Please post. Thx PALINET and Drexel University CIS are pleased to cosponsor... Digitizing Collections: A Practical Approach 1998 July 22-23 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PALINET/Philadelphia, PA Course Description: This two-day workshop will present a pragmatic approach to digital conversion projects, whether focused on preserving collection content,improving accessibility to a collection, or both. Topics include assessment of needs and opportunities for digitization including institutional partnerships, project planning considerations, allocation and development of human and technological resources, budgeting and funding sources, implementation and maintenance of the content development process, and outcome assessment. Case studies, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive discussion will be integrated with presentation of theoretical and practical issues and concepts. Exit Competencies: -Understanding of digitization concepts, technologies, and theory -Understanding of digitization needs and opportunities for your institution -Ability to select appropriate materials to be digitized -Ability to determine access methods and presentation style -Understanding of allocation of resources for initial implementation and ongoing maintenance of the project -Understanding of marketing the project, procurement of funding, and measurement of outcomes -Understanding of the content development process and selection of digitization tools About the Instructors: John McGinty is currently the Library Director at Marist College, which, due to its working relationship with the FDR Presidential Library, was instrumental in implementing the digital preservation of the contents in the FDR Library. Throughout his library career, Mr. McGinty has specialized in the adaptation, development, and integration of computerized services and resources into library workflow. For the past three years, he has been working on a large-scale digital library project in collaboration with IBM and several research institutions nationwide, including the Library of Congress. Mr. McGinty holds an masters in Library Science from Rutgers University and an MBA from the University of Connecticut. James E. Rush is Executive Director of PALINET, a multi-state, multi-type library cooperative serving libraries and information centers in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. A chemist by training, Dr. Rush has over 30 years of experience in all facets of library and information science, and has worked extensively with modern technologies for digitization of materials, including United Nations documents, library board meeting minutes, church records, archive finding aids, monograph tables of contents, genealogical materials, books and photographs. His primary interest in digitization is to improve access to the wealth of information resources resident in libraries and other repositories, although preservation of these resources is also an important interest. Maureen Kimball, Special Programs & Services Coordinator at PALINET, plans and implements special projects in library automation that include digital conversion of documents, images, and artifacts. Her systems experience includes application design, project management, consultation, and educational program development for educational institutions, healthcare organizations, businesses, and libraries. Ms. Kimball holds a BA in Mathematics from Georgian Court College and both a masters in Information Systems and a masters in Library and Information Science from Drexel University. Course Fee: $195.00 FURTHER INFORMATION Confirmation: We will send a confirmation letter and further information approximately two weeks before the workshop. Lunch: Lunch is included for both days of the workshop Make or Break Policy: We reserve the right to cancel any program that does not meet the minimum number of participants. If this is the case, all money will be refunded. Questions? Contact Maureen Kimball at 800/233-3401. ----------------------------------------------------------- SPECIAL REGISTRATION FORM FOR THE PALINET/DREXEL WORKSHOP DIGITIZING COLLECTIONS: A PRACTICAL APPROACH Name _______________________________________________ Position Title__________________________________________ Institutional Affiliation___________________________________ Business Address_______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ E-mail Address (s)______________________________________ Work Phone (_____) _____-_______ Home Phone (_____) _____-_______ FAX (_____) _________-_________ SSN (necessary for CEU* records)_________________________ Payment Method: _____Check for $195 enclosed made payable to PALINET. _____Please charge our PALINET account. _____Please invoice. Note: The early-bird discount may NOT be applied to this special workshop. Authorizing Signature ____________________________________OCLC Symbol_______ ______Please send a map and instructions Mail or FAX your completed form to PALINET Headquarters: Educational Program Registrar PALINET 3401 Market Street + Suite 262 Philadelphia, PA 19104-3374 Phone: 800/233-3401 + FAX: 215/382-0022 *CEUs AVAILABLE! Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are a valuable tool in keeping track of authorized professional development. One CEU is awarded for every ten instructional hours spent in professional development, and provides recognition for the participant's effort towards professional development. Records of the CEUs will be maintained by the Drexel University College of Information Science and Technology upon request.