VRA Website <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/eb945dbd-bf13-438a-941b-81f5d17e5c19/1> | My VRA Log In <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/eb945dbd-bf13-438a-941b-81f5d17e5c19/2> | Contact Us <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/eb945dbd-bf13-438a-941b-81f5d17e5c19/3> The VRA Regional Workshop Implementation Team is excited to announce a return to in-person workshops with our next offering, *From Project to Product: Effective Project Management and Strategic Planning Workshop, *hosted by Emory University in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, November 15, 2024. Read on for more information and registration! New for this season: VRA members will receive a nearly 25% discount on all of our workshop registration fees! For online workshops, the VRA member rate is $50 and the non-member rate is $65. Information about all workshops
VRA Website <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/eb945dbd-bf13-438a-941b-81f5d17e5c19/1> | My VRA Log In <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/eb945dbd-bf13-438a-941b-81f5d17e5c19/2> | Contact Us <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/eb945dbd-bf13-438a-941b-81f5d17e5c19/3> The VRA Regional Workshop Implementation Team is excited to announce a return to in-person workshops with our next offering, *From Project to Product: Effective Project Management and Strategic Planning Workshop, *hosted by Emory University in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, November 15, 2024. Read on for more information and registration! New for this season: VRA members will receive a nearly 25% discount on all of our workshop registration fees! For online workshops, the VRA member rate is $50 and the non-member rate is $65. Information about all workshops
Organizations located in a non-contiguous state or jurisdiction, including AK, HI, PR, GU, AS, VI, and NMI, may request up to an additional $10,000 for Planning, $20,000 for Implementation Level I, and $70,000 for Implementation Level II to cover increased consultants’ travel costs as well as shipping and material costs.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc., Monticello; Charlottesville Virginia
Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. This position will also require some holiday, night, and weekend work with advanced notice.
Salary: Starting at $17.12 per hour
To apply: Job Opportunities at Monticello <https://www.monticello.org/thomas-jefferson-foundation/jobs-monticello/job-opportunities/>
*Museum Technician (Full Time)*
Monticello is seeking a technician to maintain historic interiors and collection spaces and assist with other Collections department functions. This position will involve the daily cleaning and maintenance work while occasionally standing on ladders and scaffolding, assist with registration and records data, and take the lead
Join Museum Study and Angela Kipp for the free webinar What's new in the Second Edition of Managing Previously Unmanaged Collections
Tuesday November 19 at 9 pm Continental Europe, 8 pm U.K., 4 pm Atlantic, 3 pm Eastern North America, 2 pm Central, 1 pm Mountain, Noon Pacific, 11 am Alaska, 10 am Hawaii, Wednesday November 20 9 am New Zealand, Wednesday 7 am Australian Eastern
***2024 Virtual Conference*** ARCS is happy to invite all of our colleagues and friends from around the world to join us for the 2024 Virtual Conference December 2, 4, & 6, 2024.
Member Registration: $150 USD Regular Rates: October 24 - December 2, 2024
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*Starting on November 11, 2024 * *"Condition Reporting for Collections and Historic Buildings"
3 Week Online Class - $275 *
Do you have historic, cultural, or artistic collections, or historic buildings, and want to know how to best develop a comprehensive condition reporting system?
In this course you will learn about how objects, art collections, and historic buildings deteriorate, how to recognize problems, how to document condition issues, and how to develop a condition reporting system within your institution so that issues can be resolved efficiently. Also how to use a rigorous monitoring and condition reporting system to form the
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** The Woman Who Introduced Van Gogh to the World The reason Jo van Gogh’s role has remained unknown is partly simple misogyny, but also due to the fact that her personal diaries remained off-limits to researchers until a decade ago.
Position: Museum internship – one position available (1200 hours)
Location: NPS History Collection, Harpers Ferry Center, Charles Town, WV
Salary: $17.00/hr. Includes 60 hours paid leave and paid federal holidays. Does not include health benefits.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Full time (40 hours per week) preferred but a part time schedule may be possible. This is not a remote position.
Position: Museum education internship – one position available
Location: NPS History Collection, Harpers Ferry Center, Charles Town, WV
Salary: $17.00/hour. Includes 60 hours paid leave and paid federal holidays off. Does not include health benefits.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Full time (40 hours per week) preferred but a part time schedule may be possible. This is not a remote position.
The Visual Resources Association (VRA) is pleased to announce registration is now open for:
*From Project to Product: Effective Project Management and Strategic Planning*, hosted by Emory University, Atlanta, GA (IN PERSON) <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/a26cbac8-16e0-4b8c-aecf-3ea7b6213a6c/8> Instructor: Cristela Garcia-Spitz Friday, November 15, 2024, at Emory University - Pitts Theology Library / 9:30am-4:30pm EST $135 for non-members / $115 for VRA members
We are currently in the process of reinterpreting our museum space and all of the children's discovery centers on our property. These centers are designed to be hands-on, learning spaces for younger elementary students. In our redesign, we are creating a center for children that are neurodivergent. I'm reaching out to see if anyone has created a curated space like this before. If so any tips? Anything that absolutely did not work? Please note that this is not a calming space or a room for children to go to if they are overstimulated. This is being designed as
In Waco, TX, we have a space called Little Land ( https://www.littlelandplaygym.com/location/waco) that’s designed for pediatric therapy and play. While their focus is primarily on Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy, I believe there may be some valuable takeaways from their approach. My younger son, who benefits from neurodivergent-friendly spaces, has had a great experience there.
International Conference on Engineering Technologies (ICENTE 24) will be held on November 21-23, 2024 in cooperation with Selcuk University Faculty of Technology and Sinop University Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, fully online. ICENTE 24 conference is designed to bring together leading international and interdisciplinary research communities, developers and users of advanced technologies and to discuss theoretical and practical issues in all areas of technologies. The conference will provide a platform to present the results of research and developments and highlight relevant activities from around the world.
Manager of Media and Design National Music Museum / Vermillion, South Dakota
Position: The Manager of Media & Design is responsible for creating media content (both digital and print) and organizing multimedia elements produced by the National Music Museum. This position is suitable for candidates with strong writing, design, and photo editing skills. Candidates with experience in object photography and museum work preferred.
Hosting events for libraries and special collections is a key part of outreach to patrons but can be overwhelming and challenging depending on resources such as staff time, funding, and partnerships. In this workshop, participants will learn step-by-step how to use a simple framework to maximize limited resources, serve their
As we now work in hybrid settings—in person and online—there is an increasing challenge to develop visual literacy skills of both educators and students, uniquely positioning those who work with visual media to provide necessary visual literacy training and instruction. This two-part workshop will provide participants with the tools to develop and implement visual literacy instruction within their professional practice both in person and using online platforms such as Zoom. Part one of this workshop will focus on visual literacy skills and pedagogical approaches by using Zoom to engage with objects from museums, libraries, and archives. Part two will focus on ways for participants to apply these pedagogies to their own work and institutions. Participants will discuss and develop ways to implement and evaluate their own visual literacy programs as well as how digital archives, art objects, and other primary sources can be used by staff, students, and faculty. The question of what it means to teach from collections within a range of professional perspectives–including from information, museum, and education contexts—will also be addressed.
Instructors: Jessica Sack is the Jan and Frederick Mayer Curator of Public Education at the Yale University Art Gallery. Jessica has worked in the field of museum education for more than twenty years. In that time, she has been developing professional development programs in Visual Literacy for a variety of audiences including librarian, teacher, and faculty workshops, and training graduate students as museum educators. In addition, Jessica works with area teachers and faculty, helping them find ways to teach from objects and hone their own observation skills. Prior to Yale, Jessica was the Senior Museum Educator and Coordinator of Teacher Services at the Brooklyn Museum. She has contributed to journals and publications including Art Education and The International Journal of Lifelong Learning in Art Education, The Caring Museum: New Models of Engagement with the Ageing, Interpreting the Art Museum, “Looking to Learn, Learning to Teach” in the Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin and Picturing a Nation: Teaching with American Art and Material Culture. Jessica received her M.Phil. in Ethnology and Museum Ethnography from Oxford University, England, and a M.A. in Performance Studies from New York University.
Rachel Thompson is the Program Manager at Vanderbilt University’s Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy. In this role, she plans, implements, and evaluates arts-based programs for Vanderbilt students, faculty, and staff as well as the broader Nashville Community. Rachel is passionate about connecting the Curb Center’s offerings across a range of artistic disciplines with curricular initiatives at Vanderbilt. Prior to joining the Curb Center, Rachel held positions at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Yale University Art Gallery, where she facilitated museum programs for a range of audiences including young children, university students and faculty, and K-12 educators. Rachel has co-authored publications on topics in museum practice in Art Education, The International Journal of Lifelong Learning in Art Education, and Journal of Museum Education. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts in Religion from Yale Divinity School.
Events Made Easy (ONLINE) Instructors: Tess Colwell and Alexandra O’Keefe Thursday and Friday, November 21 & 22 (Two-Part Zoom Workshop) // 3:00-5:00 PM EST both days $65 for non-members / $50 for members
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*Starting on November 4, 2024* *"Copyright and Intellectual Property 101 for Museums"* *4 Week Online Class - $275*
Are you using films, videos, music, and photographs in your exhibits and events? Do you have collections that you want to monetize through licensing? What about online postings of your collections or photos by visitors and other institutions? Do you want to know how to protect your museum as a brand? Are you confused about copyright and licensing for museums or want to learn more?
