You might try the Denver Museum of Miniature's, Dolls =
and Toys=20
in Denver Colorado. 303 332 1053 www.dmmdt.homepage.com.
>>>
[log in to unmask] 11/13/01 12:03PM=20
>>>
Hello,
Does anyone know anything about miniature =
houses=20
and/or anyone who collects them? We have something called the Arizona =
Miniature=20
House that was constructed in 1981. It was designed by architect William =
H.=20
Richardson and built by Peter Westscott, with interiors designed by 10 =
members=20
of the Arizona North Chapter of ASID. It is 6 1/2 feet square and is in =
need of=20
some repair, but it is complete with all its furnishings. Apparently the =
donor=20
tried unsuccessfully to sell it before giving it to our museum. I don't =
know why=20
anyone here agreed to consider it as a gift, but the signed paperwork is =
on=20
file, so someone must have thought it was a good idea. We don't have room =
for=20
it, and it does not fit our mission. We would like to see that it finds a =
good=20
home, but we're not sure where to start. Any ideas?
Thanks.
Kathe=
rine=20
Child
Collections Manager
Phoenix Museum of History
Find =
the=20
best deals on the web at AltaVista Shopping!
http://www.shopping.altavista.c=
om
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
Important=20
Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.=
com/museum-l-faq/=20
. You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by =
sending a=20
one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of =
the=20
message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to =
leave=20
Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask]
.com=20
. The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the=20
quotes).
--=_0F55C809.F998EC3A--
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 18:57:40 -0500
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <
[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <
[log in to unmask]>
From: Elizabeth Walton <
[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Miniature House
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
The Phoenix Art Museum has a collection of miniature furnished rooms on
display, they may be able to help you.
Elizabeth Walton
At 10:03 AM 11/13/2001 -0800, you wrote:
>Hello,
>
>Does anyone know anything about miniature houses and/or anyone who
collects them? We have something called the Arizona Miniature House that
was constructed in 1981. It was designed by architect William H. Richardson
and built by Peter Westscott, with interiors designed by 10 members of the
Arizona North Chapter of ASID. It is 6 1/2 feet square and is in need of
some repair, but it is complete with all its furnishings. Apparently the
donor tried unsuccessfully to sell it before giving it to our museum. I
don't know why anyone here agreed to consider it as a gift, but the signed
paperwork is on file, so someone must have thought it was a good idea. We
don't have room for it, and it does not fit our mission. We would like to
see that it finds a good home, but we're not sure where to start. Any ideas?
>
>Thanks.
>Katherine Child
>Collections Manager
>Phoenix Museum of History
>
>
>Find the best deals on the web at AltaVista Shopping!
>http://www.shopping.altavista.com
>
>=========================================================
>Important Subscriber Information:
>
>The Museum-L FAQ file is located at
http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed
information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail
message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should
read "help" (without the quotes).
>
>If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff
Museum-L" (without the quotes).
>
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 17:18:32 -0500
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <
[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <
[log in to unmask]>
From: Keepsafe Systems/Jerry Shiner <
[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: floor drains in storage vault
In-Reply-To: <
[log in to unmask]>
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
Phyllis Oppenheim wrote:
>... Could some of the subscribers let me know if you have put floor drains
>in your vaults, and if it has been successful or not. Also if you have not
>used a drain, why not? Thanks so much for your help.
Phyllis:
I think the right decision will be based on your particular circumstances.
What kind of fire suppression system do you have?
What is under the vault?
What does your insurance company say?
Is there an alternative for drainage?
Are your materials elevated off the floor?
Are insects and vermin a possible problem?
I can only add that most (but not all) of the vaults I've seen have floor
drains. While we are at it, will you have provision for ventilating the
room in case of fire? (Afterwards, of course.)
The National Fire Protection Ass. code for fur storage vaults was clear in
it's demands for floor drains and ventilation, along with specialized
lighting and fire resistant doors, walls, etc., but the Fur Storage
committee no longer exists.
js
Jerry Shiner
Keepsafe Systems
Supplies and Solutions for Microclimate and Oxygen-free storage
www.keepsafe.ca
toll-free phone: (800) 683-4696 local phone: (416) 703-4696 fax: (416)
703-5991
Object and Textile Conservation Services Ltd.
