Women in the Archives: Organizing Knowledge
April 15-16, 2011
Brown University
Papers are now being invited for Women in the Archives, a two-day conference
co-sponsored by the Women Writers Project and the Sarah Doyle Women's Center
at Brown University.
Women in the Archives explores the use of archival materials in the study of
women's writing, and the construction of disciplinary practices in archival
research and pedagogy. This year our theme is "Organizing Knowledge",
focusing on systems of knowledge representation in relation to different
kinds of archival practice. Papers might address themes such as the
following:
* how do knowledge representation/management systems operate in the
archive, and how do they instantiate or intervene in the legibility of
archival materials?
* how can we read the gender politics of knowledge organization
systems in the archive?
* how do pedagogical practices shape our interaction with such
systems?
* what would it mean to read against the grain of archival systems of
organization?
* how does discipline shape our understanding and use of the archive?
The larger concerns of the Women in the Archives series as a whole include:
* pedagogy and interdisciplinary pedagogies
* issues of gender in the construction of archival spaces
* material modes of textuality across disciplines
* technologies of research and teaching, and the impact of digital
media on the archive
* new directions in archival research
* editing archival materials
This year, in addition to regular paper sessions, we are experimenting with
two new kinds of presentations:
1. A pecha-kucha-style session of short, fast-paced presentations that will
let participants present work in progress in a vivid and memorable form. The
session promises to be both entertaining and provocative.
2. Poster presentations, which will be mounted in the conference space for
attention during breaks
For more information about these formats please see
http://www.wwp.brown.edu/about/activities/wia/formats.html.
To submit a pecha-kucha proposal, please send a one-page statement which
includes:
--one question your research is trying to answer
--two people whose work stimulated your current project
--three people whose work you hope your project will influence
--four questions you think your project raises that you'd like to pose to
the audience
--the five most interesting sources you're consulting (archival or critical)
with a brief quote from each
--a brief paragraph in which you supply any other detail you think will be
helpful to us
To submit a paper or poster proposal, please send an abstract of not more
than 300 words.
Please send all proposals to WWP@brown.edu by January 15, 2011.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Onine conference - Building an Electronic Branch for Your Library
Trendy Topics 2010: Building an Electronic Branch for Your Library: A One Day Online Conference - Tuesday, November 16th.
TAP Information Services and the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University are pleased to announce another in the ongoing series of online conferences on hot topics that librarians can enjoy right at their desktops.
David Lee King, Digital Branch & Services Manager at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, is the keynote speaker. He will describe the process his web team used to transform their outdated website into a 21st century digital branch.
Other speakers for this day-long conference include:
· Laura Solomon on “Why Patrons Hate your Website”
· Mary-Carol Lindbloom on “The Reference Service Leaf of the Digital Branch”
· Joe Murphy on “The Mobile eBranch”
· Sonja Plummer-Morgan on “Building a Virtual Branch in a Virtual World”
· Tom Peters and Lori Bell on “Library Programs at your Electronic Branch”
Full Schedule: http://www.trendytopics.info/T2eBranchschedule.pdf
Registration Fees: $40 for individuals; $100 for groups; $30 for students.
Register at: http://TrendyTopics.eventbee.com/event?eid=730073203
Trendy Topics Conference Series Website: http://www.trendytopics.info/
San Jose State SLIS current faculty and students may attend for free. SJSU SLIS alumni receive a 50 percent discount. Please contact Lori Bell at lbell927@gmail.com for a coupon code.
Start Time: 11 a.m. Eastern, 10 Central, 9 Mountain, and 8 Pacific.
End Time: 6 p.m. Eastern, 5 Central, 4 Mountain, and 3 Pacific.
For more information on these workshops please contact Lori Bell at lbell927@gmail.com or Tom Peters at TAP Information Services at tpeters@tapinformation.com.
TAP Information Services (www.tapinformation.com) helps organizations innovate.
TAP Information Services and the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University are pleased to announce another in the ongoing series of online conferences on hot topics that librarians can enjoy right at their desktops.
David Lee King, Digital Branch & Services Manager at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, is the keynote speaker. He will describe the process his web team used to transform their outdated website into a 21st century digital branch.
