There is still time to register for Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials, an online course offered by the Upstate History Alliance. This 4-week online course (February 11, 2008 - March 7, 2008) 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. The cost to participate in a 4-week online course is $25 for UHA members, $40 for non-members. Or you can sign up to participate in a series of all four online courses which include Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials - February 11, 2008 - March 7, 2008; Climate Control for Small Institutions - March 10, 2008 - April 4, 2008; Conservation & Preservation of Photographs and Albums - April 7, 2008 - May 2, 2008; and Introduction to Reformatting - May 5, 2008 - May 30, 2008. To register, simply visit the Upstate History Alliance website at www.upstatehistory.org/services/OnlineLearningCommunities.html and follow the registration procedures. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Rosenzweig, Program Coordinator, at 800.895.1648, [log in to unmask] The Upstate History Alliance is a non-profit, museum-service organization which provides support, advice and training to historical societies, museums, historians and others interested in history in upstate New York. Jenny Rosenzweig Program Coordinator Upstate History Alliance 11 Ford Avenue Oneonta, NY 13820 800.895.1648 [log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).