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 19:53:41 -0600
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <
[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <
[log in to unmask]>
From: Chris Godbold <
[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Wallpaper Storage
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
Greetings. I want to say that I have largely been a lurker for ovr a year
know, but have enjoyed the numerous threads presented on the list and
learned a lot from them. That said, I do have a question. I work at an 1891
historic house and we have very little storage space. This fall, we received
another historic house. It was built during the 1870s(we think) in another
part of the county. We received many pieces of wallpaper from the house, as
well. Layers of wallpaper were pasted onto one another and the house was
left alone for some time after the last owner's death. As a result, much of
the wallpaper is brittle and breaks easily. Most pieces are relatively
small, but there are a few pieces about 2 feet in length. I am curious to
hear your recommendations for storing the wallpaper and for any good
books/literature on this subject. I am aware of the temp/RH requirements.
The curator is also thinking about just keeping samples of the wallpaper.
This would require cutting the wallpaper. Is this accepted practice?
Feel free to reply to me or the list. Thanks in advance for all of your help
and sorry for the long post!
Chris Godbold
Assistant Curator
Heritage Farmstead Museum
Plano, TX
_________________________________________________________________
Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 20:00:55 -0600
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <
[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <
[log in to unmask]>
From: REBECCA PHIPPS <
[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Time Management
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
boundary="----=_NextPart_000_000D_01C16C7D.E7A2C300"
This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
------=_NextPart_000_000D_01C16C7D.E7A2C300
Content-Type: text/plain;
charset="iso-8859-1"
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Hello all.
I would like to ask for your input for yet another class assignment. =
For a museum management course I am examining how museum directors may =
assist staff in improving time management.
From a director's point of view:
1. What are the top three time wasters you see for your staff?
2. What techniques do you employ to deal with these time wasters?
From a staff member's point of view:
1. What are the top three time wasters in your day?
2. What can your director do to help deal with these time wasters?
Please feel free to reply to me off-list:
[log in to unmask]
Thanks in advance,
Rebecca
------=_NextPart_000_000D_01C16C7D.E7A2C300
Content-Type: text/html;
charset="iso-8859-1"
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Hello all.
I would like to ask for your input for =
yet another=20
class assignment. For a museum management course I am examining =
how museum=20
directors may assist staff in improving time management.
From a director's point of =
view:
1. What are the top three time =
wasters you=20
see for your staff?
2. What techniques do you employ =
to deal with=20
these time wasters?
From a staff member's point of =
view:
1. What are the top three time =
wasters in=20
your day?
2. What can your director do to =
help deal=20
with these time wasters?
Thanks in advance,
Rebecca
------=_NextPart_000_000D_01C16C7D.E7A2C300--
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:15:55 -0500
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <
[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <
[log in to unmask]>
From: Guy Hermann <
[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Exhibit Design
In-Reply-To: <
[log in to unmask]>
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed"
> A quick question:
>In the design and fabrication of new exhibits, what is the general percent
>or fee a design firm should recieve to do a "turnkey" job.
We typically use 25% of the total cost of the exhibition. Of course,
there are many factors that affect this.
Guy Hermann
---------------------------------
E. Verner Johnson & Associates
Museum Architects & Planners
http://www.vernerjohnson.com
Boston, Massachusetts
voice: 617-437-6262
fax: 617-437-1272
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:31:06 -0500
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <
[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <
[log in to unmask]>
From: Hank Foreman <
[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: query: the right term
In-Reply-To:
MIME-version: 1.0
Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed
> >Hi Listfellows,
>>Does anybody know what word is the right one for a kind of artificial
>>fence, a barrier oftenly present at amusement parks, with a hole for
>>inserting a face over a painted body (e.g. body-builder at a beach, or a
>>sofisticated lady, ...)?
>>
>>Is somebody using anything similar at some museum premises?
> >TIA! Sincerely -
>
The North Carolina Aquarium - Pine Knoll Shores or Roanoke - uses one
near its shark tank. It is, of course, a large shark.
(: hank :)
--
Hank T. Foreman
Director and Chief Curator
The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
The Catherine J. Smith Gallery
Box 32057
733 Rivers Street
Farthing Auditorium
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
828-262-3017
[log in to unmask]
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 09:12:32 -0500
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
From: "Panza, Robin" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Help! They want to sell off the collection!
