Registration is now open for the 'Spring Session' of online courses  
offered by the Upstate History Alliance. These online courses are  
offered through UHA's Distance Learning Program. Distance Learning is  
a way in which you can access quality professional development  
opportunities completely using the internet. Students will have  
access to a dedicated, interactive web site that will have email  
links to the course instructors, and links to view weekly assignments  
which are designed to be directly relevant to your organization.  
Detailed course descriptions are listed below.

The cost to participate in one of these 4-week online courses is $25  
for UHA members, $40 for non-members. Or you can sign up to  
participate in a series of all four, beginning with Basic Care of  
Paper on February 11, 2008 and ending with Introduction to  
Reformatting which begins on May 5, 2008. The cost to participate in  
the complete series is $90 for UHA members, $150 for non-members.

For more information, and to register, please visit  
www.upstatehistory.org/services/OnlineLearningCommunities.html or  
call the UHA office at 800.895.1648.

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Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials
February 11, 2008 - March 7, 2008
Curriculum developed by Michele Phillips

This 4-week online course will provide an introduction to the factors  
effecting the preservation and care of paper-based materials.  
Building on this knowledge, participants will then learn about  
appropriate techniques for handling and storing collection materials  
and recommended sources for supplies. Instruction in basic  
conservation techniques for surface cleaning and mending paper-based  
materials will be provided.

Climate Control for Small Institutions
March 10, 2008 - April 4, 2008
Curriculum developed by the Patricia Ford

This 4-week online course will allow participants to explore the  
issues that need to be considered when planning for climate controls  
including monitoring, testing, environmental analysis assessments,  
long-range planning, systems design, construction support, and  
operations training. Low cost-low tech solutions will be offered and  
discussed, providing participants with the background knowledge to  
assist them in making informed decisions that can be implemented at  
their own institutions.

Conservation & Preservation of Photographs and Albums
April 7, 2008 - May 2, 2008
Curriculum developed by Gary Albright

This 4-week online course will first provide an overview of factors  
effecting the preservation and care of photographs. The various  
photographic processes will be reviewed and techniques for  
identifying each photographic process will be supplied. Appropriate  
handling and storage materials, as well as sources for supplies will  
be covered. The course will also address the issue of when the  
original format or album format can be maintained or when re-housing  
should be considered.

Introduction to Reformatting
May 5, 2008 - May 30, 2008
Curriculum developed by Toya Dubin

This 4-week online course will provide participants with current,  
essential information for those who are responsible for the  
management of paper-based, photographic, audio, and video collections  
that are seeking to create, manage, and preserve digital assets.  
Participants completing this course will be better equipped to make  
informed choices regarding management of their digital projects/ 
programs.

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