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Instructors: Craig Fansler, Preservation Librarian, Wake Forest University and Robin Harper, University Library Technician, North Carolina State University
Learn in a hands-on environment the basics of book conservation. In this workshop, Fansler and Harper will start simple and move to more complex repairs.
The instructors will show participants that a book is easily repairable and will take the mystery out of this process, as well as help participants become familiar with both the materials and the processes for book repair.
Activities include tipping-in loose pages, using heat-set tissue to repair paper tears and stabilize documents, repairing joints by using and tearing Japanese tissue, replacing spines by learning how to remove a damaged spine and replacing it with equally suitable material, replacing the end sheets of a book, and repairing paperbacks.
All materials will be provided.
Registration closes February 20. SPACE IS LIMITED AND WILL BE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS**. Once capacity is reached, you will be added to the waitlist and notified by February 21 if you have been accepted. If you are waitlisted and do not receive a separate email confirming your acceptance and requesting payment, it means unfortunately all seats have been filled. Any registrations not paid by 5pm on February 20 will be considered void and canceled, to allow space for those on the waitlist.
**If you already paid for your registration, it means you are confirmed to attend and are NOT on the waitlist.
TITLE: Exploring Federal Records for Genealogy Research
INSTRUCTORS: Jennifer Daugherty, Head of the North Carolina Collection at East Carolina University, and Karen Feeney, North Carolina Collection Supervisor at Forsyth County Public Library
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 @ 1-4pm
AUDIENCE: Anyone who works with those doing historical biographical research or genealogy research.
DESCRIPTION:
The United States federal government documented a wealth of information about people in a variety of ways. From the U.S. Federal census records to Social Security Administration Applications and claims, different aspects of life can be found within these records. This workshop will explore those types of documents commonly used for genealogical research, but it will also delve into how to find and search within more complex resources like the U.S. Congressional Serial Set. The effect the evolving structure of the government and shifting legal frameworks had on where records could be found will also be covered.
Government websites like the National Archives and Records Administration and the Library of Congress and how to search within these repositories will be explored. Participants will have the opportunity to follow along with hands on activities throughout the workshop.
PRE-REQ:
Registrants are asked to create a free Family Search account in advance of the workshop as the instructors will be exploring some of the resources through it: https://www.familysearch.org/en/united-states/
COST:
This webinar is free to active SNCA members. For non-members, registration is $10.
The Zoom link will be sent to you in your confirmation email.
REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 18.
SNCA Annual Meeting 2025
Wednesday, May 21 - Thursday, May 22
Outreach and Engagement in a Digital World
Joyner Library, East Carolina University
1000 E 5th St, Greenville, NC 27858
Registration Information
-----> Through May 2, full refund.
-----> After May 2, no refunds. In-person registration converts to Virtual.
Cost of Attendance
● Standard (in-person) rate: $80
● Student (in-person) rate: $20*
*Students selected to present (in a session or with a poster) will have their registration fee waived. You will receive a registration code to access the STUDENT PRESENTER RATE - FREE ticketing option. If you purchase a regular Student rate ticket prior to being accepted, please contact SNCA so we can refund your payment.
● Virtual Attendance rate: $30**
**Virtual Attendance is free for anyone residing in the following counties:
○ Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey -------> If applicable, you will indicate this on your registration form. Please complete registration but do not submit payment. SNCA will verify your information and mark your registration as paid. SNCA reserves the right to require payment for any Virtual - Western County registration that is found to be falsified. This is a kindness to our archivist peers recovering from Hurricane Helene. Please do not take advantage.
○ Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancey
-------> If applicable, you will indicate this on your registration form. Please complete registration but do not submit payment. SNCA will verify your information and mark your registration as paid. SNCA reserves the right to require payment for any Virtual - Western County registration that is found to be falsified. This is a kindness to our archivist peers recovering from Hurricane Helene. Please do not take advantage.
What's Included
The Standard/Student rate (in-person admission):
Virtual Attendance rate:
Email:ncarchivists@gmail.com