Other speakers for this day-long conference include:
· Laura Solomon on “Why Patrons Hate your Website”
· Mary-Carol Lindbloom on “The Reference Service Leaf of the Digital Branch”
· Joe Murphy on “The Mobile eBranch”
· Sonja Plummer-Morgan on “Building a Virtual Branch in a Virtual World”
· Tom Peters and Lori Bell on “Library Programs at your Electronic Branch”
Full Schedule: http://www.trendytopics.info/T2eBranchschedule.pdf
Registration Fees: $40 for individuals; $100 for groups; $30 for students.
Register at: http://TrendyTopics.eventbee.com/event?eid=730073203
Trendy Topics Conference Series Website: http://www.trendytopics.info/
San Jose State SLIS current faculty and students may attend for free. SJSU SLIS alumni receive a 50 percent discount. Please contact Lori Bell at lbell927@gmail.com for a coupon code.
Start Time: 11 a.m. Eastern, 10 Central, 9 Mountain, and 8 Pacific.
End Time: 6 p.m. Eastern, 5 Central, 4 Mountain, and 3 Pacific.
For more information on these workshops please contact Lori Bell at lbell927@gmail.com or Tom Peters at TAP Information Services at tpeters@tapinformation.com.
TAP Information Services (www.tapinformation.com) helps organizations innovate.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Free webinars - CONNECTING TO COLLECTIONS
THE CONNECTING TO COLLECTIONS WEBINAR SERIES
* Are you struggling to implement the great ideas you picked up at a Connecting to Collections forum?
* Do you love your Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, but feel overwhelmed when looking for specific information?
* Do you want to improve collections care at your institution, but feel that you missed your chance to be part of Connecting to Collections?
The Institute of Museum and Library Services’ (IMLS) national initiative, Connecting to Collections, created a national network of individuals and institutions committed to preserving collections for future generations. This fall, the IMLS, Heritage Preservation, and the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) are offering a series of webinars as the next installment of this effort. You may already be a part of this network, and ready to expand on the experience and your connections. If you have not already participated in the initiative, these webinars are the perfect opportunity for you to get involved.
Based on the content of the Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, Forums, and Workshops, these webinars will connect you with experts and colleagues to discuss issues of common concern. The series is designed for libraries, museums, and archives, and will be of special interest to staff members of small to mid-sized institutions.
The series has a dual focus: 1) Learning how to conduct outreach to the media, the public, and funders on behalf of collections, and 2) Deriving maximum benefit from the Connecting to Collections Bookshelf.
Sign up for the entire series, or select just the sessions that most interest you. And feel free to invite your colleagues to participate as well; it’s free of charge! You are also encouraged to organize a group in your institution or community to participate in the webinar, then work together to put in action what you have learned.
If you can’t participate in the sessions live, don’t worry, they will be archived, and an announcement of their availability will be sent to all recipients of this message.
Each of the 90 minute webinars will begin with an interactive presentation, followed by discussion and Q&A. A trained moderator will ensure a lively session.
For more information and to register for the webinars, click here.
http://learningtimesevents.org/c2c/
* Are you struggling to implement the great ideas you picked up at a Connecting to Collections forum?
* Do you love your Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, but feel overwhelmed when looking for specific information?
* Do you want to improve collections care at your institution, but feel that you missed your chance to be part of Connecting to Collections?
The Institute of Museum and Library Services’ (IMLS) national initiative, Connecting to Collections, created a national network of individuals and institutions committed to preserving collections for future generations. This fall, the IMLS, Heritage Preservation, and the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) are offering a series of webinars as the next installment of this effort. You may already be a part of this network, and ready to expand on the experience and your connections. If you have not already participated in the initiative, these webinars are the perfect opportunity for you to get involved.
Based on the content of the Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, Forums, and Workshops, these webinars will connect you with experts and colleagues to discuss issues of common concern. The series is designed for libraries, museums, and archives, and will be of special interest to staff members of small to mid-sized institutions.
The series has a dual focus: 1) Learning how to conduct outreach to the media, the public, and funders on behalf of collections, and 2) Deriving maximum benefit from the Connecting to Collections Bookshelf.
Sign up for the entire series, or select just the sessions that most interest you. And feel free to invite your colleagues to participate as well; it’s free of charge! You are also encouraged to organize a group in your institution or community to participate in the webinar, then work together to put in action what you have learned.
