Bridges and Boundaries:Reframing Professional Education for Museums + Heritage? ICTOP Call for Papers, Amsterdam Sept. 13-15, 2012 Speakers: Dr. Mary Bouquet, University Lecturer and Fellow at UniversityCollegeUtrecht[1]. Amareswar Galla, Director, The International Institute of the Inclusive Museum (workshop with Lynne Teather) Paula Assuncao dos Santoson sociomuseology, museums and heritage and pedagogy tbc Board member of ICTOP and MINOM Future Directions for ICOM and ICTOPA panel of museums studies and heritage studies world experts ICTOP, the ICOM International Committee for the Training of Personnel, invites papers for the ICTOP annual conference to be held in Amsterdam Sept. 13-15 2012. Our meeting this year will be hosted by the ReinwardtAcademy for Cultural Heritage, Amsterdam, School of the Arts. This international meeting will focus on the theme of “Bridges and Boundaries: Reframing Professional Education for Museums + Heritage?” We invite proposals for paper presentations of 15 minutes, multi-paper panels, virtual papers by video or other modes of communication, which analyse current and emerging issues in the field of museum professional development. Presentations should examine how professional development education is or is not shifting from a variety of global perspectives and the implications for the conceptualization of our museums/heritage sector and professional preparation. As an interdisciplinary field, museology/museum studies crosses traditional boundaries between academic disciplines or schools of thought, especially as new needs, emphases and professions emerge. This leaves the boundaries of our profession, its study and delivery unclear at best. But then where and when do we identify new fields for naming our offerings? In some parts of the world, for example, museum studies/museology programs have been extended to include heritage studies in their title or content. The broader term ‘heritage’ may seem like a solution to our vague definitions of the ‘museum’ but does the term ─ and its field ‘heritage studies’ ─ bring more problems than it solves? Presenters may address how prevalent (or not) this trend is across continents or speak to specific case studies as we reflect on the general implications for the field, other programs and the development of curriculum/a? § Is there a genuine shift in concepts and the profession or a pragmatic move that responds to governmental policy and job opportunities? § What are the challenges for museology programmes, or other developers, in adopting wider definitions such as that of heritage? § Are there other tendencies in our pedagogy representing either the voices of traditional or new disciplines ─ such as cultural studies, management, curatorial studies, gallery studies, informatics ─ or emerging topics or issues ─ such as development, sustainability, inclusion, career planning and employability ─ that are compelling changes? § Where is the profession in this discussion? § What guidelines or competencies might be needed in this complex situation? Submissions can be: · Paper presentations (long and short form) · Posters · Panels · Videos or Alternative media, multimedia · Workshops etc. . etc. Presentations (Proposal deadline May 15, 2012) The Conference Program Committee welcomes submission of papers in both long and short forms. LONG PAPERS are invited to break new ground, present new insight, and a research contribution. With 20 minutes sessions these works will be included in our peer-reviewed online publication. SHORT PAPERS report new results and contribute to one of the themes. Set for 10 minutes work will be included in proceedings. POSTERS present concise but focused results or examples. Proposal 150 words. WORKSHOPS are hands-on, interactive sessions that provide an opportunity to learn new skills or hone existing ones. The Workshops precede the Conference, may be either half or full-day Workshops, and thus provide a more in-depth exploration of a skill or area of knowledge. Equipment must be ordered in advance and paid for by presenters. Proposal 150 words. OTHER MEDIA- Participants are invited to present their work in a video or other audio-visual format, and or alternative media and multimedia. No longer than 8 minutes and have a brief text summary. Proposal or abstract please. Reviewing Process All submissions will be reviewed for inclusion in the ICTOP conference and for the proceedings. Proposals for papers, posters, panels, etc. should include · Title · a 150 word abstract due May 15, 2012 · All papers and presentations should attempt to present