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: 
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: 
http://www.collectioncare.org/tas/tas.html

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