February 15, 1995
TO: Printing and Publishing Officials of the Federal Government
SUBJECT: Class Schedule for the Institute for Federal Printing and Publishing
The Institute for Federal Printing and Publishing sponsors courses designed to enhance the printing and publishing professions within the Federal Government. Following is the schedule for the balance of 1995 and for calendar year 1996. Other courses may be added and adjustments may occur as needed; the information is provided at this time for planning purposes.
February 22 and 23, 1995. Washington, DC. Introduction to Full-Text Coding for Electronic Manuscript Using SGML is an overview of SGML (with a brief look at other systems) and includes document analysis and automated coding methods. SGML concepts and creation of a document type definition (DTD) are discussed, and insertion of SGML tags will be achieved at the PC work stations. Hands-on classroom techniques are used to explore solutions to the general coding required to make data available for electronic dissemination on CD-ROM and other media. Word processor hard codes and conversion software techniques for direct usage with specific software retrieval programs are also covered. This class is limited to nine individuals. Early registration is recommended. The cost is $250. Additional sessions are scheduled when the waiting list reaches nine.
March 7 and 8, 1995. Washington, DC. GPO Procurement Process and Agency Contract Administration provides participants with information about the various kinds of contracts and the roles the agency, the contractor, and the GPO play. Similarities and differences between the GPO procurement system and all Federal procurement actions are also addressed. The cost is $185.
March 9 and 10, 1995. Washington, DC. Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program (QATAP) is an overview of GPO's quality assurance system. Product quality levels are defined through specific product characteristics in measurable terms. Appropriate quality levels for products are discussed. Product sampling, inspection, and acceptable or rejection are covered. The cost is $185.
March 21 and 22, 1995. Washington, DC. Reaching Your Desired Audience -- An Information Marketing Overview. This new class covers how to get your information product to targeted audiences. The effectiveness and costs of a variety of media are covered, as is how to do promotional writing. Participants are encouraged to bring their information product to class; they will have an opportunity to practice principles covered in class. The cost is $185.
March 29 and 30, 1995. Chicago, IL. Working with GPO to Get the Best from Desktop Publishing (DTP). This seminar deals with some of the printing considerations that must be kept in mind when using desktop publishing programs or systems to prepare materials for printing. It covers how to submit materials that can provide the printing you desire. Some of the areas covered include fonts and font incompatibility, graphic file formats, trapping colors, and submission of information and visuals to accompany "electronic mechanicals." While the desktop publishing process will be explained, this is not a hands-on class in how to prepare copy or design on a particular program or system. It deals with software packages only as the information is relevant to the printing process. The focus is on ways the agency and GPO can work together to get the best printed products from desktop produced material. Information is applicable to both Macintosh and PC users. The seminar assumes basic familiarity with desktop publishing and basic knowledge of printing. The cost is $185.
April 4 and 5, 1995. Washington, DC. Paper Selection is intended to provide some basic knowledge of paper composition, finish, color, and size for proper paper selection in the early stages of planning and designing publications. Important Joint Committee on Printing (JCP) regulations are discussed as they apply to various types of work. Recycled and permanent paper information is included. The cost is $185.
April 6 and 7, 1995. Washington, DC. Proofs and Press Sheet Inspections (PSI's) is for agency representatives who review proofs or who go on press sheet inspections, but it may be of interest to anyone wanting to learn more about proofs or PSI's. Types of proofs and systems are defined, and the relationship between proofs and PSI's is discussed. Basic familiarity with printing terminology and processes is necessary for the seminar to have full value. The cost is $185.
April 18 and 19, 1995. Washington, DC. CD-ROM Publication. Compact Disc-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) is a viable alternative to publishing on paper for some applications. The class offers a brief explanation of what a CD-ROM is and what it can and cannot do. Representatives from GPO's Graphic Systems Development Division discuss application of the technology to publishing needs. A representative from the U.S. Geological Survey brings participants up to date on applications throughout Government and briefly discusses the Special Interest Group for CD-ROM Applications and Technology (SlGCAT). The focus is on publishing. full-text data base. Multimedia products will be discussed briefly. Accommodations for the handicapped are also covered, and the course includes information about ordering CD-ROMs from the Government Printing Office. The cost is $185.
