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    <p><strong>November Online Courses from Northern States Conservation
        Center </strong><br>
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    <p>An Early Bird Discount will be available for anyone who signs up
      for a full length course from <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-3D001HQoLHfQsfNjkByRdL6zjtdpOsi4MoFw7tdMxYacTjyIWIC834cqBzlKpDSfiEYO59dyBIvrrJBayWi8-2DWbb9ESriEJyyElKY6TSmOsYiy-5F-2DQrLPi0s9UcwXczeKNV-2D5a-5FilUOVzdYGDRgojetdiYlBy-2DKcWoGxWLp68DB49jbOA-3D-26c-3DxtDxfg6NflahX45qvdSUKI6WHEqeucdm-2DIGAmoSahTQ4Cus1yTX52g-3D-3D-26ch-3D8N9ltuOHujGA7WV-2Dtmw0q5MkaSGNJcQ67-5FsvxmeYuVrZEI3FVd2Q9w-3D-3D&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=JdsSv8Yte8g3kxSz_7cwZpKlesqWvRJIJz0EW-NPdPM&e=">museumclasses.org</a>
      30 days prior to the start of that course.  </p>
    <p>Sign up for a full length course up to 30 days prior to its start
      and pay only $399.00!</p>
    <p>For our course list or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-3D001HQoLHfQsfNjkByRdL6zjtdpOsi4MoFw7tdMxYacTjyIWIC834cqBzjXWAsJrH8ZYxl-2DhkCDrDeZEYdE5-5FiIntB9aa5-5FW0jeqsg4dQwkXuEGKJBgKdE8fS-5FaeATzpiwdsA3lJ6DxUAcpzUddSsaHcBgCrTrwtiAc3kngk4X-2DrdcbQpxuiqgGbxx5BLfiyjNVg-26c-3DxtDxfg6NflahX45qvdSUKI6WHEqeucdm-2DIGAmoSahTQ4Cus1yTX52g-3D-3D-26ch-3D8N9ltuOHujGA7WV-2Dtmw0q5MkaSGNJcQ67-5FsvxmeYuVrZEI3FVd2Q9w-3D-3D&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=CsPzvjUkeo60di4Syd7IKrixEg6rD54LBcwrPakX6CQ&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/course-list </a> </p>
    <p>To take advantage of this discount, you must enter coupon code <strong>EARLYBIRD</strong> at















      checkout at <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__r20.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-3D001HQoLHfQsfNjkByRdL6zjtdpOsi4MoFw7tdMxYacTjyIWIC834cqBzp2pdicaJ9a-5FWsbzf-5FY95qJf-2DlmTgu58KPoWonLKtc6NWiuk-2DAI0OUa5w20gT0ntwpieXAgTytzRt-2DuTs2FRmRsxs8lrRI-2DHuyvudwoQCNJn606b33Vb9LFkEai0QB1nCQ-3D-3D-26c-3DxtDxfg6NflahX45qvdSUKI6WHEqeucdm-2DIGAmoSahTQ4Cus1yTX52g-3D-3D-26ch-3D8N9ltuOHujGA7WV-2Dtmw0q5MkaSGNJcQ67-5FsvxmeYuVrZEI3FVd2Q9w-3D-3D&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=LYln2_qqG6xcgDgjD2_kvcO7GPFivNlkSgSnIQCB2QA&e=">collectioncare.org</a> </p>
    <p><strong>The Early Bird Discount deadline for November 2015
        courses is October 2, 2015.</strong></p>
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    <p><strong>MS 211: Preservation Environments </strong></p>
    <p>November 2 to 30, 2015</p>
    <p>Instructor: Ernest Conrad</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=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=Ntt-HN763z2cdm6IH8ovuSRZ6ax2IBo8q9ABvWipTr8&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
    </p>
    <p>Description:</p>
    <p>The museum's brick exterior wall is crumbling. The powder coated
      metal storage shelves have active rust under the foam padding.
      Objects in fur storage are covered in mold. It is raining in the
      exhibit hall. This is the damage that occurs to museum buildings
      or collection when staff do not understand preservation
      environments. Preservation Environments is essential knowledge for
      any collecting institution. Everyone should understand how
      humidity and temperature are controlled by a building and its
      mechanical system. For museum staff considering a new building –
      and any institution planning to expand or rebuild an existing one
      – Preservation Environments provide important information for
      calculating whether the proposed improvements will actually
      improve the environmental control of your protective enclosure.
