> Was your New Year's resolution to take better care of your collections? Or are you just looking for basic training on a flexible schedule that won't break the bank? Either way, our online mini courses are for you!
> 
> Our slate of Collections Care and Preservation Online courses provide basic, practical training at a low fee (starting at only $65!). These courses are designed for staff, volunteers, board members, or interns at small to mid-sized museums, historical societies, libraries and archives. Courses can be taken at your own pace, with 2-3 hours of work time per week to be completed at your convenience. The courses feature interaction with qualified instructors and assignments which are based on your own collections. 
> 
> Spring Courses Include:
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> Introduction to Reformatting -- February 6 - March 2, 2012
>  This course should help you determine the best way to approach a digitization project for varying collections and is intended to take the mystery our of digitization vocabulary, while shedding light on technical issues. 
> 
> Climate Control for Small Institutions -- March 5 - March 30, 2012
> This 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 and Preservation of Photographs and Albums -- April 2 - April 27, 2012
> Students will learn about photographs and their many formats - black & white, color, negative, prints, and albums. We will review the major processes, how to identify and date them, how to recognize their deterioration, and what can be done to preserve them. 
> 
> Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials -- April 30 - May 25, 2012
> Learn the mechanics behind the degradation of paper materials and how through passive activities and techniques you can slow down the march of time and safeguard your collections.
> 
> Visit our website for more information and to register: http://www.museumwise.org/services/online-courses/4-week-mini-courses
> Questions? call us at 800.895.1648 or email [log in to unmask]
> 
> Stephanie Lehner Rowe
> Program Coordinator / Regional Archivist
> Museumwise
> 11 Ford Avenue / Oneonta, NY 13820
> 800.895.1648 phone / 607.431.9524 fax
> [log in to unmask]
> www.museumwise.org
> www.museumsinconversation.org
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