[Nhcoll-l] November on-line classes

Wed Nov 4 10:09:44 EST 2015

Hello,
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.
Thank you.

>From Helen Alten

Northern States Conservation Center

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The Early Bird Discount deadline for November 2015 courses is October 2, 2015.

MS 211: Preservation Environments

November 2 to 30, 2015

Instructor: Ernest Conrad

Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EYwvBx48iSlpFKZBvaovXVy2KwkZn--p1ZB1w948_rU&s=Yz8VXglJopz02okOWKndT-f5VMeIiPCZXCYBdbB7YZQ&e= 

Description:

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.

For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_preservation-2Denvironments-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EYwvBx48iSlpFKZBvaovXVy2KwkZn--p1ZB1w948_rU&s=iSptJpHAt-dxwckam-t98nNpTO7KC9Jallg5PplSy3k&e= 

MS 212: Care of Textiles

November 2 to 30, 2015

Instructor: Ann Coppinger

Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EYwvBx48iSlpFKZBvaovXVy2KwkZn--p1ZB1w948_rU&s=Yz8VXglJopz02okOWKndT-f5VMeIiPCZXCYBdbB7YZQ&e= 

Description:
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.

For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_care-2Dtextiles-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EYwvBx48iSlpFKZBvaovXVy2KwkZn--p1ZB1w948_rU&s=9Ctzz46Wf8RyUoYvLKZwVrt3phLgXqR57l_gZViizxk&e= 

MS 218: Collection Inventories

November 2 to 30, 2015

Instructor: Peggy Schaller

Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EYwvBx48iSlpFKZBvaovXVy2KwkZn--p1ZB1w948_rU&s=Yz8VXglJopz02okOWKndT-f5VMeIiPCZXCYBdbB7YZQ&e= 

Description:

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.

For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_collection-2Dinventories-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EYwvBx48iSlpFKZBvaovXVy2KwkZn--p1ZB1w948_rU&s=wuHFZ9VaAT_Aqtp5u4zv0Mwwy5ydB4MkI2DJkWCEOjU&e= 

MS 253: Disaster Preparation and Recovery

November 2 to December 29, 2015

Instructor:  Helen Alten

Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EYwvBx48iSlpFKZBvaovXVy2KwkZn--p1ZB1w948_rU&s=Yz8VXglJopz02okOWKndT-f5VMeIiPCZXCYBdbB7YZQ&e= 

Description:

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.

For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_disaster-2Dpreparation-2Drecovery-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EYwvBx48iSlpFKZBvaovXVy2KwkZn--p1ZB1w948_rU&s=nYz9xq5rUfW2NHdi5W1bTq6cOfYdPej7e4a7VQta21c&e= 

MS 259: The Volunteer Handbook

November 2 to December 11, 2015

Instructor: Karin Hostetter

Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EYwvBx48iSlpFKZBvaovXVy2KwkZn--p1ZB1w948_rU&s=Yz8VXglJopz02okOWKndT-f5VMeIiPCZXCYBdbB7YZQ&e= 

Description:

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.

For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_volunteer-2Dhandbook-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EYwvBx48iSlpFKZBvaovXVy2KwkZn--p1ZB1w948_rU&s=5lGfwG-NFPcPoKukoYW2MUvxut3qQChRuJt59DwjhyE&e= 

MS 002: Collection Protection - Are you Prepared?

November 9 to 13, 2015

Instructor: Terri Schindel

Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EYwvBx48iSlpFKZBvaovXVy2KwkZn--p1ZB1w948_rU&s=Yz8VXglJopz02okOWKndT-f5VMeIiPCZXCYBdbB7YZQ&e= 

Description:

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.

For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_collection-2Dprotection-2Dare-2Dyou-2Dprepared-2Dline-2Dshort-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EYwvBx48iSlpFKZBvaovXVy2KwkZn--p1ZB1w948_rU&s=O815lAjUHVrQwnDxYNC-jMFgJ44oulE-FJJewPfTz3g&e= 

MS 007: The Mission Statement: Is it really that important?

November 9 to 13, 2015

Instructor: Peggy Schaller

Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EYwvBx48iSlpFKZBvaovXVy2KwkZn--p1ZB1w948_rU&s=Yz8VXglJopz02okOWKndT-f5VMeIiPCZXCYBdbB7YZQ&e= 

Description:

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.

For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_mission-2Dstatement-2Dit-2Dreally-2Dimportant-2Dline-2Dshort-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EYwvBx48iSlpFKZBvaovXVy2KwkZn--p1ZB1w948_rU&s=74aCycpf55Sv02ZzaveRXXjN9LGSAkT7mPpGGO6zPso&e= 

Feel free to contact me with questions.

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Helen Alten

Northern States Conservation Center

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