      Participants learn the advantages and disadvantages of numerous
      methods of temperature and humidity control. Preservation
      Environments does not try to turn museum professionals into
      engineers. Rather, it arms them with the knowledge they need to
      work with engineers and maintenance professionals. And helps
      explain why damaged occurred and how to keep it from happening
      again.</p>
    <p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_preservation-2Denvironments-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=Qa3Z9sXBYYiLVuWfnnHX5YuyEyLx_qu-XBRDh0Qg660&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/preservation-environments-line-course</a><br>
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    <p><strong>MS 212: Care of Textiles </strong></p>
    <p>November 2 to 30, 2015</p>
    <p>Instructor: Ann Coppinger</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=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=Ntt-HN763z2cdm6IH8ovuSRZ6ax2IBo8q9ABvWipTr8&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
    </p>
    <p>Description:<br>
      Caring for textiles demands an understanding of how and why they
      deteriorate. This course offers a simplified explanation of the
      origin and structure of textile fibers as well as the finished
      textile object; be it either a piece of whole cloth or a finished
      garment. Care of Textiles teaches students to identify fibers,
      fabric structures and finishes, write condition reports, and
      understand the agents of deterioration that are harmful to various
      fabrics both in storage on exhibit. Topics include preparing
      textiles for storage and exhibit, the use of archival materials
      with textiles, and three dimensional supports.</p>
    <p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_care-2Dtextiles-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=FRbNRxOcO_ry3j6kfVS6TA5Hdg2S_cE1KYVl4Um0LLA&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/care-textiles-line-course</a><br>
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    <p><strong>MS 218: Collection Inventories </strong></p>
    <p>November 2 to 30, 2015</p>
    <p>Instructor: Peggy Schaller</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=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=Ntt-HN763z2cdm6IH8ovuSRZ6ax2IBo8q9ABvWipTr8&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
    </p>
    <p>Description:</p>
    <p>Collection inventories are vital to collection management and
      security. You need to know what is in your collection to be able
      to manage it well. This means regular inventories must occur. But
      knowing you must do them and actually having the time and manpower
      to complete an inventory are two different things. Collection
      Inventories discusses everything you ever wanted to know about
      collection inventories. From how to set one up to how to conduct
      an inventory. Other topics include what to look for during an
      inventory and how to reconcile the information.</p>
    <p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_collection-2Dinventories-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=gFvgjBLKwUaCNypNLK124epFN_hPrVp-O6aL7Jtp3pE&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/collection-inventories-line-course</a><br>
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    <p><strong>MS 253: Disaster Preparation and Recovery </strong></p>
    <p>November 2 to December 29, 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=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=Ntt-HN763z2cdm6IH8ovuSRZ6ax2IBo8q9ABvWipTr8&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
    </p>
    <p>Description:</p>
    <p>Safeguarding collections and protecting staff and visitors is one
      of hte most important functions of a cultural institution. Course
      introduces students to disaster preparedness, response and
      recovery of cultural collections for all types of potential
      hazards. The components of incident preparedness and response are
      explained with examples from the instructor's experience in
      recovery of cultural collections, including small to large
      situations with fire, flood, high winds, and earthquake. After an
      institutional plan is written, the next step is to train staff in
      prevention, proper staff actions during an event, and post-event
      recovery. This course complements Disaster Plan Research and
      Writing, taught by Terri Schindel.</p>
    <p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_disaster-2Dpreparation-2Drecovery-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=RWQ6qHElzlSTL0nAEuG6r8l5HRY-xRyIFF2JS9JoJOA&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/disaster-preparation-recovery-line-course</a><br>
    </p>
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    <p><strong>MS 259: The Volunteer Handbook </strong></p>
    <p>November 2 to December 11, 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=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=Ntt-HN763z2cdm6IH8ovuSRZ6ax2IBo8q9ABvWipTr8&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
    </p>
    <p>Description:</p>
    <p>Volunteers should be considered unpaid staff and, like a staff
      handbook, a strong volunteer organization should have a volunteer
      handbook. This course goes beyond understanding various aspects of
      a volunteer program to putting the volunteer program to paper.
      Create an outline and some draft text for a handbook providing
      consistency within the volunteers as well a legal support if ever
      needed.</p>
    <p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_volunteer-2Dhandbook-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=8mo3HAiGtol5iWVzjog2XQnzTQPpFFyC88LTgGV3kgI&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/volunteer-handbook-line-course</a><br>
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    <p><strong>MS 002: Collection Protection – Are you Prepared? </strong></p>
    <p>November 9 to 13, 2015</p>
    <p>Instructor: Terri Schindel</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=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=Ntt-HN763z2cdm6IH8ovuSRZ6ax2IBo8q9ABvWipTr8&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
    </p>
    <p>Description:</p>
    <p>Disaster planning is overwhelming. Where do you start? Talk to
      Terri about how to get going. Use her checklist to determine your
      level of preparedness. What do you already have in place? Are you
      somewhat prepared? What can you do next? Help clarify your current
      state of readiness and develop future steps to improve it.</p>
    <p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_collection-2Dprotection-2Dare-2Dyou-2Dprepared-2Dline-2Dshort-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=alGVBKo0jWHezkuCDLXaDwf6-274fAm9WvUDnWCIxHE&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/collection-protection-are-you-prepared-line-short-course</a><br>
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    <p><strong>MS 007: The Mission Statement: Is it really that
        important? </strong></p>
    <p>November 9 to 13, 2015</p>
    <p>Instructor: Peggy Schaller</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=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=Ntt-HN763z2cdm6IH8ovuSRZ6ax2IBo8q9ABvWipTr8&e=">http://museumclasses.org</a><br>
    </p>
    <p>Description:</p>
    <p>The heart of every museum is its collection. A mission statement
      is critical to preserving that collection. Participants in The
      Mission Statement will discuss their mission statements and
      whether they really make a difference. Peggy has seen and heard it
      all as a consultant to small and large museums. She will help you
      figure out ways to make your mission statement work for you.</p>
    <p>For more information or to sign up: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_mission-2Dstatement-2Dit-2Dreally-2Dimportant-2Dline-2Dshort-2Dcourse&d=AwMDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=ztDnBMUEqgognGzpooX4imLfVMfFbSZHr7D2PWabNJo&s=xpLgDXnXEDXAP0dMsOnR-Fwb_NfsP8iyB0L-dU5k6G0&e=">http://www.collectioncare.org/mission-statement-it-really-important-line-short-course</a><br>
    </p>
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    <p>Feel free to contact me with questions.</p>
    <pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">-- 
Helen Alten
Northern States Conservation Center
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