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Topics of the day:

  1. Using Google Translate in the museum (3)
  2. Experience with Accessibility Issues in Construction Sites/Historic
     Houses? (2)
  3. Curatorial and Intern Opportunities at Crystal Bridges Museum of American
     Art
  4. NEDCC Preservation Training Update

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Date:    Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:12:15 +0100
From:    adelheid straten <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Using Google Translate in the museum

Hi,

my 2 cents: even if it is up to visitors to use such programs: science,
museums and good journalists should avoid any uncontrolled (!) use of
such programs. The results from special  languages to another special
language by translation software have improved, but lots of such
translations are still, after several decades, to be found on a scale
between "absolute nonsense" and "terrible mistakes".

As a publishing company, we have rejected texts by scientists several
times which were offered to us (and revised by some peers!) on an
automatically translated basis.

Best

Christian

Am 27.11.2017 um 23:32 schrieb Roberts, Angela:
>
> Greetings,
>
> Has anyone tried using the Google Translate app’s camera instant
> translation as a way of offering multiple languages to visitors rather
> than printed brochures or bilingual labels? If so, I would love to
> hear about your experiences with it.
>
> Best,
>
> Angela
>
> *Angela Roberts Reeder*
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Date:    Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:23:11 -0500
From:    Althea Cupo <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Using Google Translate in the museum

Hi, Angela.

You mean offering for visitors to download the app when they sign in? That sounds really interesting! I just had to do a project doing audience research in Spanish, and I had to use google translate for the whole thing. Most of the stuff made sense, although it murdered the pronouns, calling a person “he” “she” and “it” in the same paragraph :/

Best,
Althea Cupo

> On 27 Nov 2017, at 21:12, Katelyn Jernigan <000005fa1e062458-dmarc-[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Hi Angela!
> I don't know about a museum setting, but I currently work in a high school with 10th graders studying US History 1 (French and Indian War - American Civil War). My school has a high immigrant population and many of them have success with the various historical documents with the Google picture translation feature that you describe. If it works for historical documents, I don't see why it wouldn't work for modern signage.
> Hope that helps!
> All the best,
> Katelyn Jernigan 
>
>
> On Nov 27, 2017, at 5:32 PM, Roberts, Angela <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>
>> Greetings,
>> 
>> Has anyone tried using the Google Translate app’s camera instant translation as a way of offering multiple languages to visitors rather than printed brochures or bilingual labels? If so, I would love to hear about your experiences with it.
>> 
>> Best,
>> Angela
>> 
>> Angela Roberts Reeder
>> Exhibit Writer/Editor
>> Office of Exhibits
>> w 202.633.1142 [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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>> NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
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Date:    Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:30:37 -0600
From:    Teresita Avilés <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Using Google Translate in the museum

Hi Angela,

I have used it while traveling at museums around the world and sometimes
the translations make absolutely no sense. Glares, shadows, or stylized
fonts can change what a word means or the grammar is wrong and it just
sounds weird. If you do want to use it in a museum setting, visitors will
need access to wifi for a faster turnaround with the camera instant
translation, if they don't already have "offline download" of the language.
From my personal use at museums, I think it might cause a bottleneck as
people stop to take a picture, wait for it to recognize the words, then
take the picture again, highlight the words and then read it as they look
at the original panel or object.

Hope that was helpful!
Cheers,

Teresita


On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 8:12 PM, Katelyn Jernigan <
000005fa1e062458-dmarc-[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi Angela!
> I don't know about a museum setting, but I currently work in a high school
> with 10th graders studying US History 1 (French and Indian War - American
> Civil War). My school has a high immigrant population and many of them have
> success with the various historical documents with the Google picture
> translation feature that you describe. If it works for historical
> documents, I don't see why it wouldn't work for modern signage.
> Hope that helps!
> All the best,
> Katelyn Jernigan
>
>
> On Nov 27, 2017, at 5:32 PM, Roberts, Angela <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Greetings,
>
>
>
> Has anyone tried using the Google Translate app’s camera instant
> translation as a way of offering multiple languages to visitors rather than
> printed brochures or bilingual labels? If so, I would love to hear about
> your experiences with it.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Angela
>
>
>
> *Angela Roberts Reeder*
>
> Exhibit Writer/Editor
>
> Office of Exhibits
>
> *w* 202.633.1142 <(202)%20633-1142> [log in to unmask]
>
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Date:    Tue, 28 Nov 2017 16:43:16 +0000
From:    Aliya Reich <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Experience with Accessibility Issues in Construction Sites/Historic Houses?

