Professional Development Calendar

 January  2008

JAN 14 - APR 2

MUSEUMS IN CONTEXT (online)   [ CMS ]

Participants are introduced to the social history and development of museums under the themes of "The Historical Context," "The Professional Context" and "The Social Context."

JAN 14 - FEB 8

ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS (online)   

The seminar version of this course is planned as a one-month workshop (6 instructional hours plus one month access to web-based course content). Participants will complete the self-study materials and evaluation, plus participate in weekly online chats to explore course content as a group, and to apply it to the specialized needs of specific groups within the museum sector. Space is limited to 12 participants.

Location: OMA website
Cost:
OMA Members: $100.00 + $6.00 GST = $106.00
Non-Members: $130.00 + $7.80 GST = $137.80
Registration: please contact Rebecca Gunness

For information on Modes One and Two, please click here.

February 2008

FEB 13

GRANT WRITING THINK TANK

Participants in this Think Tank will learn grant writing skills and understand how their projects are reviewed and adjudicated by funders through consideration of real museum grant applications.

Location: The Textile Museum of Canada, Toronto
Registration: Registration form [ PDF - 193 kb ]

FEB 14 - MAR 14

ABORIGINAL COLLECTIONS: REDEFINING THE MEANING OF CARE (online workshop)

This online workshop is for all museum staff who work with First Nations objects in their collections and/or who want to work with First Nations people/groups in their local communities.

Location: OMA Website
Registration: Information and Registration form  [ PDF - 101kb ]

 March  2008

MAR 3 - 5

ARTIFACTS   [ CMS ]

This is the first of two courses which deals with the subject of preventive conservation. The artifact is examined and described in terms of material, manufacture, and condition. Types and causes of deterioration are also identified.

Location: The Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto
Registration Opens: January 7, 2008
Registration: Registration form  [ PDF - 90 kb ]

MAR 17

FRONT OF HOUSE: PLANNING MUSEUM FACILITIES FOR VISITORS

T his workshop will offer tips, suggestions and case studies on designing or modifying museum entrances, reception areas, small museum gift shops, food service, and yes, even restrooms, to make them more welcoming for visitors and more functional for staff, volunteers and visitors.

Location: Doon Heritage Crossroads, Kitchener
Registration: Registration form [ PDF - 396 kb ]

MAR 25 - 27

COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT   [ CMS ]

Participants will gain information and skills required to manage aquisitions, disposals, and loans, and to create and manage the body of documentation which is the infrastructure of the collections.

Location: Mill of Kintail Museum, Almonte
Registration Opens: January 28, 2008
Registration: Registration form  [ PDF - 90 kb ]

 April  2008

APR 12 - 13

MUSEUMS IN THE KNOWLEDGE AGE: A SYMPOSIUM  

Lead by Beverly K. Sheppard, this symposium provides an opportunity for museum workers to learn new approaches, “business models” from a leader in the field and to work with her to apply these to their own institutions and in their own communities. Find opportunities to have deeper and more meaningful relationships with your audiences.

Location: Sir Sanford Fleming College, Peterborough, ON
Registration: Registration form  [ PDF - 189 kb ]

 May  2008

MAY 13

WORKSHOP: THE ART OF MANAGING PEOPLE

People are our greatest assets in the arts and heritage sector.
Learning how to get the best out of people is the objective of “The Art of Managing People”. The workshop focuses on three areas of Human Resources Management, interviewing, motivation and performance feedback. Participants will be given the opportunity to experience conducting interviews, and giving and receiving feedback. We will learn the key elements of motivating people, how to bring a great team together, and how to keep people engaged.

Location: Marine Museum of the Great Lakes, Kingston
Registration: Registration form [ PDF - 190 kb ]

MAY 26 & 27

WORKSHOP: HERITAGE FACILITY PLANNING I

This Canadian Conservation Institute workshop examines the planning involved in the redevelopment or creation of heritage facilities.
It covers the various parts of the planning process: market analysis, program options, role of collections, space requirements, site selection, staffing, and budgets. It also deals with setting priorities, what information is needed to make decisions, assigning human resources for the planning process, and use of consultants.

Location: Buxton National Historic Site North Buxton (near Chatham)
Registration: Registration form [ PDF - 242 kb ]

MAY 29 - 31

EDUCATION PROGRAMS   [ CMS ]

Examine the museum's role in education and learn the effective use of resources. Learn to formulate education policies and develop successful public programs.

Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, Brantford
Registration Opens: March 31, 2008
Registration: Registration form  [ PDF - 90 kb ]

 June  2008

JUNE 23 & 24

TWO WORKSHOPS
• (MORE ON) USING GOOGLE SKETCH-UP FOR EXHIBIT DESIGN
• STRATEGIES FOR MUSEUM GRAPHICS

Learn how to design your exhibits in 3D using Google Sketch-Up, and explore the many options available to small museums for creating exhibit graphics. Two excellent workshops, on two consecutive days - sign up for one or both!

Location: Wellington County Museum & Archives, Fergus
Registration: Registration form  [ PDF - 236 kb ]

 July  2008

 August  2008

AUG - OCT

MUSEUMS IN CONTEXT (online) [ CMS ]

Participans are introduced to the social history and development of museums under the themes of "The Historical Context", "The Professional Context" and "The Social Context".

Location: OMA website
Registration opens: May 19, 2008
Registration: Registration form  [ PDF - 90 kb ]

 September  2008

SEPT 24 - 26

EXHIBIT PLANNING AND DESIGN  [ CMS ]

Participants will learn to create museum exhibits and labels which attract and hold the attention and interest of museum visitors, and communicate information clearly, while adhering to safe museum practices of display and preservation of artifacts.

Location: Muskoka Boat and Heritage Centre, Gravenhurst
Registration Opens: June 25, 2008
Registration: Registration form  [ PDF - 90 kb ]

SEPT - NOV

ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF MUSEUMS (online)
 [ CMS ]

Study museum management, finances, administration, policies, and procedures. Learn to create and implement policies, and understand their legal implications.

 October  2008

 November  2008

NOV 5

COLLOQUIUM ON LEARNING IN MUSEUMS IX

The Colloquium on Learning in Museums is a forum to explore and share current happenings in the field of Museum Education.

CALL FOR PAPERS - DEADLINE MAY 16, 2008
Download Call for Papers Information [ PDF - 1.15 MB ]

 December  2008

January 2009

JAN - MAR

CARE OF COLLECTIONS (online)   [ CMS ]

Examine correct techniques and materials for the proper display and storage of artifacts. Basic treatments for damaged artifacts are discussed. Prerequisite: A pass in the Artifacts course. Course limited to 15 participants.