[SOA] MAY Online Courses: AV Preservation, Photo Preservation, Genealogy Research, and More...

[Carmen Cowick]

Enrollment is still open for our upcoming May and June online courses. Our asynchronous courses are designed for archivists, librarians, and museum professionals looking to strengthen their preservation and collections care skills through accessible, practical instruction.
Whether you are just getting started or expanding your expertise, we have a wide range of offerings this season.


MAY COURSES: Beginning May 11, 2026


Preservation of Photographic Materials: https://preservethis.org/p/photographic-materials-spring

Learn how to identify, handle, store, and preserve photographic collections using best practices for long-term care.
 


Intro to AV Preservation: https://preservethis.org/p/intro-to-av-preservation-spring

Explore the fundamentals of audiovisual preservation, including media formats, storage concerns, and digitization basics.
 


Developing a Collections Management Policy: https://preservethis.org/p/collections-management-policy-spring

Gain practical tools for creating or refining a collections management policy for your institution or organization.
 


Basics to Genealogy Research: https://preservethis.org/p/genealogy-spring

Learn foundational genealogy research methods, records, tools, and strategies for tracing family and community histories.
 

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JUNE COURSES: Beginning June 8, 2026


Disaster Planning Basics: https://preservethis.org/p/disaster-planning-basics-summer

Learn how to prepare for emergencies, reduce risks to collections, and create an effective disaster response plan.
 


Intro to Community Archiving: https://preservethis.org/p/intro-to-community-archiving-summer

Explore the foundations of community archives, collaborative stewardship, and ethical collecting practices.
 


Intro to Rare Books and Special Collections: https://preservethis.org/p/rare-books-special-collections-summer

An introduction to the care, management, and interpretation of rare books and special collections materials.
 


Getting Started with Web Archiving: https://preservethis.org/p/web-archiving-summer

Learn the basics of web archiving, including tools, workflows, selection strategies, and preservation challenges.
 


Intro to Archival Collections Management Systems: https://preservethis.org/p/acms-summer

Discover how archival collections management systems support description, organization, access, and long-term stewardship.
 

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SELF-PACED COURSES: Start Anytime

Need a more flexible option? Our self-paced courses allow you to learn on your own schedule while still gaining practical preservation knowledge.
 


Protecting Your Collection: Mold and Pests: https://preservethis.org/p/mold-and-pests

Learn strategies for identifying, preventing, and managing mold and pest issues in collections.
 


How to Advocate for Your Archive: https://preservethis.org/p/advocate

Develop advocacy and outreach skills to better communicate the value of your archive and engage supporters.
 

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All courses are fully online, instructor-led or self-paced, and designed to fit busy schedules.
 
Browse the full course catalog and enroll here:
 
https://preservethis.org/courses
 
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