Hi Julia, Krista, et al--

We had Fossil 1/4" laminate panels installed inside our Visitor Center and outside throughout the park in January of 2007.  The inside panels are still vibrant and fairly free of scratches.  The outside panels have finally given up the ghost after 12 years (although they really should have been replaced after 10 years).  The UV finish/top layer started peeling and curling in small spots after about the 9th summer.  We tried prolonging those panels' lives by applying clear butcher's wax but they are now too faded and damaged looking.  We have replaced those with printed aluminum panels applied directly on top of the Fossil panels.  Those were just installed less than a month ago.

We've been using the printed aluminum panels in some of the temporary waysides we have scattered throughout the park as well and have found that they last about 18 months if they are in direct sunlight, so they tend to survive two summers and an average winter in the midwest.  However, a couple of big advantages we have noticed is that they are much cheaper to produce and only take about a week to complete with our local FedEx Office store.  Our Fossil panels took over a year to produce and cost thousands each (please note: this was in 2005-2006 when we first ordered them and they were having major production issues for most of that.  I'm hoping they've fixed that!).  We've decided that we're willing to reproduce the panels more often in exchange for the flexibility to update the text, and the replacement speed.

Hope this helps!

Susan

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Date:    Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:17:02 +0000
From:    Julia Fell <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Outdoor Interpretive Signage Materials Testimonials

Good morning, fellow Museum-L'ers!

I'm looking for testimonials on outdoor interpretive signage materials, specifically Custom High Pressure Laminates. The samples that we have in hand are from Fossil, 1/8" thickness, 12 color HD printing with UV coating. Any opinions on the powder coated aluminum NPS style signage mounts would be great, too.

Any experience with these materials (the good, the bad, the ugly) is appreciated. We are especially interested in hearing from people who have used this material in harsh winters, who have dealt with graffiti/vandalism, or any other trying conditions which the signage has performed under.

Thanks very much!

Julia Fell
Assistant Curator * The Museum at Bethel Woods
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(845) 583-2185

Special exhibits on view through December 31, 2019:
We Are Golden: Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock and Aspirations for a Peaceful Future
We Are Stardust: The Space Race, the Lunar Landing, and American Visions of the Future

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Date:    Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:52:09 +0000
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Subject: Full Programs NOW LIVE for DLF Forum, Learn@DLF, and NDSA’s Digital Preservation

The Digital Library Federation<https://www.diglib.org/> is thrilled to announce the release of the full program for our 2019 DLF Forum, Learn@DLF, and Digital Preservation 2019: Critical Junctures, taking place October 13-17 in Tampa, Florida. This year’s program is remarkable, and you won’t want to miss it.

Check it out: https://forum2019.diglib.org/schedule/

We are especially grateful to our volunteer Reviewers and Program Committee<https://forum2019.diglib.org/thank-you/>, without whom this fabulous program would not have come together. And, thank you to all who submitted proposals. This year’s field was especially competitive, and it shows in the strong program we’re sharing today.

Registration remains open<https://forum2019.diglib.org/registration/> for all events, but hurry, tickets for the DLF Forum are going quickly. We expect to go on the waitlist in the coming month, so secure your spot now. (Presenting at the Forum? You’re in. But please register now<https://forum2019.diglib.org/registration/>, since we're holding spots for you.)

What are the DLF Forum, Learn@DLF, and Digital Preservation?

The DLF Forum<https://forum2019.diglib.org/> (#DLFforum<https://twitter.com/hashtag/dlfforum>, October 14-16), our signature event, welcomes digital library practitioners and others from member institutions and the broader community, for whom it serves as a meeting place, marketplace, and congress. The event is a chance for attendees to present work, meet with other DLF working group members, and share experiences, practices and information. Learn more here: https://forum2019.diglib.org/about

Learn@DLF<https://forum2019.diglib.org/call-for-proposals> (#learnatdlf<https://twitter.com/hashtag/learnatdlf>, October 13) is our dedicated pre-conference workshop day for digging into tools, techniques, workflows, and concepts. Through engaging, hands-on sessions, attendees will gain experience with new tools and resources, exchange ideas, and develop and share expertise with fellow community members. Learn more here: https://forum2019.diglib.org/learnatdlf/

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Date:    Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:05:26 -0600
From:    Miners Museum <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Outdoor Interpretive Signage Materials Testimonials

Hello Julia and listers!

