UHA Workshops

Online Learning Communities

Registration is now open for our 4 online mini courses and our 6-week Collections Management 101 Course

For a list of Frequently Asked Quesitons about our courses, click here
For more information, contact UHA at 800-895-1648
To access a course, visit courses.upstatehistory.mrooms.net

The cost to participate in a 4-week online course is $45 for UHA members, $60 for non-members. Or you can sign up to participate in a series of all four. The cost to participate in the complete series is $150 for UHA members, $200 for non-members--scroll to the bottom of the mini course list to take advantage of the series registration discount.

There are two simple steps to register for these courses. The first, click here for the Registration Form (click here for 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.

4 Online Mini Courses

Introduction to Reformatting
February 1, 2010 - February 26, 2010
Curriculum taught 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.

Introduction to Reformatting
$45.00 Member

Introduction to Reformatting
$60.00 Non-member

Climate Control for Small Institutions
March 1, 2010 - March 26, 2010
Curriculum taught by Michele Phillips

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.

Climate Control for Small Institutions
$45.00 Member

Climate Control for Small Institutions
$60.00 Non-member

Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials
April 5, 2010 - April 30, 2010
Curriculum taught 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.

Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials
$45.00 Member

Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials
$60.00 Non-member

Conservation & Preservation of Photographs and Albums
May 3, 2010 - May 28, 2010
Curriculum taught 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.

Please Note: Participants will need to have the following supplies for this course: For the first week: a 20X to 40X microscope and for the second week: two polarizing filters (at least 2" squares). Please contact Stephanie Lehner with questions.

Conservation and Preservation of Photographs and Albums
$45.00 Member

Conservation and Preservation of Photographs and Albums
$60.00 Non-member

Register for the entire series!

The cost to participate in a 4-week online course is $45 for UHA members, $60 for non-members. Or you can sign up to participate in a series of all four. The cost to participate in the complete series is $150 for UHA members, $200 for non-members. The series begins with Introduction to Reformatting (February 2010) and ends with our Photo course (May 2010).

Series of all four workshops
$150 Member

Series of all four workshops
$200.00 Non-member

Collections Management 101
March 1,2010 - April 9, 2010
Course taught by Erin Crissman

The Upstate History Alliance is pleased to announce that we have refreshed and redesigned our CM101: Collections Management Course to include updated materials and new interactive features.

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 Erin Crissman, Curator at The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown 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 six week period include:

    • Mission & Collecting Plans
    • Collections Managment Policies
    • Insurance, Ethics & Museum Law
    • Accessioning & Cataloging
    • Security & Disaster Planning
    • Housekeeping, IPM & Artifact Handling

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 only course requirements are a familiarity with basic computer programs, including email, the internet, and downloading pdf files and a high speed internet connection.

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

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.

To access a course, visit courses.upstatehistory.mrooms.net

Online Course FAQs

Can I register for just one mini course, or do I need to enroll in the entire series?
No, you can register for as many mini courses as you wish. Each course is designed to stand on its own. By enrolling in the entire series you receive a discount on the registration price.

How does the course work?
The courses are accessible to students for a four-week period by logging on to the course website (courses.upstatehistory.mrooms.net). There is no requirement to be in the course at scheduled times (other than weekly, or bi-weekly chat sessions scheduled by the instructor). Instead, participants will enter the course as often as possible and should expect to send about 2-3 hours of time each week on completing readings, working on assignments and participating in online discussions with the instructor and other students.

How often do I have to access the course site each week?
Students who interact with the course instructor and other participants as much as possible will get the most out of the course. You should plan to take advantage of this great learning and networking opportunity by accessing the course site more than once per week. Instructors will make course readings and assignments available at the beginning of each week and students are expected to complete the work at their convenience by the end of each week. Instructors will have weekly or bi-weekly scheduled chat sessions which will last 30-45 minutes. Transcripts of the chat sessions are available if a scheduling conflict occurs and you must miss a chat session.

How will I interact with the instructor and other students?
You will receive an e-mail welcome from the UHA course administrator the Friday before your course begins with access and login information. The class chat sessions will use a chat feature of the course website. Your instructor will provide discussion starter questions about material or assignments. All participants are expected to contribute and will be able to see each others responses. If you must miss a chat session transcripts are available to review.
Instructors will also provide weekly feedback on assignments and answer questions students might have about materials.

What is your policy for withdrawing from a course?
Once you enter the course website, you are no longer able to receive a refund Though under certain circumstances we will consider allowing you to reenroll at a later date.

Can I access the course website from any internet connection?
The course works best when accessed from a high-speed internet connection, such as cable model or DSL, or from a high-speed network in your workplace. Please note that past students have experience problems when access the course through AOL. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 800.895.1648 or info@upstatehistory.org

What are the technical requirements to participate?

