All About Preservation Surveys

Enrollment Opening Soon for May 2017

Course Description:

What is a site survey? What is a collection survey? In this course learn what these different preservation surveys cover and how they can assist you in various planning processes in your organization. Also, learn what funding is available to cover these surveys.

Learning Objectives:

Explain the difference between site and collection surveys

List ways that surveys can be used in planning activities in your organization

List various funding options for these types of surveys.


Your Instructor


Carmen Cowick
Carmen Cowick

Carmen Cowick provides training, support, and consulting services in the areas of preservation and collections care. She received a bachelor's degree in art history and a master's degree in library science with a certificate in archives and preservation of cultural materials from CUNY Queens College in New York City. Since 2019, she has been a lecturer at Emporia State University, teaching on a variety of archival and library-related topics.

Carmen has written numerous scholarly articles on preservation-related topics and is the author of the books Digital Curation Projects Made Easy and Crash Course in Disaster Preparedness.


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
This course starts on February 27, 2017. It is a completely self-paced online course designed to be completed within 1 week. Participants will spend approximately 1 hour on viewing video lectures and answering quizzes.
When is the last day for registration?
February 24, 2017
Will the instructor be available for feedback and questions?
Absolutely! Your instructor will be available via email or phone for any questions you may have.
How long do I have access to the course material ?
You will have unlimited access for three months from the start date of this course.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.

Enrollment opening soon.