Protecting the collections of institutions such as museums, archives, libraries, and memory centers is a challenge that requires specific knowledge. Therefore, the Museu Paulista of USP presents the fourth edition of the course “Preventive Conservation of Collections – Module 1: The Impact of the Building and its Surroundings”.
Between May and July 2025, researchers and conservation professionals will be able to learn from professors and specialists in the field the methods for protecting and maintaining collections in good condition. The course is intended for professionals with at least three years of experience in libraries, museums, archives, and cultural institutions.
The hybrid methodology combines online classes and in-person meetings, including technical visits. Participants will apply the knowledge directly at the institution where they work, developing a practical diagnosis.
The course addresses challenges such as environmental quality, post-occupancy evaluation, preventive conservation, risk management, and air conditioning systems. The instructors are professors and specialists from the University of São Paulo and the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo.
Online and in-person course
Period: Thursdays and Fridays between May 5th and July 4th, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Workload: 36 hours
Registration: until 22/04, in this link
Job openings25 (selected based on analysis of candidates' resumes and letters of interest)
Target audience: Professionals and researchers who work in or conduct research related to cultural collections.
Investment: R$ 200.00 (two hundred reais)
- Up to 4 (four) free places, subject to analysis of the justification presented;
- 50% discount for postgraduate students and USP employees, upon presentation of proof.
Requirements:
- To have completed a degree;
- Be available to participate in classes, appointments, and scheduled activities;
- To have worked in or conducted research with archives or related fields for at least 3 years;
- Working directly with the USP collection;
- To work or conduct research at a USP unit;
- To work or conduct research with collections at another cultural institution.
PROGRAMME
- Lessons 1, 2 and 3: Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) and environmental quality applied to heritage – Prof. Juliana Saft
- Lessons 4, 5 and 6: Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) Instruments Applied to Real Estate – Prof. Sheila Walbe Ornstein
- Lessons 7, 8 and 9: Preventive conservation of collections – Ina Hergert
- Lessons 10, 11 and 12: Risk management tools and instruments applied to assets – Prof. Rosaria Ono
- Lessons 13, 14 and 15: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Systems for Archives – Prof. Alberto Hernandez
- Lesson 16: On-site technical visit / Practical activity (June 10th)
- Lesson 17: Remote support (June 18th)
- Lesson 18: Remote support (June 26th)
- Lesson 19: Presentation of the work – part 1 – hybrid (04/07)
- Lesson 20: Presentation of the work – part 2 – hybrid with an in-person visit at the end (04/07)
A certificate will be offered to those who participate in 75% of the activities and submit the final work.