Hello, here is the updated link and job information - https://apply.interfolio.com/155772
The School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for 2 full-time, Renewable Term Lecturer positions (9-month academic year contract with 3 months summer required) to teach in the Master of Arts in Museum Studies program. These faculty positions will begin in January 2025 (spring semester), or August 2025 (fall semester). These positions are located in Norman, Oklahoma and faculty members will be expected to move to the area (this is not a remote position).
Hello, please follow this link for 2 full time lecturer jobs at the University of Oklahoma -I believe they are looking for specialists in computer applications and museum education. They hired 4 people in the spring and are looking for 2 more. I believe work permits/visas can be arranged for successful candidates. https://apply.interfolio.com/138353
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** Directors of major UK museums call for attacks on artworks to stop They are hugely damaging to the reputation of UK museums and cause enormous stress for colleagues along with visitors who now no longer feel safe visiting the nation’s finest museums and galleries
Job ID 3029094 Location Bismarck, ND Salary Range From 4288.00 To 5800.00 Monthly Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Closing Date 11/18/2024
State Historical Society of North Dakota This is the opportunity of a lifetime for a highly skilled Exhibitions Creative Manager to serve as a leader in developing new large-scale exhibits for the State Historical Society of North Dakota including: an innovative North Dakota military gallery; a rethinking of the Pembina State Museum; and state-of-the-art updates to State Museum galleries. Join a passionate team and promote North Dakota history. The Exhibitions Creative Manager, a newly created position within the Audience
The organization I work for has a fairly large collection of historic samplers. We also have miscellaneous frames, glass, backing paper, backing boards, hardware, etc. that were removed from various samplers over the course of the years, mostly due to conservation activities. We are looking to determine if some or all of these materials should be kept and documented as components of the samplers themselves or if they could/should be discarded (with proper photo documentation for posterity).
Creating organizations that are culturally competent is not an altruistic wish, but rather a business strategy to ensure our workforce reflects, represents, and is responsive to the communities with whom we collaborate and serve and perhaps more critically, how we shape our programs, exhibits, and collections. While cultural competency has long been incorporated into the medical disciplines and the fields of psychology and social work they have been slow to enter the cultural heritage professions. Join Helen Wong Smith for this 4 week online course which provides the skills to employ cultural competency and the stages individuals and organizations can
*There are still spots left for this workshop happening next Friday, October 25th!*
*Learning to Look and Looking to Learn: A Workshop on Visual Literacy (ONLINE)* <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/a26cbac8-16e0-4b8c-aecf-3ea7b6213a6c/6> Instructors: Jessica Sack and Rachel Thompson Friday, October 25th // 3:00-7:00 PM EDT (Zoom workshop) $65 for non-members / $50 for members
As we now work in hybrid settings—in person and online—there is an increasing challenge to develop visual literacy skills of both educators and students, uniquely positioning those who work with visual media to provide necessary visual literacy training and instruction. This two-part workshop will provide participants with the
***2024 Virtual Conference Register before rates go up on October 23, 2024!*** ARCS is happy to invite all of our colleagues and friends from around the world to join us for the 2024 Virtual Conference December 2, 4, & 6, 2024.
Member Registration: $125/$150 USD Early Bird Rates: September 18 - October 23, 2024 Regular Rates: October 24 - December 2, 2024
Friends of Arrow Rock Arrow Rock, MO Executive Director
Seeking a talented executive to lead the organization with effectiveness and professionalism. Friends of Arrow Rock is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the Village, part of a National Historic Landmark District. Operating budget $400,000, $1.4 million endowment, 24 Trustees, 100,000 overall visitors. Salary range $80,000 - $100,000 plus benefits. EA/EO. Apply by November 22, 2024. For details, visit: www.museum-search.com/open-searches. Apply early: candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations welcome.
*Starting on October **28, 2024 * *"Care and Conservation of Historic Cannons"* *3 Week Online Class - $275*
Do you have historic cannons and and want to know how to care and preserve them?
In this course you will learn about the history and technology of cannons, how to identify conservation problems, how to properly handle, store, exhibit, and how to safely clean and preserve historic cannons. We will emphasize what you can do and when you need a conservator.
Hi Museum-L moderator - I'd be grateful if you could post the details of this in-person symposium at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, DC...thanks! Eric Hintz ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>)
PROGRAM: Innovative Lives with Gary Brantley (SVP and CIO, National Football League)
SYMPOSIUM: Sports Technology and Innovation
21-22 October 2024 Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation<https://invention.si.edu/> National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC USA
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** Brooklyn Museum at 200 Celebrates Beauty and Art’s Hidden History A new American wing draws on feminist and racially and ethnically diverse thinking to spotlight 400 exceptional works in its collection.
Attn: Undergraduate or graduate students who might have an interest in pursuing an internship in the Office of the Curator at the Supreme Court of the United States.
The Office of the Curator at the Supreme Court of the United States is currently accepting applications for Spring 2025 internships. Interns play an integral role in the Curator's Office, contributing their skills and enthusiasm to completing substantive projects that assist the curatorial staff in fulfilling our mission to preserve the records and history of the Supreme Court and provide visitors with information on Court history and architecture. Additionally, all interns gain
Application Available for Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions! Due: January 9, 2025 Maximum funding: $10,000 Funding for: Preservation assessments, planning, and supplies; Professional development on preservation and access topics More information: https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/preservation-assistance-grants-smaller-institutions FAQ: https://www.neh.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/PAG%20FAQ%202025.pdf Further questions? Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Preservation Assistance Grants help small and mid-sized organizations preserve and manage humanities collections, ensuring their significance for a variety of users, including source communities, humanities researchers, students, and the public, by building their capacity to identify and address physical and intellectual preservation risks. These collections may include special collections of books and journals, archives and manuscripts, prints and photographs, moving images,
Fwd: Museums – Call for Submissions 2025 GUIDE TO: { }
Are you surviving the colonial institutions in place? Are you seeking liberation? Are you boycotting companies that support union busting and genocide? Are you uncomfortable in museums? What is your guide to navigating museums and museum-adjacent spaces? The 2025 Fwd: Museums publication is calling for submissions and is welcoming artwork, resources, interviews, reviews, poetry, and other works on topics related to surviving and navigating cultural institutions.
we are proud to forward to you the latest issue of EXPOTIME! (English) which has been published yesterday as current specimen copy. Access: https://museumaktuell.de/index.php?site=expoTime&TM=5&lang=DE
Of course, there are more news on our webpage (see: Sondermeldungen - Breaking news) and in MUSEUM AKTUELL, our German speaking museum journal. https://www.museum-aktuell.de/sondermeldungen-breaking-news https://www.shop-museumaktuell.de/shop/Zeitschrift-MUSEUM-AKTUELL-Abo-beginnen-c141692048
Preserving our collections is part of our mission, but how do we actually do that without the unlimited resources necessary to execute industry standards? It is a challenge cultural heritage stewards face daily. First it is necessary to understand what can cause deterioration of our cultural heritage, the Agents of Deterioration, as covered in our free course Introduction to the Agents of Deterioration. Next we must learn how to strategize to preserve our collections with the resources available to us. Our new course Preserving Heritage Collections is the next step in collections care after our free Introduction to the Agents
Good afternoon! If possible, would you mind posting my question below? Thank you!
I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has had to use Logic Models in the creation of programs and events at their museum. How did the process work? What was the impact on your programs/events?
Thank you! Jill
Jill Hoffman, PhD The Helen DeVitt Jones Curator of Education, and Assistant Director for Visitor Experience at Museum of Texas Tech University Instructor, Graduate Program in Museum Science [log in to unmask] Education Division 806-742-2432
Many years ago I used the logic model process to prepare one for my museum in The Pas, Manitoba in Canada. I believe I have a copy of it in my files having run across it recently while I was searching for something else. Sadly, I do not recall the justifications for using logic models.
Apply Now for The Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art Fellowships
Applications will open this September for a range of fellowship opportunities in the Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Pre-Doctoral Fellowships (two years) are aimed at current PhD students working on their thesis. Post-Doctoral Fellowships (one or two years), for those within seven years of receiving their doctoral degree, are intended for scholars working on a book project. The Mid-Career Fellowship (one year) is for established scholars with a publication record commensurate with their career stage.
As we now work in hybrid settings—in person and online—there is an increasing challenge to develop visual literacy skills of both educators and students, uniquely positioning those who work with visual media to provide necessary visual literacy training and instruction. This two-part workshop will provide participants with the tools to develop and implement visual literacy instruction within their professional practice both in person and using online platforms such as Zoom. Part one of this workshop will focus on visual literacy skills and pedagogical approaches by using Zoom to engage with objects from museums, libraries, and archives. Part two will focus on ways for participants to apply these pedagogies to their own work and institutions. Participants will discuss and develop ways to implement and evaluate their own visual literacy programs as well as how digital archives, art objects, and other primary sources can be used by staff, students, and faculty. The question of what it means to teach from collections within a range of professional perspectives–including from information, museum, and education contexts—will also be addressed.
