Online Museum Courses in October 2018

$100.00 off any full length October course if purchased before September 1, 2018.  Use discount code EARLYBIRD at checkout at collectioncare.org.

MS 001: The Problem with Plastics

October 15 to 19, 2018

Instructor: Diana Komejan

Location: http://museumclasses.org

Description:

As we march boldly toward the 22nd century, artifact collecting includes that most fragile of materials - plastic. Not only is it in our collections, but it is used to house our collections, too. What problems have you seen? What problems have others seen? What materials are best? What can we, as caretakers, do to minimize long-term damage? Join Diana in this mini-course for discussing care and deterioration of plastics. Bring any questions you have about plastics in your museum.

For more information or to sign up: https://www.collectioncare.org/problem-plastics-line-short-course

MS 109: Museum Management

October 1 to November 2, 2018

Instructor: Sue Near

Location: http://museumclasses.org

Description:

Sound business practices are critical for a museum to fulfill its mission. Sounds like vegetables, right? Museum management is complex. A museum exists to preserve collections and educate, but it is also an institution that must employ sound business practices while being accountable to the public as a non-profit organization. Instructor Sue Near teaches participants how to administer a successful museum efficiently and effectively. Participants will engage in discussions about the changing cultural climate and its effect on museum operations.

For more information or to sign up:  https://www.collectioncare.org/museum-management-line-course

MS 209: Collections Management Policies

October 1 to November 9, 2018

April 9 to May 18, 2018

Instructor:  Kimberly Kenney

Location: http://museumclasses.org

Description:

Acquiring and holding collections impose specific legal, ethical and professional obligations. Museums must ensure proper management, preservation and use of their collections. A well-crafted collections management policy is key to collections stewardship. Collections Management Policies for Museums and Related Institutions helps participants develop policies that meet professional and legal standards for collections management. Collections Management Policies for Museums and Related Institutions teaches the practical skills and knowledge needed to write and implement such a policy. The course covers the essential components and issues a policy should address. It also highlights the role of the policy in carrying out a museum's mission and guiding stewardship decisions. Participants are expected to draft collections management policies.

For more information or to sign up: https://www.collectioncare.org/collections-management-policies-museums-and-related-institutions-line-course

MS 238: Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts

October 1 to November 9, 2018

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: https://www.collectioncare.org/design-and-construction-exhibit-mounts-line-course

MS 259: The Volunteer Handbook

October 1 to November 9, 2018

Instructor: Karin Hostetter

Location: http://museumclasses.org

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://www.collectioncare.org/volunteer-handbook-line-course

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