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Northern States Conservation Center's Online Museum classes program has several courses starting April 3, 2017

$100.00 off any full length April course if purchased before March 4, 2017.  Use discount code EARLYBIRD at checkout at collectioncare.org.

MS 001: The Problem with Plastics

April 10 to 14, 2017

Instructor:  Diana Komejan

Location: http://museumclasses.org

Description:

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 is 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 Diana in this mini-course for discussing care and deterioration of plastics. Bring any questions you have about plastics in your museum.

For more information or to sign up:  http://www.collectioncare.org/problem-plastics-line-short-course

MS 104: An Introduction to Collections Preservation

April 3 to 28, 2017

Instructor:  Helen Alten

Location: http://museumclasses.org

Description:

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 or to sign up:  http://www.collectioncare.org/introduction-collections-preservation-line-course

MS 209: Collections Management Policies for Museum and Related Institutions

April 3 to May 12, 2017

Instructor:  Kimberly Kenney

Location: http://museumclasses.org

Description:

Acquiring and holding collections impose specific legal, ethical and professional obligations. Museums must ensure proper management, preservation and use of their collections. A well-crafted collections management policy is key to collections stewardship. Collections Management Policies for Museums and Related Institutions helps participants develop policies that meet professional and legal standards for collections management. Collections Management Policies for Museums and Related Institutions teaches the practical skills and knowledge needed to write and implement such a policy. The course covers the essential components and issues a policy should address. It also highlights the role of the policy in carrying out a museum's mission and guiding stewardship decisions. Participants are expected to draft collections management policies.

For more information or to sign up:  http://www.collectioncare.org/collections-management-policies-museums-and-related-institutions-line-course

MS 214: Collections Management Databases

April 3 to 28, 2017

Instructor: Sarah Kapellusch

Location: http://museumclasses.org

Description:

A collection database is a necessary tool for accurate and efficient collections management. In Collection Management Databases you will learn what characteristics distinguish one database system from another; how a database can be used to manage inventory, conservation, pest management, and other aspects of collections management; as well as how to prepare your collection and documentation for entry into a database.

For more information or to sign up:  http://www.collectioncare.org/collection-management-databases-line-course

MS 223: Care of Metals 

April 3 to May 12, 2017

Instructor:  Fiona Graham

Location: http://museumclasses.org

Description:

Outdoor sculpture, silver tea service, gold jewelry, axe head, wheel rim - metals are found in most museum collections and may be stored or displayed indoor or outdoors depending on the object. Learn how to identify different types of metal and their alloys. Gain an understanding of how and why metals deteriorate and methods for preventing deterioration from occurring or continuing. The pros and cons of different popular treatments will be covered along with recommendations for the least damaging approach to treatment. Care of Metals provides a simplified explanation of the chemistry and structure of metals, explaining the importance of the galvanic series and electrochemistry in care strategies. Starting with an overview of the history and function of metals and how they are made, the course will cover guidelines for handling, labeling, exhibiting and storing metals. An overview of treatments, including cleaning, used on metals and how appropriate they are for the long-term preservation of the metal object will help students make care decisions when consulting with conservators.

For more information or to sign up:  http://www.collectioncare.org/care-metals-line-course

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