Instructors: Jessica Sack is the Jan and Frederick Mayer Curator of Public Education at the Yale University Art Gallery. Jessica has worked in the field of museum education for more than twenty years. In that time, she has been developing professional development programs in Visual Literacy for a variety of audiences including librarian, teacher, and faculty workshops, and training graduate students as museum educators. In addition, Jessica works with area teachers and faculty, helping them find ways to teach from objects and hone their own observation skills. Prior to Yale, Jessica was the Senior Museum Educator and Coordinator of Teacher Services at the Brooklyn Museum. She has contributed to journals and publications including Art Education and The International Journal of Lifelong Learning in Art Education, The Caring Museum: New Models of Engagement with the Ageing, Interpreting the Art Museum, “Looking to Learn, Learning to Teach” in the Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin and Picturing a Nation: Teaching with American Art and Material Culture. Jessica received her M.Phil. in Ethnology and Museum Ethnography from Oxford University, England, and a M.A. in Performance Studies from New York University.
Rachel Thompson is the Program Manager at Vanderbilt University’s Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy. In this role, she plans, implements, and evaluates arts-based programs for Vanderbilt students, faculty, and staff as well as the broader Nashville Community. Rachel is passionate about connecting the Curb Center’s offerings across a range of artistic disciplines with curricular initiatives at Vanderbilt. Prior to joining the Curb Center, Rachel held positions at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Yale University Art Gallery, where she facilitated museum programs for a range of audiences including young children, university students and faculty, and K-12 educators. Rachel has co-authored publications on topics in museum practice in Art Education, The International Journal of Lifelong Learning in Art Education, and Journal of Museum Education. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts in Religion from Yale Divinity School.
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** The world's first AI art museum will be a big test for the technology While the question of copyright in AI art is being dealt with in the courts, the matter of whether anyone wants to look at it will be put to the test by a new AI art museum in Los Angeles called Dataland.
Texas Historical Commission Museum Services is excited to present our next webinar Museum Store Magic: Harnessing A Strategic Asset for Your Institution on Wednesday, October 9 at 10 a.m. CT. Presenter, Melody Cabán has over 15 years of experience in the museum store realm. She’ll share how museum stores extend the magic of a museum’s mission, deepen visitor engagement, and can grow an organization’s earned revenue. All webinars are free to attend, however, pre-registration is required. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5509909394540329053
Full-Time Assistant Professor of History and Museum Studies –Tenure Track
The University of Georgia (UGA) Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Museum Studies. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2025. Applicants must have their PhD in History or a related field conferred by July 30, 2025. The successful candidate will contribute to UGA’s growing interdisciplinary Museum Studies certificate program. Duties include the development of new elective courses; teaching required courses, such as Introduction to Museum Studies; mentoring and advising students; overseeing internships; and cultivating relationships with museums within and apart from UGA. The successful candidate
We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the role of Research Historian. The vacancy announcement is live, and we are accepting applications through October 21, 2024.
Summary of Work As the Research Historian, you will join the team of the State Historical Society of North Dakota's Audience Engagement & Museum Department in a newly configured position reporting to the Head of Curatorial Services. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic museum collections team. If you love research and working with the public, this is the perfect position for you! You will conduct research,
***Emergency Response - Hurricane Helene*** Was your institution recently affected by Hurricane Helene? Resources for assistance when experiencing and responding to an emergency can be accessed below:
***Board of Directors News*** The Board of Directors met for their annual in-person meeting last week in Chicago at the Adler Planetarium. The board used the two-day opportunity to discuss structural and organizational changes to the organization that will help it streamline the processes for providing members with more/better programming and resources, and will help ARCS better position itself to take advantage of new opportunities.
*Starting on October 14, 2024"Care and Conservation of Historic Ceramics"3 Week Online Class - $275*
Do you have historic ceramics and want to know how to care and preserve them?
In this course you will learn about the history and technology of ceramics, how to identify conservation problems, how to properly handle, store, exhibit, and how to safely clean and preserve ceramics. We will emphasize what you can do and when you need a conservator.
Hi All, Is anyone out there looking for or actively collecting old auction catalogs? I have about 300, primarily art, dating from the mid-1900s to 2018 that need a new home. Let me know if you are interested!
Thanks
Toni M. Kiser Senior Registrar & Director of Collections Management 945 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA 70130 504-528-1944 ext. 601 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Henry Stewart Events <https://www.henrystewartconferences.com/events> is pleased to announce that DAM and Museums will take place for the fifth year on February 6, 2025!
*What is DAM and Museums 2025?* *DAM and Museums <https://www.henrystewartconferences.com/events/dam-and-museums-2025> *is a virtual event that showcases how a Digital Asset Management system is becoming the creative link between technology and art. You'll be able to learn and connect with other museums, cultural heritage, and DAM community members and hear insightful keynotes from the industry's leaders. The event will commence at 11AM EST until approximately 4PM EST, but you can still access sessions to watch on-demand
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** Why it's time for museums to take risks—or risk obsolescence One of the central challenges facing the museum field is the question of how to best share collections, especially historical ones, in ways that are inspiring, relevant and reflective of changing audiences’ wants and need.
I am currently working on an idea for a panel proposal for the 2025 American Alliance of Museums Conference in Los Angeles. This would potentially be a roundtable for the "Practice" track. More information on the conference and session proposals can be found here: https://portal.annualmeeting.aam-us.org/2025/main_abstract_form.cfm
I am looking for people who would like to present and facilitate a one-hour, discussion focusing on how museums utilize feedback while remaining true to both their mission and their collections. In developing new content, such as programs and exhibits, museums hear from many different audiences, ranging from the communities represented in their collections and
Greetings from the NEDCC | Northeast Document Conservation Center! Below is a list of upcoming training opportunities in October. Detailed descriptions and registration information can be found online at nedcc.org/pt<https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/training-currentlist>. Registrants will have access to recorded webinars for three months following their purchase. Additionally, FREE webinars are available on YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSqxpHY476Jy1ffYgdE6JahUxhHvoK155>.
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences and Assistant Curator of Ornithology, Tenure Track University of Oklahoma Norman Campus: Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences: Biological Sciences and Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Location: University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Open Date: Sep 23, 2024
Description The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (SNM) and the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invite applications for a full-time 12-month tenure-track split position as Assistant Curator (0.59 FTE)/Assistant Professor (0.41 FTE) with a start date Fall 2025.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum is conducting a survey of art museums from across the country to see who provides chairs or stools for security guards/gallery attendants to periodically sit in the galleries while on duty.
Please answer the questions below no later than September 30th. Thank you for your feedback.
- What is the nature of your institution’s collection?
Assistant/Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Assistant/Associate Curator of Recent Invertebrates, Tenure Track/Tenured
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus: Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences: Biological Sciences and Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Location University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus Open Date Sep 23, 2024
Description The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (SNM) and the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invite applications for a full-time 12-month tenure-track/tenured split position as Assistant Curator (0.59 FTE)/Assistant Professor 0.41 FTE) or Associate Curator/Associate Professor with a start date of Fall 2025.
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences and Assistant Curator of Ornithology, Tenure Track
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus: Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences: Biological Sciences and the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Location University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Open Date Sep 23, 2024
Description The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (SNM) and the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invite applications for a full-time 12-month tenure-track split position as Assistant Curator (0.59 FTE)/Assistant Professor (0.41 FTE) with a start date Fall 2025.
Rare Book School at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship and fellowship cycle.
Applications are open for:
* All RBS-awarded scholarships (for both first-time and returning RBS students). See the Scholarships page<https://rarebookschool.org/admissions-awards/scholarships/> for descriptions of the various scholarships available. The application deadline for scholarships is Friday, November 1, 2024at 11:59 p.m. ET. For questions about scholarships, please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
*Starting on October 7, 2024"Care and Conservation of Historic Iron* *"3 Week Online Class - $275*
Do you have historic iron and want to know how to care and preserve it?
In this self-study course you will learn about the history and technology of iron, steel, and cast iron how to identify conservation problems, how to properly handle, store, exhibit, and how to safely clean and preserve historic iron. We will emphasize what you can do and when you need a conservator.
SEARCHREOPENED! EXHIBITSCOORDINATORSweetwaterCounty Historical MuseumGreenRiver, Wyoming The Sweetwater County HistoricalMuseum in Green River, Wyoming, is seeking a creative, self-motivatedindividual for the position of Exhibits Coordinator. The incumbent will usetheir skills and knowledge while developing additional abilities to design andproduce exhibits at the museum and venues across the county. SweetwaterCounty is in the scenic Intermountain West, bordering on Colorado and Utah tothe south. PositionDescription:TheExhibits Coordinator participates in all aspects of exhibits development andproduction, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, researching, writing,designing, fabricating and installing. This position also assists with exhibitsmaintenance and cleaning, gallery tours, historical research, interpretiveprogramming, special events, educational outreach, collections care and
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** British Museum’s New Director has Planned the ‘Biggest Transformation of Any Museum in the World’ "Will accepting donations cause us reputational damage? I think you have to have very good, clear reasons for turning down money that would help to keep the British Museum free to the public.”
Texas Historical Commission Museum Services is hosting our last webinar on oral history collecting next week!
