January 10, 1997
TO: Printing and Publishing Officials of the Federal Government
SUBJECT: Class Schedule for the Institute for Federal Printing and Publishing {1}
The Government Printing Office's Institute for Federal Printing and Publishing sponsors courses designed to provide Federal employees with information they need in publishing and printing technology, systems, and processes. Getting the Best from Desktop Publishing has been expanded to 3 days at the suggestion of a number of class participants. Introduction to Data Preparation for World Wide Web (WWW) Publishing has been expanded to 4 days for 1997 to include more HyperText Markup Language (HTML) coding information and practice and Web page development and design, also at the suggestion of a number of participants. Following is the updated schedule for 1997 and the new schedule for 1998. Other courses may be added and adjustments may occur as needed. The three new courses for 1998 may be ready earlier than the scheduled dates. To receive fax or mail updates please call (202) 512-1283, e-mail ifpp-registrar@gpo.gov or fax (202) 512-1255 with your name, organization, voice and fax numbers or address.
January 14 and 15, 1997. Washington, DC. GPO Procurement Process and Agency Contract Administration provides participants with information about the various kinds of contracts (e.g., small purchase, one-time bids, various term contracts including direct deal term 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 $205.
NEW! January 28, 29, and 30, 1997. Washington, DC. Resources for Publishing addresses questions such as: What resources are available for Government publishing? Where can I find them? How can I tap into them? We cover project assessment and planning; where to find resources for writing, editing, proofreading, and indexing; where to go for design, layout, illustration, and photography; multimedia resources, and packing and distribution for print and multimedia. Internal Government resources and using freelancers are also covered. Other resources addressed are trade journals, glossaries, training programs, other publications, and the Internet. Also addressed are important ancillary subjects such as copyright considerations and evaluating effectiveness. The cost is $275.
February 11, 12, and 13, 1997. Washington, DC. Introduction to Printing Processes and Terminology is a basic overview of the printing processes including planning, desktop publishing, photography, electronic 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 for other courses offered by the Institute; it is also a good review. The cost is $275.
February 14, 1997. Washington, DC. How to Communicate Effectively Using SF-1 is a hands-on session that emphasizes the need to communicate clearly and completely; it addresses new orders, reordering, and unusual requirements. It discusses ways to communicate to get the product you need. The class is intended to help solve some of the communication problems that arise in ordering printing. 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 $120.
February 19 and 20, 1997. Washington, DC. Introduction to Full-Text Coding for Electronic Manuscript Using SGML is an overview of Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) 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 is achieved at the PC workstations. PC workstations and 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. The class assumes computer literacy; knowledge of Windows and DOS systems is helpful. The cost is $370.
EXPANDED! February 25, 26, 27 and 28, 1997. Washington, DC. Introduction to Document Preparation for World Wide Web (WWW) Publishing covers the implementation of HTML, the standard tagging scheme used to publish documents on the WWW. Class participants will experience the steps needed to prepare a document for the WWW using computers in a classroom environment. The format includes Web page development, design techniques, data analysis, markup, and encoding a document. Related software, browsers, and design techniques are also reviewed. Participants will create a home page and learn the techniques required to link to other documents or WWW sites. The class assumes computer literacy; knowledge of Windows and DOS systems is helpful. This class may be taken alone, but those not familiar with SGML might find it useful to take that class first. The cost is $675.
EXPANDED! March 11, 12, and 13, 1997. Washington, DC. Getting the Best from Desktop Publishing (DTP) 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 is targeted at how to submit materials that can provide the printing you need. 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 can get the best printed products from desktop produced material. Information is applicable to both PC and MAC users. The seminar assumes basic familiarity with desktop publishing and basic knowledge of printing. Those with little or no knowledge of printing terminology should take Introduction to Printing Processes and Terminology prior to this class. The cost is $275.
