The course will centre around the creation of a set of electronic texts and digital images. Topics to be covered include:
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.
This year's institute presupposes that participants have some experience
with the Web and an elementary understanding of HTML.
David Seaman is the founding director of the internationally-known Electronic Text Center at the University of Virginia. He lectures and writes frequently on XML, the Internet, and the creation and use of electronic texts. Currently, David is Director of the Digital Library Federation.
The course will be held in the Instructional Technology Learning Centre (ITLC) in the Harriet Irving Library (map) 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.
The tuition ($950 Canadian dollars) will include all course fees for the Institute, nutritional breaks, lunches and several social events. Tuition does not include cost of accommodations.
The Lord Beaverbrook Hotel in downtown Fredericton is offering special room rates for the Institute:
$95.00 + tax (Canadian) Single Room
$95.00 + tax (Canadian) Double Room
Course participants will be responsible for making their own reservations.
Tel 506-455-3371 or 1-866-444-1946
Fax 506-455-1441
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 RATE. All blocked rooms will be released after this date.
Information about other accommodations is available at the New Brunswick Tourism accommodation web page.
Please note that Fredericton has a very efficient taxi system, where taxi cabs are readily available at reasonable prices; therefore, whether walking or "cabbing it," transportation to and from the University will not present a problem.
To register for the Institute, use Web
Course Registration Form
or
contact Karen Kilfillen:
klk@unb.ca
phone: 506-453-4740
fax: 506-453-4595
In addition, the week-long Institute will include a number of special social events.
1. Tour and dinner at King's Landing Historical Settlement - Sunday, August 24
Kings 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,
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.
For further information, contact:
Karen Kilfillen, Library Administrative Officer
UNB Libraries
Phone: (506) 453-4740 Fax: (506) 453-4595
Information on the prior institute, including comments from participants, is available at: http://www.lib.unb.ca/Texts/SGML_course/Aug2002/index.html