Steven Sielaff, from Baylor University in Waco, Tx, presents Oral History Best Practices and Resources on Tuesday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. CT. In this instructional webinar, oral historian and archivist Steven Sielaff presents a comprehensive suite of resources related to best practices from the three institutions he represents: Baylor University’s Institute for Oral History, the Texas Oral History Association, and the Oral History Association. This session will serve as an introductory guide, covering the basics and foundational principles of oral history. Steven will
The Autumnal Equinox Sunday morning marks the end of the season of Summer and the beginning of Fall or Autumn in Earth's Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, this marks the transition from Winter to Spring.
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Job Posting Assistant Gift Shop Manager Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus Schedule: Full-time Work Schedule: Tu-Sa, 8:30 am-5:30 pm with flexibility, hours may vary to include some evenings, weekends, and holidays for events and activities Work Type: Onsite Salary Range: Targeted salary $15.00 - $18.00/hr based on experience Benefits Provided: Yes Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter
Job Posting Assistant Director Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus Schedule: Full-time Work Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays Work Type: Onsite Salary Range: Targeted salary $90,000-$95,000 based on experience Benefits Provided: Yes Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter
Application Instructions
To apply, go to https://jobs.ou.edu and apply for job 242423.
Job Posting Senior Exhibits Coordinator Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus Schedule: Full-time Work Schedule: M-F (hours may vary, flexible work schedule with some occurring in the evenings and on weekends) Work Type: Onsite Salary Range: Targeted salary $60,400.00 based on experience Benefits Provided: Yes Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter
Application Instructions
To apply, go to https://jobs.ou.edu and apply for job 242076.
Awards nominations are now open for the Society for American Archaeology awards for 2024-2025 (awarded in April 2025 at the annual meeting in Denver, CO). I strongly encourage you to apply for this award on behalf of yourself or another who has done exemplary work in the overarching field of archaeological collections. As we all know, collections-based work and research is not often lauded, and professional staff working with those collections receive little to no recognition. This is your opportunity to create change in that area!
***Meet ARCS New Board Member*** Samantha Hunt-Duran, Owner & Founder, Mountain Museum Management LLC Aurora, Colorado, United States of America
1. What is your favorite movie centered in a museum? Woman in Gold (yay, repatriation!) 2. What was the “ah ha!” moment that made you want to work in this field? Being on a tour at the Denver Art Museum when conservation work was pointed out to us. I had no idea there was a whole life that museum collections lived "below the galleries" and from then on had the urge to be behind-the-scenes of these institutions. 3. What is
Texas Historical Commission Museum Services dedicates the September webinar series to all things oral history! Many museums now collect oral histories for their own archives or utilize them in exhibit creation. We’re excited to host seasoned practitioners who will share tips on incorporating best practices into projects, and all necessary steps from preparation to archiving. Our webinars are free and open for all to enjoy, but pre-registration is required at the links below.
*Starting on September 30th. 2024 "Care and Conservation of Archaeological Collections" 3 Week Online Class - $275*
Do you have archeological collections and want to know how to care and preserve them?
In this course you will learn about the materials and deterioration of artifacts, how to identify conservation problems, how to properly handle, store, exhibit, and how to safely clean and preserve many artifacts. We will emphasize what you can do and when you need a conservator.
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** Researchers Claim Chinese Interference in French Museum Exhibitions Respected Tibetologists have raised the alarm over the erasure of non-Han cultures in wall texts.
** After Cambodia celebrated the return of lost treasures, the Met ejected a lawyer who helped make it happen Despite high-profile efforts to repatriate Khmer artifacts, the expulsion of the longtime advocate continues an ongoing saga for the museum.
Apply for a 2025-2026 Fellowship at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
The Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery encourages applications for its 2025-2026 research fellowships, awarded through the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP). Residencies are available at the graduate, doctoral, postdoctoral, and senior levels. The deadline to apply is October 15.
Apply for a 2025-2026 Fellowship at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
The Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery encourages applications for its 2025-2026 research fellowships, awarded through the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP). Residencies are available at the graduate, doctoral, postdoctoral, and senior levels. The deadline to apply is October 15.
Tuesday evening, the Full Harvest Moon (which some would call the second so-called “Super-Moon” of 2024) comes with a bonus – a Partial Lunar Eclipse / Partial Eclipse of the Moon, which will be visible in most of the Western Hemisphere, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. However, this Eclipse, which is safe to watch directly (weather-permitting), will be a very slight or shallow Lunar Eclipse.
The Denver Art Museum was recently awarded an IMLS grant to support Designing for Accessibility <https://www.imls.gov/news/imls-awards-over-23m-grant-funding-through-museums-america-program>, a community-centered project that explores design thinking through the lens of disability. We are hiring a part-time Special Projects Coordinator to support the project. It is a 3-year position.
You can learn more about the position and apply here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=112948&clientkey=6F0CCA38B9135DC3CC20883865902788
Earlier this week, BPOC <https://bpoc.org/> hosted another webinar in our ‘Dreaming of’ series with Dreaming of AI with Hidonix. Giovanna Panebianco <https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannapanebianco/> and Jovan Harmon <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jovan-harmon-17abb61a5/> from Hidonix <https://www.hidonix.com/> introduced the Museum Innovation Technology (MIT) platform, an all-in-one solution for museums that includes a content management system, a mobile application for visitors, and a customer relationship management system. They demonstrated the platform's many features and functionality, including AI capabilities for digitization, cataloging, content creation, and personalizing tours, as well as integrations with other technologies like OpenAI's ChatGPT. The discussion also covered the platform's ability to manage and standardize
I serve on our museum’s sustainability committee, and we’re charged with researching and ultimately drafting a sustainability guide, of sorts. Potentially, this document would provide guidance on sustainable practice in operations, sourcing materials and supplies, providing procedures for programming, among other aspects. We’d like this for internal use, primarily, but also as a document we can share with outside collaborators.
The Smithsonian Institution's Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) has posted a position for a Paintings Conservator on USA jobs.
This is a full-time federal position with the opportunity for promotion.
For: federal employees with permanent status or individuals eligible for special appointing authorities: MPA - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/808951700
For U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals: DEU -https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/808952200
MCI has a new Director, Dr. Sanchita Balachandran and is actively undergoing a mission, vision, and strategic planning process. Please consider applying to join an institution with a strong history and newly imagined future.
Liverpool University Press is pleased to inform you of the latest content in SCULPTURE JOURNAL<https://www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/journal/sj>, a highly regarded publication that is essential reading for those working in and researching sculpture in all its aspects from prehistory to the present across the globe.
Volume 33.3 is an open issue that brings together a broad range of topics, demonstrating the diversity of the field and the concerns of current research on sculpture. Among other themes, the contributions in this issue reflect on the medium of sculpture in relation to other media and genres, such as the relationship between sculpture and architecture, or
Peter E. Palmquist Memorial Fund for Historical Photographic Research
Considered one of the most important photo historians of the 20th century, Peter E. Palmquist (1936 - 2003) had a keen interest in the photography of the American West, California, and Humboldt County before 1950, and the history of women in photography worldwide. He published over 60 books and 340 articles and was a strong proponent of the concept of the independent researcher-writer in the field of photohistory. With co-author Thomas Kailbourn, he won the Caroline Bancroft Western History Prize for their book, *Pioneer Photographers of the
Here is the schedule for the upcoming online courses I teach to museum and conservation and professionals for November 2024.
*September*
*Storage for Museum Collections - September 23rd.*
*Three Week Course - $275Here is the link for payment: https://storageclass35.eventbrite.com <https://storageclass35.eventbrite.com>*
*Care and Conservation of Archaeological Collections - September 30th.*
*Three Week Course - $275Here is the link for payment: https://archaeologycollectionsclass42.eventbrite.com <https://archaeologycollectionsclass42.eventbrite.com>*
Join Hillary Hanel Rose for this virtual professional development course born out of the challenges we all encountered to deliver virtual learning experiences when we had to close to the public. Creating Virtual Learning Opportunities in Museums will cover creating both synchronous and asynchronous programs, connecting with teachers, and some technical skills to ensure that you can support teachers and students virtually as they learn from you and your museum. Participants will create at least 3 different virtual museum education programs and learn to use technology tools and build skills to help them develop additional virtual learning opportunities. If you
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** For the curious and interested The British Museum was founded with a collection left to 'curious' and interested people and, 271 years later, an exhibition explores what it means to be 'curious' today and why the collection's original dedication to curious people matters more than ever.
Ever wanted to know how to tell stories and construct effective exhibition labels? If so, this course is for you. We will focus on providing you with tips on how to research, develop, and structure content. Plus, how to transform your story into effective exhibition panels and labels. As we delve into all stages of the process, strategies will be provided to build sustainable frameworks for this type of content development. Participants will be encouraged to generate and refine their own ideas for content and exhibition label development that fits their respective institutions. Join Saul Sopoci Drake for the 4
VRA Website <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/fde27f55-df1b-40df-88f9-1b1a51dcb01b/1> | My VRA Log In <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/fde27f55-df1b-40df-88f9-1b1a51dcb01b/2> | Contact Us <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/fde27f55-df1b-40df-88f9-1b1a51dcb01b/3> The next workshop of the VRA 2024 Workshop Season is coming soon! Details and registration are below for this exciting online workshop. New for this season: VRA members will receive a nearly 25% discount on all of our workshop registration fees! For online workshops, the VRA member rate is $50 and the non-member rate is $65. Check out the VRA website <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/fde27f55-df1b-40df-88f9-1b1a51dcb01b/4> for more information on all of our upcoming workshops.