Dear all,
I work for a small nonprofit that caretakes a number of historic buildings, and I would love to know if anyone has advice or ideas about the following situation, as we are struggling with finding the right balance.
My nonprofit has recently begun a restoration project on a historic house under our auspices. It is an active construction site right now, as this is an extensive, multi-year project. There are tripping hazards, lots of dust, and narrow stairs that in some cases do not have handrails. It is a potentially perilous (but not actively dangerous) site.
We will be offering monthly hard hat tours of this site for the public, in addition to special group tours. For people to come inside the house, they are required to wear hard hats and closed-toed shoes, as well as sign a waiver. This waiver was written collaboratively between my nonprofit, the lead construction company, and respective legal departments. In addition, we send out emails to the groups or individuals ahead of time restating these requirements and also mentioning that the site may be difficult to navigate for anyone with limited mobility. We also repeat this at the very beginning of every tour, before we enter the house. In addition, inside the house, we have chairs available and at least one staff member onsite in the event that someone needs to take a break, begins feeling sick, or feels unable to navigate part of the tour.
The challenge is this: we have had a few experiences so far where people with mobility issues have decided to take the tour (even knowing the risks and disclaimers), and there have been some near-misses and almost-incidents.
My question is, how do your organizations balance being friendly, inviting, and welcoming with keeping visitors and guests safe? Do you ever step in and deny someone from being able to participate on a tour? Do you communicate the risks and then simply trust a visitor's judgment about his/her own abilities?
I would be grateful for your responses and feedback. Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
Aliya Reich
Public Programs Coordinator
Historic Annapolis


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Date:    Tue, 28 Nov 2017 19:15:34 +0000
From:    Alison Demorotski <Alison.Demorotski@CRYSTALBRIDGES.ORG>
Subject: Curatorial and Intern Opportunities at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

(Please forgive cross postings)

Dear colleagues,
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is accepting applications for the following positions:

*         Associate Curator, Modern Art

o   Position Summary: The Associate Curator will serve as a key member of the curatorial team and aid the Curator of American Art in the development and implementation of curatorial projects, including exhibition planning and installation, publications, and the maintenance, research, presentation, and growth of the collection, with a particular focus on American art from 1910s through the 1960s. The Associate Curator will assist with researching future exhibitions, develop focus exhibitions, plan and install installations in the permanent collection galleries, and act as a venue curator for traveling exhibitions. The Associate Curator will also share in the general responsibilities of the department, including reviewing exhibition proposals and potential acquisitions, and representing the department with donors, community partners, other staff, interns, volunteers, members, and the general public as needed. The ideal Associate Curator is flexible, experimental, creative, and collaborative, with a passion for connecting to our guests and diverse communities. Excellent speaking, writing, and research abilities are required.

o   Please note this position description has been updated from an earlier version. Focus dates are now 1910s-1960s.

*         Project Coordinator, Curatorial

o   Position Summary: The Project Manager, Curatorial works under the immediate supervision of the Curator in primary service of the curatorial program and larger goals of the department as a whole. The Project Manager, Curatorial is responsible for providing integral project management support to the curatorial staff and managing all administrative aspects of the installations and exhibitions in his/her assigned portfolio. The Project Manager, Curatorial possesses masterful organizational acumen, balancing multiple competing projects and deadlines simultaneously and ensuring deliverables are produced on time and under budget. She/he works closely with the curatorial staff, team members in the Exhibitions & Interpretation department, and other colleagues inside and outside the Museum. The Project Manager, Curatorial interfaces with contemporary artists, dealers, collectors, and colleagues on a regular basis, planning and facilitating meetings and ensuring the highest level of professionalism.

*         (3) Curatorial Summer Internships

o   Position Summary: The Havner Curatorial Summer Internship at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art offers opportunities to gain first-hand exposure and experience in a curatorial department of an art museum. Havner Interns may assist with exhibition projects, interpretation and display of artwork, conduct research on objects in the collection, and work with the library and archives. Havner Interns will gain knowledge of many departments within the Museum through orientation and discussion lunches and/or meetings. Havner Interns will not only expand upon their academic knowledge and improve skills, but also work to apply their knowledge and skills in practical ways.

o   This is an eight to ten-week internship. The anticipated number of hours per week will be 35. Compensation will be paid as a stipend. Housing near Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art provided. Three intern positions are available for 2018.

o   Crystal Bridges is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing training for the next generation of museum professionals. Students representing ethnically underrepresented groups in the curatorial field are encouraged to apply.