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
It helps to point out to them that their museum loses credibility in the
museum community. Even a clueless administrator has pride in what s/he's
administrating. They may not *understand* a museum's function, but they
care about the institution--its standing is their standing.
Robin K Panza [log in to unmask]
Collection Manager, Section of Birds ph: 412-622-3255
Carnegie Museum of Natural History fax: 412-622-8837
4400 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh PA 15213-4008 USA
-----Original Message-----
how do you, as a staff person, convince higher-ups with little investment in
the museum world that just because the AAM says so, it's important?
Sometimes -- especially if there are insufficient institutioanl policies --
people shrug these recommendations off. Only with a legal cudgel will some
people begin paying attention.
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 09:57:51 -0500
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
From: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: signoff Museum-L
Content-Transfer-Encoding: Quoted-Printable
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
"Signoff Museum-L"
--------------------------------------------------------------------
mail2web - Check your email from the web at
http://mail2web.com/ .
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:15:24 -0500
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
From: Patrick Brennan <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job Posting
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS-
Work with Executive Director and Board of Trustees to achieve annual and
long-term financial goals for Foundation. Responsible for direction of the
Museum=92s public relations and communications activities. Requires MA
degree in Marketing or related field, 5-8 years experience with
development, fund-raising, public relations and event coordination,
preferably with a non-profit organization.
Salary Range: $31,000-$35,000. Benefits of Health, Dental, and Life
Insurance. Resume and 3 references must be received by November 20th.
Mail to HCF, 1601 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201.
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 09:49:34 -0500
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
From: Max van Balgooy <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Miniature House
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
I'd also recommend the "Museum of Minatures" in Los Angeles, a commercial
museum operated by Carole Kaye. It's on Wilshire Blvd. across from the Los
Angeles County Museum of Art and they have a Web site as well.
Max A. van Balgooy,
Director of Interpretation and Education
National Trust for Historic Preservation
-----Original Message-----
From: Katherine Child [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 1:04 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Miniature House
Hello,
Does anyone know anything about miniature houses and/or anyone who collects
them? We have something called the Arizona Miniature House that was
constructed in 1981. It was designed by architect William H. Richardson and
built by Peter Westscott, with interiors designed by 10 members of the
Arizona North Chapter of ASID. It is 6 1/2 feet square and is in need of
some repair, but it is complete with all its furnishings. Apparently the
donor tried unsuccessfully to sell it before giving it to our museum. I
don't know why anyone here agreed to consider it as a gift, but the signed
paperwork is on file, so someone must have thought it was a good idea. We
don't have room for it, and it does not fit our mission. We would like to
see that it finds a good home, but we're not sure where to start. Any ideas?
Thanks.
Katherine Child
Collections Manager
Phoenix Museum of History
Find the best deals on the web at AltaVista Shopping!
http://www.shopping.altavista.com
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at
http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed
information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message
to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help"
(without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff
Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:32:07 -0800
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
From: "Brockman, Kristin" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Position vacancy, LACMA
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Position Vacancy
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Manager (RFT)
Art Preparation and Installation Department=20
Manages the Art Preparation and Installation (API) department,
coordinating 20 workers responsible for the =
installation/de-installation,
handling, storage, local pick up/delivery, packing/crating for all =
artworks
from the permanent collection, exhibition loans and outgoing loans. In
addition the API department handles framing, matting, mount-making and
fabric-wrapping of cases and buildups. Carries out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and
applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and =
training
employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising =
performance;
rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and =
resolving
problems; and managing budgets, schedules and other resources.
Bachelor Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and
nine years related experience and/or training; or equivalent =
combination of
education and experience is required.
Candidate must possess strong leadership and management skills,
including the ability to meet tight deadlines; balance multiple =
priorities,
make staff assignments, provide solutions to technical problems, track
projects, and accurately estimate budget and staff resources. He/she =
must be
able to work effectively in a large organization with curatorial,
construction, registrar, collection management, exhibition and =
conservation
staff, communicating professionally on a number of levels. Must be
computer-literate, with a good safety record. Competitive salary.