I am also very interested in this topic, if you wouldn't mind including me
in your replies about outdoor signage materials.

Thank you!
Krista Barry

*Museum Administrator *
*Lafayette Miners Museum*

On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 8:45 AM Julia Fell <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Good morning, fellow Museum-L’ers!
>
>
>
> I’m looking for testimonials on outdoor interpretive signage materials,
> specifically Custom High Pressure Laminates. The samples that we have in
> hand are from Fossil, 1/8” thickness, 12 color HD printing with UV coating.
> Any opinions on the powder coated aluminum NPS style signage mounts would
> be great, too.
>
>
>
> Any experience with these materials (the good, the bad, the ugly) is
> appreciated. We are especially interested in hearing from people who have
> used this material in harsh winters, who have dealt with
> graffiti/vandalism, or any other trying conditions which the signage has
> performed under.
>
>
>
> Thanks very much!
>
>
>
> Julia Fell
>
> Assistant Curator • The Museum at Bethel Woods
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
> (845) 583-2185
>
>
>
> *Special exhibits on view through December 31, 2019:*
>
> *We Are Golden: Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock and
> Aspirations for a Peaceful Future*
>
> *We Are Stardust: The Space Race, the Lunar Landing, and American Visions
> of the Future*
>
>
>
> BethelWoodsCenter.org
>
> 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY 12720
>
> Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/BethelWoodsCenter> | Twitter
> <https://twitter.com/bethelwoods> | Instagram
> <https://instagram.com/bethelwoodscenter>
>
>
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Date:    Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:25:40 -0700
From:    Stephanie Johnson <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Outdoor Interpretive Signage Materials Testimonials

Hi Julia and Krista!

When I was at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, we installed
some really cool NPS style signage at our historic mine for self-guided
tours. We had similar needs with harsh winter weather as well as intense UV
light during the summer. We had concerns about vandalism, so the signs also
have a way to be easily secured at night/in the off season.

Steve Whittington ([log in to unmask]) is the Director there and
I know he would still have the specs for the signs and where we ordered
them from.

Hope that helps!

Happy Thursday!

Stephanie


*Stephanie Johnson*
Public Art & Program Manager
Arts Council of Lake Oswego



On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 9:11 AM Miners Museum <
[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello Julia and listers!
>
> I am also very interested in this topic, if you wouldn't mind including me
> in your replies about outdoor signage materials.
>
> Thank you!
> Krista Barry
>
> *Museum Administrator *
> *Lafayette Miners Museum*
>
> On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 8:45 AM Julia Fell <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
>> Good morning, fellow Museum-L’ers!
>>
>>
>>
>> I’m looking for testimonials on outdoor interpretive signage materials,
>> specifically Custom High Pressure Laminates. The samples that we have in
>> hand are from Fossil, 1/8” thickness, 12 color HD printing with UV coating.
>> Any opinions on the powder coated aluminum NPS style signage mounts would
>> be great, too.
>>
>>
>>
>> Any experience with these materials (the good, the bad, the ugly) is
>> appreciated. We are especially interested in hearing from people who have
>> used this material in harsh winters, who have dealt with
>> graffiti/vandalism, or any other trying conditions which the signage has
>> performed under.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks very much!
>>
>>
>>
>> Julia Fell
>>
>> Assistant Curator • The Museum at Bethel Woods
>>
>> [log in to unmask]
>>
>> (845) 583-2185
>>
>>
>>
>> *Special exhibits on view through December 31, 2019:*
>>
>> *We Are Golden: Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock and
>> Aspirations for a Peaceful Future*
>>
>> *We Are Stardust: The Space Race, the Lunar Landing, and American Visions
>> of the Future*
>>
>>
>>
>> BethelWoodsCenter.org
>>
>> 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY 12720
>>
>> Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/BethelWoodsCenter> | Twitter
>> <https://twitter.com/bethelwoods> | Instagram
>> <https://instagram.com/bethelwoodscenter>
>>
>>
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Date:    Thu, 11 Jul 2019 11:29:13 -0400
From:    Calvin Uzelmeier <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Outdoor Interpretive Signage Materials Testimonials

Julia,

We have several powder-coated Al signs from Fossil on our campus (single
post, both surface-mounted and in-ground) and have no problems with them.
They hold up just fine to our western-NY winters. No fading, cracking,
peeling, etc...  Our county has several installed around the region and
some have been installed for 10years with no issues. I can't speak to how
well they clean-up from graffiti, because we have not had any issues with
that, even though some of the county's installations are in some pretty
vulnerable areas to that.

