Professional Development Courses offered in May/June 2010 at The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies 815-244-1173 or email for more information: [log in to unmask] We offer courses that are considered essential in providing an informational foundation for anyone working with museum collections. These courses are appropriate for beginning level professionals and volunteers to mid-career professionals. <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/documents/REGISTRATION2010-CC.pdf> REGISTRATION FORM <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/documents/CampbellCenter2010Catalog.pdf > CATALOG <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/collections.html#emergencyprep> Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery This course thoroughly addresses the process of "risk management" by examining in detail how to prepare for and respond to disaster. May 17-20 Tuition $1150 Materials fee $40 <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/collections.html#desconstrmounts> Design and Construction of Mounts for Exhibits This course includes theory and hands-on practicum which includes techniques for braising metals, cutting/bending/gluing acrylics for the use of various archival barrier materials, and for making fabric covered ethafoam forms. June 2-5 Tuition $975 Materials fee $80 <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/collections.html#storagesmallmus> Making Storage Boxes, Mounts and Enclosures Topics include storage design and layout, security, shelving/racking, low- to no-cost upgrades, and storage mounts/enclosures. June 3-5 Tuition $775 Materials fee $40 <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/instructors.html#maltby> <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/collections.html#caremetalobjects> Care of Metal Artifacts Topics covered in this course include the properties/identification of metals, common corrosion products, cleaning/stabilizing corroded objects, environments that cause corrosion, proper handling, hazards, choosing safe storage/display materials, and treatment options. June 7-10 Tuition $975 Materials fee $40 <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/collections.html#pestmanage> Integrated Pest Management This course focuses on behavior- and facility-oriented methods of conducting integrated pest management, with heavy emphasis on low-chemical, practical solutions. June 11-12 Tuition $495 Materials fee 5 <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/collections.html#environmoncon> The Museum Environment This course provides an in-depth study of the monitoring and control of the museum environment, and an introduction to the effects of the effects on the organic and inorganic materials of museum artifacts. Lab and lecture sessions. June 14-17 Tuition $925 Materials fee $5 <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/instructors.html#maltby> <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/collections.html#compsoftcollman> Computer Software for Collections Management This course focuses on the process of artifact cataloguing and maintenance of collections records utilizing a computer database system. June 21-23 Tuition $750 Materials fee $5 <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/collections.html#admatting> Preparing Works of Art on Paper for Storage, Loan and Exhibition Hands on experience - this course focuses on museum matting for exhibitions and loans. Learn matting and hinging techniques with emphasis on special conservation and aesthetic needs of exhibition matting and framing. June 21-25 Tuition $975 Materials fee $55 <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/collections.html#sewingskills> Basic Traditional Sewing Skills This course will empower you to manage sewing projects that usually must be outsourced. June 24-26 Tuition $750 Materials fee $25 <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/collections.html#database> Database Design for Collections Management This course will familiarize students with the design and creation of a collections database. Using an inexpensive and easy to use software program, students work with the instructor to create an actual working database that can be used to organize and track collections objects. June 24-26 Tuition $525 Materials fee $5 <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/collections.html#framesforexhibits> Frames for Exhibits: Low Cost Repair and Reuse Participants will learn to cast pieces for repairs, fix small amounts of damage with wax and other materials, apply design elements, do light carving, and a variety of other techniques in repairing a frame or making a period replica. June 28-July 1 Tuition $895 Materials fee $40 <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/collections.html#hazardous> Hazards of Heavy Metals in Collections Detection strategies, testing methodologies, safe handling guidelines, and personal protective equipment (PPE) will be examined. Safe storage and transport of contaminated objects will also be discussed. June28-30 Tuition $750 Materials fee $20 <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/instructors.html#podsiki> Professional Development Courses offered in May/June 2010 at The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies 815-244-1173 or email for more information: [log in to unmask] We offer courses that are considered essential in providing an informational foundation for anyone working with museum collections. These courses are appropriate for beginning level professionals and volunteers to mid-career professionals. <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/documents/REGISTRATION2010-CC.pdf> REGISTRATION FORM <http://www.campbellcenter.org/pages/documents/CampbellCenter2010Catalog.pdf > CATALOG ========================================================= 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] . 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