The American Philatelic Society is offering a two-day course taught by Gini Horn, Director of Library Services, and Bill Welch, award-winning exhibitor and former editor of the American Philatelist as part of its continuing education series. Gini has a Master’s degree in Library Science from University of Pittsburgh, and has been with the APRL since 1984. Bill is a member of the APS Writers Unit Hall of Fame and has edited major philatelic works including the current edition of Fundamentals of Philately by L.N. and M. Williams.

Philatelic Research and Writing
Course topics will include defining the focus of a work of philatelic research, identifying, evaluating and verifying sources, creating outlines, writing drafts, and finding a publisher. Researchers and writers at any level of experience and proficiency will benefit from the two-day course. To gain the maximum benefit from the course, students should come prepared with a topic to research.

Registration
Register online at http://www.stamps.org/Education/edu_October_Courses.htm. The APS member cost for Philatelic Research and Writing is $149. For non-members, the cost is $249.

Contact Gretchen Moody if you have any questions about the course. A minimum of 10 students is required to hold the course.

Accommodations
Area hotels are providing a special rate if you mention the APS. The Garman Inn in Bellefonte, within walking distance of the APC, has a rate of $62 per night and their number is 814-935-0068. The rate at the Holiday Inn Express in State College is $81 per night, and you may contact them at 814-867-1800 or 1-877-424-1140. The rate at the Hilton Garden Inn, also in State College, is $85 per night and their phone number is 814-272-1221 or 1-866-204-1221.

Attend and enjoy the fall foliage — which peaks in mid-October in central Pennsylvania — as you “leaf” through library resources at the APRL.