an inventory and understanding retention schedules. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Biological Agents of Deterioration: Mold & Pests ~ FACE-TO-FACE This introductory workshop provides a basic understanding of the hazards presented by mold and pests often found in libraries, archives, and museums. Emphasis is on options for preventing and controlling these biohazards. Topics covered include: What are Biological Agents? Identification of damage caused by mold, insects & rodents Treatment of items after damage has occurred. Integrated Pest Management Prevention of Damage The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Biological Agents of Deterioration: Mold & Pests ~ SELF-PACED This introductory workshop provides a basic understanding of the hazards presented by mold and pests often found in libraries, archives, and museums. Emphasis is on options for preventing and controlling these biohazards. Topics covered include: What are Biological Agents? Identification of damage caused by mold, insects & rodents Treatment of items after damage has occurred. Integrated Pest Management Prevention of Damage The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Care and Handling of Collection Materials ~ FACE-TO-FACE Course Description Libraries, archives and museums take in a wide variety of media, including books and papers. The diversity that forms library collections requires staff to have knowledge of factors affecting collection longevity, causes of deterioration, and the unique requirements that affect handling and care. This workshop covers: Appropriate handling techniques for the full range of library and archival collections, including books, paper, photographic and audiovisual materials Good storage environments Selecting appropriate storage materials Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: Handle collections materials safely Select appropriate storage supplies to prolong the life of their collections Define optimal storage environments for collections materials Target Audience This class is designed for people with little experience with handling of library and archival materials. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Students will participate in class discussion and complete individual assignments during the workshop. Schedule This is a full-day course. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Care of Paintings ~ FACE-TO-FACE This workshop will cover the specific factors to consider while caring for your paintings, whether you are establishing new procedures or making improvements to existing policies. Topics will include environmental issues, such as temperature, relative humidity, and pollutants, as well as storage and display options, "best practices" for handling and transporting, and housekeeping procedures. Participants will also learn practical remedial care methods and be provided with guidelines to consider while working with a conservator. Presenter: Alexis Miller (Balboa Art Conservation Center) BACC Associate Conservator of Paintings, earned her M.S. in art conservation from the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation.She received her B.A. in art history at the University of Virginia. Her training includes an internship at The Nantucket Historical Association and a third-year internship at BACC. She was hired as the Assistant Conservator of Paintings at BACC in 1999. Ms. Miller is a member of the International Institute for Conservation and a Professional Associate of the American Institute of Conservation. Ms. Miller has been teaching workshops as part of BACCs Western Region Field Service Programs Focus on Collections Care workshop series since 2003. Topics addressed have included: art handling, housekeeping, pest management, anoxic treatments, and care of paintings and painted surfaces. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Choosing a Digital Camera ~ SELF-PACED Course Description The advent of the digital camera has made photography easier than ever. Image sensors eliminate the cost and time of developing film, enabling the photographer to view recent snapshots and delete any they do not like. The cost of digital cameras of all types has declined precipitously as has the cost of the various storage media, software, printers and other accessories required to capture, store and print digital photographs. Libraries, archives and museums have leveraged these technologies to capture staff pictures for websites, document activities and programs and photograph important objects held in their collections. People use digital cameras to capture family memories, pet antics and travels. This self-paced workshop covers the following topics: types of digital cameras; digital camera features including size, image sensors, shooting modes, lenses, storage media, image stabilization and much more; and provides tips on choosing a digital cameras that best meets your needs. Learning Objectives Compare the three major types of digital cameras Describe major features found on digital cameras Assess sensors found on different types of cameras Compare lenses found on different types of cameras Target Audience Librarians, archivists, museum personnel or individuals desiring guidance on purchasing a digital camera Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements To earn a certificate, participants must view all units of the workshop, answer all quiz questions and complete the final assignment. Technical Requirements Self-Paced System Requirements The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Digital Imaging for Photographic Collections ~ FACE-TO-FACE This workshop focuses on issues specific to the imaging of photographic collections and the development of image databases. Topics include selection of appropriate items and collections; determining acceptable image quality for non-textual materials; color and grayscale imaging; indexing, organizing, and networking image databases; and rights management. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Digital Imaging for Photographic Collections ~ LIVE ONLINE This workshop focuses on issues specific to the imaging of photographic collections and the development of image databases. Topics include: Selection of appropriate items and collections Determining acceptable image quality for non-textual materials Color and grayscale imaging Indexing, organizing, and networking image databases Rights management This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Digital Imaging for Text-based Collections ~ FACE-TO-FACE This workshop focuses on issues specific to imaging of textual collections. Topics include selection of appropriate items and collections; document preparation; determining acceptable image quality for textual materials and textual materials with graphics; bitonal, grayscale and color imaging; OCR; text encoding; and rights management. The Imaging and Preservation Service are funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Digital Imaging for Text-based Collections ~ LIVE ONLINE This workshop focuses on issues specific to imaging of textual collections. Topics include selection of appropriate items and collections; document preparation; determining acceptable image quality for textual materials and textual materials with graphics; bitonal, grayscale and color imaging; OCR; text encoding; and rights management. This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Digital Library Systems and Applications ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Digital Library Systems and Applications will provide information about evaluating, adapting, and developing systems and applications for born-digital and digitized material. The course will explore the following topics: User-Centered Design: Functional Requirements, Use Cases, and Usability Components of Digital Collections: Collections Objects, Object Metadata, and System Models Workflows: Creating, Acquiring, Administering, Accessing, and Disposing of Data Interoperability: Protocols, standards, and transformations Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this workshop, students will be able to: Identify digital library design and development processes Understand the relationships between data/metadata and system functionality Design staff workflows for using digital library systems Describe methods to reuse components of digital collections in alternative systems to meet user needs Target Audience This course is intended for library, archives, and museum professionals with experience in collections management or cataloging. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. This course is part of the "Train to Share" series made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Project-based homework is an important part of this training series. