[NHCOLL-L:5152] Museum cleaning class starts Monday online

[Helen Alten]

Dirty museums attract pests and rodents. This course gives practical 
information on how to keep museum spaces clean without harming collections:*

MS217: Museum Cleaning Basics
Instructor: *Gretchen Anderson*
Dates: *Jan 10 to Feb 18, 2011 (Only runs once in 2011)*
Location: *online at www.museumclasses.org
*More Information: 
*http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol_classes_ms217.html
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Cobwebs in the gallery, dust on the dinosaur skeleton, mice in storage - 
a dirty museum results in poor visitor experience and poor collections 
preservation. *Museum Cleaning Basics* explores everything you need to 
know about cleaning your collections. Participants learn when to clean - 
and when not to clean. They also learn how to make those decisions. 
Topics range from basic housekeeping to specific techniques for specific 
objects. You will learn why cleaning is important and how to prevent 
damage when cleaning. We will look at specific techniques that minimize 
damage while getting the work done. And we will discuss when to call in 
a specialist, such as a conservator. Students will create a housekeeping 
manual for their institution.

For more information and to sign up, go to:
http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol_classes_ms217.html
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