[NHCOLL-L:2910] online museum classes
Helen Alten
helen at collectioncare.org
Wed Jan 4 13:38:21 EST 2006
>Northern States Conservation Center announces its www.museumclasses.org
>January 2006 course offerings:
>
>MS 104: An Introduction to Collections Preservation
>January 9 to February 4, 2006
>Instructor: Helen Alten
>Price: $395, http://www.collectioncare.org/tas/tas.html
>
>The tools of a museum professional include a basic understanding of
>preservation principles and techniques. This course provides an overview
>of current preservation issues, from environmental monitoring to
>collection cleaning, exhibit mounts and storage furniture. Covering every
>aspect of the modern museum, and how the building, staff and fixtures
>affect preservation of the collection, this workshop provides an overview
>that participants can use in future decision-making about their
>collection. 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 will be discussed. This
>introductory course provides basic knowledge that is expanded in all of
>our other courses.
>
>Student comments:
>“My experience with the MS104 online course has been exceptional, a 10!
>The amount of information was almost too much to digest and far exceeded
>the amount of information I’ve received in any other workshop. Thank you!
>Thank you for such a high quality and demanding workshop! Although I feel
>as though I wasn’t able to put in 100% at all times because of my work
>schedule, the information offered exceeded my expectations and required me
>to really focus on learning the material in a way that other
>workshops/courses have/do not. Thank you.” - February 2005 student in MS 104
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>“I AM THE ONE WHO SHOULD THANK YOU! EUREKA! I REALLY GAINED ALOT AND
>REALLY ENJOYED STUDYING WITH YOU AND HOPE TO MEET YOU AGAIN IN A FUTURE
>CHANCE.” July 2004 student in MS 104
>------------------------------------------
>“For one, I really appreciate all the reading material, both the lectures
>and the additional readings. It may have been an on-line course, but I
>feel like I’ve got a textbook. And one written by many different sources,
>two heads being better than one. Secondly, the overview. I mean, I
>realize that the class is an overview. But I really like the fact that my
>“textbook” covers so many different subjects and gives a beginner like
>myself a good foundation to build upon and also, more confidence. Third,
>I like the on-line chats which afforded us students time to talk to the
>instructor just like we were in the same room. Even though it is a little
>daunting to try and read everything and type at the same time. But that’s
>just the nature of the beast. I also liked the laid-back feeling of the
>course, the self-pacing, and the informality.” July 2004 student in MS 104
>
>
>MS 205: Disaster Planning I: Introduction to Disaster Preparedness Planning
>January 9 to February 4, 2006
>Instructor: Terri Schindel
>Price: $395, http://www.collectioncare.org/tas/tas.html
>
>Emergencies, disasters, accidents, and injuries can occur in any setting
>and at any time, usually without warning. Museum collections are by their
>nature both vulnerable and irreplaceable; even small accidents can harm a
>collection. Being prepared physically and psychologically to handle
>emergencies is an individual as well as an organizational responsibility.
>
>You will learn how to form a team, dynamics of team participation,
>on-going nature of planning, personnel safety, board governance,
>insurance, and plan review and update cycles. You will identify community
>partners, fire prevention personnel, emergency medical providers,
>government officials, insurance providers, and invite them to participate
>in planning. A staff member, and/or a team, will be chosen to serve as an
>emergency coordinator(s). You will learn what the team/person's duties and
>responsibilities are before, during and after the emergency. The emergency
>coordinator will formulate a simple, easily accessible flip-chart of
>information pertaining to contacts, personnel locations, immediate action
>steps, emergency numbers, signals, sirens, and visual aids if necessary.
>With this information you will be ready to write the Disaster Preparedness
>and Response Plan, the second part of this course.
>
>Student comments:
>“Actually the course exceeded my expectations. I learned much during the
>course and several topics made me re-examine the significance of having a
>plan and cataloging our collections. Finally, I am looking forward in
>developing a plan that will protect the collections. I really enjoyed the
>course and plan on taking additional courses in the future.” MS 205 Student
>----------------------------------------------------
>“This course was a great motivator to get me to work on the disaster
>preparedness plan. I also appreciate Terri’s time, knowledge, and
>flexibility to answer questions and give suggestions. Thanks.” MS 205
>Student
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>“Even though the class focused on disaster preparedness planning, other
>valuable information was covered in the readings and online chat sessions.
>The instructors provided answers or references to answers. This feedback
>was extremely useful to me. I really enjoyed the additional reference
>materials listed at the end of each section. Although I did not
>contribute much to the discussion, it was interesting to read the comments
>from the other participants. The readings provided new reference
>materials, too.” MS 205 Student
>
>MS 103: The Basics of Museum Registration
>(This course will only be offered once in 2006)
>January 29 to February 25, 2006
>Instructor: Peggy Schaller
>Price: $395, http://www.collectioncare.org/tas/tas.html
>
>This course covers the basics of museum record keeping. The mission
>statement is emphasized as the foundation for the museum. Then students
>learn of the importance of establishing set policies and procedures. The
>terms 'registration' and 'accession' will be defined and the process
>discussed. Three common types of numbering systems will be reviewed and
>the answer to the question "Why do museums put those little bitty numbers
>on all their artifacts?" will be revealed. Finally, The Museum
>Registration Manual, its importance for the museum and what it should
>contain will be reviewed.
