Registration is now open for the 'Spring Session' of online courses
offered by the Upstate History Alliance. These online courses are
offered through UHA's Distance Learning Program. Distance Learning is
a way in which you can access quality professional development
opportunities completely using the internet. Students will have
access to a dedicated, interactive web site that will have email
links to the course instructors, and links to view weekly assignments
which are designed to be directly relevant to your organization.
Detailed course descriptions are listed below.
The cost to participate in one of these 4-week online courses is $25
for UHA members, $40 for non-members. Or you can sign up to
participate in a series of all four, beginning with Basic Care of
Paper on February 11, 2008 and ending with Introduction to
Reformatting which begins on May 5, 2008. The cost to participate in
the complete series is $90 for UHA members, $150 for non-members.
For more information, and to register, please visit
www.upstatehistory.org/services/OnlineLearningCommunities.html or
call the UHA office at 800.895.1648.
***
Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials
February 11, 2008 - March 7, 2008
Curriculum developed by Michele Phillips
This 4-week online course 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.
Climate Control for Small Institutions
March 10, 2008 - April 4, 2008
Curriculum developed by the Patricia Ford
This 4-week online 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 & Preservation of Photographs and Albums
April 7, 2008 - May 2, 2008
Curriculum developed by Gary Albright
This 4-week online course will first provide an overview of factors
effecting the preservation and care of photographs. The various
photographic processes will be reviewed and techniques for
identifying each photographic process will be supplied. Appropriate
handling and storage materials, as well as sources for supplies will
be covered. The course will also address the issue of when the
original format or album format can be maintained or when re-housing
should be considered.
Introduction to Reformatting
May 5, 2008 - May 30, 2008
Curriculum developed by Toya Dubin
This 4-week online course will provide participants with current,
essential information for those who are responsible for the
management of paper-based, photographic, audio, and video collections
that are seeking to create, manage, and preserve digital assets.
Participants completing this course will be better equipped to make
informed choices regarding management of their digital projects/
programs.
=========================================================
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).
|