[Eril-l] Core Web Course: Fundamentals of Preservation 2024 Session 2.0

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Core Web Course: Fundamentals of Preservation 2024 Session 2.0



The Fundamentals of Preservation (FOP) web course is an introduction to the
principles, policies and practices of preservation in libraries and
archives. It is designed to inform all staff, across divisions and
departments and at all levels of responsibility. Provides tools to begin
extending the useful life of library collections.

Course components:

   - Preservation as a formal library function, and how it reflects and
   supports the institutional mission
   - The primary role of preventive care, including good storage
   conditions, emergency planning, and careful handling of collections
   - The history and manufacture of physical formats and how this impacts
   on preservation options
   - Standard methods of care and repair, as well as reformatting options
   - Challenges in preserving digital content and what the implications are
   for the future of scholarship



2024 Sessions:

Click on a date range to register for that session.

   - Session 2.0: March 25 – April 19, 2024
   <https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1115>

Registration:

Core Members: $196.71;

ALA Member Price: $188.10;

Non Member Price: $209.00;

Division Member Price: $165.11;

Student Price: $188.10.

Registration fees are in U.S. dollars.



How to Register:

Click this link to register –

https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1115

Register by mail using the print registration form. Tip: If you’re unable
to open this “register by mail” link, right-click the link and save the
form to your computer.



For registration questions, call 1-800-545-2433 to speak to our customer
service representatives, or email at registration at ala.org



Registration Deadline:

Registration for each course is limited to 24 people. For courses that are
not sold out, online and fax registration ends at 12 noon CDT on the Monday
before the course begins. Mailed registration forms must be postmarked by
two Mondays prior to the course start date.



Core Code of Conduct:

Please review the Statement of Conduct
<http://www.ala.org/alcts/alcts-statement-conduct> before registering.



Tech Requirements:

A Moodle-developed site is composed of self-paced modules with facilitated
interaction led by the instructors. There are predetermined start and end
dates and a suggested pace which include interaction with the instructors
and your classmates. Students regularly use the forum and chat room
functions to facilitate their class participation. Section quizzes are
offered and feedback given, however, there is no final class grade.

The course website will be open for 1 week prior to the start date for
students to have access to Moodle instructions and set their browser
correctly. It will remain open 1 week after the end date for students to
complete any sections and submit the course evaluation survey.

Contact:

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling
1-800-545-2433 or email registration at ala.org.



For all other questions or comments related to this course, please contact
tferren at ala.org.



*Posted on behalf of the Core Continuing Education Committee.*



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