[NHCOLL-L:3063] Campbell Center Courses--June 1 deadlines

[Diane Gutenkauf]

Please excuse cross posting. 
 
Limited space is available in the following courses at the Campbell Center 
for Historic Preservation Studies. Details can be found at the Center's web 
site http://campbellcenter.org <BLOCKED::blocked::http://campbellcenter.org/> . 
 
Registration deadlines for these courses are June 1, 2006
 
Scholarship funding is available. Contact the Center for details.
 
Inorganic and Organic Materials:Documentation and Examination
Fee: $1260.00
Course date: July 6-12, 2006
Instructor: Deborah Long
 
This course provides detailed information about the physical/chemical 
composition and construction/fabrication of artifacts; identification of 
artifact material; identification of specific types of deterioration relative 
to artifact material; examination and assessment of artifacts; reporting 
methodologies for the documentation of artifact condition; and guidelines
 for handling, labeling, storing, and exhibiting artifacts by material type. 
 
Emergency Preparedness Response & Recovery
Fee: $1120.00
Course date: July 10-13, 2006
Instructor: Hilary Kaplan & Sharon Bennett
 
The purpose of this course is to thoroughly address the process of
 "risk management" by examining in detail how to prepare for and 
respond to disaster. Topics will include how to set realistic goals 
and objectives relative to a specific institution, the identification and 
assessment of risks to the institution, and the formulation of a prevention 
and response plan utilizing established emergency planning guidelines 
and procedures.
 
Photographic Documentation and Digital Imaging of Museum Collections
Fee: $1230.00
Course date: July 10-13, 2006
Instructor: Jay Crawford
 
Designed for preservation and museum professionals who have little or no 
imaging/ photographic experience, this course provides an introduction to 
documentation photography using digital imaging technologies. Some 
reference is made to SLR film photography; however, the focus of this 
course is for the participant to learn about and develop skills using a digital 
camera and flatbed scanner. Nikon Coolpix cameras, and Epson scanners 
are available for class use.
 
Contact the Center at: 

Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies
PO Box 66
203 E. Seminary
Mt. Carroll IL 61053-0066
(815) 244-1173
registrations at campbellctr.org <BLOCKED::blocked::blocked::mailto:registrations at campbellctr.org>  
http://campbellcenter.org <BLOCKED::blocked::blocked::blocked::http://campbellcenter.org> 

Located in Mt. Carroll, Illinois, the Campbell Center for Historic Preservation 
Studies offers continuing education to meet the training needs of individuals 
who work to preserve historic landscapes and cultural, historic, and artistic 
properties. Workshops and courses last from two days to two weeks. 
Students are housed in dormitories on the campus of the former Shimer College, 
a group of 14 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 
Mt. Carroll is in the Northwest corner of Illinois, about 2 ½ hours from Chicago.


Regards, 
Diane Gutenkauf
Campbell Center Curriculum Committee
c/o Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies
dgutenkauf at exhibitworks.com <BLOCKED::blocked::mailto:dgutenkauf at exhibitworks.com> 

 
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