Online course in preservation

Northern States Conservation Center announces its first 2005 on-line
course: An Introduction to Collections Preservation. (A complete
list of our 2005 courses is available at:
<URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/training/training.html>)

MS 104
An Introduction to Collections Preservation
Instructor: Helen Alten
Dates: February 14 - March 11, 2005
Cost: $275

    The tools of a museum professional include a basic understanding
    of preservation principles and techniques. This course provides
    an overview of current preservation issues, from environmental
    monitoring to collection cleaning, exhibit mounts and storage
    furniture. Covering every aspect of the modern museum, and how
    the building, staff and fixtures affect preservation of the
    collection, this workshop provides an overview that participants
    can use in future decision-making about their collection. Agents
    of deterioration, risk management, object handling and
    transport, object labeling, exhibit lighting, security,
    emergency preparedness, materials for storage and display,
    storage and exhibit philosophies, and condition assessments will
    be discussed. This introductory course provides basic knowledge
    that is expanded in all of our other courses.

    Register for the class by purchasing it at:
    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/tas/tas.html>

The course is taken at your own pace, on-line, with a weekly on-line
chat with the instructor.  You can take the course from any computer
with Internet access.  There are no travel costs.  If you have any
questions, please contact the course instructor, Helen Alten
<helen<-a t->collectioncare< . >org>.


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