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   This class is currently scheduled for: July 30 - August 2, 2013 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT each day Click on the "Go to Registration" button below to register. Digital Photography Basics ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Digital cameras have made photography easier than ever before and cultural heritage staff have leveraged this technology to add color to their websites, record institutional activities and capture objects in their collections for online access. This workshop provides an overview of the digital photography workflow from image capture to printing or online display. Topics covered include how digital cameras work; digital camera settings and how they affect image quality; file formats; tips for better photographs; introduction to image editing; image printing and disply options. Learning Objectives Describe how digital cameras convert light to image files Describe how camera settings, including focus, flash, ISO, aperture and zoom affect image output Describe how camera shooting modes including auto, adjust camera settings to match shooting environments Classify common photographic errors and describe ways to avoid them Discuss pros and cons of shooting in RAW Explain how digital camera image settings affect image size and quality Describe how your digital camera transfers images to a computer List the four steps in the image editing workflow Demonstrate editing methods for each of the four steps Assess digital images and suggest possible edits Discuss methods for printing pictures from a computer or from the camera Describe how image size affects printout quality and size List ways of displaying images online and on local devices Target Audience This workshop is targeted to cultural heritage staff or anyone else wishing leverage the features of their digital camera to take better photographs. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements To earn a certificate for this workshop students must complete the following: Attend live online sessions or watch recordings (if you cannot attend the live sessions) Submit serveral photographs to workshop portal for review by the instructor Critique three photographs It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Student must have access to a digital camera for taking photographs Student must be able to transfer digital photographs from their camera to their computer and upload them to the workshop portal Schedule This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Digital Preservation Management ~ FACE-TO-FACE This workshop is predicated on the need for institutions to combine organizational and technological perspectives to devise an appropriate response to the challenges that digital preservation (DP) requirements present. It is aimed at managers at institutions who are grappling with fundamental DP issues. Topics have been selected that build on what is learned in the prerequisite tutorial and that are representative of the range of issues that need to be addressed as you develop your institution’s response. For each topical session, resources are identified that may be relevant for your institution or your personal development. Registration for Texas residents is available on September 21, 2010. Open registration (for all) is available on September 28, 2010. Digital Project Planning & Management Basics ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Digital Project Planning & Management Basics will provide the basic knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement and assess a digital project. The course will explore the following topics: Project Planning: Environment Scans, Needs Analyses, and Goal Development Project Management: Defining Tasks and Resources, Scheduling, and Tracking Financial Issues: Budgeting, Fundraising, and Contracting for Services Legal Issues: Copyright and Permissions Outcome Based Evaluation: Outputs, Outcomes, and Accountability Learning Objectives Understand basic project management concepts for digital projects and when they should be used Identify potential obstacles that could impact a digital project and ways to minimize risk Describe the difference between outcomes and output measures Target Audience This course is intended for library, archives, and museum professionals with experience in collections management or cataloging. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. This course is part of the "Train to Share" series made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Project-based homework is an important part of this training series. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Digitizing Analog Audio Resources ~ FACE-TO-FACE Digital Audio is a well-established technology and analog audio playback capabilities are rapidly disappearing. How will libraries and archives with aging audio collections navigate this transition and preserve their sonic treasures? This one-day workshop outlines the challenges for libraries as they transfer their analog audio resources to newer digital technologies. Topics include: Analog audio carriers: their identification and characteristics Audio collection surveys Properties of analog and digital sound Equipment requirements for playback and digitization Audio digitization guidelines Files for archiving and access Metadata Working with audio vendors The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Doing Digital Preservation: Small Steps to Ensuring Access ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description For many small to medium libraries that collect and create digital objects, digital preservation is the elephant in the room. They know digital objects are fragile; they are careful about backing up their collections and they hope for the best. This workshop will help library staff and managers new to digital preservation to understand the threats to digital objects and identify practical solutions for preserving their electronic collections. Among the topics to be covered: threats to digital objects, defining digital preservation, Open Archival Information System basics, practical solutions for preserving digital objects, building a sustainable digital preservation program. Learning Objectives Understand threats to digital objects Define digital preservation Summarize OAIS Identify solutions for preserving digital objects Outline requirements for creating sustainable digital collections Target Audience Library, archival and museum managers and staff needing a basic introduction to digital preservation. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Two homework assignments, one after each session will be provided. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of two 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   This class is currently scheduled for: October 30 - 31, 2013 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT each day Click on the "Go to Registration" button below to register.   EAD2HTML: Transforming your Finding Aids with XSL ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL) is a powerful tool for transforming XML documents into other formats. This workshop focuses on applying XSL to transform Encoded Archival Description (EAD) finding aids into HTML files viewable on the web. Learning Objectives Distinguish between XSL, XSLT, XPath, XLink, CSS and HTML Describe a variety of XSL elements and their function in transforming EAD to HTML Manipulate EAD tags using abbreviated and full XPath. Troubleshoot XSL stylesheets Know enough XSL to create a simple stylesheet for transforming EAD to HTML Construct a simple stylesheet from scratch Target Audience This workshop is for archivists and other cultural institution staff who work with EAD finding aids and wish to transform them into HTML to provide access to their users. Prerequisites Before taking this workshop, we strongly suggest that students possess a level of training or experience equivalent to completion of the following Amigos workshops: Introduction to the Encoded Archival Description, Web Publishing: the Basics, and Web Publishing: Introduction to Stylesheets. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Class attendance, class participation, and completion of homework – a stylesheet that transforms the supplied finding aid to the specifications outlined in the homework It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements You or your IT person must install the following on your machine: 30-day trial license of Oxygen XML Editor (requires Java Runtime Environment) on your machine Exercise files on your machine PLEASE NOTE: You may need your IT person to help you if you do not have administrative privileges on your computer. Schedule This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery in a Day ~ FACE-TO-FACE Course Description Libraries, archives, and museums must be prepared to protect staff, users, collections, and facilities in the event of emergencies ranging from minor crises to community-wide disasters. This workshop helps participants prepare for and limit various types of damage through risk assessment, disaster planning, and recovery procedures. Several disaster plans are provided as models. This workshop covers: Risk assessment and management Disaster planning Elements and development of a written plan Disaster response Activities during and after a disaster Salvage techniques for library and archival materials Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the basic elements of disaster planning Assess risks based upon geography and building issues Create a plan for recovery after a disaster Explain basic wet salvage techniques Determine appropriate disaster supplies and sources Target Audience This class is designed for people with little experience with disaster planning. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Students will participate in class discussion and complete individual assignments. Schedule This is a full-day class. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery ~ FACE-TO-FACE Course Description Libraries, archives, and museums must be prepared to protect staff, users, collections, and facilities in the event of emergencies ranging from minor crises to community-wide disasters. This workshop helps participants prepare for and limit various types of damage through risk assessment, disaster planning, and recovery procedures. Several disaster plans are provided as models. This workshop covers: Risk assessment and management Disaster planning Elements and development of a written plan Disaster response Activities during and after a disaster Salvage techniques for library and archival materials Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the basic elements of disaster planning Assess risks based upon geography and building issues Create a plan for recovery after a disaster Demonstrate basic wet salvage techniques Determine appropriate disaster supplies and sources Target Audience This class is designed for people with little experience with disaster planning. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Students will participate in class discussion and complete individual assignments. Schedule This is a 2-day course. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Libraries, archives, and museums must be prepared to protect staff, users, collections, and facilities in the event of emergencies ranging from minor crises to community-wide disasters. This live online workshop helps participants prepare for and limit various types of damage through risk assessment, disaster planning, and recovery procedures. Several disaster plans are provided as models. Homework assignments will start participants on the path to developing their own plan. This workshop covers: Risk assessment and management Disaster planning Elements and development of a written plan Disaster response Activities during and after a disaster Salvage techniques for library and archival materials Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the basic elements of disaster planning Assess risks based upon geography and building issues LCreate a plan for recovery after a disaster Explain basic wet salvage techniques Determine appropriate disaster supplies and sources Target Audience This class is designed for people with little experience with disaster planning. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements There will be three assignments, each due one week after the class where it is assigned. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of three 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Grant Proposal Writing ~ FACE-TO-FACE In an era of scarce financial and human resources, librarians and archivists of necessity must often seek alternative funding sources. This workshop surveys the types of state, federal, and private foundation grants available and provides information about researching and writing grant proposals. Topics include types of grants, types of funders, elements of a grant proposal, the grant review process, managing your grant project, reporting requirements, and funding resources. An emphasis on preservation grants is stressed. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Image Editing Fundamentals ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Image editing is an important step in the workflows for library and archival staff scanning analog originals and digital photographers creating born-digital photographs. This workshop is intended for library and archival staff who need a solid introduction to the technology and practices of editing raster digital images (images composed of pixels rather than vectors). Although the workshop utilizes Adobe Photoshop for the examples and demonstrations, the concepts and techniques taught can apply to any full-featured image editor. The topics to be covered include: raster images; limitations of image editing; assessing digital images; corrections for noise, brightness/contrast, color and sharpness; undoing edits; downsampling, working with layers; non-destructive editing; selecting parts of images; image retouching; de-skewing and working with raw image files. Learning Objectives Describe components of raster images and how they are modified during editing Use histograms to assess deficiencies in digital images and propose corrections Apply image editing tools to correct noise, brightness/contrast, color and sharpen images Practice using layers to apply non-destructive edits to images Apply retouching, cropping and deskewing tools to improve appearance and composition of digital images Assess advantages and disadvantages of editing RAW image files, including the Adobe DNG file format Target Audience Library, archival and museum staff responsible for digitizing analog originals Prerequisites Experience with image scanning or taking digital photographs; experience with saving, moving and editing JPEG, GIF and TIFF files. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements To earn a certificate of completion, students must attend all Live sessions or view recordings of same and complete all homework assignments. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Install GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program (available from workshop portal) Ability to upload files to and download files from workshop portal Schedule This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.   The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Intermediate Imaging: Scanning Essentials ~ FACE-TO-FACE This one day workshop takes the next step in imaging by focusing on digitization projects. Topics covered include: Basis of image quality Nature of originals and implications for scanning Pixels, bit depth and resolution How a scanner works Types of capture devices Benchmarking Basic image editing Scaling and compression for network distribution Storage Standards The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Intermediate Imaging: Scanning Essentials ~ LIVE ONLINE This online workshop takes the next step in imaging by focusing on digitization projects. Topics covered include: Basis of image quality Nature of originals and implications for scanning Pixels, bit depth and resolution How a scanner works Types of capture devices Benchmarking Basic image editing Scaling and compression for network distribution Storage Standards This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Introduction to Imaging and Imaging Technology ~ FACE-TO-FACE This workshop provides an overview of digital imaging and offers a concrete demonstration of the technology and process of imaging and the effect they have on the creation of high quality digital images. The workshop covers selection of appropriate materials, guidelines, and benchmarks for image quality, file formats, headers, and compression. A hands-on introduction to digital imaging hardware, software, and storage media and devices is a core component of the workshop. Participants compare different image capture technologies; examine workflow and outsourcing conversion issues; and explore search and retrieval, indexing, metadata, and image networking. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Introduction to Preservation Issues and Practices ~ FACE-TO-FACE Course Description Are you concerned about improving the care and use of your institution's collections? Is preservation a responsibility of your job that includes a wide range of other activities? If so, this workshop can provide you important information on how materials deteriorate and what you can do to limit (and not contribute to) this process. If you are planning a formal preservation program or wanting to learn the principles of preservation to strengthen your collection's care, this workshop discusses the challenges and the opportunities you face. (This class is also available online). This workshop covers: Causes and effects of deterioration of library and archival materials Care and handling Storage issues Furniture and supplies Preservation planning Staff and patron awareness and education Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: Explain the basic mechanisms by which library and archival materials deteriorate Demonstrate basic care and handling techniques Design effective storage procedures List the elements of a successful preservation program Plan for preservation in their own institution Target Audience This class is designed for people with little experience with preservation of library and archival materials. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Students will participate in class discussion and complete individual assignments during the workshop. Schedule This is a full-day course. