Description:
Is your institution about to undergo a major renovation or building project? Have you heard the horror stories from other institutions about problems that have occurred during their construction projects? Learn how to prevent disasters by considering the preservation implications of such projects ahead of time. This self-paced class will explore how an institution keeps materials accessible during construction and the pluses and minuses of moving a collection.
Intended Audience:
This class is geared towards members of cultural institutions who are planning a future construction or renovation project.
Notes:
Please note that registrations for this class must be received at least one week prior to the class date. Registrants should receive an email offering detailed login and set-up instructions. Please call the Educational Services Department at 1-800-999-8558 if you do not receive this email at least three days prior to the class. This course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.
This class is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access.
Technical Requirements:
Please see technical requirements for self-paced online classes.
Reviews:
"Thank you very much for the very informative presentation. This fits right into what our organization is planning....We [now] have ammunition for our use when we present our needs for collection security and care."
Registration:
You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering - you may register for a class by clicking on the "Schedule" tab, and then click on the "Register" link for one of the scheduled classes.
PDF Form - you may register by printing out the registration form and faxing it to SOLINET.