From: Alan Burk [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: June 16, 2003 5:12 AM
To: apla; ASIS; bibsocan; canlit; cidl; coch-cosh-l; diglib; diglibns;
Epig-etig; exlibris; humanist; sharp; Tei-l; web4
Cc: Karen Kilfillen
Subject: Summer Institute - Creating Electronic Texts - David Seaman
There are still a few spaces left for Creating Electronic Texts and
Images with David Seaman
(http://www.lib.unb.ca/Texts/SGML_course/Aug2003/index.html).
If you are interested, I urge you to register by the end of June. This
may be the last year that we will be offering this workshop in its
present
form.
Alan Burk
Director, Electronic Text Centre, University of New Brunswick
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This announcement has been cross-posted; please excuse any duplication.
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Announcing the Seventh Summer Institute at the University of New
Brunswick / Fredericton / New Brunswick / Canada
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Creating Electronic Texts and Images -- a practical "hands-on"
exploration of the research, preservation and pedagogical uses of
electronic texts and images in the humanities.
DATES: August 24-29, 2003
INSTRUCTOR: David Seaman, Director, Digital Library Federation
(http://www.diglib.org/dlfhomepage.htm)
PLACE: University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Sponsored by the Electronic Text Centre at the University of New
Brunswick Libraries and the Department of Archives and Special
Collections
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will centre around the creation of a set of electronic texts
and digital images. Topics to be covered include:
. XML tagging and conversion
. Using the Text Encoding Initiative Guidelines
. Ebooks
. The basics of archival imaging
. The form and implications of XML
. Publishing XML on the World Wide Web
. EAD - Encoded Archival Descriptions
The course is designed primarily for librarians and archivists who are
planning to develop electronic text and imaging projects, for scholars
who are creating electronic texts as part of their teaching and
research, and for publishers who are looking to move publications to the
Web.
Course participants will learn how to create TEI encoded XML files from
a selection of manuscripts from UNB's Archives and Special Collections;
and, then, how to turn these XML files automatically into multiple
formats, including HTML, PDF, and EBook. Participants will also have
the
opportunity to tag an EAD finding aid and explore issues in creating
digital images. The work of the class will be made available on the
Internet through the Electronic Text Centre at the University of New
Brunswick Libraries' Web Page.
COURSE PREREQUISITES: This year's institute presupposes that
participants have some experience with the Web and an elementary
understanding of HTML.
FACILITIES:
The course will be held in the Instructional Technology Learning Centre
(ITLC) in the Harriet Irving Library on the UNB campus. This
state-of-the-art lab has a Windows PC for each participant and a
high end digital projection system. The facility is air conditioned.
REGISTRATION FEES / HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Registration WILL BE LIMITED to 20. The tuition ($950 Canadian
dollars) will include all course fees for the Institute, some events,
nutritional breaks, and lunches. Tuition does not include cost of
accommodations.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
1. Tour and dinner at King's Landing Historical Settlement - Sunday
afternoon, August 24
King's Landing is a must for any Maritime itinerary. It is one of North
America's foremost outdoor living history museums and has won the 1999
Attractions Canada Award - Top Attraction in Canada. This authentically
recreated Loyalist village vibrantly brings to life the story of the
first settlers to the St. John River Valley through its more than 70
beautifully restored buildings and friendly costumed staff. A $25
charge applies (A bus to and from Fredericton and dinner at the Kings
Head Tavern, a 19th century inn, are included).
2. Barbeque - Wednesday evening, August 27
There will be an informal barbeque (beef and lobster). Time and location
yet to be decided. There will be a small charge for those requesting
lobster.
3. Friday Farewell Dinner - Friday, August 29
A farewell dinner (for those still in Fredericton) in a relaxed setting
with beer, wine and Maritime hospitality. Details will be provided
before Friday. This dinner will be at one's own expense.
The Lord Beaverbrook Hotel in downtown Fredericton is offering special
room rates at:
$95.00 + tax (Canadian) Single Room
$95.00 + tax (Canadian) Double Room
Course participants will be responsible for making their own
reservations. Lord Beaverbrook Hotel: Tel. 506-455-3371 or
1-866-444-1946. When booking rooms, please ask for the block reserved
under UNB Libraries to receive special rates. RESERVATIONS MUST BE
MADE BY July 25 TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY AND SPECIAL RATES. All blocked
rooms will be released after this date. Information about other
accommodations is available at the City of Fredericton tourism Web page:
http://www.city.fredericton.nb.ca/visitors/index.asp
FURTHER INFORMATION:
You may also obtain further information by contacting Karen Kilfillen
([log in to unmask] or 506-453-4740). Information on prior institutes,
including comments from participants, is available at:
http://www.lib.unb.ca/Texts/projects.html, under the heading of
Educational Initiatives.
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REGISTRATION FORM
To register, use our Web Registration Form:
http://www.lib.unb.ca/Texts/SGML_course/Aug2003/register_2003.htm
or fill out our email version:
Introduction To Electronic Texts and Images
August 24th to the 29th, 2003
Name:________________________________
Organization/Title:____________________________________
In the space below, briefly outline your reasons for taking this course
and describe projects which will utilize the skills you learn in this
course.
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Phone:_________________(Home)
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Business address:________________________________________
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Home address:__________________________________________
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FAX: ____________________ email: _______________________
I am paying for:
Registration fee $950 ______
I will be attending King's Landing excursion ($25) _______
Method of payment (please circle one):
1. Cheque (made payable to: UNB Libraries)
2. Visa or Mastercard
Card#: ___________________________________
Expiry date:_______________________________
3. Purchase Order (please attach):
Number:__________________________________
Signature:_________________________________
Payment in full is due by June 27, 3003. Refunds will be honoured
through
July 11, minus a $100 administrative withdrawal fee. Refunds will not
be
given after July 11.
PLEASE EMAIL COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM TO:
Karen Kilfillen, Library Administrative Officer
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or mail or fax to:
Karen Kilfillen
UNB Libraries, PO Box 7500
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5H5
PHONE: (506) 453-4740
FAX: (506) 453-4595
Confirmation of registration will be sent to you after processing.
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