If you can’t participate in the sessions live, don’t worry, they will be archived, and an announcement of their availability will be sent to all recipients of this message.
Each of the 90 minute webinars will begin with an interactive presentation, followed by discussion and Q&A. A trained moderator will ensure a lively session.
For more information and to register for the webinars, click here.
http://learningtimesevents.org/c2c/
CFP - Library and Information Service for Distance Learning
The Journal of Library and Information Service for Distance Learning, a peer-reviewed journal published by Routledge, welcomes the submission of manuscripts.
The journal is devoted to the issues and concerns of librarians and information specialists involved with distance education and delivering library resources and services to this growing community of students.
Topics can include but are not limited to:
* Faculty/librarian cooperation and collaboration
* Information literacy
* Instructional service techniques
* Information delivery
* Reference services
* Document delivery
* Developing collections
If you are interested in submitting an article, send the manuscript directly to the Editor, Jodi Poe at jpoe@jsu.edu by November 5, 2010. Inquiries and questions are welcome.
Please note: We accept manuscript submissions through the year. The deadline mentioned above is the date we need your manuscript for possible inclusion in our next published issue. Accepted and approved manuscripts received after this date have no guarantee of being included in the next published issue.
Instructions for authors are available at http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=journal&issn=1533-290X or can be emailed to you directly.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jodi W. Poe, Editor
Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning
Associate Professor, Head of Technical Services
Houston Cole Library
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602
TEL: (256) 782-8103
FAX: (256) 782-5872
Email: jpoe@jsu.edu
The journal is devoted to the issues and concerns of librarians and information specialists involved with distance education and delivering library resources and services to this growing community of students.
Topics can include but are not limited to:
* Faculty/librarian cooperation and collaboration
* Information literacy
* Instructional service techniques
* Information delivery
* Reference services
* Document delivery
* Developing collections
If you are interested in submitting an article, send the manuscript directly to the Editor, Jodi Poe at jpoe@jsu.edu by November 5, 2010. Inquiries and questions are welcome.
Please note: We accept manuscript submissions through the year. The deadline mentioned above is the date we need your manuscript for possible inclusion in our next published issue. Accepted and approved manuscripts received after this date have no guarantee of being included in the next published issue.
Instructions for authors are available at http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=journal&issn=1533-290X or can be emailed to you directly.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jodi W. Poe, Editor
Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning
Associate Professor, Head of Technical Services
Houston Cole Library
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602
TEL: (256) 782-8103
FAX: (256) 782-5872
Email: jpoe@jsu.edu
Conference - Conservation Science, Collection Care, and Outreach
Preserving Objects and Artifacts:
Conservation Science, Collection Care, and Outreach
North Carolina Preservation Consortium Annual Conference
William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
November 5, 2010 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Objects connect us with the past, our heritage, and the creative human spirit. Preserving objects for present and future research and exhibition is a professional obligation of cultural stewardship and requires a commitment of resources and sustained effort. Art and artifacts in museums, libraries, historic sites, and archives encompass a wide range of material with unique challenges for preservation and conservation. This conference will explore the application of conservation science, collection care, and outreach for the preservation of objects in collections of archaeological, ethnographic, and historic artifacts, decorative arts, sculpture, folk art, and contemporary art. Each year the North Carolina Preservation Consortium Annual Conference provides an opportunity to learn from experts in preservation and conservation and network with colleagues from large and small collection institutions throughout the state. Our speakers this year include;
Christina Cole, PhD, Mellon Fellow in Conservation in the Art Conservation Program at the University of Delaware. Students in the objects conservation program are taught material science, analysis, treatment, and preservation of modern plastics, leather, feathers, bone, horn, ivory, hair, wood, metals, glass, ceramics, outdoor sculpture, and stone. Microchemical techniques and instrumental analysis are used to study the physical and chemical nature of objects to gain an understanding of the deterioration processes to determine appropriate conservation techniques. Dr. Cole will provide an overview of the curriculum for the undergraduate degree in Material Culture Preservation, the masters degree in Art Conservation, and the doctoral program in Preservation Studies. She will also provide profiles of graduates from these programs highlighting the diverse cultural institutions that value these degrees and the experience gained from university conservation programs.
