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<p><strong>Still room in the NSCC Online courses starting in
October, 2015</strong></p>
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<p><strong>MS 104: An Introduction to Collections Preservation </strong></p>
<p>October 5 to 30, 2015</p>
<p>Instructor: Helen Alten</p>
<p>Location: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
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<p>Description:</p>
<p>Every museum professional needs a solid foundation in
preservation principles and techniques. Introduction to
Collections Preservation provides an overview of current
preservation issues from environmental monitoring to collection
cleaning, exhibit mounts and storage furniture. Participants learn
about every aspect of the modern museum and how the building,
staff and fixtures affect preservation. Subjects include the
agents of deterioration, risk management, object handling and
transport, object labeling, exhibit lighting, security, emergency
preparedness, materials for storage and display, storage and
exhibit philosophies, and condition assessments.</p>
<p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_introduction-2Dcollections-2Dpreservation-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=pHYXSDE9eL0mCZ6tFMPYMbgbDOJHwdafQWDckzBtSTw&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/introduction-collections-preservation-line-course</a><br>
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<p><strong>MS 106: Exhibit Fundamentals: Ideas to Installation </strong></p>
<p>October 5 to November 13, 2015</p>
<p>Instructor: Karin Hostetter</p>
<p>Location: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
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<p>Description:</p>
<p>Nearly every museum develops exhibits, but how can we improve
communication with visitors while taking care of our objects?
Exhibit Fundamentals explores exhibits from idea to final
installation in a variety of settings. Topics include exhibit
theory, the role of the museum's mission, creating a timeline,
accessibility and script writing. Also covered are design
elements, installation techniques, object safety and security,
visitor safety and evaluations. Each student develops an exhibit
plan for his or her museum.</p>
<p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_exhibit-2Dfundamentals-2Dideas-2Dinstallation-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=Y0pc7AoWip7GA_p0M4np2VOXYdk8kvRvDbscVYYx8VU&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/exhibit-fundamentals-ideas-installation-line-course</a><br>
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<p><strong>MS 109: Museum Management </strong></p>
<p>October 5 to November 6, 2015</p>
<p>Instructor: Sue Near</p>
<p>Location: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
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<p>Description:</p>
<p>Sound business practices are critical for a museum to fulfill its
mission. Sounds like vegetables, right? Museum management is
complex. A museum exists to preserve collections and educate, but
it is also an institution that must employ sound business
practices while being accountable to the public as a non-profit
organization. Instructor Sue Near teaches participants how to
administer a successful museum efficiently and effectively.
Participants will engage in discussions about the changing
cultural climate and its effect on museum operations.</p>
<p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_museum-2Dmanagement-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=TW98o4ht2Kq6QBY6Wu9fnxtKijzeN5RJBa6yNP1K764&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/museum-management-line-course</a><br>
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<p><strong>MS 208: Applying Numbers to Collection Objects: Materials
and Methods of Object Numbering </strong></p>
<p>October 5 to 30, 2015</p>
<p>Instructor: Helen Alten</p>
<p>Location: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
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<p>Description:</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_applying-2Dnumbers-2Dcollection-2Dobjects-2Dmaterials-2Dand-2Dmethods-2Dobject-2Dnumbering-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=LiVb5wB1CzAjbWeq59zH_ybQmFJUIAZtiNKHOqF4FAo&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/applying-numbers-collection-objects-materials-and-methods-object-numbering-line-course</a><br>
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<p><strong>MS 227: Care of Paintings </strong></p>
<p><strong>NEW DATES: October 12- November 20th</strong></p>
<p>Instructor: Victoria Montana Ryan</p>
<p>Location: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
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<p>Description:<br>
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.</p>
<p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_care-2Dpaintings-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=4AQd01hHhfs2t2GgoDAehuX_6dSBQECMzQ2Sre_UkmM&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/care-paintings-line-course</a><br>
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<p><strong>MS 238: Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts </strong></p>
<p>October 5 to November 13, 2015</p>
<p>Instructor: Tom Bennett</p>
<p>Location: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
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<p>Description:</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_design-2Dand-2Dconstruction-2Dexhibit-2Dmounts-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=ajhCoPa4t2swaiD8nr9zRpIl12PVo3GNHhtHxMc11a0&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/design-and-construction-exhibit-mounts-line-course</a><br>
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<p><strong>MS 001: The Problem with Plastics </strong></p>
<p>October 19 to 23, 2015</p>
<p>Instructor: Diana Komejan</p>
<p>Location: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
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<p>Description:</p>
<p>As we march boldly toward the 22nd century, artifact collecting
includes that most fragile of materials – plastic. Not only is it
in our collections, but it is used to house our collections, too.
What problems have you seen? What problems have others seen? What
materials are best? What can we, as caretakers, do to minimize
long-term damage? Join Diana in this mini-course for discussing
care and deterioration of plastics. Bring any questions you have
about plastics in your museum.</p>
<p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_problem-2Dplastics-2Dline-2Dshort-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=mYa_i0noFkZoLLuVZfYxXGRRtvDjSOId6ALCoHHDUZw&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/problem-plastics-line-short-course</a><br>
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<p><strong>MS 014: Education Collections </strong></p>
<p>October 26 to 30, 2015</p>
<p>Instructor: Karin Hostetter</p>
<p>Location: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
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<p>Description:</p>
<p>What do you do with collection objects that no longer belong in
the scientific collection but are too good to throw out? What do
you do with the donations that just don't quite 'fit?' Use them in
education collections. Their value as educational objects for the
public is immeasurable.</p>
<p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_education-2Dcollections-2Dline-2Dshort-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=1gpzXIFq6ty_VCMjzspsKiNshQ-G2oXKL5Z_3hTSeEg&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/education-collections-line-short-course</a><br>
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<p>Feel free to contact me with questions.</p>
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Helen Alten
Northern States Conservation Center
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