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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.
Digitizing Analog Audio Resources
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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.
FRBR: What is it and how it can help you prepare for RDA
~ LIVE ONLINE
Course Description
FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) was created in 1998 and is the basis for the new RDA (Resource Description and Access). RDA is slated to replace AACR2 and be released in early 2010. Come and explore the new vocabulary and the bones of FRBR. By identifying FRBR, you are ready to recognize RDA when it is completed. Lively discussion is encouraged. This class is geared towards both lecture and discussion. Extra time has been built into the class to encourage free flowing discussion of the topics.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the on-going development of RDA
- Define FRBR terminology
- Examine on-going projects involving FRBR including both bibliographic utilities and ILS vendors
Target Audience
All are welcome to attend.
Prerequisites
Participants should have a basic knowledge of cataloging principles and MARC format.
Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements
Short homework assignments are required after each session. Class participation includes discussion (both verbal and text available) and contribution to cooperative assignments.
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.
Know & Go: RDA Update
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Course Description
Join Bill Walker as he provides the latest updates on RDA.
Topics include report and recommendations of the U.S. RDA Test Coordinating Committee, future of MARC, and a brief demonstration of the RDA Toolkit.
Learning Objectives
Assess the current status of RDA
Target Audience
Catalogers and other library staff interested in the future of bibliographic control and metadata
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of AACR2
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.
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
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the audiovisual materials in their collections
- Describe the basic mechanisms of deterioration in audiovisual materials
- Design improved storage solutions for audiovisual materials
- Design improved care and handling procedures for audiovisual materials
Target Audience
This class is designed for people with little experience with audiovisual materials.
Prerequisites
None
Homework Expectations and Completion Requirements
There will be one assignment 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.
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.
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