Online classes at Northern States Conservation Center

MS 107: Introduction to Museum Security
February 2-27, 2015
Instructor:  Stevan Layne
Location: Online at museumclasses.org <URL:http://museumclasses.org/>

    We still have room for students interested in learning more
    about security in Museums, Libraries and other cultural
    institutions.In light of the recent events in Europe this is an
    important and timely subject for museums.Join instructor Stevan
    Layne, a leader in the Security profession, for an informative
    course with practical solutions.

    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 208: Applying Numbers to Collection Objects
February 2-27, 2015
Instructor: Helen Alten
Location: 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>

Helen Alten
Northern States Conservation Center


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