April 20 and 21, 1995. Washington, DC. Introduction to Full-Text Coding for Electronic Manuscript Using SGML. See February 22 and 23, 1995. Special sessions are added whenever reservations reach an adequate level. The cost is $250.
May 2, 3, and 4, 1995. Seattle, WA. Introduction to Printing Processes and Terminology is a basic overview of the printing processes including planning, desktop publishing, typography, photography, electronic photocomposition, copy preparation, platemaking, paper and ink, presswork, binding, and delivery. This is a beginning session for people with little or no knowledge of printing processes and terminology. It is a good introduction to other courses offered by the Institute, it is also a good review. The cost is $245.
May 5, 1995. Seattle, WA. How to Fill Out SF-1 and Get the Products You Need is a hands-on session that emphasizes communicating clearly and completely; it addresses how to deal with unusual requirements and get the products you need. Those who have little or no knowledge of printing terminology should take Introduction to Printing Processes and Terminology prior to this class. The cost is $110.
May 11 and 12, 1995. Washington, DC. Working with GPO to Get the Best from Desktop Publishing. See March 29 and 30, 1995. The cost is $185.
June 8 and 9, 1995. Washington, DC. GPO Procurement Process and Agency Contract Administration. See March 7 and 8, 1995. The cost is $185.
June 21, 22, and 23, 1995. Washington, DC. Planning Your Publication is a new class being developed. The cost is $245
July 11, 12, and 13, 1995. Washington, DC. Editorial Planning for Printing Production is conducted by Customer Services' Typography and Design Division. Attendees become familiar with the services and facilities available at main GPO. This seminar is designed for writers, editors, and editorial assistants. A tour of the GPO central office facilities is included. The cost is $225.
July 25, 26, and 27, 1995. Washington, DC. Introduction to Printing Processes and Terminology. See May 2, 3, and 4, 1995. The cost is $245.
July 28, 1995. Washington, DC. How to Fill Out SF-1 and Get the Products You Need. See May 5, 1995. The cost is $110.
September 12 and 13, 1995. Washington, DC. Working with GPO to Get the Best Iron Desktop Publishing. See March 29 and 30, 1995. The cost is $185.
September 19 and 20, 1995. Atlanta, GA. Introduction to Regional Printing is designed to acquaint agency personnel with basic printing, publishing, and procurement information they require to serve the needs of their agencies. It covers basic contracting and briefly explains printing processes and terms. The cost is $160.
September 26 and 27, 1995. Washington, DC. CD-ROM Publication. See April 18 and 19, 1995. The cost is $185.
October 17 and 18, 1995. Denver, CO. Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program (QATAP). See March 9 and 10, 1995. The cost is $185.
October 19 (9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) and 20 (9 a.m.-12 noon), 1995. Denver, CO. Proofs and Press Sheet Inspections (PSI's). See April 6 and 7, 1995. The cost is $185.
October 31, and November 1, 1995. Washington, DC. Reaching Your Desired Audience -- An Information Marketing Overview. See March 21 and 22, 1995. The cost is $185.
November 14, 15, and 16, 1995. Atlanta, GA. Planning Your Publication. See June 21, 22, and 23, 1995. The cost is $245.
November 28, 29, and 30, 1995. Washington, DC. Introduction to Printing Processes and Terminology. See May 2, 3, and 4, 1995. The cost is $245.
December 12 and 13, 1995. Washington, DC. Proofs and Press Sheet Inspections (PSI's). See April. and 7, 1995. The cost is $185.
1996 Classes
Introduction to Full-Text Coding for Electronic Manuscript Using SGML is a hands-on class limited to nine individuals. In 1996 it will be a 3-day class which will be scheduled whenever there are sufficient names on the reservation list. The cost is $550.
January 9, 10, and 11, 1996. Washington, DC. Introduction to Printing Process and Terminology. See May 2, 3, and 4, 1995. The cost is $260.
January 12, 1996. Washington, DC. How to Fill Out SF-1 and Get the Products You Need. See May 5, 1995. The cost is $115.
