Learn the art of archival media research in a 2-day bootcamp at two of the world’s best facilities.
The National Archives at College Park and the Library of Congress on Capital Hill are the richest and most accessible motion picture and stills collections on earth and they are at your finger tips, not via computer, but by visiting each facility in person as a researcher.
This 2 day course will bring you to these facilities, show you what is there, and have you go through the steps to view and, in most cases, walk away with materials.
This special opportunity will take place over a Monday and Tuesday in October because they are the quieter days at these facilities. The classes will begin with an introduction along with advice and descriptions of the collections. Then you will visit the research rooms, learn about the rules, equipment, and hints for locating materials. You will meet the staffs -- the most important resource. Toward the end of each day you will have time to work on your own project with one-on-one guidance.
The first day, Monday, October 15, will take place at the National Archives in College Park and last from 9 AM - 5 PM. You will be responsbile for your own transportation to and from.
The second day, Tuesday, October 16, will take place at the Library of Congress and last from 9 AM - 5 PM. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from.
It is recommended that you attend both sessions for the maximum benefit, but you also have the option to register for individual days if you can't attend both.
FEES
Both Days Together (October 15 and 16)
$100 (register/pay through September 30)
$125 (register/pay October 1 until filled)
Day 1 ONLY (October 15 at the National Archives in College Park)
$ 70 (register/pay through October 15)
Day 2 ONLY (October 16 at the Library of Congress)
$ 70 (register/pay through October 15)
DOCS INSIDERS DISCOUNT AND ALL-ACCESS PASSHOLDER COMPS
If you are a member of the Docs Insiders program at the Premium level, you can get a $25 discount on the registration fees for this workshop if you register by the Regular deadlines. If you are an All-Access Passholder, registration is required but is at no additional cost to you. To get the discount, you will enter a Promo Code when you get to the payment. If you missed our e-mail with the promo code, please reach us at contact AT docsinprogress DOT org to get it.
HOW TO REGISTER?
Click the "Register Now" button towards the top of the page. Because of limited space (maximum 6 participants on our workstations plus we can accommodate two more using your laptops), advanced registration is highly recommended.
NOTE ON PAYMENT
Full payment must be received to guarantee you a spot in the class.
If you are paying by credit card, select the "Paypal" option (you can pay by credit card even if you don't have a Paypal account). Payment must be made at the same time you complete the online registration form.
If you are paying by check, you still need to register online, but select "Pay by Check or Wire". Make check payable to “Docs In Progress” and mail to:
Docs In Progress
801 Wayne Avenue, Suite G-100
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(Write the name of the workshop in the memo line)
Your registration will be completed once your payment is received.
Phone: 301-789-2797
Email: contact@docsinprogress.org
2018/10/15 - 2018/10/16
National Archives in College Park and Library of Congress
MD