Hope this helps,

*Calvin Uzelmeier, Ph.D.*
*Director of Featured Content, Exhibition Support & Special Projects*
Rochester Museum & Science Center

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On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 10:45 AM Julia Fell <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Good morning, fellow Museum-L’ers!
>
>
>
> I’m looking for testimonials on outdoor interpretive signage materials,
> specifically Custom High Pressure Laminates. The samples that we have in
> hand are from Fossil, 1/8” thickness, 12 color HD printing with UV coating.
> Any opinions on the powder coated aluminum NPS style signage mounts would
> be great, too.
>
>
>
> Any experience with these materials (the good, the bad, the ugly) is
> appreciated. We are especially interested in hearing from people who have
> used this material in harsh winters, who have dealt with
> graffiti/vandalism, or any other trying conditions which the signage has
> performed under.
>
>
>
> Thanks very much!
>
>
>
> Julia Fell
>
> Assistant Curator • The Museum at Bethel Woods
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
> (845) 583-2185
>
>
>
> *Special exhibits on view through December 31, 2019:*
>
> *We Are Golden: Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock and
> Aspirations for a Peaceful Future*
>
> *We Are Stardust: The Space Race, the Lunar Landing, and American Visions
> of the Future*
>
>
>
> BethelWoodsCenter.org
>
> 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY 12720
>
> Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/BethelWoodsCenter> | Twitter
> <https://twitter.com/bethelwoods> | Instagram
> <https://instagram.com/bethelwoodscenter>
>
>
>
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Date:    Thu, 11 Jul 2019 11:47:55 -0700
From:    "topladave ." <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Upcoming Online Courses for Museum and Conservation Professionals - July & August 2019

 Hi Everyone,



Here is the schedule for the upcoming online courses I teach to museum and
conservation students and professionals for July & August 2019.



All the courses are designed for busy working professionals and students.
You do the courses entirely on your own time and schedule. No tests - No
quizzes. There is an assignment to complete the course.




*July*



*Care and Conservation of Historic Cannons - July 15th.Three Week Course -
$180Here is the link for payment:*
*https://cannoncareclass17.eventbrite.com
<https://cannoncareclass17.eventbrite.com>*




*Storage for Museum Collections - July 22rd.Three Week Course - $180Here is
the link for payment:*
*https://storageclass13.eventbrite.com
<https://storageclass13.eventbrite.com>*




*Care and Conservation of Historic Copper, Brass, and Bronze - July
29th.Three Week Course - $180Here is the link for payment:*
*https://coppercareclass27.eventbrite.com
<https://coppercareclass27.eventbrite.com>*


*August *




*Care and Conservation of Historic Ceramics - August 5th.Three Week Course
- $180Here is the link for payment:*
*https://ceramicsclass20.eventbrite.com
<https://ceramicscareclass20.eventbrite.com>*




*Care and Conservation of Historic Iron - August 12th.Three Week Course -
$180Here is the link for payment:*
*https://ironcareclass25.eventbrite.com
<https://ironcareclass25.eventbrite.com>*




*Copyright and Intellectual Property 101 for Museums  - August 19th.Four
Week Course - $180Here is the link for payment:*
*https://copyrightclass22.eventbrite.com
<https://copyrightclass22.eventbrite.com>*




*Condition Reporting for Collections and Historic Buildings - August
26th.Three Week Course - $180Here is the link for payment:*
*https://conditionreportingclass9.eventbrite.com
<https://conditionreportingclass9.eventbrite.com>*

Cheers!
Dave

David Harvey
Principal Conservator & Museum Consultant
Los Angeles CA  USA

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