February Courses

$100.00 off any full length February course if purchased before January 5, 2019.  Use discount code EARLYBIRD at checkout at collectioncare.org.

MS 101: Introduction to Museums

February 4 to March 1, 2019

Instructor:  Kimberly Kenney

Location: http://museumclasses.org

Description:

The United States has more than 17,000 museums, we can only guess at the world's total. While most people think of a museum as a well-staffed, professionally run institution, the vast majority of museums are started and run by people with little or no basic training in museum studies or preservation. Introduction to Museums is designed to change that. The course introduces basic concepts, terminology and the role of various staff members, including curators, registrars and directors. Introduction to Museums is aimed at staff members, board members, interns, volunteers, as well as anyone interested in becoming a museum professional or learning more about the profession.

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

MS 103: The Basics of Museum Registration

February 4 to March 8, 2019

Instructor:  Peggy Schaller

Location: 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: https://www.collectioncare.org/basics-museum-registration-line-course

MS104: Introduction to Collections Preservation

February 4 to March 8, 2019

 Instructor:  Laura Elliff Cruz

Location: http://museumclasses.org

Description:

Every museum professional needs a solid foundation in preservation principles and techniques. Introduction to Collections Preservation provides an overview of current preservation issues from environmental monitoring to collection cleaning, exhibit mounts and storage furniture. Participants learn about every aspect of the modern museum and how the building, staff and fixtures affect preservation. Subjects include the 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.

For more information or to sign up:  https://www.collectioncare.org/introduction-collections-preservation-line-course

MS 235: Scripting the Exhibition

February 4 to March 1, 2019

Instructor:  Karin Hostetter

Location: 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 or to sign up: https://www.collectioncare.org/scripting-exhibition-line-course

MS 238: Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts

February 4 to March 15, 2019

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

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