Museumwise is pleased to offer a slate of Collections Care and Preservation Online courses that provide basic, practical training at a low fee (starting at only $65!) Our 4-week mini courses are designed for staff, volunteers, board members, and interns at small to mid-sized museums. 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 also offer interaction with qualified instructors and assignments are based on your own collections.
Courses to be offered starting September 2012 include:
4-week NEW Care and Handling of Costumes and Textiles
6-week Collections Management 101
Courses to be offered starting February 2013 are:
Introduction to Reformatting
Climate Control for Small Institutions
Conservation and Preservation of Photographs and Albums
Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials