[NEW!]  Rare Books for Archivists #0145

Registration Type	Fees: Early-Bird / Regular
Full Registration #0145	SAA Member: $295 / $375 Employees of Member Institutions: $335 / $385 Nonmember: $375 / $395

Workshop Description

What are the basics archivists should know about rare books and why? This two-day workshop will introduce you to the management of rare books; the associated acquisition, identification, preservation, access and de-accession strategies; and the research potential for archivists and researchers.

Upon completing this workshop youll have:

• Examined rare materials—hands-on—to understand the codex book during the hand-press era and the machine-press era;
• Inspected various tools of the antiquarian book trade (for acquisition, valuation, and/or de-accessioning);
• Compared archival methodologies and rare book methodologies;
• Assessed book collections that come with archival materials;

This unique workshop is enhanced by the following presentations:

Randy Silverman, Preservation Librarian at University of Utah Marriott Library and Robert Maxwell, Rare Books Cataloger and Special Collections and Ancient Languages Catalog Librarian, Harold B. Lee Library Brigham Young University subjects like strategies of preservation for rare books, and rare book cataloging for archivists complement this unique workshop.

Who should attend? Practicing archivists without formal training in bibliography or special collections librarianship who find themselves involved with rare books—either frequently or infrequently—and who wish to learn more.

Attendance is limited to 15.

Testimonials

When asked “what aspect of the workshop was most valuable to you?” Participant responses included?

• “I really liked handling the rare books and learning about the history of printing. The section on preservation and conservation was also valuable.” - Abbie Weiser
• “Examination of materials; viewing and searching websites for availability of rare books; rare book cataloging examples and RBMS tools.”
• “Having the opportunity to discuss qualities, characteristics and appropriate descriptions of/terminology for books while examples were in front of us were very useful. The overview of sources for determining rarity/availability and potential cost/value of books was also good. Having experts in conservation and cataloging join the workshop was wonderful. Instructor was approachable and knowledgeable.” - Donna McCrea
• “The hands on examination of a wide variety of books was invaluable. Is there any better way to understand and appreciate how a book is made, and the changes in book structure, than to compare and contrast a wide variety of books made at different times and in different places? Great stuff. ” - Chris McDonald

Workshop Agenda

Event Name	Date & Time	Instructors/Speakers & CEUs
Rare Books for Archivists #0145	Thu, May 20, 2010 - Fri, May 21, 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Michael Laird (Instructor) Archival Recertification Credits-ARCs: 10 General CEU Credits: 1.5