Jane Klinger, Chief Conservator at the Unites States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. Many objects in this museum collection belonged to victims and survivors of the World War II genocide. Being in the presence of these witnesses to history often has a powerful affective impact on visitors. Ms. Klinger will address collections care for these objects, tensions that may arise between conservators and exhibition curators, and the desire of some to let these artifacts return to the earth. The use of digitization and virtual exhibits will also be explored as a potential compromise to the preservation of physical objects.
W. Christian Peterson, PhD, Conservation Scientist at the Winterthur Museum and Adjunct Associate Professor in the University of Delaware Art Conservation Program. His lecture is titled Conservation Science: The Forensics of Cultural Material. Conservation science combines a variety of scientific disciplines in the study of cultural material. Museum scientists, typically chemists, work with conservators and curators to understand the chemistry of artifacts in order to aid their treatment. Scientists analyze artifacts to characterize materials and manufacturing techniques of various regions, time periods and artists, to aid in authenticity studies, to characterize previous repairs, alterations, or additions, and to evaluate new treatment materials and procedures. Cases studies will be presented which demonstrate the use of these techniques for the study of objects from the Winterthur Museum as well as other institutions and collectors. As is increasingly the case, material culture scholarship and the conservation of artifacts are built on a scientific understanding of their components and degradation mechanisms.
Emily Williams, Conservator of Archaeological Artifacts at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. The world’s largest living history museum, Colonial Williamsburg, includes collections of decorative arts, folk art, and historical artifacts. Ms. Williams will present on the development and success of the exhibit Conservation: Where Art and Science Meet. This conservation outreach project followed the life of objects, beginning with how they are made, their discovery and analysis, the processes of decay, the application of conservation science, and the curation of exhibitions to connect objects with historical narratives. Visitors gained an understanding of the value of conservation to heritage tourism and the preservation of authentic historical artifacts.
Who Should Attend
The conference is designed for professionals and staff working in museums, libraries, historic sites, archives, conservation centers, and other heritage collection institutions. Faculty and students in conservation, museum studies, library and information science, art history, public history, and related collection disciplines will also benefit from participating in this conference. Advocates for collections preservation are welcome to attend as well.
Registration
The registration fee is $60.00 for employees of NCPC member institutions and individual NCPC members, $75.00 for non-members, and $50.00 for graduate students in collections programs. This fee includes lunch, refreshments, and materials. To RSVP please send an email to robertjamesncpc@gmail.com then complete and mail the registration form with payment. The form is available on the NCPC Web site at http://www.ncpreservation.org NCPC does not accept credit or debit card payments. Attendees may pay at the door with cash or check by presenting the email acknowledgement that their RSVP was received.
Location, Directions, and Parking
The conference will be held at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Friday Center for Continuing Education
UNC Chapel Hill
Campus Box 1020
100 Friday Center Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27599-1020
Parking is free. Directions to the Friday Center are available on their Web site:
http://www.fridaycenter.unc.edu/directions/index.htm
Cancellation and Refund Policy
The annual conference may be cancelled due to low registration or other causes beyond our control, such as severe weather. In such an event, registrants will be notified and fees refunded. Otherwise, registration fees are nonrefundable. Substitution are permitted.
NCPC News
Would you like to receive email announcements about future workshops and conferences sponsored by the North Carolina Preservation Consortium? Interested in information about preservation in libraries, museums, archives, historic sites, and other heritage institutions? Subscribe to the NCPC News listserv. This is not a discussion list. You will only receive official email from NCPC. Subscribe on our Web site at: http://ncpreservation.org/mailman/listinfo/ncpcnews-l
North Carolina Preservation Consortium http://www.ncpreservation.org
The North Carolina Preservation Consortium (NCPC) is a 501C3 nongovernment, nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of collections in our state's archives, libraries, museums, historic sites, records centers, and other heritage collection institutions. NCPC also informs the general public about preservation to safeguard private collections and family treasures. Our preservation mission addresses the proper care and handling of materials; storage and environmental control; disaster preparedness and recovery; the repair, reformatting and conservation of damaged items; and collection security. NCPC supports the preservation of information content, and the medium as artifact, in new and traditional formats for present and future generations.
Membership
We would like to welcome your institution to the preservation consortium. Our minimum annual membership fee is only $100.00. Higher levels of support are voluntary. Benefits of NCPC membership include discounts on our continuing education workshops and annual conference. Employees of institutional members are eligible to hold leadership positions as officers and on the consortium's board of directors, committees, and task groups. Member institutions are also recognized for their contributions on our Web site. The success of our state wide preservation program depends on the talents, diversity, and generosity of our colleagues. Together we can make a difference in the survival of our heritage collections. Join NCPC today! Membership information is available on the NCPC web site: http://www.ncpreservation.org/membership.html
Support NCPC
Our programs are made possible by the generous financial support of our institutional members, corporate sponsors, and individual donors. If you would like to make a gift to the North Carolina Preservation Consortium please visit our Preservation Philanthropy Webpage at http://www.ncpreservation.org/support.html
Institutional members are listed on the NCPC Web site at http://www.ncpreservation.org/members.html.
For additional information, contact:
Robert James
Executive Director
North Carolina Preservation Consortium
PO Box 2651
Durham, NC 27715-2651
Phone (252) 328-6114
Email robertjamesncpc@gmail.com
Conservation Science, Collection Care, and Outreach
North Carolina Preservation Consortium Annual Conference
William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
November 5, 2010 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Objects connect us with the past, our heritage, and the creative human spirit. Preserving objects for present and future research and exhibition is a professional obligation of cultural stewardship and requires a commitment of resources and sustained effort. Art and artifacts in museums, libraries, historic sites, and archives encompass a wide range of material with unique challenges for preservation and conservation. This conference will explore the application of conservation science, collection care, and outreach for the preservation of objects in collections of archaeological, ethnographic, and historic artifacts, decorative arts, sculpture, folk art, and contemporary art. Each year the North Carolina Preservation Consortium Annual Conference provides an opportunity to learn from experts in preservation and conservation and network with colleagues from large and small collection institutions throughout the state. Our speakers this year include;
Christina Cole, PhD, Mellon Fellow in Conservation in the Art Conservation Program at the University of Delaware. Students in the objects conservation program are taught material science, analysis, treatment, and preservation of modern plastics, leather, feathers, bone, horn, ivory, hair, wood, metals, glass, ceramics, outdoor sculpture, and stone. Microchemical techniques and instrumental analysis are used to study the physical and chemical nature of objects to gain an understanding of the deterioration processes to determine appropriate conservation techniques. Dr. Cole will provide an overview of the curriculum for the undergraduate degree in Material Culture Preservation, the masters degree in Art Conservation, and the doctoral program in Preservation Studies. She will also provide profiles of graduates from these programs highlighting the diverse cultural institutions that value these degrees and the experience gained from university conservation programs.
Jane Klinger, Chief Conservator at the Unites States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. Many objects in this museum collection belonged to victims and survivors of the World War II genocide. Being in the presence of these witnesses to history often has a powerful affective impact on visitors. Ms. Klinger will address collections care for these objects, tensions that may arise between conservators and exhibition curators, and the desire of some to let these artifacts return to the earth. The use of digitization and virtual exhibits will also be explored as a potential compromise to the preservation of physical objects.
W. Christian Peterson, PhD, Conservation Scientist at the Winterthur Museum and Adjunct Associate Professor in the University of Delaware Art Conservation Program. His lecture is titled Conservation Science: The Forensics of Cultural Material. Conservation science combines a variety of scientific disciplines in the study of cultural material. Museum scientists, typically chemists, work with conservators and curators to understand the chemistry of artifacts in order to aid their treatment. Scientists analyze artifacts to characterize materials and manufacturing techniques of various regions, time periods and artists, to aid in authenticity studies, to characterize previous repairs, alterations, or additions, and to evaluate new treatment materials and procedures. Cases studies will be presented which demonstrate the use of these techniques for the study of objects from the Winterthur Museum as well as other institutions and collectors. As is increasingly the case, material culture scholarship and the conservation of artifacts are built on a scientific understanding of their components and degradation mechanisms.