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.


	Online Learning Communities Registration is now open for our 4 online mini courses and our 6-week Collections Management 101 Course For a list of Frequently Asked Quesitons about our courses, click here For more information, contact UHA at 800-895-1648 To access a course, visit courses.upstatehistory.mrooms.net The cost to participate in a 4-week online course is $45 for UHA members, $60 for non-members. Or you can sign up to participate in a series of all four. The cost to participate in the complete series is $150 for UHA members, $200 for non-members--scroll to the bottom of the mini course list to take advantage of the series registration discount. There are two simple steps to register for these courses. The first, click here for the Registration Form (click here for 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. 4 Online Mini Courses Introduction to Reformatting February 1, 2010 - February 26, 2010 Curriculum taught 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. Introduction to Reformatting $45.00 Member Introduction to Reformatting $60.00 Non-member Climate Control for Small Institutions March 1, 2010 - March 26, 2010 Curriculum taught by Michele Phillips 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. Climate Control for Small Institutions $45.00 Member Climate Control for Small Institutions $60.00 Non-member Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials April 5, 2010 - April 30, 2010 Curriculum taught 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. Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials $45.00 Member Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials $60.00 Non-member Conservation & Preservation of Photographs and Albums May 3, 2010 - May 28, 2010 Curriculum taught 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. Please Note: Participants will need to have the following supplies for this course: For the first week: a 20X to 40X microscope and for the second week: two polarizing filters (at least 2" squares). Please contact Stephanie Lehner with questions. Conservation and Preservation of Photographs and Albums $45.00 Member Conservation and Preservation of Photographs and Albums $60.00 Non-member Register for the entire series! The cost to participate in a 4-week online course is $45 for UHA members, $60 for non-members. Or you can sign up to participate in a series of all four. The cost to participate in the complete series is $150 for UHA members, $200 for non-members. The series begins with Introduction to Reformatting (February 2010) and ends with our Photo course (May 2010). Series of all four workshops $150 Member Series of all four workshops $200.00 Non-member Collections Management 101 March 1,2010 - April 9, 2010 Course taught by Erin Crissman The Upstate History Alliance is pleased to announce that we have refreshed and redesigned our CM101: Collections Management Course to include updated materials and new interactive features. 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 Erin Crissman, Curator at The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown 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 six week period include: • Mission & Collecting Plans • Collections Managment Policies • Insurance, Ethics & Museum Law • Accessioning & Cataloging • Security & Disaster Planning • Housekeeping, IPM & Artifact Handling 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 only course requirements are a familiarity with basic computer programs, including email, the internet, and downloading pdf files and a high speed internet connection. 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 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. To access a course, visit courses.upstatehistory.mrooms.net Online Course FAQs Can I register for just one mini course, or do I need to enroll in the entire series? No, you can register for as many mini courses as you wish. Each course is designed to stand on its own. By enrolling in the entire series you receive a discount on the registration price. How does the course work? The courses are accessible to students for a four-week period by logging on to the course website (courses.upstatehistory.mrooms.net). There is no requirement to be in the course at scheduled times (other than weekly, or bi-weekly chat sessions scheduled by the instructor). Instead, participants will enter the course as often as possible and should expect to send about 2-3 hours of time each week on completing readings, working on assignments and participating in online discussions with the instructor and other students. How often do I have to access the course site each week? Students who interact with the course instructor and other participants as much as possible will get the most out of the course. You should plan to take advantage of this great learning and networking opportunity by accessing the course site more than once per week. Instructors will make course readings and assignments available at the beginning of each week and students are expected to complete the work at their convenience by the end of each week. Instructors will have weekly or bi-weekly scheduled chat sessions which will last 30-45 minutes. Transcripts of the chat sessions are available if a scheduling conflict occurs and you must miss a chat session. How will I interact with the instructor and other students? You will receive an e-mail welcome from the UHA course administrator the Friday before your course begins with access and login information. The class chat sessions will use a chat feature of the course website. Your instructor will provide discussion starter questions about material or assignments. All participants are expected to contribute and will be able to see each others responses. If you must miss a chat session transcripts are available to review. Instructors will also provide weekly feedback on assignments and answer questions students might have about materials. What is your policy for withdrawing from a course? Once you enter the course website, you are no longer able to receive a refund Though under certain circumstances we will consider allowing you to reenroll at a later date. Can I access the course website from any internet connection? The course works best when accessed from a high-speed internet connection, such as cable model or DSL, or from a high-speed network in your workplace. Please note that past students have experience problems when access the course through AOL. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 800.895.1648 or info@upstatehistory.org What are the technical requirements to participate? 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.