Anyone interested in the position should submit his/her r=E9sum=E9 to
Renee Montgomery no later than November 30, 2001. E-mail: =
[log in to unmask]
Fax: (323) 857-6213 Phone: (323) 857-6059
_____________________________
Kristin Brockman
Secretary, Registrar's Office
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
TEL: (323) 857-6061
FAX: (323) 857-6213
[log in to unmask]
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 14:10:04 -0500
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
From: Max van Balgooy <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Accommodating hearing impaired visitors--alternatives to TTD/TTY?
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
We're upgrading phone systems at our sites and I was wondering if the
TTD/TTY terminals are still a common mode of communicating with
hearing-impaired visitors, or if "relay operators" are becoming more common,
or if there are more convenient/more reliable systems available?
Thanks!
Max A. van Balgooy,
Director of Interpretation and Education
National Trust for Historic Preservation
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 11:55:48 -0500
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
From: Anne Lane <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Wallpaper Storage
In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]>
MIME-version: 1.0
Content-type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=us-ascii
At 08:53 PM 11/13/2001, you wrote:
>We received many pieces of wallpaper from the house, as
>well. Layers of wallpaper were pasted onto one another and the house was
>left alone for some time after the last owner's death. As a result, much of
>the wallpaper is brittle and breaks easily. Most pieces are relatively
>small, but there are a few pieces about 2 feet in length. I am curious to
>hear your recommendations for storing the wallpaper
Chris, I can't cite you any literature on the subject, but I have just
fitted out a couple of 24" x 30" acid free textile storage boxes to store
and transport some 19th century samplers. I made trays of acid-free foam
core with cutouts at each end for lifting them. The spacers between are
made of archival poly foam rod from Gaylord. The foam is about 3/4" in
diameter, and I just hot-glued four inch pieces at intervals around the
bottom edges of the trays. This way they act both as "feet" and as spacers
to allow for stacking the samplers without putting any pressure on them.
They can be lifted into and out of the box without anyone having to handle
them directly. If you think this would be good for your purposes, I'd be
happy to send some photos and a supply list. You can fit six trays in one
box; the bottom one has no feet.
Anne, the Queen of Polyethylene
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 15:30:11 -0500
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
From: samantha grantham <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job Posting-Development Coordinator
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
Development Coordinator
Beverly Historical Society is a rapidly growing, private nonprofit that has
3 historic houses and an extensive local history collection in Beverly,
Mass., located next to Salem. We seek a motivated, creative fundraising
professional to direct comprehensive development program. A new position,
the Development Coordinator reports to the Executive Director. 30
hours/week. Competitive salary.
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of the BHS membership program, including attracting,
retaining, tracking, and communicating with BHS members.
Work with the Development Committee to develop funding priorities and
strategies for individual, foundation, and corporate fundraising. Motivate
and train board members to become effective in cultivating and soliciting
gifts and maintaining relationships with donors. Work with the Executive
Director and Board leadership to develop and engaged and effective Board.
Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan to achieve these goals
including, but not limited to, membership, annual appeal, grant writing,
sponsorship programs, capital gifts, endowment, planned giving, special
events. Evaluate development efforts at the end of the fiscal year.
Create and maintain relationships with current and prospective individual
and corporate donors and granting organizations.
Keep complete, accurate, up-to-date manual and electronic records of all
fundraising activities.
Write solicitation materials and grant proposals and edit drafts written by
others.
Make personal solicitations of prospective donors in cooperation with other
staff and volunteers.
Plan and coordinate mailings, telethons, special events, and other
fundraising activities.
Develop and implement a marketing plan.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Successful candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills;
broad knowledge of fund raising techniques and membership programs;
demonstrated ability to work with a variety of people including board
members, professional staff, and volunteers; facility with computerized
database systems for development, word processing and spreadsheets; and a
strong record of success raising funds from individuals, businesses, and
granting entities in a community-based organization. Send letter, resume,
and names of three references to: Executive Director
Beverly Historical Society
117 Cabot Street, Beverly MA 01915
fax (978) 922-7387
Samantha Grantham
Collections Manager
Beverly Historical Society
117 Cabot St.
Beverly, MA 01915
(978)922-1186
[log in to unmask]
www.beverlyhistory.org
_________________________________________________________________
Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 15:36:30 -0500
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
From: "Schroder, Leah" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Accommodating hearing impaired visitors--alternatives to TTD/
TTY?
