From: "Seymour, Janet I" <DYKEMAJI@uwec.edu> Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:24:18 -0600 Subject: List Serve - Upcoming AASLH Workshops Message-ID: <EEA4CA65D05DC54E874A89D9F518681953E75796EB@CHERRYCOKE.uwec.edu>
List Serve Members – Info on upcoming workshops from AASLH.
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Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 12:50 PM
To: Seymour, Janet I
Subject: Upcoming AASLH Workshops
Upcoming AASLH Workshop Opportunities!
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Don't miss your chance to register for these upcoming AASLH workshops. Or check out more AASLH learning opportunities here<http://www.aaslh.org/workshop.htm>.
Online Workshops
Designed to enhance your skills, AASLH Online Workshops combine the best in learning with comfort and accessibility. After registering you may login anytime-anywhere during the dates listed below!
NEW!! Are You Ready for Volunteers?<http://www.aaslh.org/ReadyforVolunteers.htm>
Dates: Anytime between March 2-30
Time/Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost: $40 members/$105 nonmembers
Description: Improve the results of volunteer recruitment and turnover by avoiding common mistakes and by making sure your nonprofit is READY for volunteers. This course will assist you by addressing the following:
* What does a nonprofit need to know when incorporating a volunteer program?
* What strategic considerations need to be examined?
* How do you know if a volunteer program is successful?
* How do you assess a volunteer program?
Whether you are beginning a volunteer program, considering new initiatives, or interested in revitalizing your current volunteer program, this online course will enable you to: consider the best strategic placement for your volunteer program, incorporate the components of a successful volunteer program, and assess your program's success!
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Onsite Workshops
Onsite AASLH workshops are developed by some of the most respected professionals in the field. Classroom size is limited to give you the best learning experience and intimate one-on-one networkinb.
Digitizing Historic Collections<http://www.aaslh.org/DigitizationAgenda.htm>
Dates: March 18-20
Location: Tempe, AZ, at the Arizona Historical Society Museum
Cost: $200 members/$265 nonmembers for all three days; $70 member/$135 nonmember for individual day registrations
Description: Address and correct key issues associated with digitizing historical collections such as selection of materials, physical preservation, digital imaging, metadata, and the resources required for responsible sustainability. You may attend all three days or select days.
Agenda
DAY 1 - You'll be introduced to the issues involved in digital project
management.
* Why digitize?
* Defining an audience
* Legal Issues
* Tools for deciding what to digitize
* Dublin Core Metadata
* Digital Capture Best Practices
* Digital Glossary
* Funding Options
* Writing Competitive Grants
* Benefits of Collaboration
DAY 2 - You'll be introduced to Western States Digital Imaging Best Practices, quality control, storage of image files, and basic concepts of digital preservation and technical metadata. Participants have the opportunity to work with a flatbed scanner to create scanned images. Other day 2 topics include:
* General introduction, including definition
* Image capture
* File formats and compression
* Image sizing
* Selecting digital imaging hardware
* Managing color, calibration
* Quality control including Benchmarking and formulas
* Outsourcing
DAY 3 - You'll concentrate on the creation of Dublin Core metadata for digital objects using the Western States Dublin Core Metadata Best Practices. Incorporate their successful strategies by applying them to your own collection. Other Day 3 topics include:
* What is Dublin Core metadata?
* Options for creating metadata records
* Heritage and how to contribute records
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