UHA Workshops

Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials
February 11, 2008 - March 7, 2008
Curriculum developed by Michele Phillips
This course is full. Look for it again in Fall 2008!

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 course is full. Look for it again in Fall 2008!

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 course is full. Look for it again in Fall 2008!

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.

Register Now for a 4-Week Course...
Or For A Series That Includes All Four!

The cost to participate in a 4-week online course 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.

There are two simple steps to register for these course. The first, click here for the Registration Form, which is available as a Word document. Either print this form and mail it back to UHA or complete the form and email it as an attachment to info@upstatehistory.org. Then, click below to pay for the course. If you prefer to send a check, mail the check in with your registration form. To complete your registration, payment must be received before you begin participating in the course. Sorry, but we are unable to take credit card payments over the phone.

For more information, contact UHA at 800-895-1648

UHA Member Rates
(Please scroll down for non-member rates)

Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials
February 11, 2008 - March 7, 2008
$25.00

Climate Control for Small Institutions
March 10, 2008 - April 4, 2008
$25.00

Conservation & Preservation of Photographs and Albums
April 7, 2008 - May 2, 2008
$25.00

Introduction to Reformatting
May 5, 2008 - May 30, 2008
$25.00

Series of all four workshops
Beginning on February 11, 2008
$90.00

Non-Member Rates

Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials
February 11, 2008 - March 7, 2008
$40.00

Climate Control for Small Institutions
March 10, 2008 - April 4, 2008
$40.00

Conservation & Preservation of Photographs and Albums
April 7, 2008 - May 2, 2008
$40.00

Introduction to Reformatting
May 5, 2008 - May 30, 2008
$40.00

Series of all four workshops
Beginning on October 22, 2007
$150.00

Collections Management 101
Beginning October 29, 2007
This course is full. Look for it again in Fall 2008!

The Upstate History Alliance is pleased to announce that it will offer CM101: Collections Management Course through its Distance Learning Program again!. UHA is currently accepting registrations for this course which will begin on October, 29 2007.

Collections Management 101 is designed for staff and volunteers at small and mid-size organizations. The course content was initially created by conservator Gwen Spicer, collections specialists Joann Lindstrom, Patti Ford and Linda Norris. This offering will be facilitated by Joann Lindstrom, a consultant specializing in collections work at small museums and will feature several guest chatters during weekly live chat sessions. Course materials are designed to help you focus on your own organization, with assignments relating to real-life issues and problems.

Topics to be covered over a twelve week period include:

    • Mission & Ethics
    • Accreditation
    • Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
    • Collections Managment Policies
    • Disaster Plans
    • Collecting Plans
    • Deaccessioning
    • Reproduction Rights
    • Accessioning
    • Registration
    • Security
    • Storage
    • Preventive Conservation Measures

Comments from those who completed the course:

"This course was helpful in recognizing the best ways to do deacessioning and I learned from the experiences of others"

"The course gave me skills for implementing change in our collections policies and procedures"

"Fabulous sites and resources are available on the web for collections care; we now have highlighted awareness"

The course will begin with an introductory week on October 29, 2007 with formal instruction beginning on November 5th. This year, we will take a break 6 weeks into the course in mid December and will resume for the remaining 6 weeks January 7th. The course concludes on February 15, 2008. The only course requirements are a familiarity with basic computer programs, including email, the internet, and downloading pdf files and a high speed internet connection.

Register Now for Collections Management 101

The cost to participate in Collections Management 101 is $150 for UHA Members and $250 for non-members. There are two simple steps to register for this course. The first, click here for the Registration Form, which is available as a Word document. Either print this form and mail it back to UHA or complete the form and email it as an attachment to info@upstatehistory.org. Then, click below to pay for the course. If you prefer to send a check, mail the check in with your registration form. To complete your registration, payment must be received before you begin participating in the course. Sorry, but we are unable to take credit card payments over the phone.

For more information, contact UHA at 800-895-1648

Payment
This course is full. Look for it again in Spring 2008!

UHA Member $150

Non UHA Member $250
Don't forget, you can also mail in payment with your Registration Form. We do not accept credit card payments over the phone.

This online workshop was made possible by support from the Museum Program of the New York State Council on the Arts.

Technical Requirements for Participation

Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP/2003

High speed Internet connection
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
Netscape 6.2 or higher
Processor - Pentium-class or higher
RAM - 128 MB
Display settings - 800x600 resolution (1024x768 recommended) at thousands of colors
Mouse
Adobe® Reader® 5.0 or higher

Mac OS 9.0, OS X, and Above

High speed Internet connection
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
Netscape 6.2 or above (7.x or above recommended)
Processor - Power PC G3 or higher
RAM - 128 MB
Display settings - 800x600 resolution (1024x768 recommended) at thousands of colors
Mouse
Adobe® Reader® 5.0 or higher

About Distance Learning

Distance learning is a way in which people can learn 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 related to the management of your own museum's collections.

Students can also access the course syllabus and message boards to which all participants will be able to post. Once each week, the students and the unit instructor will "meet" on line to discuss the previous week's assignment and participate in a real time, on line conversation. Students will be expected to make themselves available for the weekly classes and read articles about the field as assigned; a digital camera will be necessary for uploading images of objects or storage areas from your institution. Internet access is required, and a dial-up connection is permissible.