For more detailed job descriptions, and to apply, please visit:
Associate Curator, Modern: https://crystalbridges.org/careers/job-descriptions/?gnk=job&gni=8a78842b5c23f44a015c3759aa896db5
Project Manager: https://crystalbridges.org/careers/job-descriptions/?gnk=job&gni=8a78859e5f99acde015fcaeec9ec42d4
Interns: https://crystalbridges.org/careers/job-descriptions/?gnk=job&gni=8a7881a85fdd14f6016003cbcbbd301e


Ali Demorotski
Curatorial Assistant
Tyson Scholars Program Administrator

[http://crystalbridges.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/signature_logo.png]<http://crystalbridges.org/>

600 Museum Way
Bentonville, AR 72712

479.418.5709 (direct)
479.418.5700 (main)


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Date:    Tue, 28 Nov 2017 19:52:29 +0000
From:    Julie Martin <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: NEDCC Preservation Training Update

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Date:    Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:55:06 -0800
From:    "topladave ." <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Experience with Accessibility Issues in Construction Sites/Historic Houses?

Hi Aliya,

Thirteen years ago I worked as an architectural conservator on the
restoration of the historic Gamble House in Pasadena. We worked with the
management and staff of the Gamble House with an Historic Site protection
plan for the contractors and the staff. The restoration was on the exterior
of the structure, including a new roof, and not on the interior. The house
continued daily tours during the project with some disruptions where the
main entrance or areas of the building had to be roped off for safety. It
worked well but required a lot of planning and coordination. If you are
doing interior restoration work while tours are going on then that can be
much more difficult, because you will not only have physical barriers and
traffic by the contractors, but things like loud noise, dust, chemical
fumes from paint, adhesives, and cleaning products, but also a lot of dust
at times. So you have to balance your desire for tours for the safety and
comfort of the public. So I think you really think this through in detail
with ALL parties involved. You don't want to slow up the contractors and
you don't want to put the public in a situation where they can't hear or
are bothered by the ongoing construction. Perhaps you can identify days
when the activity inside the house is non-existent or light or in other
areas away from the tours, and also the days when activity will be heavy,
loud, and messy. The contractors will have a punch-list of their schedule
or activities, which is usually reviewed in a walk-through with the
architects and engineers every week. A member of your staff should be on
those walk-through's and have a copy of the weekly punch list for your
planning. On busy construction days perhaps you can do an exterior tour on
the grounds around the house. You interpreters should also explain why the
restoration is important and what is going on. The public loves to hear
about what is being done to preserve history. A good friend and former
colleague of mine is the Historic Preservation Coordinator with the City of
Annapolis and we both worked at Colonial Williamsburg many years ago. She
can really help you on many of these issues. I am happy to send you her
contact information if you would like it.

For visitors who are disabled or who have mobility issues, you have to make
those limitations highlighted on your website , literature, and especially
at the point of purchase for the tours. You have to have it in large font
and not small. You really want to make people aware before they arrive, if
possible. You have to train your staff that it is unacceptable to allow
anyone who many pose a risk on the tours to not be allowed inside. And
maybe this is where you could offer an exterior tour. Even if they sign a
waiver, if an accident happens or they have a bad experience, it will not
end well. Be polite but very firm on this.

Cheers!
Dave

David Harvey
Senior Conservator and Museum Consultant
Los Angeles CA  USA
www.cityofangelsconservation.weebly.com




On Tue, Nov 28, 2017 at 8:43 AM, Aliya Reich <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> I work for a small nonprofit that caretakes a number of historic
> buildings, and I would love to know if anyone has advice or ideas about the
> following situation, as we are struggling with finding the right balance.
>
> My nonprofit has recently begun a restoration project on a historic house
> under our auspices. It is an active construction site right now, as this is
> an extensive, multi-year project. There are tripping hazards, lots of dust,
> and narrow stairs that in some cases do not have handrails. It is a
> potentially perilous (but not actively dangerous) site.
>
> We will be offering monthly hard hat tours of this site for the public, in
> addition to special group tours. For people to come inside the house, they
> are required to wear hard hats and closed-toed shoes, as well as sign a
> waiver. This waiver was written collaboratively between my nonprofit, the
> lead construction company, and respective legal departments. In addition,
> we send out emails to the groups or individuals ahead of time restating
> these requirements and also mentioning that the site may be difficult to
> navigate for anyone with limited mobility. We also repeat this at the very
> beginning of every tour, before we enter the house. In addition, inside the
> house, we have chairs available and at least one staff member onsite in the
> event that someone needs to take a break, begins feeling sick, or feels
> unable to navigate part of the tour.
>
> The challenge is this: we have had a few experiences so far where people
> with mobility issues have decided to take the tour (even knowing the risks
> and disclaimers), and there have been some near-misses and almost-incidents.
>
> My question is, how do your organizations balance being friendly,
> inviting, and welcoming with keeping visitors and guests safe? Do you ever
> step in and deny someone from being able to participate on a tour? Do you
> communicate the risks and then simply trust a visitor’s judgment about
> his/her own abilities?
>
> I would be grateful for your responses and feedback. Thank you very much!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Aliya Reich
>
> Public Programs Coordinator
>
> Historic Annapolis
>
>
>
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