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain
Thank you for raising this important topic.
TTY/TDD phones are the most preferable form of telephone communication for
people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Relay operators are primarily to
facilitate a phone conversation between a deaf and a hearing person. A relay
operator acts as an "interpreter" between the two parties.
Most importantly, you need to refer to your state and federal Americans with
Disabilities Act regulations. Every state has an ADA hotline that can answer
your questions regarding accessibility requirements. You may be required to
keep a TTY number at your museum.
Best wishes,
Leah
Leah C. Schroder, Assistant Educator
Programs for Visitors with Disabilities and Special Needs
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
212.708.9864
212.247.1230 TTY/TDD
http://www.moma.org/docs/visiting/specialneeds/index.htm
Subscribe to our free MoMA Education E-News http://www.momaenews.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Max van Balgooy [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 2:10 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Accommodating hearing impaired visitors--alternatives to
> TTD/TTY?
>
> We're upgrading phone systems at our sites and I was wondering if the
> TTD/TTY terminals are still a common mode of communicating with
> hearing-impaired visitors, or if "relay operators" are becoming more
> common,
> or if there are more convenient/more reliable systems available?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Max A. van Balgooy,
> Director of Interpretation and Education
> National Trust for Historic Preservation
>
> =========================================================
> Important Subscriber Information:
>
> The Museum-L FAQ file is located at
> http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed
> information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail
> message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should
> read "help" (without the quotes).
>
> If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
> [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read
> "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 14:35:30 -0600
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
From: Greg Hansel <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: floor drains in storage vault
In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]>
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit
Phyllis,
Military vaults have drains and ventilation. It is important to have check
values to prevent back follow and ventilation to prevent mildew and mold.
Remember if you run a dehumitifer or any other eletrically devices for that
matter don't forget the ozone principle. Electric motors and transformers like
those found in flourencent lights give up small amounts of ozone, in small or
confined spaces, ozone will attack and breakdown certain plastics and rubbers.
greg
> Phyllis Oppenheim wrote:
> >... Could some of the subscribers let me know if you have put floor
> drains
> >in your vaults, and if it has been successful or not. Also if you have
> not
> >used a drain, why not? Thanks so much for your help.
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 16:01:05 -0500
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
From: "Siegel, Betty" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Accommodating hearing impaired visitors--alternatives to TTD/
TTY?
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
The question is whether the phone system he is talking about upgrading is
for use by the public or only by staff.
As of October 1, 2001 federal law mandated the institution of a nationwide
relay system. So, dialing 711 anywhere in the United States will now
connect the caller to a relay operator who will place a voice or TTY call
for the caller.
There are very specific requirements for public phones outlined in the ADA
Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) which can be found at www.access-board.gov
or you can contact your local Disability Business and Technical Assistance
Center(DBTAC) by calling 800-949-4232.
Your state may have passed state codes/laws that are more stringent than the
ADA. It is always safest to comply with which ever law is more stringent
whether state, county, city or federal.
I am unaware of any part of the ADA which requires a place of public
accommodation to have a TTY for incoming calls. You should have staff
trained to accept and place relay calls, and it is certainly a good
marketing tool to have a TTY for ease of use and convenience for deaf and
speech impaired patrons/visitors who would like to contact you.
Betty Siegel
Manager of Accessibility
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, D.C. 20566-0001
[log in to unmask]
-----Original Message-----
From: Schroder, Leah [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 3:37 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Accommodating hearing impaired visitors--alternatives to
TTD/ TTY?
Thank you for raising this important topic.
TTY/TDD phones are the most preferable form of telephone communication for
people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Relay operators are primarily to
facilitate a phone conversation between a deaf and a hearing person. A relay
operator acts as an "interpreter" between the two parties.
Most importantly, you need to refer to your state and federal Americans with
Disabilities Act regulations. Every state has an ADA hotline that can answer
your questions regarding accessibility requirements. You may be required to
keep a TTY number at your museum.
Best wishes,
Leah
Leah C. Schroder, Assistant Educator
Programs for Visitors with Disabilities and Special Needs
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
212.708.9864
212.247.1230 TTY/TDD
http://www.moma.org/docs/visiting/specialneeds/index.htm
Subscribe to our free MoMA Education E-News http://www.momaenews.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Max van Balgooy [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 2:10 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Accommodating hearing impaired visitors--alternatives to
> TTD/TTY?