March 14, 1997. Washington, DC. Scanning Black-and-White Photos for Desktop Publishing covers ways in which you can get the best halftones from black-and-white photos, offering tips to be sure you get the best product. The scanning tools available, methodology used to adjust highlights and shadows, adjusting midtones, sharpening images, saving the file, and making corrections are all covered. Adjusting contrast, what to do about moires, and converting color image to grayscale are also covered. The information provided is applicable to both PC and Mac users. Designers, visual information specialists, editors, writers, printing officers, and anyone who uses black-and-white photos in their desktop products should benefit from the class. This 1-day class was developed by one of the co-authors of "Photoshop in Black and White, a comprehensive guide to producing digital halftones on the desktop." The cost is $140.
March 24, 25, and 26, 1997. Seattle, WA. Getting the Best from Desktop Publishing. See March 11, 12, and 13, 1997. The cost is $275.
March 25 and 26, 1997. Washington, DC. CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory) Publication offers a brief explanation of what a CD-ROM is, how it is made, and what it can and cannot do. Representatives from GPO's Graphic Systems Development Division discuss application of the technology to publishing needs. The Special Interest Group for CD Applications and Technology (SIGCAT) is briefly discussed. The focus is on publishing a full-text data base; multimedia products are briefly discussed. Accommodations for the handicapped are also covered, and the course includes information about ordering CD-ROMs. The class includes a review of CD standards and a look at the many types of CDs available as well as a study of CD-R (recordable) technology, hardware and software available, and when to use CD-R. The cost is $205.
March 27, 1997. Seattle, WA. Scanning Black-and-White Photos for Desktop Publishing. See March 14, 1997. The cost is $140.
April 22 and 23, 1997. Washington, DC. Proofs and Press Sheet Inspections includes a discussion of proofs and proofing systems and the relationship between proofs and PSIs. It covers what a PSI is and is not, scheduling of PSIs, PSI procedures, and advice for agency representatives. Various press sheets are used in demonstrations. Government employees who review proofs or participate in PSIs will benefit from the class. Basic familiarity with printing terminology and processes is necessary for this seminar to have full value. The cost is $205.
May 6, 7, and 8, 1997. Washington, DC. Resources for Publishing. See January 28, 29, and 30, 1997. The cost is $275.
May 20, 21, 22, and 23, 1997. Chicago, IL. Introduction to Document Preparation for WWW Publishing. See February 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1997. The cost is $675.
June 3, 4, and 5, 1997. Washington, DC. Introduction to Printing Processes and Terminology. See February 11, 12, and 13, 1997. The cost is $275.
June 6, 1997. Washington, DC. How to Communicate Effectively Using SF-1. See February 14, 1997. The cost is $120.
NEW! June 17 and 18, 1997. Washington, DC. Publishing Media. This class is an introduction to the various types of publishing media available to Government publishers. It discusses print, CD-ROMs, faxes, e-mail, bulletin boards, and the Internet. Features of each medium are addressed including costs, security, reliability, and access. Special electronic publishing considerations are also discussed, and Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) and HyperText Markup Lanaguage (HTML) are briefly addressed. People who want to better understand available publishing options will want to attend this class. The cost is $205.
July 8, 9, and 10, 1997. Washington, DC. Getting the Best from Desktop Publishing. See March 11, 12, and 13, 1997. The cost is $275.
July 11, 1997. Washington, DC. Scanning Black-and-White Photos for Desktop Publishing. See March 14, 1997. The cost is $140.
July 22 and 23, 1997. Washington, DC. CD-ROM Publication. See March 25 and 26, 1997. The cost is $205.
September 23, 24, and 25, 1997. St. Louis, MO. Introduction to Printing Processes and Terminology. See February 11, 12, and 13, 1997. The cost is $275.
September 26, 1997. St. Louis, MO. How to Communicate Effectively Using SF-1. See February 14, 1997. The cost is $120.
October 15 and 16, 1997. Washington, DC. Introduction to Full-Text Coding for Electronic Manuscript Using SGML. See February 19 and 20, 1997. The cost is $370.
October 20, 21, 22, and 23, 1997. Washington, DC. Introduction to Document Preparation for WWW Publishing. See February 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1997. The cost is $675.
