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<p class="MsoNormal">Please see below for additions to the compendium of on-line courses in Museum Studies and Collections Management being offered in August. 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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Sign up for the next C2C Care Webinar, RE-ORG: Step-by-step Storage Reorganization for Small Museums. Its Free.
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Date/Time: August 5, 2015, 2-3:00 EDT<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.connectingtocollections.org_re-2Dorg-2Dstep-2Dby-2Dstep-2Dstorage-2Dreorganization-2Dfor-2Dsmall-2Dmuseums_&d=AwMFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=F-CHZhz6hZFZkx5WaHgArcKPJ1IUrs762szXDamIBbE&s=PhKIJoe9OBUvrsSnYEPWoX-KSkyTGuEbNJpbSK5M8o4&e=">http://www.connectingtocollections.org/re-org-step-by-step-storage-reorganization-for-small-museums/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">As museum collections continue to grow, adequate storage space is becoming a rare commodity. A recent international survey indicated that roughly two thirds of collections in storage were at serious risk. With poor storage conditions,
it is challenging for museums to use collections for enjoyment, research or education; moreover, effective emergency response may be compromised. Re-ORG , developed by ICCROM and UNESCO, is a step-by-step methodology to assist small museums in reorganizing
their storage areas for better access and conservation. The focus of RE-ORG is on making improvements to existing storage areas, and not on planning and building new facilities.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">This webinar is an introduction to the RE-ORG methodology and various tools (both current and upcoming), and to the Canadian Conservation Institute’s<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">RE-ORG: Canada training program.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Featured Speaker: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Simon Lambert holds a B.A. in art history and Italian literature from McGill University, and obtained a Laurea in paintings conservation at the University of Urbino, Italy and an M.Sc. in the Care of Collections at Cardiff University,
UK. Simon is a Commonwealth scholar and recipient of a 2010 ICON Conservation Award (UK). After completing his studies, Simon worked for two years at ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Restoration and Preservation of Cultural Property) in Rome
on the planning and implementation of international professional training activities about cultural heritage protection in times of conflict, and on developing didactic web-based tools for the reorganization of museum storage. Simon joined CCI in 2012 as Preservation
Development Advisor in Preservation Services. His current interests include museum storage planning and reorganization, the sustainability of museum activities, and standards for museums.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<pre><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">From Helen Alten<o:p></o:p></span></b></pre>
<pre><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Northern States Conservation Center</span></b><o:p></o:p></pre>
<pre><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org&d=AwMFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=3iw7ui2hL_Lyb3KmKjbd5Xgkc0CILZ1451aFSWD3FIY&s=vpePqAE9d6_rR-fKSKlNjn9asoqFfJpGPb9bx-qttPU&e=">www.collectioncare.org</a><o:p></o:p></pre>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.museumclasses.org&d=AwMFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=3iw7ui2hL_Lyb3KmKjbd5Xgkc0CILZ1451aFSWD3FIY&s=JFIW5CrIsKZKJlZInk2LWFNKqvpgbRLA2p0t1sa8T0k&e=">www.museumclasses.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong>There is still room in the online course Opening and Closing A Seasonal Museum that is now starting August 10, 2015. Come join Diana Komejan for an interesting journey into the world of seasonal museums.</strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong>MS 219: Opening and Closing A Seasonal Museum </strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><strong>August 10 to September 4, 2015</strong> <strong>NEW DATES</strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Instructor: Diana Komejan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Location: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwMFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=F-CHZhz6hZFZkx5WaHgArcKPJ1IUrs762szXDamIBbE&s=IwbgMmIL_85FDPI3g4sict7sCFEbKcYcuJf7fub48t0&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Description:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_opening-2Dand-2Dclosing-2Dseasonal-2Dmuseums-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwMFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=F-CHZhz6hZFZkx5WaHgArcKPJ1IUrs762szXDamIBbE&s=8_TatGgOApMaDDk7xPVNmmYKGXhBg9R-YDayuFZWLqg&e=">
http://www.collectioncare.org/opening-and-closing-seasonal-museums-line-course</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Feel free to contact me with questions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><strong>Online Condition Assessments short course begins August 14, 2015</strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><strong>MS 010: Condition Assessments </strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>September 14 to 18, 2015<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Instructor: Helen Alten<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Location: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwMFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=F-CHZhz6hZFZkx5WaHgArcKPJ1IUrs762szXDamIBbE&s=IwbgMmIL_85FDPI3g4sict7sCFEbKcYcuJf7fub48t0&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Description:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Whenever an object leaves or enters your museum, it should have a dated condition report completed. A condition report is so much more than “good” or "poor." Learn about different types of condition reports, what is essential and what is optional information
in each, the function of a condition report, and how to use an online condition assessment tool.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_condition-2Dassessments-2Dline-2Dshort-2Dcourse&d=AwMFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=F-CHZhz6hZFZkx5WaHgArcKPJ1IUrs762szXDamIBbE&s=5UpAtHKACquCztkjDMr_GStcgEechzHEyfCnKcCJ6gs&e=">
http://www.collectioncare.org/condition-assessments-line-short-course</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Feel free to contact me with questions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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