Northern States Conservation Center still has open slots in
both classes that start next week. Order by Thursday and
receive 5% off on one 2010 course and 10% off on two or
more 2010 courses. (Courses must be the same price). Our
complete 2010 class list is online at
http://www.museumclasses.org  We've added courses on care
of paintings, poisons in collections and traveling
exhibits.

Starting January 4:

MS242: Museum Microclimates
A microclimate is the environment immediately surrounding
an artifact. Microclimates designed for optimum storage,
display, or treatment conditions can be created and
maintained in showcases, storage cabinets, rooms, or
plastic bags. This course covers the basics of creating and
maintaining microclimates, including discussions of
suitable enclosures and appropriate means of controlling
humidity, temperature, pollution, and oxygen. Learn what
constitutes a microclimate, how to use silica gel and other
environmental control materials, how to reduce internally
generated pollutants, and techniques for monitoring the
microclimate you have created. For more details go to
http://museumclasses.org/training/trol_classes_ms242.html


MS236: Education in Museums
The world of museum education is as varied as the
imagination. From school field trips to online blogs, from
2-year-olds to senior citizens, and from formal programs to
volunteering. In Education in Museums, survey the education
programs offered at your site. Determine what exhibits and
collections need better representation through education.
Develop a long-term plan of education program development
for your site that you can use to improve services to your
community. For more information go to
http://museumclasses.org/training/trol_classes_ms236.html

Starting January 11:

MS104: An Introduction to Collections Preservation
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 go to
http://museumclasses.org/training/trol_classes_ms104.html


MS208: Applying Numbers to Collection Objects:
Applying Numbers to Collection Objects covers the materials
and methods of object numbering: registration, handling,
labeling and marking, number placement, documentation,
health and safety, transponders and barcodes, surface
marks, inks, paints and barrier coats. Each participant
receives a Northern States Conservation Center collections
labeling kit and performs experiments using its contents.
Participants learn to determine what pen, ink, barrier coat
or tag is appropriate for each object and storage or
display situation. For more information go to
http://museumclasses.org/training/trol_classes_ms208.html

MS217: Museum Cleaning Basics
Cobwebs in the gallery, dust on the dinosaur skeleton, mice
in storage - a dirty museum results in poor visitor
experience and poor collections preservation. In a museum,
cleanliness really is next to godliness. Museum Cleaning
Basics explores everything you need to know about cleaning
your collections. Participants learn when to clean - and
when not to clean. They also learn how to make those
decisions. Topics range from basic housekeeping to specific
techniques for specific objects. You will learn why
cleaning is important and how to prevent damage when
cleaning. We will look at specific techniques that minimize
damage while getting the work done. And we will discuss
when to call in a specialist, such as a conservator.
Students will create a housekeeping manual for their
institution. For more information go to
http://museumclasses.org/training/trol_classes_ms217.html

Starting January 18:
MS001: The Problem with Plastics (short course)
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's 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 Helen for in this mini-course for discussing
care and deterioration of plastics. Bring any questions you
have about plastics in your museum. For more information go
to
http://museumclasses.org/training/trol_classes_ms001.html

To save a spot in any of our courses, please pay at
http://www.collectioncare.org/tas/tas.html If you have
trouble, please contact Helen Alten at
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