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<p class="MsoNormal">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. We are sending this a little early this month due to end-of-year holiday schedules.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt">From Museum Study, LLC<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Here are the upcoming online professional development opportunities at Museum Study for August & September.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Keeping Historic Houses & Museums Clean 4 week online course begins August 7 on MuseumStudy.com An unkempt museum or historic house is not appealing to the visitor nor is it healthy for the staff and collection. In this 4 week online
course instructor Gretchen Anderson will lay a foundation as to how to clean objects and facilities safely.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">For more information visit our website: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.museumstudy.com_courses_course-2Dlist_keeping-2Dhistoric-2Dhouses-2Dand-2Dmuseums-2Dclean_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=Yj5UlZKVL-KR8A5L56TqfnA9ENGQl77bs3QRIWAHW6c&s=o1rfMglemxjEKDSDJR6VSbvotqDAEBHsxfKOuwImlUA&e=">http://www.museumstudy.com/courses/course-list/keeping-historic-houses-and-museums-clean/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Grants for Museums and Historic Sites course begins Aug 7 on MuseumStudy.com Identifying and winning grants from foundations and governments is a mix of art and science. Join Instructor Sarah Sutton author of Is Your Museum Grant-Ready?
for this 4 week long online course, which is designed for professionals either learning or reviewing their skills in raising money through grants. Philanthropy keeps changing, and so does grantmaking. Everyone on the team must contribute to raising money to
do good work; those with grant-preparation skills are very valuable to the institution.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">For more information visit our website: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.museumstudy.com_courses_course-2Dlist_grants-2Dfor-2Dmuseums-2Dand-2Dhistoric-2Dsites_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=Yj5UlZKVL-KR8A5L56TqfnA9ENGQl77bs3QRIWAHW6c&s=CcbwsO_N20V8S47ulAkQgv5lK98cACCRIKznptNb1DA&e=">http://www.museumstudy.com/courses/course-list/grants-for-museums-and-historic-sites/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Laws and Collections Management 4 week online course begins Aug 7 on MuseumStudy.com Join instructor John Simmons for the course Laws and Collection Management. The 4 week online course provides an accessible introduction to the ethical
principles and legal aspects of managing museum collections by presenting the scope and significance of museum ethics and an introduction to national and international laws and regulations affecting museums.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">For more information visit our website: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.museumstudy.com_courses_course-2Dlist_laws-2Dcollections-2Dmanagement_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=Yj5UlZKVL-KR8A5L56TqfnA9ENGQl77bs3QRIWAHW6c&s=Wez33hsUU6klXEOZl8lA1ih9TpRyz5zLiE649fUbXNA&e=">http://www.museumstudy.com/courses/course-list/laws-collections-management/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Introduction to Natural History Collections 4 week online course begins Sept 4 on MuseumStudy.com Join Instructor Lori Benson for the 4 week online course Introduction to Natural History Collections. This course is for staff and institutions
that primarily work with other types of collections; such as history, ethnography and art. We will focus on the issues encountered by collections staff including the importance of natural science and objects composed with biological and geological materials,
documentation needs, identification, legal concerns and regulatory compliance issues, storage concerns, hazards, appropriate handling, pest management and issues related to loans and use.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">For more information visit our website: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.museumstudy.com_courses_course-2Dlist_introduction-2Dto-2Dnatural-2Dhistory-2Dcollections_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=Yj5UlZKVL-KR8A5L56TqfnA9ENGQl77bs3QRIWAHW6c&s=iPAL2QSxRDgwtEpEki_FwgGT8MUPEcu7SVIU_dLJHm4&e=">http://www.museumstudy.com/courses/course-list/introduction-to-natural-history-collections/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Planning and Presenting Live Interpretive Programs online course begins Sept 4 on MuseumStudy.com This course is especially designed for Museum/Heritage Site volunteers and docents who have a passion for sharing their love of history,
art, nature or other topics with visitors to their particular site, and provide their services on a volunteer basis.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Many of the docents we have had the pleasure of providing training workshops for are retired teachers, historians, naturalists or others with a desire to instill that love of their subjects with the visitors they meet and guide and really
like connecting with people of all ages.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Join instructor John Veverka for this 4 week online course, part of our series of interpretation courses.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">For more information visit our website: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.museumstudy.com_courses_course-2Dlist_planning-2Dand-2Dpresenting-2Dlive-2Dinterpretive-2Dprograms_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=Yj5UlZKVL-KR8A5L56TqfnA9ENGQl77bs3QRIWAHW6c&s=dLqiC7tsnD48db2fY5kY9Y6fwW1h4xasWuDX79elbIY&e=">http://www.museumstudy.com/courses/course-list/planning-and-presenting-live-interpretive-programs/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Moving Museum Collections course begins September 4 on MuseumStudy.com Join Instructor Lori Benson, veteran of three large scale museum collection moves, for the 4 week online course Moving Museum Collections.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Visit our website for more information. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.museumstudy.com_courses_course-2Dlist_moving-2Dmuseum-2Dcollections_&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=Yj5UlZKVL-KR8A5L56TqfnA9ENGQl77bs3QRIWAHW6c&s=SfqodQvAATCTOKuQYGereSsivpPCEWLRMxv0r7l978Q&e=">http://www.museumstudy.com/courses/course-list/moving-museum-collections/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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