MS 104 An Introduction to Collections Preservation
Instructor: Helen Alten
Dates: (Available twice in 2007)
January 8 through February 2, 2007
July 1 through 31, 2007
Cost: $425
Location: www.museumclasses.org
Description:
Every museum professional needs a solid foundation in preservation
principles and techniques. An 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.
Course Outline:
1. Preservation Principles
2. Agents of Deterioration
3. Monitoring
4. Collection Handling
5. Collection Labeling
6. Collection Cleaning
7. Storage Principles
8. Exhibit Principles
9. Emergency Preparation
10. Conclusion
Logistics:
Participants in An Introduction to Collections Preservation work at their
own pace through 10 sections and interact through online forums and chats.
Instructor Helen Alten will be available at scheduled times for email
support. Materials include online readings and lecture notes, slide shows,
quizzes and links to relevant web sites. The course is limited to 20
participants.
An Introduction to Collections Preservation runs for four weeks. Please
sign up at www.museumclasses.org and pay at
http://www.collectioncare.org/tas/tas.html. If you have trouble with
either, please contact Helen Alten at [log in to unmask]
Student Comments:
An online course like this is very convenient for people who cannot attend
classes in another city. - August 2005 student in MS 104
I didn't really know what to expect because I had never taken an online
class before, nor had a taken any sort of collections/preservation class. I
definitely learned a lot; I now understand the overall goals and practices
of collections preservation. - August 2005 student in MS 104
I particularly liked seeing images in the PowerPoint slides. They really
can add to the understanding of a topic. - February 2005 student in MS 104
I really enjoyed the excellent course reading material. It has really
helped me understand so much more about the work I do. - February 2005
student in MS 104
I’ve been working as a collection manager for 10 years. I have no formal
training in museum techniques …I thought this class would solidify
everything I’ve learned. I didn’t think I would learn anything new, but I
did. Great course. I would recommend it to anyone starting out in the
museum field. - February 2005 student in MS 104
My experience with the MS104 online course has been exceptional, a 10! …
Thank you! Thank you for such a high quality and demanding workshop! -
February 2005 student in MS 104
I AM THE ONE WHO SHOULD THANK YOU! EUREKA! I REALLY GAINED ALOT AND REALLY
ENJOYED STUDYING WITH YOU. - July 2004 student in MS 104
It may have been an on-line course, but I feel like I’ve got a
textbook. And one written by many different sources, two heads being
better than one. -July 2004 student in MS 104
The Instructor:
Helen Alten is an objects conservator and owner of Northern States
Conservation Center, St. Paul, Minnesota. She has been an educator,
conservator and trainer since 1986. Ms. Alten received her master’s degree
in archaeological conservation and materials science at the Institute of
Archaeology, University of London in 1986. She began working with small,
rural, and tribal museums as conservator for Montana and Alaska.
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