February 13 and 14, 1996. Washington, DC. Proofs and Press Sheet inspections (PSI's). See April 6 and 7, 1995. The cost is $195.
February 27, 28, and 29, 1996. Washington, DC. Orientation to GPO's Central Office Products and Services is intended to acquaint agency personnel with basic printing, publishing, procurement, and dissemination information. It provides a general orientation for anyone who needs to know GPO central office functions, processes, procedures, and services. A tour of the Government Printing Office is included, and the course provides a means to establish and/or maintain lines of communication between and among attendees and instructors. Some knowledge of printing and publishing terminology is helpful. The cost is $235.
March 12 and 13, 1996. Washington, DC. GPO Procurement Process and Agency Contract Administration. See March 7 and 8, 1995. The cost is $195.
March 26 and 27, 1996. Washington, DC. Paper Selection. See April 4 and 5, 1995. The cost is $195.
April 9 and 10, 1996. Washington, DC. Working with GPO to Get the Best from Desktop Publishing (DTP). See March 29 and 30, 1995. The cost is $195.
April 23 and 24, 1996. Washington, DC. CD-ROM Publication. See April 18 and 19, 1995. The cost is $195.
May 7 and 8, 1996. Washington, DC. Reaching Your Desired Audience--An Information Marketing Overview. See March 21 and 22, 1995. The cost is $195.
May 21 and 22, 1996. Denver, CO. Working with GPO to Get the Best from Desktop Publishing (DTP). See March 29 and 30, 1995. The cost is $195.
June 11 and 12, 1996. Washington, DC. Quality Assurance Through Attributes Program (QATAP). See March. and 10, 1995. The cost is $195.
July 9, 10, and 11, 1996. Washington, DC. Introduction to Printing Processes and Terminology. See May 2, 3, and 4, 1995. The cost is $260.
July 12, 1996. Washington, DC. How to Fill Out SF-1 and Get the Products You Need. See May 5, 1995. The cost is $115.
July 23 and 24, 1996. Washington, DC. GPO Procurement Process and Agency Contract Administration. See March 7 and 8, 1995. The cost is $195.
September 10 and 11, 1996. Washington, DC. CD-ROM Publication. See April 18 and 19, 1995. The cost is $195.
September 25 and 26, 1996. Washington, DC. Reaching Your Desired Audience -- An Information Marketing Overview. See March 21 and 22, 1995. The cost is $195.
October 8, 9, and 10, 1996. Seattle, WA. Introduction to Printing Processes and Terminology. See May 2, 3, and 4, 1995. The cost is $260.
October 11, 1996. Seattle, WA. How to Fill Out SF-1 and Get the Products You Need. See May 5, 1995. The cost is $115.
October 22 and 23, 1996. Washington, DC. CD-ROM Publication. April 18 and 19, 1995. The cost is $195.
November 5 and 6, 1996. Washington, DC. Working with GPO to Get the Best from Desktop Publishing (DTP). See March 29 and 30, 1995. The cost is $195.
November 19 and 20, 1996. Washington, DC. Paper Selection. See April 4 and 5, 1995. The cost is $195.
December 10 and 11, 1996. Washington, DC. Proofs and Press Sheet Inspections (PSI's). See April. and 7, 1995. The cost is $195.
Washington, DC courses (except Introduction to Full-Text Coding for Electronic Manuscript Using SGML) are held in the Carl Hayden Room, U.S. Government Printing Office, North Capitol and H Streets NW., Washington, DC 20401-4302. Please report to Room C-805 (the Institute's office) to be escorted to the SGML class. Specific locations for regional courses will be announced. For reservations, call (202) 512-1283 or fax (202) 512- 1255. To register, send "Request, Authorization, Agreement and Certification of Training," SF-182, or equivalent, to:
Institute for Federal Printing and Publishing
Stop FP
US Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20401-4302
Telephone or fax reservations will be accepted until the course is filled; be sure to get the SF-182 or equivalent in early to secure your space. Cancellations will be honored only if notification is received at least 10 working days in advance of the course so that arrangements for others to attend can be made. For further information, please call (202) 512-1283.
Sincerely,
ROBERT G. COX
Superintendent,
Departmental Account Representative Division
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