The presence of ephemeral materials in our collections is a credit to those selectors and curators with the insight to realize the cultural value of such artifacts.   But collections of ephemera present unique challenges to catalogers, and in the absence of usable guidelines for their description, they often languish, uncataloged.

Ephemera collections vary in condition, content, format, historical importance, and size. They may include rare and unique artifacts or more commonly produced items exhaustively collected on a particular subject or in a specific format. Whether the individual items should be described in detail or whether one record will represent an entire collection is an important decision. A finding aid may be required to put everything in context, including acquisition and processing information, provenance, scope, etc. But what are the factors to consider in reaching such treatment decisions?

This full day workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the pre-cataloging decisions to be made and the relevant factors to consider when cataloging ephemera. Through presentations, discussion, and hands-on exercises using a variety of ephemera, the workshop will present various options for controlling these important materials (item level vs. collection level treatment; AACR2 vs. DCRM(B); finding aids; digital collections.)  Participants will receive a packet of resources for creating MARC catalog records in accordance with existing standards and rules.

Participants should be familiar with AACR2 and have some experience cataloging special collections materials.

Instructors:  Eleanor Brown, Cornell University; Ann Copeland, Penn State University; Todd Fell, Yale University; Jane Gillis, Yale University; Stephen Skuce, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Sponsored by the RBMS Bibliographic Standards Committee.

Tuesday, June 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; held at The Johns Hopkins University

Registration Fee:  $85.00; Limited to 20 participants

The New Philanthropic Environment: Fundraising for Libraries, Museums &Archives

Whether you have sole responsibility for attracting external financial support to your institution, or whether you partner with development professionals to meet organizational funding goals, this workshop will help to improve your fundraising effectiveness.

Fundraising for Libraries, Museums, and Archives will focus on contemporary philanthropy, acquainting participants with the challenges and opportunities available to fundraisers as they endeavor to secure external support for their organizations. Participants will gain an understanding of the non-profit organizational form, and become familiar with the tools and techniques of modern fundraising. Topics covered will include donor motivation, individual giving, major gifts, gifts-in-kind, and the legal and ethical issues associated with charitable giving.

A brief list of suggested preliminary readings and further information about the workshop can be obtained by contacting Lisa Browar.

Instructors:  Lisa Browar, University Librarian, The New School; Chris Foley, Associate Director of Development and External Affairs, University of Pennsylvania Library

Tuesday, June 19,  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; held at The Johns Hopkins University.

Registration Fee:  $85.00; Limited to 15 Participants