>
>Participants will be asked to create a mission statement, collection
>policy and acquisition policy for a 'new' museum; comment on one of the
>selected readings about museum missions; complete an accessioning
>exercise; and for the final class project create a sample registration
>manual for our 'new' museum.
>
>Student comments:
>"I thought the powerpoint was great and that the resources (readings etc)
>kind of applied the stuff we learned to real life. I definitely think I
>got a good survey of the registration process. I liked the exercise where
>we chose the different items we would have in the museum. That one was
>hard because I didn't always know how to justify something I wanted or
>didn't want. It was a good exercise. I really had to spend some time on
>it. I was even asking my family at the dinner table and we were all
>talking about what we would keep and what we wouldn't!
>I would definitely take another class." - Student in MS103
>----------------------------------------------------
>“I liked that everything was online at one location
it was easy to find
>and read the assigned readings. The class was set up so that someone with
>very little time could learn a lot in a short period. It provided
>information that was useful in the actual context of work.” July 2005
>Student in MS103
>-----------------------------------------
>I have taken numerous NSCC classes prior to this one. I have enjoyed many
>of the classes offered through NSCC and really learn a lot.
I thought
>the class was taught extremely well and provided grateful information.
>Peggy was an inspiring person with so much to learn from! July 2005
>Student in MS103
>
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> The following is a list of the 2006 museum studies courses offered
> through Northern States Conservation Center's on-line training site
> www.museumclasses.org . For more information on a particular course, or
> to sign up and pay for a course, go to
> http://www.collectioncare.org/tas/tas.html. All courses are $395.
>
>January
>MS 104: An Introduction to Collections Preservation
>January 9- February 4, 2006
>Instructor: Helen Alten
>
>MS 103: The Basics of Museum Registration
>January 29 February 25, 2006
>Instructor: Peggy Schaller
>
>MS 205: Disaster Planning I: Introduction to Disaster Preparedness Planning
>January 9 February 4, 2006
>Instructor: Terri Schindel
>
>February
>MS 302: Fundraising and Grantwriting
>February 6 March 3, 2006
>Instructor: Helen Alten
>
>MS 205: Disaster Planning II: Writing a Disaster Plan
>February 6 March 17, 2006
>Instructor: Terri Schindel
>
>March
>MS 201: Storage for Infinity
>March 6 April 14, 2006
>Instructor: Helen Alten
>
>MS 210: Integrated Pest Management
>March 6 April 14, 2006
>Instructor: Gretchen Anderson
>
>April
>MS 213: Museum Artifacts: How they were made and how they deteriorate (NEW)
>April 17 to May 19, 2006
>Instructor: Helen Alten
>
>May
>MS 202: Museum Storage Facilities and Furniture
>May 1- May 31, 2006
>Instructor: Helen Alten
>
>June
>MS 104: An Introduction to Collections Preservation
>June 19-July 14, 2006
>Instructor: Helen Alten
>
>MS 106: Exhibit Fundamentals: Ideas to Installation
>June 26 to July 21, 2006
>Instructor: Lin Nelson-Mayson
>
>July
>MS 208: Applying Numbers to Collection Objects
>July 5 July 31, 2006
>Instructor: Helen Alten
>
>MS 207: Cataloging Your Collection
>July 5 - July 31, 2006
>Instructor: Peggy Schaller
>
>August
>MS 204: Materials for Storage and Display
>August 7 September 1, 2006
>Instructor: Helen Alten
>
>MS 205: Disaster Planning I: Introduction to Disaster Preparedness Planning
>August 7 - September 1, 2006
>Instructor: Terri Schindel
>
>MS 212: Care of Textiles (NEW)
>August 23 September 22, 2006
>Instructor: Terri Schindel
>
>MS 302: Fundraising and Grantwriting
>August 28 September 22, 2006
>Instructor: Helen Alten
>
>September
>MS 211: Museum Environmental Control Systems (NEW)
>September 11 October 6, 2006
>Instructor: Rebecca Thatcher Ellis
>
>MS 202: Museum Storage Facilities and Furniture
>September 25 October 20, 2006
>Instructor: Helen Alten
>
>October
>MS 210: Integrated Pest Management
>October 2 November 10, 2006
>Instructor: Gretchen Anderson
>
>MS 213: Museum Artifacts: How they were made and how they deteriorate (NEW)
>October 16 November 10, 2006
>Instructor: Helen Alten
>
>November
>MS 205: Disaster Planning II: Writing a Disaster Plan
>November 6 - December 15, 2006
>Instructor: Terri Schindel
>
>MS 106: Exhibit Fundamentals: Ideas to Installation
>November 6 December 1, 2006
>Instructor: Lin Nelson-Mayson
>
>MS 201: Storage for Infinity
>November 6 December 15, 2006
>Instructor: Helen Alten
>
>December
>MS 208: Applying Numbers to Collection Objects
>December 4, 2006 January 12, 2007
>Instructor: Helen Alten
>
>MS212: Collection Management Databases (NEW)
>December 4, 2006 January 12, 2007
>Instructor: Eric Swanson
>
>
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