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February 2015 Courses

MS 208: Applying Numbers to Collection Objects
February 2 to 27, 2015
Instructor: Helen Alten
Location: <URL:http://museumclasses.org>

    Description: Applying Numbers to Collection Objects covers the
    materials and methods of object numbering: registration,
    handling, labeling and marking, number placement, documentation,
    health and safety, transponders and barcodes, surface marks,
    inks, paints and barrier coats.  Each participant receives a
    Northern States Conservation Center collections labeling kit and
    performs experiments using its contents.  Participants learn to
    determine what pen, ink, barrier coat or tag is appropriate for
    each object and storage or display situation.

    For more information or to sign up:
    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/applying-numbers-collection-objects-materials-and-methods-object-numbering-line-course>

MS 214: Collections Management Databases
February 2 to 27, 2015
Instructor: Sarah Kapellusch
Location: http://museumclasses.org

    Description: A collection database is a necessary tool for
    accurate and efficient collections management.  In Collection
    Management Databases you will learn what characteristics
    distinguish one database system from another; how a database can
    be used to manage inventory, conservation, pest management, and
    other aspects of collections management; as well as how to
    prepare your collection and documentation for entry into a
    database.

    For more information or to sign up:
    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/collection-management-databases-line-course>

MS 227: Care of Paintings
February 2 to March 13, 2015
Instructor: Victoria Montana Ryan
Location: http://museumclasses.org

    Description: Caring for paintings requires some knowledge of the
    component structure of paintings and the reaction of those
    components to both natural and man-made environments.  This
    course looks at the painting structure, the effects of damaging
    environments, and proposes simple steps for basic care.  Topics
    include the structure of paintings, proper condition reporting
    with standard damage vocabulary, and basic care and handling
    including environments, storage, and transport.  The course is
    intended to help those entrusted with the care of paintings in
    any environment.

    For more information or to sign up:
    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/care-paintings-line-course>

MS 236: Education in Museums
February 2 to 27, 2015
Instructor: Karin Hostetter
Location: http://museumclasses.org

    Description: The world of museum education is as varied as the
    imagination.  From school field trips to online blogs, from
    2-year-olds to senior citizens, and from formal programs to
    volunteering, it is all part of the educational delivery system
    of a museum.  In Education in Museums, survey the education
    programs offered at your site.  Determine what exhibits and
    collections need better representation through education.
    Develop a long term plan of education program development for
    your site that you can use to improve services to your
    community.

    For more information or to sign up:
    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/education-museums-line-course>

MS 238: Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts
February 2 to March 13, 2015
Instructor: Tom Bennett
Location: http://museumclasses.org

    Description: Sprucing up your exhibits with safe, effective,
    inexpensive mounts can be easier and more fun than you thought.
    With a few tools, good technique and a bit of practice, you will
    be well on the way to presenting your objects in their most
    interesting light, with an eye on long-term safety and security.
    Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts presents the basics of
    mountmaking for the small to medium-sized museum including
    tools, techniques and materials.  Be prepared to construct
    mounts during the course. Students will be sent a list of
    materials and tools to acquire before the course commences. Come
    along and exercise your creative side while doing the collection
    a world of good.

    For more information or to sign up:
    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/design-and-construction-exhibit-mounts-line-course>

MS 254: Retail Store Management for Small Museums
February 2 to 27, 2015
Instructor: Karl Hoerig
Location: http://museumclasses.org

    Description: Retail stores play central roles in museum
    operations. Most museum managers and their boards or tribal
    councils recognize stores' revenue potential.  But stores can
    also help serve the museum's educational mission, support
    perpetuation and revitalization of traditional arts, and impact
    audiences beyond the museum's doors.  Utilizing expert
    perspectives and examples from diverse museum stores this course
    will explain why a museum store should not be just a "gift shop"
    and will present guidance on inventory management, buying and
    pricing, retail display, staff training and other administrative
    issues faced by museum store managers.

    For more information or to sign up:
    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/retail-store-management-small-museums-line-course>

MS 302: Fundraising and Grant Writing
February 2 to 27, 2015
Instructor: Helen Alten
Location: http://museumclasses.org

    Description: Strapped for cash?  Can't see how you can implement
    collections preservation ideas when you can't pay the light
    bill? This workshop introduces funding options for a range of
    collections care needs.  The class combines lecture and
    practicum sessions. Students will learn about different forms of
    fund raising, how to find funding sources for their institution,
    how to write successful proposals and how to build on success.
    Each student will complete a draft grant request before the end
    of the class.

    For more information or to sign up:
    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/introduction-grant-writing-and-fundraising-line-course>

MS 002: Collection Protection: Are you Prepared?
February 16 to 20, 2015
Instructor: Terri Schindel
Location: http://museumclasses.org

    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:

    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/collection-protection-are-you-prepared-line-short-course>


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