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Introduction to Preservation Issues and Practices ~ SELF-PACED Course Description Are you concerned about improving the care and use of your institution's collections? Is preservation a responsibility of your job that includes a wide range of other activities? If so, this workshop can provide you important information on how materials deteriorate and what you can do to limit (and not contribute to) this process. If you are planning a formal preservation program or wanting to learn the principles of preservation to strengthen your collection's care, this workshop discusses the challenges and the opportunities you face. (This class is also available online). This workshop covers: Causes and effects of deterioration of library and archival materials Care and handling Storage issues Furniture and supplies Preservation planning Staff and patron awareness and education Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: Explain the basic mechanisms by which library and archival materials deteriorate Demonstrate basic care and handling techniques Design effective storage procedures List the elements of a successful preservation program Plan for preservation in their own institution Target Audience This class is designed for people with little experience with preservation of library and archival materials. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Students will participate in class discussion and complete individual assignments during the workshop. Technical Requirements Self-Paced System Requirements The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Introduction to the Encoded Archival Description ~ FACE-TO-FACE The Encoded Archival Description (EAD) is an internationally recognized XML/SGML-based standard for encoding archival finding aids. This workshop will provide a solid introduction to EAD from deciding whether or not to implement EAD to display your encoded finding aids on the web. Topics include: History of EAD Factors to consider when deciding to implement EAD at your institution Relationships between EAD, The General International Standard Archival Description (ISAD(G)), and the principles stated in the Canadian-US Task Force on Archival Description (CUSTARD) Project The structure of an EAD document Participants will markup a supplied finding aid in EAD and transform it using XSLT into an HTML document for displaying the finding aid online.It is recommended that participants with little or no experience in XML take the self-paced tutorial on XML before taking this workshop. Completion of the Amigos workshop Introduction to XML and the Text Encoding Initiative or similar experience or training will meet this requirement. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Introduction to the Encoded Archival Description ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description The Encoded Archival Description (EAD) is an internationally recognized XML -based standard for encoding archival finding aids. This live, online workshop will provide a solid introduction to EAD from deciding whether or not to implement EAD to displaying your encoded finding aids on the web. Topics covered include: History of EAD Factors to consider when deciding to implement EAD at your institution Relationships between EAD, The General International Standard Archival Description (ISAD(G)), and the principles stated in the Canadian-US Task Force on Archival Description (CUSTARD) Project The structure of an EAD document Participants will markup a supplied finding aid in EAD and transform it using XSLT into an HTML document for displaying the finding aid online. It is recommended that participants with little or no experience in XML take the self-paced tutorial on XML before taking this workshop. Completion of the Amigos workshop Introduction to XML and the Text Encoding Initiative or similar experience or training will meet this requirement. Learning Objectives Assess whether EAD is appropriate for an institution Identify supporting archival standards for EAD Know structure of EAD Apply EAD elements to specific types of finding aid data Apply EAD elements and structure to a supplied finding aid Use supplied stylesheets to display EAD in HTML Target Audience This workshop is appropriate for archivists and librarians managing archival collections interested in encoding existing finding aids or developing new ones in EAD. Prerequisites Previous experience with creating XML documents or completion of the optional XML Tutorial available a week before the workshop begins. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements To obtain a certificate of completion and CEUs, students must complete all homework assignments and participation in live online sessions. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Oxygen XML Editor (requires Java Runtime Environment) Workshop files (available from the workshop portal as a zip file. Students may require assistance of IT staff to install software on their workstation. Instructions for these installations are available on the workshop portal a week before the first session. Schedule This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Know & Go: All About Amigos Imaging & Preservation Service ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description What is Amigos Imaging & Preservation Service (IPS) and what can it do for your institution? Learn more about this service which has been funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities since 1991. Learn about the classes and consultations that it provides as well as how you can get free grant proposal writing assistance. Is there more that Amigos IPS can do for you that is free? Yes! Come and find out how IPS can help you! Learning Objectives Describe the types of classes that are offered by IPS Describe the various consultations that IPS can do List the free services that IPS performs as part of its federal funding Target Audience Anyone who would like to know more about Amigos IPS Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Know & Go: All About Preservation Site Surveys ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description What is a preservation site survey? What is a collection survey? In this one hour webinar, learn what these different surveys cover and how they can assist you in various planning processes in your organization. Also, learn what funding is available to cover these surveys. Learning Objectives Explain the difference between site and collection surveys List ways that surveys can be used in planning activities in your organization List various funding options for these types of surveys Target Audience Anyone responsible for collection care or maintenance Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Know & Go: Applying for a NEH PAG ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description In this Know & Go we will explain the importance of the Preservation Assistance Grants (PAGs) from the National Endowment for the Humanities, which are due in May. This session will cover the kinds of projects that can be funded as well as the guidelines and application process for the grant. The free assistance that Amigos provides to assist in the application process will also be covered. Learning Objectives At the end of this class, a student will be able to: Find the grant proposal guidelines for a Preservation Assistance Grant for Smaller Institutions from the NEH Identify what can and can't be funded by the grant Understand how Amigos can assist in applying for the grant Target Audience Everyone Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Know & Go: Applying for Federal Funding ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description For this Know & Go, Federal Funding will be discussed. A brief overview of the process for applying for federal funding will be explored including navigating Grants.gov, contacting federal agencies, and working with program officers. Tips for making the process less stressful will also be covered. Learning Objectives Participants will: Navigate grants.gov Identify appropriate federal funding for their project Work with program officers to increase their chances of funding Lists actions that will make the application process easier Target Audience Anyone who would apply for federal funding. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Know & Go: Basic Disaster Preparedness ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Are you intimidated by discussions about "disaster planning", "emergency preparedness" or "risk management"? Fear not! This webinar will explain what you need to know to create a basic plan to use in an emergency that is applicable not only for your business but your personal well-being. Disaster planning and risk management resources will be discussed as well as links to other free resources. Learning Objectives Understand the terms: Disaster Planning Emergency Preparedness Risk Management Develop a basic emergency plan Identify resources for expanded learning on these topics Target Audience Anyone with interest in or responsibility for emergency planning (entry level) Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Know & Go: Demystifying Image Editing ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Are you mystified by image editing? Do you want a better idea of how image editors work? Then this Know & Go is for you. Topics to be covered include: overview of image editors; analyzing digital images; the four parts of image editing; and non-destructive editing. Learning Objectives Demonstrate common features among image editors Deomonstrate ways to analyze image deficiencies List the steps in editing images Demonstrate methods for non-destructive editing Target Audience Staff involved with digitization projects and digital photographers Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Know & Go: EAD and EAD-CPF Update ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description The archival world, like the library world is undergoing significant change in their descriptive standard. This Know & Go session will provide an update of SAA's revision of EAD and introduce the new archival authority standard, Encoded Archival Context: Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families. Learning Objectives Understand priorities for EAD revision Gain knowledge for timeline of EAD revision Learn the purpose of EAC-CPF View samples of EAD-CPF records Target Audience Archivists or anyone else interested in current developments in archival description Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Know & Go: NEH Preservation Assistance Grants (PAGs) - Writing the Narrative ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description This webinar will cover the official NEH Guidelines for a Preservation Assistance Grant. Students will go through the sections needed to complete the narrative. Special attention will be paid to the amount of information that is needed to complete the PAG application. Tips will also be given on how to make sure that the proposal includes all the information required. Learning Objectives List the parts needed to complete a PAG narrative Develop a narrative that focuses on the needs of your institution Develop a checklist of information needed to complete a PAG Find examples of successful PAGs Target Audience Anyone that is considering writing a PAG proposal Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Know & Go: NEH Preservation Assistance Grants - What will they fund? ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description This course will examine what can be funded with a Preservation Assistance Grant (PAG) from the National Endowment for the Humanities. It will also provide guidance to participants on how to plan their preservation needs so they can make the most of this small grant. Learning Objectives List what can and cannot be funded by the Preservation Assistance Grants from the NEH Create a basic project plan for preservation needs in order to make the most of PAG funding Target Audience Anyone who would be involved in grant writing or preservation project planning. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Know & Go: Preservation Site and Collection Surveys ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description In this Know & Go session we will explain the difference between a site survey and a collection survey and how each can be beneficial for identifying problems (or strengths) of collections care. We will also identify the parts of a survey, which can help you decide if your organization could benefit for a survey. Grant funding for a survey will also be briefly covered. Learning Objectives At the end of this class, a student will be able to: Define the difference between a site survey and a collection survey List the basic parts of a site survey Decide if a site survey or collection survey would be beneficial for their institution Target Audience Everyone Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Know & Go: RDA Update #2 ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Nearly a year has passed since the "Report and Recommendations of the U.S. RDA Test Coordinating Committee" was released. In the meantime the RDA Toolkit has undergone significant revisions, national libraries move toward implementation and libraries are contributing bibliographic records that comply with RDA rules. This Know & Go session will provide the latest updates on the status of RDA, revisions of the Toolkit and current developments of a replacement for MARC 21. Target Audience Catalogers and other library staff interested in current issues of bibliographic control Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. Know & Go: The Current State of the EAD Revision ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description See the latest revision to the new version of the Encoded Archival Description (EAD), scheduled for release in August 2013. This workshop will cover details of the current revision and show an EAD instance based on the new schema. Learning Objectives Discuss design considerations Review deprecated elements in the new EAD Show example of new EAD instance Target Audience Archivists and librarians who work with finding aids and/or EAD documents. Prerequisites Understanding of Finding aids and working knowledge of EAD Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Know & Go: The Raw Truth about Raw (files, not sashimi) ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description A major development in the evolution of image file formats in the last 10 years has been the adoption of raw image data by digital photographers and digitizers of analog text and photographic originals. Join Bill Walker, Imaging Field Services Officer, for a one-hour Know & Go session that provides an overview of raw. This session will cover the following: compare image processing of raw and JPEG; describe raw formats and explore their uses by digital imaging practitioners; demonstrate raw image editing in Photoshop; outline the up and downsides of raw files; and discuss Adobe’s open DNG raw image format. Target Audience Librarians, archivists and museum staff working with digital images in any capacity Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Know & Go: Working with Patrons and the Community After a Disaster ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description In the last few months libraries and other cultural institutions across the country have had to deal with the aftermath of earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and wild fires. After tragic events like these, people in the community look to the library to find information and guidance to help them begin to recover and/or rebuild. What do libraries need to do in order to be prepared to be a community resource? How can libraries best serve the needs of their patrons? This Know & Go will focus on how libraries can help patrons connect with community resources as well helping patrons preserve their own documents and personal memories after a disaster. Target Audience Everyone Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Know & Go: XML2Print: the Art and Science of XSL Formatting Objects ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Most people who have worked with XML applications such as the Encoded Archival Description or the Text Encoding Initiative have used XSL stylesheets to transform their XML documents to HTML. Join Bill Walker for an introduction to another XSL technology--Formatting Objects. XSL-FO stylesheets define physical pages and govern how text from an XML document is transformed to print-oriented formats such as PDF and Postscript. In this Know & Go, we'll cover the process of creating formatting objects and demonstrate their use with both EAD and TEI examples. Learning Objectives Distinguish between XSL and XSL-FO Apply formatting object tags to defining physical pages and outputting text into PDF documents Transform XML documents to PDF using the Oxygen XML Editor and XSL Formatting Objects Target Audience Anyone with interest in XML who wishes to learn how to transform XML to PDF. Prerequisites No prerequisites Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None This event is open to group registration; no CEUs are available for this event. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Metadata for Digitized Resources ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Providing metadata for digitized resources goes beyond traditional cataloging. What are the challenges to organizing and providing access to digitized materials on the Web? This workshop outlines the types of metadata necessary to a well-maintained digital collection, including metadata for discovery, navigation, administration/preservation, rights management, and structural metadata. Learn how well-formed and valid XML forms the basis for defining and establishing new metadata standards. Discover how libraries use XML-based standards such as the Encoded Archival Description (EAD), Metadata Object Description Schema (MODS), MARCXML, Dublin Core (DC), the Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard (METS) and other standards to enhance access to their digital collections and exchange information between repositories. Learning Objectives Articulate a definition of metadata Describe the challenges of metadata on the Web Identify the types of metatdata used in digital projects Describe the role of XML in establishing and using metadata standards Realize that metadata does not always come in the form of a record Evaluate websites as metadata for presentation and navigation Identify the two meanings of structural metadata Explain how markup improves access Explain the difference between preservation metadata and technical metadata Identify types of rights metadata Target Audience Catalogers, digital librarians, webmasters, archivists, special collections librarians, or anyone who has responsibilities for the description and access to collection materials. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Students will participate in class discussion, and complete both individual and cooperative assignment. Please note: This class has a pre-class reading assignment. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Web Browser and Text Editor such as Windows Notepad Schedule This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   This class is currently scheduled for: August 13 - 16, 2013 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT each day Click on the "Go to Registration" button below to register. Metadata for Digitized Resources ~ FACE-TO-FACE Course Description Providing metadata for digitized resources goes beyond traditional cataloging. What are the challenges to organizing and providing access to digitized materials on the Web? This workshop outlines the types of metadata necessary to a well-maintained digital collection, including metadata for discovery, navigation, administration/preservation, rights management, and structural metadata. Obtain basic knowledge of the Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) and some of its derivatives: the Text Encoding Initiative (TEI), Encoded Archival Description (EAD), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and eXtensible Markup Language (XML). Understand the emerging standards for Web access, including the Resource Description Framework (RDF) and its relation to XML. Discover Dublin Core, an emerging international standard for description and discovery on the Web. Learning Objectives Articulate a definition of metadata Describe the challenges of metadata on the Web Identify the types of metatdata used in digital projects Describe the role of XML in establishing and using metadata standards Realize that metadata does not always come in the form of a record Evaluate websites as metadata for presentation and navigation Identify the two meanings of structural metadata Explain how markup improves access Explain the difference between preservation metadata and technical metadata Identify types of rights metadata Target Audience Cataloguers, digital librarians, webmasters, archivists, special collections librarians, or anyone who has responsibilities for the description and access to collection materials. Prerequisites Basic understanding of HTML Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Students will participate in class discussion, and complete both individual and cooperative assignments. Please note: This class has a pre-class reading assignment. Schedule This is a full-day course. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Metadata Standards and Crosswalks ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Metadata Standards and Crosswalks will provide information about evaluating, adapting, and providing metadata for both born-digital and digitized materials. The course will explore the following topics: Content standards: AACR2, DACS and CCO, with some information on RDA Common metadata schemas: IPTC, Dublin Core, and MARC-XML Metadata crosswalks and transformations Application profiles for Dublin Core and other metadata standards Other types of metadata, including technical, preservation and rights metadata Learning Objectives Describe how different content standards approach the construction of titles and names Compare different descriptive metadata standards Examine methods of transforming metadata from one standard to another Recognize how application profiles guide the application of metadata standards Examine other types of metadata including preservation, technical, structural and rights metadata Target Audience The course is intended for library, archives, and museum professionals with experience in collections management or cataloging. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. This course is part of the "Train to Share" series made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Project-based homework is an important part of this training series. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   METS: The Basics ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description The Metadata Encoding Transmission Standard (METS) is an XML schema that binds complex digital objects and their descriptive and administrative metadata together. Objects and metadata can reside within the METS object, either as XML or Base64 encoding, or, the METS object can link to the digital objects and their metadata. This workshop introduces the METS standard; discusses the role of METS profiles in defining specific applications of METS; and outlines the sections of a METS object, presenting alternative methods for storing or linking to digital objects and their metadata. For homework, students will build a METS object using supplied image files and XML metadata records. Learning Objectives Recognize the purpose of METS and its application as a means of providing access to and archiving digital resources. Recognize the role profiles play in defining specific applications of METS Name the sections of a METS object Identify the structures of METS sections Describe the possible relationships between metadata and digital resources in a METS object Build a simple METS object Target Audience This workshop is for library and archival staff involved in digitization projects where a need exists to bind digital objects to descriptive and administrative metadata for the purposes of providing access or archiving. Prerequisites Students should have experience and/or training in editing and validating XML documents. Completion of any one of the following Amigos workshops, while not required, denotes sufficient experience to enroll in METS: the Basics: XML: the Basics Introduction to the Encoded Archival Description TEI Lite: the Basics. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Attend class sessions, participate in class discussions and complete the homework, i.e., build a valid METS object based on the provided instructions. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Students must download and install the Oxygen XML Editor and the JAVA Runtime Environment. Students must download the exercise files and place them in the correct directory Your IT person may have to assist you in completing these requirements if you do not have administrative privileges to your workstation Instructions for fulfilling these requirements will be posted on the workshop website. Schedule This course consists of two 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Preservation of Audiovisual Materials ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description Preserving the investment of your audiovisual collections presents a unique challenge to libraries, archives and museums. The wide variety of A/V formats - videotapes, audiotapes, motion picture films, filmstrips, LPs CDs, and DVDs - require special attention to avoid deterioration from everything from daily use to storage problems. This workshop covers: Identification of different A/V formats Causes of damage and deterioration How to minimize damage Proper storage, care and handling Repair and Reformatting options Security of A/V media Learning Objectives Identify the major formats of audiovisual materials and their mechanisms of deterioration Design safe storage solutions for their audiovisual collections Prioritize collections for preservation action Apply some of the basic concepts of reformatting to their collections Target Audience This class is designed for people with little experience with audiovisual materials. Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements There are two assignments due one week after the final class. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of two 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Preservation of Photographic Materials ~ LIVE ONLINE Preserving the visual record is one of the most important roles of a cultural heritage institutions. This workshop deals with the unique challenges of preserving and caring for a photograph collection. This workshop covers: Care and handling of photographic material Photograph composition History and identification of cased materials, negatives & prints Color of materials Photographic deterioration Special issues regarding storage Preservation of photo albums & scrapbooks This course consists of two 2-hour sessions. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Preserving Digital Objects in an Uncertain Future ~ LIVE ONLINE As libraries increasingly rely on digital resources to provide information to patrons, as more and more institutions provide digital surrogates to documents, graphics, sound, and video recordings, how will they ensure these resources are available for the long term? Deteriorating storage media, technological obsolescence, and legal issues are all factors that could make today's rich digital resources unavailable tomorrow. This workshop explores the nature of digital resources and hazards that can render them useless, then examines how institutions are combating the problem. Topics include file formats, software, hardware, current strategies like refreshing and migration, possible future strategies, and what you can do to ensure the near-term longevity of your digital resources. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Preserving Digital Objects in an Uncertain Future ~ FACE-TO-FACE As libraries increasingly rely on digital resources to provide information to patrons, as more and more institutions provide digital surrogates to documents, graphics, sound, and video recordings, how will they ensure these resources are available for the long term? Deteriorating storage media, technological obsolescence, and legal issues are all factors that could make today's rich digital resources unavailable tomorrow. This workshop explores the nature of digital resources and hazards that can render them useless, then examines how institutions are combating the problem. Topics include file formats, software, hardware, current strategies like refreshing and migration, possible future strategies, and what you can do to ensure the near-term longevity of your digital resources. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Preserving Your Historical Records ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description This class covers the basics of proper care and storage of archives and manuscript collections. Topics include an overview of the causes of deterioration; selection of folders, boxes, and other housing materials; processing of archives; providing storage for oversized materials, maps, and photographs; proper handling and exhibition practices; basic paper repair techniques; and the development of holdings maintenance policies, guidelines, and practices. Learning Objectives After this class, students will be able to: Identify major causes of deterioration of archival records Assess storage conditions in their own institution Identify appropriate storage materials Design storage procedures for their archival records Target Audience Suitable for anyone with responsibilities for caring for archival records Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements There will be 2 brief writing assignments designed to apply class content to institutional needs as well as show mastery of learning objectives. Due one week after last class session. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of two 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   Preserving Your Historical Records: An Archival Holdings Maintenance Workshop ~ FACE-TO-FACE Course Description This workshop covers the basics of proper care and storage of archives and manuscript collections. Topics include an overview of the causes of deterioration; selection of folders, boxes, and other housing materials; processing of archives; providing storage for oversized materials, maps, and photographs; proper handling and exhibition practices; basic paper repair techniques; and the development of holdings maintenance policies, guidelines, and practices. Learning Objectives After this class, students will be able to: Identify major causes of deterioration of archival records Assess storage conditions in their own institution Identify appropriate storage materials Design storage procedures for their archival records Target Audience Suitable for anyone with responsibilities for caring for archival records Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Students will participate in class discussion and complete individual assignments. Schedule This is a full day course. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Principles of Controlled Vocabulary & Thesaurus Design ~ FACE-TO-FACE The Principles of Controlled Vocabulary and Thesaurus Design prepares digital project staff to use existing controlled vocabularies or to develop their own lists of specialized terms for specific applications in digital projects. Learning objectives include: Compare and contrast different types of controlled vocabularies, including lists, synonym rings, hierarchies and thesauri. Create controlled vocabulary (CV) terms for supplied digital objects Apply the Guidelines for the Construction, Format, and Management of Monolingual Controlled Vocabularies for refining CV terms Develop hierarchies of CV terms for thesauri Build associative relationships among the CV terms Discuss methods of displaying controlled vocabularies to metadata creators and users Examine methods of justifying, building and integrating CVs Intended Audience This course is designed for archivists, librarians or museum staff faced with the challenges of applying existing controlled vocabularies or building new vocabularies to provide access to their digital collections Course Hours The workshop meets on two consecutive days for 5.5 hours each day. This course is part of the "Train to Share" series made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Principles of Controlled Vocabulary & Thesaurus Design ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description The Principles of Controlled Vocabulary and Thesaurus Design prepares digital project staff to use existing controlled vocabularies or to develop their own lists of specialized terms for specific applications in digital projects. Learning Objectives Compare and contrast different types of controlled vocabularies, including lists, synonym rings, hierarchies and thesauri. Create controlled vocabulary (CV) terms for supplied digital objects Apply the Guidelines for the Construction, Format, and Management of Monolingual Controlled Vocabularies for refining CV terms Develop hierarchies of CV terms for thesauri Build associative relationships among the CV terms Discuss methods of displaying controlled vocabularies to metadata creators and users Examine methods of justifying, building and integrating CVs Target Audience This course is designed for archivists, librarians or museum staff faced with the challenges of applying existing controlled vocabularies or building new vocabularies to provide access to their digital collections Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. This course is part of the "Train to Share" series made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Project-based homework is an important part of this training series. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   This class is currently scheduled for: December 3 - 6, 2013 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST each day Click on the "Go to Registration" button below to register.   Project Management for Digital Imaging ~ FACE-TO-FACE This workshop is structured to assist both current and future project managers beginning or already in the planning stages of production-based projects. Focus will be on selection of appropriate items and collections for imaging; documentation and workflow, writing and managing RFPs, involvement in cooperative projects, vendor selection, copyright and rights management issues, funding sources, and writing grant proposals. Key preservation issues involved with imaging projects are emphasized. Prerequisites: Completion of the "Introduction to Imaging and Imaging Technology," workshop, completion of the Cornell "Moving Theory into Practice" online digital imaging tutorial http://www.library.cornell.edu/preservation/tutorial/contents.html or other experience in scanning text or images. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Project Management for Digital Imaging ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description This workshop is structured to assist both current and future project managers beginning or already in the planning stages of production-based projects. Focus will be on selection of appropriate items and collections for imaging; documentation and workflow, writing and managing RFPs, involvement in cooperative projects, vendor selection, copyright and rights management issues, funding sources, and writing grant proposals. Key preservation issues involved with imaging projects are emphasized. Learning Objectives Identify stakeholders in digitization projects Recognize the importance of planning in imaging projects Recognize good practices in creating digital collections List the basic steps in completing a digitization project Identify costs associated with each step in a digitization project Discuss the importance of evaluating a project, writing a project report and making it available to other institutions Target Audience This workshop is intended for Management and staff in cultural heritage institutions who are contemplating or embarking on digitization projects. Prerequisites Completion of any one of the following prerequisites, while not required, denotes sufficient experience to enroll in Project Management for Digital Imaging: Amigos "Introduction to Imaging and Imaging Technology," workshop Digital Imaging for Photographic Collections Digital Imaging for Text-Based Collections Intermediate Imaging: Scanning Essentials Cornell "Moving Theory into Practice" online digital imaging tutorial Other experience in scanning text or images Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements To earn a certificate of completion students must: Attend class Participate in online activities (quizzes, discussions, chat activities) Do readings Extra credit: do the benchmarking case study. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Calculator, either a portable or use the one in your computer at Start>>Programs>>Accessories or Mac Widgets Schedule This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.   