November 4 and 5, 1997. Washington, DC. Publishing Media. See June 17 and 18, 1997. The cost is $205.
November 18 and 19, 1997. Washington, DC. Proofs and Press Sheet Inspections. See April 22 and 23, 1997. The cost is $205.
December 2, 3, and 4, 1997. Washington, DC. Getting the Best from Desktop Publishing. See March 11, 12, and 13, 1997. The cost is $275.
December 5, 1997. Washington, DC. Scanning Black-and-White Photos for Desktop Publishing. See March 14, 1997. The cost is $140.
December 11 and 12, 1997. Washington, DC. Reaching Your Desired Audience--An Information Marketing Overview. Participants will find out how to promote their product/service/message successfully using a variety of media including electronic, press releases, trade shows, public service announcements, and direct mail. Techniques taught by expert professionals include identifying target audiences, choosing the best medium, writing promotional copy, and evaluating the results. Participants are encouraged to bring (or envision) the product/service/message they wish to promote. Class includes examples, samples, demonstrations, and in-class exercises. The cost is $205.
January 13, 14, and 15, 1998. Washington, DC. Resources for Publishing. See January 28, 29, and 30, 1997. The cost is $290.
January 21 and 22, 1998. Washington, DC. Introduction to Full-Text Coding for Electronic Manuscript Using SGML. See February 19 and 20, 1997. The cost is $390.
January 26, 27, 28, and 29, 1998. Washington, DC. Introduction to Document Preparation for WWW Publishing. See February 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1997. The cost is $710.
February 10, 11, and 12, 1998. Washington, DC. Getting the Best from Desktop Publishing. See March 11, 12, and 13, 1997. The cost is $290.
NEW! February 13, 1998. Washington, DC. Scanning Color Photos for Desktop Publishing. This class covers scanning color photos (including problems) for use in desktop publishing, ways to make your color photos look their best. It includes demonstrations and provides tips for getting good scans and good products. The class assumes computer literacy and basic familiarity with desktop publishing software. The cost is $140.
March 10 and 11, 1998. Washington, DC. Publishing Media. See June 17 and 18, 1997. The cost is $215.
NEW! March 12, 1998. Washington, DC. Introduction to Adobe Acrobat--A Portable Document Format (PDF). This class covers what the system can do, demonstrates Acrobat Reader, Exchange, and Capture, and discusses other configurations and components such as PDF Writer, Distiller, Catalog, and Capture. Information about add-ons from third parties is included, as are visits to some Internet Acrobat-enabled web sites. Putting publications into PDF from word processing, desktop publishing, and presentation software directly from their native formats are discussed and demonstrated, as is use of PostScript files and the more powerful Distiller. The class touches on use of Acrobat and the portable document form as means to capture legacy data, as a system for cross platform information transfer, and as a prepublishing medium. Examples of Acrobat use in Government, GPO services available to agencies, and a look at what's coming up on the horizon are included. The class assumes computer literacy and familiarity with at least some computer software systems such as desktop publishing, word processing, etc. The cost is $140.
March 24, 25, and 26, 1998. Washington, DC. Introduction to Printing Processes and Terminology. See February 11, 12, and 13, 1997. The cost is $290.
March 27, 1998. Washington, DC. How to Communicate Effectively Using SF-1. See February 14, 1997. The cost is $140.
April 7 and 8, 1998. Washington, DC. CD-ROM Publication. See March 25 and 26, 1997. The cost is $215.
NEW! April 9 and 10, 1998. Washington, DC. Innovative Internet Marketing Techniques for the Government. This class covers techniques used to promote products, services, and ideas on the Internet. You will learn the most effective ways to reach your audience via the Internet, motivate interested persons, and get them to return to your web site. The class covers effective print and electronic promotional techniques, costs, and tracking. Netiquette and Internet taboos are also covered, and case studies are presented. The cost is $215.
