[Nhcoll-l] February on-line classes

Mon Feb 1 17:41:15 EST 2016

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Please see below for a compendium of on-line courses in Museum Studies and Collections Management.  This list is provided by the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections Professional Development Committee as a monthly service for Nhcoll subscribers.  Please contact the course providers or instructors for more information or questions.
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>From Museum Study, LLC

Moving Museum Collections course begins Feb 1 on MuseumStudy.com Join Instructor Lori Benson, veteran of three large scale museum collection moves, for the 4 week online course Moving Museum Collections.

This course provides an overview of how to plan and manage a move to avoid the many pitfalls. The course will help you define the scope of your project, develop a work plan and schedule, prepare a communication scheme, define proposals for vendors, choose equipment, estimate costs, identify hazards, organize staffing and establish packing techniques and standards. Whether you are moving across the hall or across town, Moving Museum Collections will provide a guide for a successful move.

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AASLH Basic of Archives online course begins February 22 on MuseumStudy.com Museum Study will again be hosting the popular Basics of Archives course from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH). The Basics of Archives online course is designed to give organizations and individuals who are responsible for the care of historical records an introduction to the core aspects of managing and protecting historical records collections, using appropriate principles and best practices.

For more information and to register visit AASLH's website.

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Collections Care & Management for Archives and Works on Paper course begins Mar 7 on MuseumStudy.com Best practices, including practical policies and procedures are key to good archives management and care. Join instructor Susan Duhl a Paper Conservator and Archive Management consultant for this 4 week course that will introduce basic professional standards and procedures for archives collections management and recognize the roles of archivists and conservators in the care of archives collections. This course is a good follow on to the Basics of Archives course.

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The Interpretive Exhibit Planners Toolbox course begins Mar 7 on MuseumStudy.com Guidelines and tools for planning and managing interpretive exhibit projects.

Join instructor John Veverka for this 4 week course designed for medium to small museums that may be doing most of their interpretive exhibits "in house". It provides a strategy to help them develop cost effective and "successful" interpretive exhibits (Provoke, Relate, Reveal) based on interpretive objectives and interpretive theme development and illustration.

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There is still room in our February 2016 courses and still plenty of time to sign up! Come join our incredible instructors for one of our informative courses starting February 1, 2016!

February 2016 Courses

MS 101: Introduction to Museums

February 1 to 26, 2016

Instructor: Kimberly Kenney

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Description:

The United States has more than 17,000 museums, we can only guess at the world's total. While most people think of a museum as a well-staffed, professionally run institution, the vast majority of museums are started and run by people with little or no basic training in museum studies or preservation. Introduction to Museums is designed to change that. The course introduces basic concepts, terminology and the role of various staff members, including curators, registrars and directors. Introduction to Museums is aimed at staff members, board members, interns, volunteers, as well as anyone interested in becoming a museum professional or learning more about the profession.

For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_introduction-2Dmuseums-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=USk-UGkKRpb7SQOSvp-LSMs84EZ2SYsR9EKf8SP1EFA&s=RczvcsBQCS5nscNnk1IuEa8Vrm87HKHf3lG22qZUQtQ&e= 

MS 107: Introduction to Museum Security

February 1 to 26, 2016

Instructor:  Stevan Layne

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Description:

World events continually remind us just how important security is. The FBI and Interpol databases record thefts from small rural museums and world renowned art collections. The prevalence of collections lost to theft is brought home to us with regular sensational newspaper stories. And then there are the internal thefts, fires, and collection vandalism that also result in loss. Security must be a priority for every museum, regardless of size. Introduction to Security teaches basic, practical approaches to protecting against threats such as theft, vandalism, violent acts, natural disasters, fire and environmental hazards. Topics include selecting security systems, determining security needs and how to build affordable security systems. Screening, hiring, firing, workplace violence, policies and procedures and emergency management planning are covered as well.

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MS 208: Applying Numbers to Collection Objects

February 1 to 26, 2016

Instructor:  Helen Alten

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Description:

Applying Numbers to Collection Objects covers the materials and methods of object numbering: registration, handling, labeling and marking, number placement, documentation, health and safety, transponders and barcodes, surface marks, inks, paints and barrier coats. Each participant receives a Northern States Conservation Center collections labeling kit and performs experiments using its contents. Participants learn to determine what pen, ink, barrier coat or tag is appropriate for each object and storage or display situation.

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MS 219: Opening and Closing A Seasonal Museum

February 1 to 26, 2016

Instructor:  Fiona Graham

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Description:

The seasonal closure of a museum presents unique challenges and opportunities for collection preservation. This is an introductory-level conservation course exploring simple collection preservation methods for seasonal museums. The target Audience for the course is curators and other museum personnel, volunteers, site managers, maintenance personnel. No prior conservation training necessary. Participants will learn about the challenges and opportunities associated with caring for collections in seasonal facilities. They will learn about the risks to collections and how to mitigate them through closing and re-opening procedures, as well as throughout the winter season.

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MS 227: Care of Paintings

February 1 to March 11, 2016

Instructor:  Victoria Montana Ryan

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Description:
Caring for paintings requires some knowledge of the component structure of paintings and the reaction of those components to both natural and man-made environments. This course looks at the painting structure, the effects of damaging environments, and proposes simple steps for basic care. Topics include the structure of paintings, proper condition reporting with standard damage vocabulary, and basic care and handling including environments, storage, and transport. The course is intended to help those entrusted with the care of paintings in any environment.

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MS 236: Education in Museums

February 1 to 26, 2016

Instructor:  Karin Hostetter

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Description:

The world of museum education is as varied as the imagination. From school field trips to online blogs, from 2-year-olds to senior citizens, and from formal programs to volunteering, it is all part of the educational delivery system of a museum. In Education in Museums, survey the education programs offered at your site. Determine what exhibits and collections need better representation through education. Develop a long term plan of education program development for your site that you can use to improve services to your community.

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MS 238: Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts

February 1 to March 11, 2016

Instructor: Tom Bennett

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Description:

Sprucing up your exhibits with safe, effective, inexpensive mounts can be easier and more fun than you thought. With a few tools, good technique and a bit of practice, you will be well on the way to presenting your objects in their most interesting light, with an eye on long-term safety and security. Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts presents the basics of mountmaking for the small to medium-sized museum including tools, techniques and materials. Be prepared to construct mounts during the course. Students will be sent a list of materials and tools to acquire before the course commences. Come along and exercise your creative side while doing the collection a world of good.

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MS 254: Retail Store Management for Small Museums

February 1 to 26, 2016

Instructor: Karl Hoerig

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Description:

Retail stores play central roles in museum operations. Most museum managers and their boards or tribal councils recognize stores' revenue potential. But stores can also help serve the museum's educational mission, support perpetuation and revitalization of traditional arts, and impact audiences beyond the museum's doors. Utilizing expert perspectives and examples from diverse museum stores this course will explain why a museum store should not be just a "gift shop" and will present guidance on inventory management, buying and pricing, retail display, staff training and other administrative issues faced by museum store managers.

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