>
> We're upgrading phone systems at our sites and I was wondering if the
> TTD/TTY terminals are still a common mode of communicating with
> hearing-impaired visitors, or if "relay operators" are becoming more
> common,
> or if there are more convenient/more reliable systems available?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Max A. van Balgooy,
> Director of Interpretation and Education
> National Trust for Historic Preservation
>
> =========================================================
> Important Subscriber Information:
>
> The Museum-L FAQ file is located at
> http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed
> information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail
> message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should
> read "help" (without the quotes).
>
> If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
> [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read
> "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at
http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed
information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message
to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help"
(without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff
Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 16:47:28 -0500
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
From: "Maxwell, Eileen" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Press Release from the federal Institute
of Museum and Library Services
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Press Release from the federal Institute of Museum
and Library Services (IMLS)
November 6, 2001, Updated November 14, 2001, 4:32 P.M.
IMLS Press Contacts: 202/606-8339
Eileen Maxwell - [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner - [log in to unmask]
IMLS Issues Two Digital Library Forum Reports for Comment
Washington, DC - In Spring 2001 IMLS convened a Digital Library Forum to
discuss the implementation and management of networked digital libraries,
including issues of infrastructure, metadata, thesauri and other
vocabularies, and content enrichment. Forum members include representatives
from a range of libraries and museums who have been involved in digital
library initiatives. Many, but not all, have been recipients of IMLS grants.
The Forum discussions led to the development of two reports:
Report of the IMLS Digital Library Forum on the National Science Digital
Library Program," produced jointly with representatives of the National
Science Foundation's Science, Math, Engineering and Technology Education
digital library project, (otherwise known as the National Science Digital
Library, or NSDL program. The report recommends that funding be provided for
previously-completed IMLS-funded digitization projects to take steps to map
metadata elements to the NSDL set, upgrade systems to support the Open
Archives Metadata Harvesting Protocol, and upgrade objects and metadata to
meet appropriate benchmarks. The report contains additional suggestions for
NSF and IMLS and specific recommendations for projects wishing to provide
already-digitized content to the NSDL. See full report at:
http://www.imls.gov/pubs/natscidiglibrary.htm
"A Framework of Guidance for Building Good Digital Collections," which
identifies core principles and related information resources for the
creation of high-quality digital collections, objects, metadata, and
projects. The Framework is intended as a resource for grant applicants as
well as for IMLS and other funding agencies rather than as a requirement.
See full report at: http://www.imls.gov/pubs/forumframework.htm
IMLS has posted both reports on its Web site (see URL's above) and invites
comments from the professional community interested in the creation,
management and preservation of digital information resources. According to
IMLS Director Dr. Robert S. Martin, "IMLS greatly appreciates the work of
the Digital Library Forum participants. These reports represent a
significant contribution to the digital library field. We believe they will
help IMLS and its constituents work together to identify effective
approaches to the development of high quality digital cultural content for
education and learning, and also help to ensure broad public access to
cultural resources."
IMLS has also developed two new priorities under the Research and
Demonstration category of its 2002 National Leadership Grants for Libraries
( http://www.imls.gov/grants/appl/index.htm#nlgl ) related to the Forum
discussions:
1) Projects to add value to already-digitized collections as a demonstration
of interoperability with the National Science Foundation's National Science
Digital Library Program (eligibility limited to libraries and their partners
with digital collections created with previous IMLS funding).
Interested applicants should be familiar with both Forum reports,
particularly the recommendations for projects in the "Report of the IMLS
Digital Library Forum on the National Science Digital Library Program."
Applicants should follow its recommendations for projects as well as all
application procedures for National Leadership Grants for Libraries.
2) A project for development of a metadata agent to collect and broker
metadata to other service providers in accordance with the Open Archives
Initiative protocol.
Interested applicants should be familiar with both Forum reports and should
contact Martha Crawley at [log in to unmask] for
specific application and deadline information.
Comments on the Digital Library Forum reports should be sent to Stephanie
Clark at [log in to unmask] . Comments will be most
useful if received by May 1, 2002.
