Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 EIU Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIS 5090 - Care and Management of Historical Artifacts


(3-0-3) An introduction to the physical and intellectual management of collections with the goal of mitigating deterioration. Topics include material identification, museum registration and cataloging standards; preventive conservation (environment, storage, handling, and care requirements for different animate and inanimate artifact groups); planning for long-term collections development and stewardship.



Prerequisites & Notes

Admission into the Historical Administration Program.

 

Credits: 3