April 15 and 16, 1998. Washington, DC. Introduction to Full-Text Coding for Electronic Manuscript Using SGML. See February 19 and 20, 1997. The cost is $390.
April 20, 21, 22, and 23, 1998. Washington, DC. Introduction to Document Preparation for WWW Publishing. See February 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1997. The cost is $710.
April 21 and 22, 1998. Washington, DC. GPO Procurement Process and Agency Contract Administration. See January 14 and 15, 1997. The cost is $215.
May 19, 20, and 21, 1998. Atlanta, GA. Getting the Best from Desktop Publishing. See March 11, 12, and 13, 1997. The cost is $290.
May 22, 1998. Atlanta, GA. Introduction to Adobe Acrobat--A Portable Document Format (PDF). See March 12, 1998. The cost is $140.
June 2, 3, and 4, 1998. Washington, DC. Getting the Best from Desktop Publishing. See March 11, 12, and 13, 1997. The cost is $290.
June 5, 1998. Washington, DC. Scanning Color Photos for Desktop Publishing. See February 13, 1998. The cost is $140.
July 7, 8, and 9, 1998. Washington, DC. Resources for Publishing. See January 28, 29, and 30, 1997. The cost is $290.
July 21 and 22, 1998. Washington, DC. Publishing Media. See June 17 and 18, 1997. The cost is $215.
July 23, 1998. Washington, DC. Introduction to Adobe Acrobat--A Portable Document Format (PDF). See March 12, 1998. The cost is $140.
August 26 and 27, 1998. Washington, DC. Introduction to Full-Text Coding for Electronic Manuscript Using SGML. See February 19 and 20, 1997. The cost is $390.
August 31, September 1, 2, and 3, 1998. Washington, DC. Introduction to Document Preparation for WWW Publishing. See February 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1997. The cost is $710.
September 15, 16, and 17, 1998. Washington, DC. Introduction to Printing Processes and Terminology. See February 11, 12, and 13, 1997. The cost is $290.
September 18, 1998. Washington, DC. How to Communicate Effectively Using SF-1. See February 14, 1997. The cost is $140.
October 6, 7, and 8, 1998. Washington, DC. Getting the Best from Desktop Publishing. See March 11, 12, and 13, 1997. The cost is $290.
October 9, 1998. Washington, DC. Scanning Black-and-White Photos for Desktop Publishing. See March 14, 1997. The cost is $140.
October 20 and 21, 1998. Washington, DC. CD-ROM Publication. See March 25 and 26, 1997. The cost is $215.
October 28, 1998. Denver, CO. Introduction to Adobe Acrobat--A Portable Document Format (PDF). See March 12, 1998. The cost is $140.
November 3, 4, 5, and 6, 1998. Washington, DC. Introduction to Document Preparation for WWW Publishing. See February 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1997. The cost is $710.
November 17 and 18, 1998. Washington, DC. Proofs and Press Sheet Inspections. See April 22 and 23, 1997. The cost is $215.
December 1 and 2, 1998. Washington, DC. Reaching Your Desired Audience--An Information Marketing Overview. See December 11 and 12, 1997. The cost is $215.
Washington, DC, courses (except the hands-on computer classes) 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 hands-on computer classes. Specific locations for regional courses will be announced. For reservations, call (202) 512-1283, fax (202) 512-1255, e-mail: ifpp-registrar@gpo.gov or use our web site: http://www.access.gpo.gov/ifpp/ifpphome.html. To ensure your place in class, provide credit card information or send SF-182, SF-1, DD-1156, purchase order, or check to:
Institute for Federal Printing and Publishing
Stop: FP
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20401-4302
Reservations will be accepted until the course is filled; be sure to provide credit card information or your form 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.
Sincerely,
ROBERT G. COX
Superintendent,
Departmental Account Representative Division
{1} The tabular list of dates and sites of the classes listed in this Circular Letter is provided for quick reference, it was not part of the original Circular Letter. Also, the e-mail and URL links to IFPP, as listed in the printed document, are incorrect. They have been corrected in this electronic version of the Circular Letter.
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