***IDEA Statement**** Over the past 12 months the ARCS Board of Directors has worked with our contracted firm, The Inclusion Firm (TIF)(opens in a new window) to draft and adopt an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) statement. The creation of this statement was suggested as one of the board actions in the IDEA Plan of Action. During the August 2024 Board Meeting the IDEA Statement was fully reviewed and adopted by the Board of Directors. To view this statement and other IDEA actions undertaken by ARCS see link below.
The Editorial Board of the peer-reviewed Metropolitan Museum Journal invites submissions of original research on works of art in the Museum’s collection.
The Journal publishes Articles and Research Notes. Works of art from The Met collection should be central to the discussion. Articles contribute extensive and thoroughly argued scholarship—art historical, technical, and scientific—whereas Research Notes are narrower in scope, focusing on a specific aspect of new research or presenting a significant finding from technical analysis, for example. The maximum length for articles is 8,000 words (including endnotes) and 10–12 images, and for research notes 4,000 words (including endnotes) and 4–6 images.
Moves are complicated. Here are some metrics. First you need a move plan - $5K to 6K for planning that includes security plan, gant charts/time lines, project management software and supply list as well as a staffing plan and whether this will be conducted by household movers, fine arts movers or a combo of the two. Ideally you will also have a space assessment $6-8K that determines whether the stuff will fit in the new space and what storage furniture will be there when the collection arrives $ 6-9 k depending on the size of the collection and takes
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** The British Museum is trying to recover gems as well as its reputation It has an eight-person team based in its Greek and Roman department to secure the return of about 1,500 missing artefacts.
St. Louis County Historical Society seeks applicants for an Executive Director. This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $70,000-$75,000 per year plus benefits.
Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than September 30, 2024. Hard copies are preferred.
Send cover letter and résumé to; St. Louis County Historical Society ATTN; R L Hein 506 West Michigan Street Duluth, MN 55802-1505
Next month, BPOC <https://bpoc.org/> has two exciting webinars coming to its Dreaming of AI series, featuring vendors who will be showcasing their products and their use of AI to improve the visitor experiences, engagement, and access. Check out the details below and click the links to register!
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Do you want to know more about paranormal investigations and programs in museums and historic sites?
Have you been approached by a paranormal group to investigate your museum or historic site? Do you have concerns? Have you thought about developing your own ghost tour or program? Have you ever wondered what this is all about?
Scientists have now reported a possible explanation for an odd radio signal received from Outer Space in 1977. Originally described as the 'Wow!' Signal, some considered the possibility of a radio signal broadcast from an extraterrestrial civilization. Now, a more natural explanation has been proposed.
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** Fearing Iranian attack, Israeli museum hides top artworks Paintings by Pablo Picasso and Gustav Klimt are among the treasures moved by Tel Aviv Museum of Art to the "safe" -- a secured basement meant to shield them from missiles.
Seeking a Director of Curatorial Affairs to serve on the Museum’s senior leadership team. The DCA will manage a departmental staff of three and help complete a new facility opening 2026. Museum operating budget $5.8 million, 29 staff members. 85,000 pre-closing visitors, 350,000-piece collection. Salary range $105,000 - $115,000 plus benefits. EA/EO. Apply by October 3, 2024 to [log in to unmask] For details, visit: www.museum-search.com/open-searches. Apply early: candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations welcome.
Greetings from the NEDCC | Northeast Document Conservation Center! Below is a list of upcoming preservation training opportunities. Detailed descriptions and registration information can be found online<https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/training-currentlist>. Registrants will have access to recorded webinars for three months following their purchase. Additionally, FREE webinars are available on YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSqxpHY476Jy1ffYgdE6JahUxhHvoK155>.
Need funding for training? The Digital Preservation Outreach & Education Network<https://www.dpoe.network/> (DPOE-N) offers microgrants for current and emerging professionals in the field of digital preservation. These microgrants can help individuals cover costs associated with attending educational and professional development courses such as NEDCC training programs<https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/training-currentlist>.
VRA Website <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/fde27f55-df1b-40df-88f9-1b1a51dcb01b/1> | My VRA Log In <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/fde27f55-df1b-40df-88f9-1b1a51dcb01b/2> | Contact Us <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/fde27f55-df1b-40df-88f9-1b1a51dcb01b/3> The next workshop of the VRA 2024 Workshop Season is coming soon! Details and registration are below for this exciting online workshop. New for this season: VRA members will receive a nearly 25% discount on all of our workshop registration fees! For online workshops, the VRA member rate is $50 and the non-member rate is $65. Check out the VRA website <http://vra.memberclicks.net/message2/link/fde27f55-df1b-40df-88f9-1b1a51dcb01b/4> for more information on all of our upcoming workshops.
Our company, Flyover Zone,developed Yorescape for virtual tours: www.yorescape.com. If interested, please write us at [log in to unmask]
Dr. Bernard Frischer, founder and CEO www.flyoverzone.com
USA cell [Facetime/WhatsApp]: +1-310-266-0183 USA landline: +1-812-822-3241 www.flyoverzone.com indiana.academia.edu/BernardFrischer
On Wed, Aug 21, 2024 at 4:20 PM Susan English <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Can anyone recommend an app or platform to create walking tours. Needs to > be easy to use and affordable as we are a small museum. > > Thanks. > > -- > Susan English > Museum Coordinator > Village of Addison > Community Relations Department/Addison Historical Museum > One Friendship Plaza > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Friendship+Plaza+Addison,+Illinois+60101?entry=gmail&source=g> > Addison,
Gesso is a great resource for walking tours! I've worked with them and they are extremely flexible and professional. They have options for DIY or you can partner with them to create the tour. I'm happy to chat more about it offline if you're interested.
https://www.gesso.app/
Best, Holly
On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 9:29 AM Bernard Frischer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Our museum uses PocketSights. We originally started with the free version, upgraded to the paid version (which was maybe 499 per year?) but I believe they increased the price, and we didn't really use a lot of the paid features besides the "instant tour publishing" abilities. So ultimately, we went back to the free version. The free version works just fine and has tons of capabilities--you might just have to wait a few days for it to be "approved". We also liked this app because it wasn't a "one and done" usage app. Our visitors can use this application anywhere
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ART CONGRESS
OCTOBER 25-27, 2024
Side/ANTALYA
Face to Face/Online Participation
2024 ÜAK Associate Professorship meets.
Full text papers will be printed upon request in the International Publishing House.
Dear Participants,
The International Science Technology and Art Congress, which will be held in Side / Antalya on October 25-27, 2024, aims to bring together academicians and researchers in different disciplines. The aim of the congress, which is planned to be held in the fields of Science Technology and Art, is to invite participants in different disciplines to share and discuss by interpreting the developments and problems experienced
The Smithsonian Institution's Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) has posted a position for a Preventive Conservator on USA jobs. This is a full-time federal position with the opportunity for promotion. For: federal employees with permanent status or individuals eligible for special appointing authorities: MPA - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/805629900
For U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals: DEU - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/805630700
The Smithsonian Institution's Museum Conservation Institute (MCI) has posted a position for a Preventive Conservator on USA jobs. This is a full-time federal position with the opportunity for promotion. For: federal employees with permanent status or individuals eligible for special appointing authorities: MPA - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/805629900
For U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals: DEU - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/805630700
St. Louis County Historical Society seeks applicants for two to four temporary, part-time Collections Assistants. Each position is 10-20 hours per week with a wage of $15 per hour. "This project has been financed in part with funds provided by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society." Please submit your résumé and cover letter via email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or at the address below (via USPS mail or in-person).
Seeking a Chief Curator & Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs for Sheldon Museum of Art, on the campus of the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. This new position will provide collaborative leadership to Sheldon’s collection, exhibition, research, and scholarship initiatives to catalyze meaningful academic and community engagement. 5-7 years museum experience, MA in a related field, experience in an academic art museum preferred. DETAILS: http://www.museum-search.com/open-searches/. Apply by 10/11/24 to [log in to unmask] EA/EO. Nominations welcome.
Saint-Gaudens Memorial - Cornish NH Executive Director Seeking the organization’s first full-time executive director to transition the organization to a new chapter celebrating the legacy of the great American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. SGM is the “friends group” of the Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. Located in the scenic Upper Valley of NH/VT. Salary range $90,000 - $100,000 plus benefits. EA/EO. Apply by September 16, 2024 to [log in to unmask] For details, visit: www.museum-search.com/open-searches. Apply early: candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations welcome.
Need a well-structured, comprehensive photo ID and preservation course for you or your staff? You’re in luck! The 7-week fall online interactive course has hours of weekly video lectures, a 2-hour online video chat each Thursday, a full color 250-page course packet, a photographic sample set of 18 prints, a handheld microscope, and a friendly instructor— everything you need to become an expert in photograph ID and preservation. This is an international course with students from all over the world.
*Starting on - September 9th., 2024"Care and Conservation of Historic Firearms"
3 Week Online Class - $275*
Do you have historic firearms and want to know how to care and preserve them?