IMLS Digital Library Forum Participants:
Liz Bishoff, Colorado Digitization Alliance
Priscilla Caplan (chair), Florida Center for Library Automation
Tim Cole, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Anne Craig, Illinois State Library
Daniel Greenstein, Digital Library Federation
Doug Holland, Missouri Botanical Garden
Ellen Kabat-Lensch, Eastern Iowa Community College
Tom Moritz, American Museum of Natural History
NSF Participants (contributed to "Report of the IMLS Digital Library Forum
on the National Science Digital Library Program"):
Su-Shing Chen, University of Florida
Gerry Hanley, California State University
Karon Kelly, Digital Library of Earth System Education
Kathy Liu, National Health Museum
Cathy Manduca, Carleton College
Brandon Muramatsu, University of California Berkeley
Kate Pittsley, MERIT Network
John Saylor, Cornell University
VivianLee Ward, National Health Museum
About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - IMLS is an
independent Federal agency that fosters leadership, innovation, and a
lifetime of learning by supporting the nation's museums and libraries.
Created by the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996, P.L. 104-208, IMLS
administers the Library Services and Technology Act and the Museum Services
Act. IMLS has an annual budget of approximately $230 million. The Institute
receives policy advice from two Presidentially appointed, Senate confirmed
entities: the National Commission for Libraries and Information Science and
the National Museum Services Board. For more information, including grant
applications, contact IMLS at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.
202-606-8536, or .
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 18:07:49 EST
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
From: [log in to unmask]
Subject: L.A. Exhibit Designer
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: multipart/alternative;
boundary="part1_9c.16464284.29245345_boundary"
--part1_9c.16464284.29245345_boundary
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I accidently deleted the message from the person looking for exhibit design
firms in L.A. Can the person who wrote that message e-mail me directly, or
can someone please forward the message?
We are a small, versatile company in Los Angeles that develops and creates
exhibits and educational resource materials, such as curriculum guides for
teachers and family guides to accompany exhibits. We specialize in designing
and fabricating hands-on, interactive exhibits for families, and have a
number of exhibits which we are presently traveling. If you'd like more
information, please e-mail or give us a call.
Shari Davis
Creative Ways
818-992-4688
[log in to unmask]
--part1_9c.16464284.29245345_boundary
Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII"
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I accidently deleted the message from the person looking for exhibit design firms in L.A. Can the person who wrote that message e-mail me directly, or can someone please forward the message?
We are a small, versatile company in Los Angeles that develops and creates exhibits and educational resource materials, such as curriculum guides for teachers and family guides to accompany exhibits. We specialize in designing and fabricating hands-on, interactive exhibits for families, and have a number of exhibits which we are presently traveling. If you'd like more information, please e-mail or give us a call.
Shari Davis
Creative Ways
818-992-4688
[log in to unmask]
--part1_9c.16464284.29245345_boundary--
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
=========================================================================
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 16:12:34 -1000
Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Sender: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
From: Malia Baron <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Quiet Title
Comments: To: [log in to unmask]
In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]>
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
My apologies for the cross postings:
Dear Colleagues -
Has anyone out there used quiet title law to establish ownership of objects
in your collections (successfully or otherwise)?
Quiet title is defined as "a lawsuit to establish a party's title to real
property against anyone and everyone, and thus "quiet" any challenges or
claims to the title. Such a suit usually arises when there is some question
about clear title, there exists some recorded problem (such as an old lease
or failure to clear title after payment of a mortgage), an error in
description which casts doubt on the amount of property owned, or an
easement used for years without a recorded description. An action for quiet
title requires description of the property to be "quieted," naming as
defendants anyone who might have an interest (including descendants-known or
unknown- of prior owners), and the factual and legal basis for the claim of
title. Notice must be given to all potentially interested parties, including
known and unknown, by publication. If the court is convinced title is in the
plaintiff (the plaintiff owns the title), a quiet title judgment will be
granted which can be recorded and thus provide legal "good title." Quiet
title actions are a common example of "friendly" lawsuits in which often
there is no opposition."
Any comment would be appreciated, either on or off the list.
Thanks in Advance -
Malia Baron
Assistant Registrar
Bernice P. Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
(808) 847-3511 ext. 349
[log in to unmask]
www.bishopmuseum.org
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).