a critical reflection on their research, observations, case. · Workshops– indicate level, length, targeted attendees and pre-requisites Extended Submission Deadlines: May 15, 2012 Submit to [log in to unmask] Conference Proceedings and publications Long papers, short papers, and poster abstracts will be included in the conference proceedings, with panel discussions, video and other media being document and preserved for the post-conference website. Rates: Sept. 13-15 Full Meeting Registration Early Bird Regular Late/On Site[1] (before July 1) (Before Sept. 5) Sept. 6-12 Member *+ €300 Can $394 € 330 Can$434 € 360 Can $473 (ICOM-ICTOP- or ICOM Partner) Non-member € 400 Can $526 € 430 $565.00 € 460 $604 Student € 50 Can $66 €50 $66 €50 $66 Spouse/Guest €60 Can $79 €90 $105 90 $105 Daily ICOM/ICTOP Member or Partner €110 Can $145 €125 $164 € 140 $184 Non-member € 150 Can $197 €170 $223 € 190 $250 Student € 20 Can $26 €20 $26 € 20 $26 ________________________________ [1] For onsite after Sept. 13 please bring cash, travellers cheques or money order made out to ICOM- ICTOP. We have set up two methods of payment for your convenience. 1) You may go online to the U of Toronto ticketing system if you prefer to use a credit card- this requires payments in Can dollars- amounts as noted above. We are using this system as it proved dependable last year and offers participants an online method of payment UofTtix Box Office http://uofttix.ca/view.php?id=876 2) Or you may send money through a bank transfer system to the information here: Bank Transfer (in Euros) to: Receiver : HCBC FRANCE (PARIS CBC 511) Bank Address : ICOM ICTOP UNESCO HOUSE 1R MIOLLIS 75732 PARIS CEDEX 15 Account number : 05110015767 07 Bank Number : 30056 0511 05110015767 07 BIC-Swift : CCFRFRPP IBAN : FR76 3005 6005 1105 1100 1576 707 You MUST include – ICOM/ICTOP/2012 Amsterdam – The Name of participant(s) - with your payment! ---------------------------------------- Cancellation Policy · before 11th August No charge · 12 -27th August 25% of full account · after 28th August 50% of full account · after 1st September No Refund Your fee includes admission to paper sessions and talks, the conference pack, lunch, refreshment breaks, evening reception and bus transfer on Sept. 15. The Saturday bus excursion to see museums in and around Haarlem, Sept. 15.(tbc) The ICTOP Annual Dinner will be Sept. 14th at 7:30 (tbc) and is paid individually and to be booked later. Travel expenses and hotel have to be paid individually. Membership ICOM is conducted through national ICOM committees or if none is available to ICOM Secretariat, and you indicate your committee interest as in ICTOP. For instructions see http://icom.museum/where-we-work/join-us/become-a-member.html Program We will have a mix of keynotes and parallel paper sessions as well as breaks and lunch sessions over two days Sept. 13-14, and then on the 15th a bus tour outside of Amsterdam, likely to Haarlem. http://www.mediafire.com/view/?7q2p2v582lpx3b5 ___________________________________ ICTOP Bursary Program- Submit application by June 1 2012 More information on our reegistration info Note also ICOM BURSARY PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Two submission dates, either by 20 March, 2012 or 20 May, 2012 ICOM to answer by 19 May, 2012 or 19 July, 2012, respectively * Guidelines * Application form Location: A map to the Reinwardt Academy where our meetings will be held can be found here: http://www.ahk.nl/en/reinwardt/search/contact/ Dapperstraat 315 1093 BS Amsterdam The Netherlands Tel. +31 (0)20 527 7100 Fax +31 (0)20 527 7101 Email: [log in to unmask] We are very grateful to the Reinwardt Academy for their support for the conference. ________________________________ [1] Dr. Bouquet’s teaching and research focus, among other things, on the contemporary uses of historical collections, and processes of museum renovation. She established and coordinates the Cultural Heritage Internship Programme (CHIP) as part of the Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum at University College http://chip.ucu.uu.nl/j15/index.php She is co-editor, with Howard Morphy (ANU), of the BerghahnseriesMuseums and Collections. She is on the Advisory Board of Center for Museum Studies, University of Oslo. She is on the Editorial Board of Museum Worlds: Advances in Research, a new journal to be launched by Berghahn Books in 2013. [2] For onsite after Sept. 13 please bring cash, travellers cheques or money order made out to ICOM- ICTOP. Lynne Teather,D. Phil., Assoc. 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