Pack Memorial Library, Asheville, North Carolina
12:30-3:30 p.m. -- Workshops
- Web Design & Planning Workshop, Co-sponsored by NC ECHO
Using case studies and exercises, this workshop will cover planning, design guidelines, accessibility guidelines, and evaluation techniques for web sites. The focus is on what needs to be done before any software is opened and will not include any software training. Participants will learn about types of sites, organization of sites, navigation, design elements and best practices. No prior web authoring experience necessary.- Creating Exhibits on a Budget
Participants will learn how to produce exhibits using basic supplies and their own creativity. Materials provided.3:30-5:00 p.m. -- Tour
- Biltmore House Archives (limit 20 people; advanced registration recommended)
- Thomas Wolfe House (self-guided)
6:00-7:30 p.m. -- Reception at the Thomas Wolfe House
8:15-8:45 a.m. -- Meeting Registration & Coffee
9:00-10:15 a.m. -- Welcome & Open Plenary Address
- Sharyn McCrumb, Appalachian novelist and New York Times best-selling author, discusses the role of historical research in preparing her novels
10:15-10:45 a.m. -- Break and book sales and signing by Sharyn McCrumb
10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. -- Session 1
- Poets, Potters, and Papers: Collecting Contemporary Artists
12:00-1:30 p.m. -- Lunch on your own, explore downtown Asheville
1:45-3:15 p.m. -- Session 2
- "Sorry, We're Closed" Challenges with Records of Defunct Organizations
- Ashley Yandle, North Carolina State Archives: Black Mountain College
- Norma Myers, East Tennessee State University: Tweetsie Railroad
- Helen Wykle, University of North Carolina-Asheville: Biltmore Industries
3:30-5:00 p.m. -- Tours
- Biltmore House Archives (limit 20 people; advanced registration recommended)
- Thomas Wolfe House (self-guided)