Emily Williams, Conservator of Archaeological Artifacts at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. The world’s largest living history museum, Colonial Williamsburg, includes collections of decorative arts, folk art, and historical artifacts. Ms. Williams will present on the development and success of the exhibit Conservation: Where Art and Science Meet. This conservation outreach project followed the life of objects, beginning with how they are made, their discovery and analysis, the processes of decay, the application of conservation science, and the curation of exhibitions to connect objects with historical narratives. Visitors gained an understanding of the value of conservation to heritage tourism and the preservation of authentic historical artifacts.
Who Should Attend
The conference is designed for professionals and staff working in museums, libraries, historic sites, archives, conservation centers, and other heritage collection institutions. Faculty and students in conservation, museum studies, library and information science, art history, public history, and related collection disciplines will also benefit from participating in this conference. Advocates for collections preservation are welcome to attend as well.
Registration
The registration fee is $60.00 for employees of NCPC member institutions and individual NCPC members, $75.00 for non-members, and $50.00 for graduate students in collections programs. This fee includes lunch, refreshments, and materials. To RSVP please send an email to robertjamesncpc@gmail.com then complete and mail the registration form with payment. The form is available on the NCPC Web site at http://www.ncpreservation.org NCPC does not accept credit or debit card payments. Attendees may pay at the door with cash or check by presenting the email acknowledgement that their RSVP was received.
Location, Directions, and Parking
The conference will be held at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Friday Center for Continuing Education
UNC Chapel Hill
Campus Box 1020
100 Friday Center Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27599-1020
Parking is free. Directions to the Friday Center are available on their Web site:
http://www.fridaycenter.unc.edu/directions/index.htm
Cancellation and Refund Policy
The annual conference may be cancelled due to low registration or other causes beyond our control, such as severe weather. In such an event, registrants will be notified and fees refunded. Otherwise, registration fees are nonrefundable. Substitution are permitted.
NCPC News
Would you like to receive email announcements about future workshops and conferences sponsored by the North Carolina Preservation Consortium? Interested in information about preservation in libraries, museums, archives, historic sites, and other heritage institutions? Subscribe to the NCPC News listserv. This is not a discussion list. You will only receive official email from NCPC. Subscribe on our Web site at: http://ncpreservation.org/mailman/listinfo/ncpcnews-l
North Carolina Preservation Consortium http://www.ncpreservation.org
The North Carolina Preservation Consortium (NCPC) is a 501C3 nongovernment, nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of collections in our state's archives, libraries, museums, historic sites, records centers, and other heritage collection institutions. NCPC also informs the general public about preservation to safeguard private collections and family treasures. Our preservation mission addresses the proper care and handling of materials; storage and environmental control; disaster preparedness and recovery; the repair, reformatting and conservation of damaged items; and collection security. NCPC supports the preservation of information content, and the medium as artifact, in new and traditional formats for present and future generations.
Membership
We would like to welcome your institution to the preservation consortium. Our minimum annual membership fee is only $100.00. Higher levels of support are voluntary. Benefits of NCPC membership include discounts on our continuing education workshops and annual conference. Employees of institutional members are eligible to hold leadership positions as officers and on the consortium's board of directors, committees, and task groups. Member institutions are also recognized for their contributions on our Web site. The success of our state wide preservation program depends on the talents, diversity, and generosity of our colleagues. Together we can make a difference in the survival of our heritage collections. Join NCPC today! Membership information is available on the NCPC web site: http://www.ncpreservation.org/membership.html
Support NCPC
Our programs are made possible by the generous financial support of our institutional members, corporate sponsors, and individual donors. If you would like to make a gift to the North Carolina Preservation Consortium please visit our Preservation Philanthropy Webpage at http://www.ncpreservation.org/support.html
Institutional members are listed on the NCPC Web site at http://www.ncpreservation.org/members.html.
For additional information, contact:
Robert James
Executive Director
North Carolina Preservation Consortium
PO Box 2651
Durham, NC 27715-2651
Phone (252) 328-6114
Email robertjamesncpc@gmail.com
CFP: IU Bloomington Archives, Rare Books, and Special Collections conference
*Preserving our Cultural Heritage*
*A Conference for Students and Beginning Professionals on Archives, Rare
Books, and Special Collections*
* *
March 5-6, 2011
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University’s student chapter of the Society of American Archivists
is proud to announce our third conference for students and beginning
professionals, to be held on Saturday March 5-Sunday March 6, 2011 at
Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
If you are a graduate student in a library science, archives, or rare books
program or have entered the profession within the previous three years, we
invite you to submit your papers on topics related to archives, rare books,
or special collections for presentation at the conference. The conference
theme of “Preserving our Cultural Heritage” can be interpreted broadly; we
welcome papers on diverse topics within the field. In addition to paper
sessions, the two-day conference will include a workshop and tours of
Indiana University special collections and repositories.