This class is currently scheduled for: October 1 - 4, 2013 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT each day Click on the "Go to Registration" button below to register. Saving Your Family Treasures ~ FACE-TO-FACE The popularity of TV shows such as Antiques Roadshow and Cash in the Attic as well as the growing ease of researching family and local history have led to a huge interest in saving history. Whether you are a librarian and have patrons asking questions about how to take care of their antiques or an individual interested in taking care of family heirlooms, this class can help you navigate the way to protect history. This class will cover: Deciding if an item is worth saving or repairing Proper storage issues What �inherent vice� means for your heirlooms Selecting supplies Where to find more information The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Stewardship of Digital Assets ~ FACE-TO-FACE A two-day workshop on sustaining digital collections The Northeast Document Conservation Center, in conjunction with Amigos Library Services, is pleased to announce a 2-day workshop focusing on sustaining digital collections. Space is limited to 35 people. Workshop topics will include: Assessing Your Institution’s Digital Preservation Needs Tools for Determining Long-Term Needs Setting Priorities Developing an Institutional Digital Preservation Plan Assessing Risks to Digital Media Standards Tools for Preserving Digital Objects Digital Preservation Policy Development Case Histories Through a combination of lecture, case studies, and interactive sessions, you will learn about the long-term needs of the digital information that exists in your institution, and how to plan for the preservation of your digital assets. This course is best suited for participants with existing digital collections and prior digitization experience. Participation by multiple employees from the same institution is encouraged. Cost per Person Amigos Member Rate - $275 Non-member Rate - $325 Amigos members must pre-pay workshop fees – credit card or check accepted, or deduct from Amigos account. Non-members must pre-pay workshop fees – credit card or check accepted. Please Note:The registration payment deadline is April 30, 2008 Mail your check (made out to Amigos Library Services) to: Amigos Library Services PO Box 671181 Dallas, TX 75267-1181 No registrations will be accepted over the telephone. Your registration will be confirmed via email prior to the conference so please do not consider yourself registered until you receive a confirmation email from Amigos. Cancellations must be made to Chris Brown by phone or email. See contact information below. There is no penalty for cancellations 48 hours or more prior to the workshop. Cancellation with less than 48 hours notice, or failure to attend the workshop, will result in a charge of the full workshop fee. Questions about registration? Contact Chris Brown brown@amigos.org Phone: 1-800-843-8482 ext. 2829 Questions about workshop content? Contact Tom Clareson Clareson@palinet.org Phone: 215-382-7031 ext 1270 TEI Lite: The Basics ~ FACE-TO-FACE The Text Encoding Initiative (TEI), an application of XML, is a widely recognized standard used worldwide to encode texts of interest to scholars in the humanities. Libraries and other cultural heritage institutions encode digitized texts using TEI to provide improved access to their online collections in a variety of forms to meet the needs of their users. Many institutions use TEI Lite, a reduced version of the complex, modular TEI DTD (document type definition), for their document encoding. TEI Lite is a single DTD intended to "meet 90% of the needs of 90% of the TEI user community." TEI U5: Encoding for Interchange: an introduction to the TEI This hands-on workshop introduces text markup in the context of text digitization project workflows, emphasizing document validation using the TEI Lite DTD. Participants will encode a variety of supplied textual examples and validate them against the TEI Lite DTD. They will then transform these documents into HTML using supplied Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) stylesheets. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. TEI Lite: The Basics ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description The Text Encoding Initiative (TEI), an application of XML, is a widely recognized standard used worldwide to encode texts of interest to scholars in the humanities. Libraries and other cultural heritage institutions encode digitized texts using TEI to provide improved access to their online collections in a variety of forms to meet the needs of their users. Many libraries and archives use TEI Lite, a reduced version of the complex, modular TEI Schema, for their document encoding. TEI Lite is a single validating document (Schema or DTD) intended to "meet 90% of the needs of 90% of the TEI user community." TEI U5: Encoding for Interchange: an introduction to the TEI Learning Objectives List major divisions of a TEI document Identify the types of text that go into each division Differentiate between TEI and TEI Lite Apply TEI Lite documentation Create simple and complete TEI headers Use TEI Lite to mark up several different types of texts Apply TEI Lite encoding to simple editorial interventions Demonstrate a basic understanding of XSLT stylesheets Target Audience This workshop is intended for cultural heritage institution staff involved in text digitization projects who wish to provide enhanced access through encoded texts. Prerequisites Previous experience with creating XML documents or completion of the optional XML Tutorial available a week before the workshop begins. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements This workshop consists of four sessions and four homework assignments. Attendance of sessions and satisfactory completion of homework is required to earn certificate and CEUs. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Oxygen XML Editor (requires Java Runtime Environment) Workshop files (available from the workshop portal as a zip file.) Students may require assistance of IT staff to install software on their workstation. Instructions for these installations are available on the workshop portal a week before the first session. Schedule This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. TEI2HTML: Transforming Your Electronic Texts with XSL ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description The Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL) is a powerful tool for transforming XML documents into other formats. This workshop focuses on applying XSL to transform documents encoded in the Text Encoding Initiative (TEI) standard into HTML files viewable on the web. Learning Objectives Distinguish between XSL, XSLT, XPath, XLink, CSS and HTML Describe a variety of XSL elements and their function in transforming TEI to HTML Select and manipulate TEI nodes using abbreviated and full XPath. Troubleshoot XSL stylesheets Know enough XSL to create simple stylesheets for transforming TEI to HTML Construct 3 stylesheets from scratch Target Audience This workshop is ideal for librarians, archivists and humanities scholars with experience in encoding texts in TEI, who wish to enhance their knowledge by learning how to transform their texts to HTML using XSL. Prerequisites Participants are strongly encouraged to have experience or training in encoding texts using the TEI standard. Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements Class attendance or listening to recording for four sessions, and participation in online sessions. Additionally, students are required to complete three stylesheets that transform supplied texts to specified HTML output. It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Installation of Oxygen XML Editor (requires Java Runtime Environment) Download Exercise files (files contained in TEI2HTML.zip or TEI2HTML.exe) Please note that you may need your IT person to help you if you do not have administrative privileges on your computer. Schedule This course consists of four 2-hour sessions. The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities. What is a Preservation Site Survey? ~ LIVE ONLINE Course Description What is a preservation site survey and why would you want one for your institution? This webinar will answer those questions as well as describe what you should expect and how a site survey can be the first step in finding funding for your preservation projects. Learning Objectives Define a preservation site survey Describe the different types of site surveys Describe how a site survey can be used for preservation planning List ways a site survey can assist in finding preservation funding Target Audience Anyone with an interest in preservation or funding collection care Prerequisites None Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements None It is designed for individual participation; each individual must register. Technical Requirements Live Online System Requirements Schedule This course consists of one 60-minute session. Related Courses The Imaging and Preservation Service is funded in part by a grant from the Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities.