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Sign up for our online courses before January 1, 2015 and receive a 10% discount on any of our online courses. January 2015 Courses MS 010: Condition Assessments New Dates:January 18-23, 2015 Instructor: Helen Alten Location: Online at <URL:http://museumclasses.org> Description: Whenever an object leaves or enters your museum, it should have a dated condition report completed. A condition report is so much more than "good" or "poor." Learn about different types of condition reports, what is essential and what is optional information in each, the function of a condition report, and how to use an online condition assessment tool. For more information or to sign up: <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/condition-assessments-line-short-course> MS 103: The Basics of Museums Registration January 5-30, 2015 Instructor: Peggy Schaller Location: Online at <URL:http://museumclasses.org> Description: Collections management is a critical component of running a museum. Most museums have collections and these collections drive the public functions and activities of the institution. Collections management is the physical and intellectual management of these items. In this course we will examine how information is collected and recorded for each object brought into the collection, a process called registration. We will also examine the policies that govern what is brought into the collection, including the most important piece of institutional policy--the museum mission statement. These policies are assembled into the collections management 'bible'--the registration manual. At the end of this course you should have a clear understanding of how and why collections are documented in museums and the governing principles that drive daily museum activities. For more information or to sign up: <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/basics-museum-registration-line-course> MS 107: Introduction to Museum Security January 5-30, 2015 Instructor: Stevan Layne Location: Online at <URL:http://museumclasses.org> Description: World events continually remind us just how important security is. The FBI and Interpol databases record thefts from small rural museums and world renowned art collections. The prevalence of collections lost to theft is brought home to us with regular sensational newspaper stories. And then there are the internal thefts, fires, and collection vandalism that also result in loss. Security must be a priority for every museum, regardless of size. Introduction to Security teaches basic, practical approaches to protecting against threats such as theft, vandalism, violent acts, natural disasters, fire and environmental hazards. Topics include selecting security systems, determining security needs and how to build affordable security systems. Screening, hiring, firing, workplace violence, policies and procedures and emergency management planning are covered as well. For more information or to sign up: <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/introduction-museum-security-line-course> MS 213: Museum Artifacts: How they are made and how they deteriorate January 5 - February 13, 2015 Instructor: Helen Alten Location: Online at <URL:http://museumclasses.org> Description: Every museum object is unique, but items made of similar materials share characteristics. Museum Artifacts gives participants an understanding of the materials and processes used to make objects, knowledge that better prepares them to decide how to care for their collections. Participants study two objects that represent all materials found in our museums. Through an in-depth analysis of their components, participants explore all possible objects found in any museum. For more information or to sign up: <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/museum-artifacts-how-they-were-made-and-how-they-deteriorate-line-course> MS 235: Scripting the Exhibition January 5-30, 2015 Instructor: Karin Hostetter Location: Online at <URL:http://museumclasses.org> Description: So much to say and so little space in which to say it. That is the dilemma when scripting an exhibition. How do you say what needs to be said in the space available? How do you even figure out how to limit the information in the first place? Discover the value of themes, tangibles, intangibles, and universals in writing exhibit text that visitors really want to read--and remember. Additional resources provided on font size and colors as well as label layout. For more information and to sign up: <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/scripting-exhibition-line-course> MS 242: Museum Microclimates January 5-30, 2015 Instructor: Jerry Shiner Location: Online at <URL:http://museumclasses.org> Description: A microclimate is the environment immediately surrounding an artifact. Microclimates designed for optimum storage, display, or treatment conditions can be created and maintained in showcases, storage cabinets, rooms, or plastic bags. This course covers the basics of creating and maintaining microclimates, including discussions of suitable enclosures and appropriate means of controlling humidity, temperature, pollution, and oxygen. Learn what constitutes a microclimate, how to use silica gel and other environmental control materials, how to reduce internally generated pollutants, and techniques for monitoring the microclimate you have created. For more information or to sign up: <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/museum-microclimates-line-course> Helen Alten Northern States Conservation Center *** Conservation DistList Instance 28:27 Distributed: Friday, December 5, 2014 Message Id: cdl-28-27-008 ***Received on Monday, 1 December, 2014