Each paper session will be an hour long and will include two presenters.
Each presenter will have approximately 20 to 25 minutes to speak, and the
session will conclude with a ten to fifteen minute period for questions and
answers.
To be considered as a presenter, please submit your paper (or, if your paper
is not yet complete, an abstract of 150 to 200 words and a working title) to
iusaaconference@gmail.com by *Friday, December 3, 2010*. Along with your paper
or abstract, please include your name, email address, institutional
affiliation, and any audio/visual needs you may have.
The papers will be discussed and voted on in a blind judging process and you
will receive an acceptance or rejection by the end of December. If you have
only submitted an abstract, your acceptance will be conditional. You will be
required to submit the completed paper by mid-February to have your
acceptance finalized.
If your paper is accepted, you will be sent a more detailed registration
form. At that time, you will also be asked to submit a registration fee of
$30 to cover the meals provided during the conference. More details about
meals, accommodations available in Bloomington, and other logistics will
also be provided at this time. For more information on our previous
conference, please visit
http://www.indiana.edu/~saarchiv/gradconference2010.html,
and feel free to send any questions you may have to
iusaaconference@gmail.com.
We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Sincerely,
The Conference Committee
--
Amy Jankowski
Graduate Student
Student Processor, Indiana University Archives
Society of American Archivists Student Chapter President
School of Library and Information Science
Indiana University Bloomington
ajankows@umail.iu.edu
amyjankowski@gmail.com
*A Conference for Students and Beginning Professionals on Archives, Rare
Books, and Special Collections*
* *
March 5-6, 2011
Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University’s student chapter of the Society of American Archivists
is proud to announce our third conference for students and beginning
professionals, to be held on Saturday March 5-Sunday March 6, 2011 at
Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
If you are a graduate student in a library science, archives, or rare books
program or have entered the profession within the previous three years, we
invite you to submit your papers on topics related to archives, rare books,
or special collections for presentation at the conference. The conference
theme of “Preserving our Cultural Heritage” can be interpreted broadly; we
welcome papers on diverse topics within the field. In addition to paper
sessions, the two-day conference will include a workshop and tours of
Indiana University special collections and repositories.
Each paper session will be an hour long and will include two presenters.
Each presenter will have approximately 20 to 25 minutes to speak, and the
session will conclude with a ten to fifteen minute period for questions and
answers.
To be considered as a presenter, please submit your paper (or, if your paper
is not yet complete, an abstract of 150 to 200 words and a working title) to
iusaaconference@gmail.com by *Friday, December 3, 2010*. Along with your paper
or abstract, please include your name, email address, institutional
affiliation, and any audio/visual needs you may have.
The papers will be discussed and voted on in a blind judging process and you
will receive an acceptance or rejection by the end of December. If you have
only submitted an abstract, your acceptance will be conditional. You will be
required to submit the completed paper by mid-February to have your
acceptance finalized.
If your paper is accepted, you will be sent a more detailed registration
form. At that time, you will also be asked to submit a registration fee of
$30 to cover the meals provided during the conference. More details about
meals, accommodations available in Bloomington, and other logistics will
also be provided at this time. For more information on our previous
conference, please visit
http://www.indiana.edu/~saarchiv/gradconference2010.html
and feel free to send any questions you may have to
iusaaconference@gmail.com.
We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Sincerely,
The Conference Committee
--
Amy Jankowski
Graduate Student
Student Processor, Indiana University Archives
Society of American Archivists Student Chapter President
School of Library and Information Science
Indiana University Bloomington
ajankows@umail.iu.edu
amyjankowski@gmail.com
Free webinars - Tech Soup
Register online for our October webinars! Hope to "see" you there!
