Starting March 29, 2010, five online courses cover museum
management, collection databases, exhibit fundamentals, an
introduction to museums and care of photographs:

MS214: Collection Management Databases
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.  More information at
http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol_classes_ms214.html

MS109: Museum Management
Sound business practices are critical for a museum to
fulfill its mission. Museum Management is complex. A museum
exists to preserve collections and educate, but it is also
an institution that must employ sound business practices
while being accountable to the public as a non-profit
organization. Instructor Sue Near teaches participants how
to administer a successful museum efficiently and
effectively. Participants will engage in discussions about
the changing cultural climate and its effect on museum
operations. More information at
http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol_classes_ms109.html

MS106: Exhibit Fundamentals: Ideas to Installation
Nearly every museum develops exhibits, but how can we
improve communication with visitors while taking care of
our objects? Exhibit Fundamentals explores exhibits from
idea to final installation in a variety of settings. Topics
include exhibit theory, the role of the museum's mission,
creating a timeline, accessibility and script writing. Also
covered are design elements, installation techniques,
object safety and security, visitor safety and evaluations.
Each student develops an exhibit plan for his or her
museum. More information at
http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol_classes_ms106.html

MS101: Introduction to Museums
The United States is blessed with more than 10,000 museums.
We can only guess at the world's total. While most people
think of a well-staffed, professionally run institution,
the vast majority of museums are started and run by people
with little or no basic training in museum studies or
preservation. Introduction to Museums is crafted to change
that. The course introduces basic concepts, terminology and
the role of various staff members, including curators,
registrars and directors. Introduction to Museums is aimed
at board members, interns and volunteers, as well as anyone
interested in becoming a museum professional or learning
more about the profession. More information at
http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol_classes_ms101.html

MS222: Care of Photographs
Photographic materials cover a diverse range, everything
from the daguerreotypes and wet plate negatives of the 19th
century to the gelatin silver, chromogenic and inkjet
prints of the 20th and now 21st century. Care of
Photographs offers a broad introduction to the history,
technology, identification, and care of these and other
photographic materials. Topics include environmental
monitoring, the effects of temperature and relative
humidity, and the importance of cold storage for certain
photographic materials. It is intended to help those caring
for photographic materials to gain a better understanding
of their collections and how to care for them.  More
information at
http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol_classes_ms222.html

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