UHA Workshops

Introduction to Reformatting
August 3, 2009 - August 28, 2009
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.

Climate Control for Small Institutions
August 31, 2009 - September 25, 2009
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.

Conservation & Preservation of Photographs and Albums
September 28, 2009 - October 23, 2009
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.

Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials
October 26, 2009 - November 20, 2009
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.

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 $45 for UHA members, $60 for non-members. Or you can sign up to participate in a series of all four, beginning with Introduction to Reformatting on August 3, 2009 and ending with Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials which begins on October 26, 2009. The cost to participate in the complete series is $150 for UHA members, $200 for non-members.

There are two simple steps to register for these course. 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.

For more information, contact UHA at 800-895-1648 To access a course, visit courses.upstatehistory.mrooms.net

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

Introduction to Reformatting
August 3, 2009 - August 28, 2009
$45.00

Climate Control for Small Institutions
August 31, 2009 - September 25, 2009
$45.00

Conservation and Preservation of Photographs and Albums
September 28, 2009 - October 23, 2009
$45.00

Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials
October 26, 2009 - November 20, 2009
$45.00

Series of all four workshops
Beginning on August 3, 2009
$150

Non-Member Rates

Introduction to Reformatting
August 3, 2009 - August 28, 2009
$60.00

Climate Control for Small Institutions
August 31, 2009 - September 25, 2009
$60.00

Conservation and Preservation of Photographs and Albums
September 28, 2009 - October 23, 2009
$60.00

Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials
October 26, 2009 - November 20, 2009
$60.00

Series of all four workshops
August 3, 2009 - November 20, 2009
$200.00

Collections Management 101
August 31, 2009 - October 9, 2009

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.

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

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

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.

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


	Online Learning Communities Registration is now open for our Collections Care and Preservation Online Mini Courses and 6-week Collections Management 101 Course begining in August 2009 Introduction to Reformatting August 3, 2009 - August 28, 2009 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. Climate Control for Small Institutions August 31, 2009 - September 25, 2009 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. Conservation & Preservation of Photographs and Albums September 28, 2009 - October 23, 2009 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. Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials October 26, 2009 - November 20, 2009 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. 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 $45 for UHA members, $60 for non-members. Or you can sign up to participate in a series of all four, beginning with Introduction to Reformatting on August 3, 2009 and ending with Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials which begins on October 26, 2009. The cost to participate in the complete series is $150 for UHA members, $200 for non-members. There are two simple steps to register for these course. 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. For more information, contact UHA at 800-895-1648 To access a course, visit courses.upstatehistory.mrooms.net UHA Member Rates (Please scroll down for non-member rates) Introduction to Reformatting August 3, 2009 - August 28, 2009 $45.00 Climate Control for Small Institutions August 31, 2009 - September 25, 2009 $45.00 Conservation and Preservation of Photographs and Albums September 28, 2009 - October 23, 2009 $45.00 Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials October 26, 2009 - November 20, 2009 $45.00 Series of all four workshops Beginning on August 3, 2009 $150 Non-Member Rates Introduction to Reformatting August 3, 2009 - August 28, 2009 $60.00 Climate Control for Small Institutions August 31, 2009 - September 25, 2009 $60.00 Conservation and Preservation of Photographs and Albums September 28, 2009 - October 23, 2009 $60.00 Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials October 26, 2009 - November 20, 2009 $60.00 Series of all four workshops August 3, 2009 - November 20, 2009 $200.00 Collections Management 101 August 31, 2009 - October 9, 2009 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. 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 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 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. To access a course, visit courses.upstatehistory.mrooms.net