Cloud Computing
Thursday, October 14, 2010, 11:00 a.m. Pacific (Noon Mountain / 1pm Central / 2 pm Eastern)
The term cloud computing is being used more and more, but what is it and why should you make an effort to understand it? In this free webinar we will explain what cloud computing means, define the different types, discuss how it is impacting nonprofits and libraries, and outline some criteria for use. We'll discuss the challenges of using the “cloud," and if cloud computing can simplify your life and reduce software and IT staffing costs. Hear from Anna Jaeger, co-director, GreenTech at TechSoup Global, and Peter Campbell, nonprofit technologist at Earthjustice, who will help you understand this topic in order to better communicate with your consultants, staff, and board.
The Story of an Open Source Library
Thursday, October 21, 2010, 11:00 a.m. Pacific (Noon Mountain / 1pm Central / 2pm Eastern)
This webinar will cover specific open source tools (some of which you may not have heard of before!) that work well for libraries and the benefits and challenges associated with their use. Meadville Public Library uses open source software on 90% of their public access computers.
Cindy Murdock Ames, IT services director and Kyle Hall, the library's on-staff developer, will share recommendations for libraries considering open source software and how to get started successfully. Cindy has been using open source software for over 10 years, which has allowed the library to save licensing costs and have more control over its computing environment. The library uses open source tools for their websites, e-mail, Internet firewall, wireless router, proxying, filtering, and productivity software, and thin clients for Internet access and to run Koha for the circulation and public catalogs.
Security Basics: Keep your Computers Safe
Thursday, October 28, 2010, 11:00 a.m. Pacific (Noon Mountain / 1pm Central / 2pm Eastern)
When you have computers connected to the Internet or to any external device, you need to take precautions. Security threats can not only cause harm to your computers but could damage files on your network or put sensitive data at risk. This free webinar will help you understand what the threats are and how your computers can get infected.
Kami Griffiths from TechSoup will interview Marian Merritt, an Internet safety advocate from Symantec Corporation, who will explain what employees should know about this topic and which specific activities can be problematic. This webinar is ideal for anyone who seeks a basic understanding of security threats or needs a refresher course.
Regards,
Stephanie Gerding, TechSoup for Libraries
Cloud Computing
Thursday, October 14, 2010, 11:00 a.m. Pacific (Noon Mountain / 1pm Central / 2 pm Eastern)
The term cloud computing is being used more and more, but what is it and why should you make an effort to understand it? In this free webinar we will explain what cloud computing means, define the different types, discuss how it is impacting nonprofits and libraries, and outline some criteria for use. We'll discuss the challenges of using the “cloud," and if cloud computing can simplify your life and reduce software and IT staffing costs. Hear from Anna Jaeger, co-director, GreenTech at TechSoup Global, and Peter Campbell, nonprofit technologist at Earthjustice, who will help you understand this topic in order to better communicate with your consultants, staff, and board.
The Story of an Open Source Library
Thursday, October 21, 2010, 11:00 a.m. Pacific (Noon Mountain / 1pm Central / 2pm Eastern)
This webinar will cover specific open source tools (some of which you may not have heard of before!) that work well for libraries and the benefits and challenges associated with their use. Meadville Public Library uses open source software on 90% of their public access computers.
Cindy Murdock Ames, IT services director and Kyle Hall, the library's on-staff developer, will share recommendations for libraries considering open source software and how to get started successfully. Cindy has been using open source software for over 10 years, which has allowed the library to save licensing costs and have more control over its computing environment. The library uses open source tools for their websites, e-mail, Internet firewall, wireless router, proxying, filtering, and productivity software, and thin clients for Internet access and to run Koha for the circulation and public catalogs.
Security Basics: Keep your Computers Safe
Thursday, October 28, 2010, 11:00 a.m. Pacific (Noon Mountain / 1pm Central / 2pm Eastern)
When you have computers connected to the Internet or to any external device, you need to take precautions. Security threats can not only cause harm to your computers but could damage files on your network or put sensitive data at risk. This free webinar will help you understand what the threats are and how your computers can get infected.
Kami Griffiths from TechSoup will interview Marian Merritt, an Internet safety advocate from Symantec Corporation, who will explain what employees should know about this topic and which specific activities can be problematic. This webinar is ideal for anyone who seeks a basic understanding of security threats or needs a refresher course.
Regards,
Stephanie Gerding, TechSoup for Libraries
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