In this course you will learn about the history and technology of firearms, how to identify conservation problems, how to properly handle, store, exhibit, and how to safely clean and preserve historic firearms. We will emphasize what you can do and when you need a conservator.
****Board of Directors News*** ARCS is pleased to welcome Courtney Becraft to our Board of Directors. Per the ARCS bylaws, if there is a vacancy on the Board of Directors, a new board member may be voted on by the current sitting board members in order to fill the vacancy.
Courtney was voted in by our current sitting board members and we are excited about the fresh perspectives and new energy she brings. Courtney has served ARCS as the Educational Programming Committee's Chair for many years, and brings that experience and drive with her to the Board.
On August 15th, BPOC <https://bpoc.org/> hosted Dreaming of AI: Transforming Museum Experiences as part of our ‘Dreaming of AI’ series. We invited Mark Osterman <https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-osterman-5618456/>, Assistant Director for Digital Experience at the Wolfsonian-FIU, who presented a comprehensive overview of artificial intelligence (AI), discussing its various definitions and uses in different fields. He shared various case studies showing the potential of AI in museums, with a focus on accessibility and exhibition. He included his artistic practice and his work on developing visual descriptions for museum collections using AI, emphasizing the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and co-creation.
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** Ukrainian worker manages a wrecked museum in exile Mariupol museum’s Oleksandr Hore, trapped in Odesa, is documenting losses and monitoring looting. Read More. ** Dozens of French Museums Hit by a Ransomware Attack The cyberattack struck the systems of notable museums including the Grand Palais and others within the Réunion des Musées Nationaux (RMN) network.
Hello all, My name is Melanie Deer, I’m the Collections Manager at the Center for Archaeology and Society Repository at Arizona State University. Myself as well as some colleagues are developing and idea to create an 11th Agent of Deterioration: Isolation. We are proposing it indicates cultural degradation as well as contextual degradation from prior to collecting. We are interested in getting your opinion on this topic. We ask that you fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/8AETLrbPWDz96pNB9 If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you, Melanie Deer, MACollections ManagerAssistant NAGPRA Coordinator for Cultural ItemsCenter for Archaeology and Society RepositorySchool of Human
We have some exciting webinars coming up in BPOC’s ‘Dreaming of’ series. Check out the details below:
Dreaming of AI: Transforming Museum Experiences
August 15th at 8 AM PT/11 AM ET
Mark Osterman <http://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-osterman-5618456>, Assistant Director for Digital Experience at the Wolfsonian-FIU will be presenting two case studies demonstrating AI's transformative potential in museum experiences. The first case study explores AI's role in generating visual descriptions integrated into digital, guided, and self-guided museum experiences, as well as the museum's collections management system. The second case study examines AI's application in curating exhibitions, prompting viewers to differentiate between AI-generated
I would like to extend an invitation to DAM and Museums 2025 <https://www.henrystewartconferences.com/events/dam-and-museums-2025>. Join us *online *on *February 6, 2025* to learn and connect with members of the museums and DAM community at this exclusive virtual event.
Key topics covered include:
- Digital Transformation - User Experience best practice - Metadata - DAM and integrations with Digital Collection Management Systems - Global Accessibility
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** Act now to avoid irreparable damage to the fabric of our society The reality for the cultural sector is stark; if political leaders, local authorities and cultural leaders don’t act soon, it will collapse.
The annual Perseid Meteor Shower, which peaks late-night on Sunday and Monday, is considered the best Meteor Shower of the year by NASA and most astronomers. Meteor sightings should be optimum this year after local Midnight.
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The Managing Museum Volunteers course will focus on strategies for running a successful volunteer program that adapts to the needs of the museum. Appropriate for professionals starting a new volunteer program or wanting to reinvigorate an existing one, this course will include topics such as: assessing the museum’s needs for volunteers; managing the recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, and evaluating of volunteers; and troubleshooting problems with volunteers. We will also consider some of the ways that volunteerism in the US is changing overall and how those changes might affect museums. Join Instructor Tara Young for this 4 week online professional development
Seeking a talented executive to lead dynamic growth in a new museum facility. Located in the beautiful Lakes Region, the museum displays classic boats and interprets New Hampshire’s freshwater boating stories. Operating budget $600,000, 27 full-time and seasonal staff, 12 Trustees, 10,000 visitors. Salary range $80,000 - $100,000 plus benefits. EA/EO. Apply by September 13, 2024 to [log in to unmask] For details, visit: www.museum-search.com/open-searches. Apply early: candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations welcome.
The Office of the Curator at the Supreme Court of the United States is seeking a Collections Assistant (full-time). Salary range is $55,924 to $72,703. USAJOBS - Job Announcement<https://www.usajobs.gov/job/803381100>. The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 21.
I was just curious to know if anyone has heard if/when they will be updating to Nomenclature 5.0? We were looking to buy another hard copy and my boss is concerned that if they are coming out with a new one soonish that it might not be worth the price.
So, I'm wondering if the hivemind has heard any buzz? (Thank you, I'll be here all week 😆) Mandy Langfald Curator of Collections Wyoming State Museum 307-630-0063 [log in to unmask]
*Starting on August 19th., 2024"Care and Conservation of Historic Pewter and Tin* *"3 Week Online Class - $275*
Do you have historic pewter or tin objects and want to know how to care and preserve them?
In this course you will learn about the history and technology of pewter and tin, how to identify conservation problems, how to properly handle, store, exhibit, and how to safely clean and preserve them. We will emphasize what you can do and when you need a conservator.
Shelley Bloch, CEO, The Wall Muse/Incoming Chair ARCS Fundraising Committee Shelley Bloch, founder of The Wall Muse, leverages over two decades of experience in museums, galleries, and universities to support artists keeping more money and autonomy in their art practices. Prior to establishing The Wall Muse in 2020, Shelley excelled as the Regional Director for the Midwest at Heather James Fine Art, where she consistently generated millions in art sales and expertly managed complex logistics. Her diverse background includes roles in registration at the Palm Springs Art Museum and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Shelley’s expertise spans
The latest issue of ARS JUDAICA is now available online.
Liverpool University Press is pleased to inform you of the latest content in ARS JUDAICA<https://www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/toc/arsjudaica/18/1>, a highly-regarded publication of the Department of Jewish Art at Bar-Ilan University<https://jart.biu.ac.il/en/>.
Published annually, the journal is a peer-reviewed publication on Jewish visual culture. It showcases the Jewish contribution to the visual arts and architecture from antiquity to the present from a variety of perspectives, including history, iconography, semiotics, psychology, sociology, and folklore. As such it is a valuable resource for art historians, collectors, curators, and all those interested in the visual arts.
Join us for our 4 week online professional development course Moving Museum Collections with Instructor Lori Benson. Whether you are about to embark on a collection move or are years out from a move Lori's experience will help you prepare. As a veteran of three major museum moves she has valuable knowledge that can benefit you in your upcoming project. This course provides an overview of how to plan and manage a move to avoid the many pitfalls. The course will help you define the scope of your project, develop a work plan and schedule, prepare a communication scheme, define
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History seeks a science writing intern interested in gaining experience in an active communications and public affairs office. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your professional portfolio and learn how to present science and natural history stories to the public in relevant and engaging ways. This internship may be virtual. The intern will primarily produce content on a variety of scientific topics for the museum’s blog, Smithsonian Voices. More information here: https://internships.si.edu/opportunity/fall-2024-paid-science-writing-internship
BPOC <https://bpoc.org/> invites you to another exciting webinar in our ‘Dreaming of Al’ series with Dreaming of AI: Transforming Museum Experiences. On August 15th at 8 AM PT/11 AM ET, Mark Osterman <http://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-osterman-5618456>, Assistant Director for Digital Experience at the Wolfsonian-FIU will be presenting two case studies demonstrating AI's transformative potential in museum experiences. The first case study explores AI's role in generating visual descriptions integrated into digital, guided, and self-guided museum experiences, as well as the museum's collections management system. The second case study examines AI's application in curating exhibitions, prompting viewers to differentiate between AI-generated and
Details available at USAJOBS https://www.usajobs.gov/job/802606900
Note: See this version of announcement https://www.usajobs.gov/job/802605300 for Current Federal Employees and Former Federal Employees with permanent status or reinstatement eligibility. Individuals who are eligible for a special appointing authority may also apply such as Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A), former Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and Vista volunteers; certain Military Spouses, or individuals eligible under various programs for Veterans (VRA, VEOA, 30% disabled).
In an effort to be more thoughtful and accurate in our provenance my museum is wondering how to handle noting racial or ethnic identity within donations. For example we have products sold in a Black owned business. The products themselves are interesting to show what people were purchasing at that time which has nothing to do with the race of the store owner. But documenting a Black owned business is important to the overall history of the community and this particular minority population of the community. Another example is we have a long-time donor that gives us a variety of
We are refining our exhibition development process and the associated timelines and deadlines that go with that work. At present our timeline is multi-departmental, with deadlines for marketing, education, collections, curatorial, exhibitions, and facilities. It is a little unwieldy and our staff has changed in the past two years, so we are also refining with an eye towards staffing capabilities and resources.
TheSweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River, Wyoming, is seeking aqualified candidate for the position of Exhibits Coordinator. The incumbentwill participate in the development and production of interpretive exhibits in theMuseum and at offsite venues across the county. Sweetwater County is located inthe scenic Intermountain West, bordering on Colorado and Utah to the south.
Hello everyone! This is a rare opportunity in our field. There are 2 senior management positions with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, within the Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums.
These are with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, full-time, and with great benefits!
Eastern Division Chief Eastern Division Chief (Museum and Historic Site Administrator 3) | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/4590234/eastern-division-chief-museum-and-historic-site-administrator-3?department%5b0%5d=Historical%20%26%20Museum%20Commission&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs> As Eastern Division Chief, you will oversee the operation of seven historic sites and museums housed in PHMC's Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums. Welcoming over 200,000 visitors annually, the Eastern Division's historic sites boast 318 acres,
The following USAJOBS announcement for a Museum Specialist (Biological Anthropology) is now open as of today, 7/26/24 and will close on 8/14/24:
Open to the Public - 24R-JW-311213-DEUA-NMNH: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/801864600
Open to Current/Former with Federal Status. Current and former Federal employees with permanent status or reinstatement eligibility. Individuals who are eligible for a special appointing authority may also apply; such as applicants with a disability, former Peace Corps volunteers, certain military spouses, veterans seeking a VRA/VEOA appointment, or veterans who have been separated from armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service.
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** Chinese antiquities in British museums were ‘diplomatic gifts’, a US academic claims History professor says evidence shows that ancient artefacts were not plundered, but ‘willingly’ given to aid relations with the West.
Hello from the Presidio of San Francisco. I'm writing to see whether anyone has experience with treating archaeological soil samples that are exhibiting mold growth? We have some archaeological soil samples in our collections<https://presidio.gov/about/history/curation> that either have had or currently have active mold growth (about 3 cubic feet of material total, in 250-500 g cloth bags). We've quarantined them away from other collection items, but are looking to see whether there are any treatments that can be used to arrest the active biological growth, without compromising future analysis (e.g., archaeoparasitology, palynology, geochemistry, paleoethnobotany, microartifact/ecofact analysis, etc.).
The Editorial Board of the peer-reviewed Metropolitan Museum Journal invites submissions of original research on works of art in the Museum’s collection.
The Journal publishes Articles and Research Notes. Works of art from The Met collection should be central to the discussion. Articles contribute extensive and thoroughly argued scholarship—art historical, technical, and scientific—whereas Research Notes are narrower in scope, focusing on a specific aspect of new research or presenting a significant finding from technical analysis, for example. The maximum length for articles is 8,000 words (including endnotes) and 10–12 images, and for research notes 4,000 words (including endnotes) and 4–6 images.
"Condition Reporting for Collections and Historic Buildings"
3 Week Online Class - $275 *
Do you have historic, cultural, or artistic collections, or historic buildings, and want to know how to best develop a comprehensive condition reporting system?
In this course you will learn about how objects, art collections, and historic buildings deteriorate, how to recognize problems, how to document condition issues, and how to develop a condition reporting system within your institution so that issues can be resolved efficiently. Also how to use a rigorous monitoring and condition reporting system to form the foundation
UCL Press is delighted to announce the publication of a new open access book that may be of interest to list subscribers Collections Management as Critical Museum Practice edited by Cara Krmpotich and Alice Stevenson. Download it free: https://ow.ly/I3W350SGW44
***Board of Directors Feature*** ***Meet ARCS New Board Member Grace Weiss, Civic Art Collection Project Manager, San Francisco Arts Commission, San Francisco, California, United States of America**
Read the full bio here: https://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/entry/12991/board-news-ask-a-collections-steward-er-book-club-the-feather-thief-august-20-2024-7pm-et-arcs-update-vol-9-issue-14
**News from the Board** The ARCS Board of Directors has established an IDEA Working Group as part of their continued efforts to implement the multi-year IDEA Plan of Action. The mandate of this working group is to work towards implementing all the recommendations set forth in the ARCS IDEA Plan of Action at the Board, Committee, and Member levels. As of right now, this working group is
Selcuk University Journal of Engineering Sciences (SUJES)
About SUJES:
Selcuk University Journal of Engineering Sciences (SUJES) stands as a beacon of scientific inquiry in the realm of engineering. Established in 2000 as the Journal of Selcuk-Technic, SUJES has evolved into a prestigious peer-reviewed publication dedicated to disseminating cutting-edge research in engineering fields. Published three times a year (January-April, May-August, September-December), SUJES (ISSN: 2757-8828) serves as a vital platform for the global engineering community to share and engage with the latest advancements in the field.
Once-in-Lifetime Bright Nova Star Visible by Naked-Eyes by End of Year
NASA has announced that a rare Nova, a star which explodes in brightness on a recurring basis, should be visible with the naked-eyes later this year --- perhaps as early as September.
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** Director Who Resigned From British Museum in Scandal Has a New Job Hartwig Fischer, a German art historian, will be the director of a new museum of world cultures in Saudi Arabia.
On July 18th, BPOC <https://bpoc.org/> hosted a new episode of our Dreaming of a New Collections Management System webinar series with Objects and Order <https://objectsandorder.com/> and its founders Christa Aube <https://objectsandorder.com/moon-object-system> and Jason Taylor <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsntlr>. Christa and Jason introduced their MOON object system, a flexible and customizable collections management system designed to complement existing systems. They demonstrated many of its features, including the ability to add and update different types of objects, upload and view media, create custom modules, and publish collections online. The system's cloud-based nature, user permissions, and tech stack were also discussed, with plans for
I'm Dr. Bernie Frischer, and I've been part of this listserv for many years. Over my 47-year career, I've taught archaeology and virtual heritage at UCLA, the University of Virginia, and Indiana University. A couple of years ago, I founded Flyover Zone, a spin-out from my virtual heritage lab at Indiana University. You can learn more about us at www.flyoverzone.com.
My client is looking at various track lighting systems for a gallery. He's currently looking at Halo and Juno. He's open to other possibilities. He wants a low-maintenance, long-life system. Any recommendations? What track system are you happiest with?
Many thanks!
Katie Kathryn Anderson *Tenth Muse Consulting* 770-862-0460 www.linkedin.com/in/katietenthmuse/
Please *reply all* to this one -- we, too, are looking. Thank you, --Susan
On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 1:19 PM Katie Anderson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello, > > My client is looking at various track lighting systems for a gallery. > He's currently looking at Halo and Juno. He's open to other > possibilities. He wants a low-maintenance, long-life system. Any > recommendations? What track system are you happiest with? > > Many thanks! > > Katie > Kathryn Anderson > *Tenth Muse Consulting* > 770-862-0460 > www.linkedin.com/in/katietenthmuse/ > > > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the
We've had Juno track lighting since 2015. Flexible, dependable, and no problems. The "no problems" part is what's best!
Good luck, Lisa Mock
On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 1:19 PM Katie Anderson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello, > > My client is looking at various track lighting systems for a gallery. > He's currently looking at Halo and Juno. He's open to other > possibilities. He wants a low-maintenance, long-life system. Any > recommendations? What track system are you happiest with? > > Many thanks! > > Katie > Kathryn Anderson > *Tenth Muse Consulting* > 770-862-0460 > www.linkedin.com/in/katietenthmuse/ > >
The Council on Library and Information Resources<https://www.clir.org> is pleased to announce that the program is available and registration is now open for the virtual Digital Library Federation’s<https://diglib.org> (DLF) Forum<https://forum2024.diglib.org> happening online this fall, October 22-23, 2024.
Browse the virtual program<https://forum2024.diglib.org/virtual-program-schedule/> Register here to secure your spot<https://forum2024.diglib.org/virtual-registration/>
The DLF Forum welcomes digital library, archives, and museum practitioners from member institutions and beyond—for whom it serves as a meeting place, marketplace, and congress. Here, the DLF community celebrates successes, learns from mistakes, sets grassroots agendas, and organizes for action. Learn more about the event<https://forum2024.diglib.org/about/>.
Join our Special Collections team for an online series of "Deep Dives"-informative, enticing, and educational looks into a selection of images that are representative of materials in our collections. Learn more about what we collect, how and why we do it, and get a glimpse into the fascinating world of rare books, manuscripts, and archives at the University Libraries.
The Smithsonian Institution periodically requires the services of contractors to perform specialized work related to collections at various museums, archives and libraries.
Due July 29 - National Museum of African Art Provenance Researcher
Due August 2 - National Museum of Natural History Paleo Rehousing/Move Project
Due August 2 - Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Archiving Technician
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art invites applications for Provenance Technicians (contract). Contracted Provenance Technicians will provide support to release the provenance data of a predetermined list of objects across the Museum’s curatorial departments, advancing the Museum’s commitment to transparently sharing collection history. The Museum seeks TWO contracted technicians, each of whom will perform the same type of work.
Seeking an Associate Director for Learning, Engagement, and Public Practice for Sheldon Museum of Art, on the campus of the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. This new position will implement innovative strategies that center stakeholders and catalyze meaningful engagement with Sheldon’s world-class collection of American Art. 5-7 years museum experience, MA in a related field, experience in an academic art museum preferred/ DETAILS: http://www.museum-search.com/open-searches/. Apply by 9/11/24 to [log in to unmask] EA/EO. Nominations welcome. Salary Range: $82,000 - $95,000
Museum Educator 2 with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Military Museum, Boalsburg, PA - Near Penn State main campus
Museum Educator 2 | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/4579474/museum-educator-2?department%5b0%5d=Historical%20%26%20Museum%20Commission&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs>
This position is assigned to the Pennsylvania Military Museum, a dynamic and complex historic site with monuments, static displays, living history demonstrations, and varied facility use. The historic site serves over 30,000 visitors annually.
Historic Richmond Town in New York City seeks a curator to be responsible for illustrating the holistic cultural representation of our vibrant community through material culture storytelling. This will be achieved by envisioning and producing meaningful exhibitions and initiatives, and curating the collection to enrich our understanding of history within a broader societal context. The Curator is an information broker who will lead the expansion and formalization of the outward-facing public access points for exhibitions, collections, and curatorial programs in order to create a space of shared power. This will all be done in alignment with Historic Richmond Town’s mission.
Executive Director position with the The Historical and Genealogical Society of Somerset County: Employment Opportunities (somersethistoricalcenter.org)<https://www.somersethistoricalcenter.org/news-events/newsroom.html/article/2024/07/10/we-re-hiring-> The Historical and Genealogical Society of Somerset County (HGSSC), a non-profit community-based organization, tasked with preserving the cultural and historic heritage of rural southwestern Pennsylvania, is currently seeking applicants for the position of a full-time Executive Director. This individual will be responsible for steering the organization and managing its operation as it continues to work towards fulfilling the mission of the HGSSC. Interested individuals should have at least one to three years of professional museum educational and/or curatorial experience including at least two years
UCL Press is delighted to announce the publication of a new open access textbook that may be of interest to list subscribers Methods and Methodologies in Heritage Studies, edited by Rachel King and Trinidad Rico. Download it free: https://ow.ly/lWE450SBfxq
*Starting on August 5, 2024* *"Copyright and Intellectual Property 101 for Museums"* *4 Week Online Class - $275*
Are you using films, videos, music, and photographs in your exhibits and events? Do you have collections that you want to monetize through licensing? What about online postings of your collections or photos by visitors and other institutions? Do you want to know how to protect your museum as a brand? Are you confused about copyright and licensing for museums or want to learn more?
Primary Research Group (www.primaryresearch.com), publisher of research reports and surveys about higher education, is surveying special collection librarians about their digitization efforts with ancient, rare or fragile items. Survey participants receive a free copy of one of the reports generated from the survey data. Answers are aggregated or otherwise presented without attribution. To take the survey, or to send it to someone in your organization best able to answer its questions about digitization of particularly ancient, rare or fragile items, use the link below.
You are invited to join BPOC for another exciting webinar in our ‘Dreaming of Al’ series with Dreaming of AI: Transforming Museum Experiences. On August 15th at 8 AM PT/11 AM ET, Mark Osterman <http://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-osterman-5618456>, Assistant Director for Digital Experience at the Wolfsonian-FIU will be presenting two case studies demonstrating AI's transformative potential in museum experiences. The first case study explores AI's role in generating visual descriptions integrated into digital, guided, and self-guided museum experiences, as well as the museum's collections management system. The second case study examines AI's application in curating exhibitions, prompting viewers to differentiate between
This Week In Global Museum | Celebrating 29 Years Serving The Profession | The #1 Museum Site For Museum News, Museum Jobs, Museum Resources & More! http://www.globalmuseum.org<http://www.globalmuseum.org/>.
** How To Curate Museum Experiences That Resonate With Contemporary Audiences Museums must evolve to stay relevant, especially as they are being asked for accountability and transparency in how they plan to move forward with diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs.
Wood Identification Class at the Mystic Seaport or Historic Deerfield
What wood is it and why? Seeing and understanding wood in a whole new way.
TWO LOCATIONS and DATES (Pick One): - Mystic Seaport Museum, CT - September 13-15, 2024 OR Historic Deerfield, MA – February 7-9, 2025
Did you ever look at a piece of wood and wonder what wood it is? And why it looks the way it does? Were you ever confused about which wood it is: mahogany, walnut, cherry, or poplar? This three-day hands-on workshop at the dynamic Mystic Seaport Museum or Historic Deerfield is taught
Join instructor John Simmons for the professional development course Laws and Collection Management. The 4 week online course provides an accessible introduction to the ethical principles and legal aspects of managing museum collections by presenting the scope and significance of museum ethics and an introduction to national and international laws and regulations affecting museums. For more information visit our website: https://www.museumstudy.com/laws-and-collection-management If you missed the webinar John gave, It’s the Law! An Introduction to Legal Issues for Collecting Objects, you can view it on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmr9vWeLrSM&t=25s
Wood Identification Class at the Mystic Seaport or Historic Deerfield
What wood is it and why? Seeing and understanding wood in a whole new way.
TWO LOCATIONS and DATES (Pick One): • Mystic Seaport Museum, CT - September 13-15, 2024 OR • Historic Deerfield, MA – February 7-9, 2025
Did you ever look at a piece of wood and wonder what wood it is? And why it looks the way it does? Were you ever confused about which wood it is: mahogany, walnut, cherry, or poplar?
This three-day hands-on workshop at the dynamic Mystic Seaport Museum or Historic Deerfield is taught by Randy S. Wilkinson and will answer all these questions and more. It is designed specifically for curators, collectors, antique dealers, appraisers, and conservators. The goal of this workshop is to familiarize the student with the physical properties of wood in order to recognize species specific cell structures. No experience is necessary.
Basic wood anatomy will be introduced, including grain, figure, fundamental differences between softwoods and hardwoods, and more. The student will learn to identify 19 common woods that are used in American decorative arts using a 10x loupe.
We will be using the collection of the Mystic Seaport Museum and Historic Deerfield to identify wood once it is made into an object. Students will get the rare opportunity to see some of the great treasures the Mystic Seaport and Historic Deerfield have to offer while learning to identify wood on site.
To augment the experience, a curator guided collections tour at each museum is included.
No experience is necessary. Class fee ($645) includes a hardwood sample kit, 10x loupe, book (Identifying Wood) and Friday lunch. A discount rate is offered to students, senior citizens, IWCS members, and prior Fallon & Wilkinson students. Class size is limited to 15 students.
This class will fill quickly, so sign up soon at https://www.fallonwilkinson.com/classes/.
Greetings from the Northeast Document Conservation Center<https://www.nedcc.org/>! Below are preservation-related opportunities and resources you might be interested in.
July Webinars (Full descriptions and registration are available online<https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/training-currentlist>.) 07/11 - Preventing and Responding to Mold in Book and Paper Collections 07/16 - Preservation Grant Season (FREE)
Wet Salvage Workshops in 2025 (https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/wet-salvage-workshops) Four low-cost workshops, funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, will be presented in areas with an ongoing need for hands-on disaster training. These in-person workshops will supplement participating institutions' internal disaster planning activities and include opportunities for kinetic learning.
September 6, 2024, is the deadline to apply for a Dewey Lee Curtis Scholarship to attend the Decorative Arts Trust’s Fall Symposium in Charleston, SC, on November 8–10. Scholarships are open to graduate students and emerging professionals in the decorative arts and related fields. Scholarships cover the full cost of symposium registration and lodging as well as a modest travel stipend. We are delighted to be able to provide the opportunity to experience lectures, tours, and networking opportunities. Learn more at https://decorativeartstrust.org/scholarships.
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** Go your Own Way: Successful Freelancing in Museums Freelancers and consultants are an essential part of the museum sector’s ecosystem – contributing their expertise and specialist skills, fresh perspective and support around skills development to museums big and small.
Seeking Head Registrar for active collections and exhibitions program, including major collections move offsite for 850,000 works of art and active rotating exhibitions. Requires energetic, collaborative manager and creative problem solver. Chance to make a major impact, refining processes and steering flow of activities. Ten years Registration, five years personnel management experience required. B.A. in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, related field required, or equivalent, Details: http://www.museum-search.com/open-searches/. Apply by 8/16/24 to [log in to unmask] EA/EO. Nominations welcome.
The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, NJ is hiring a full-time curator to help build a new collections and exhibition program as we approach the 250th anniversary of American Independence and the Battles of Trenton.
For over a century, the OBM has focused on preserving the stories and objects of the eighteenth-century barracks and the Battles of Trenton. While we will continue to expand our understanding of the Barracks’ eighteenth-century military history, we are widening our story to reflect the 19th- and early 20th-century history of the Barracks, including a focus on the women who originally preserved and interpreted it.
The American Airline CR Smith Museum in Fort Worth has an opportunity for a part time/on-call exhibit/gallery tech to help maintain and repair exhibit kiosks and theater equipment.
Dog Days of Summer Begin, As Earth Farthest from Sun!
We are now entering the “Dog Days of Summer” in Earth's Northern Hemisphere. However, this is also the time of year, shortly after the Northern Hemisphere's Summer Solstice, when the Earth is actually farthest from the Sun !
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New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Museum Deputy Director (DCA #4715) www.NMNaturalHistory.org<http://www.NMNaturalHistory.org>
Agency: New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular - PERM for State
How to Apply: https://careers.share.nm.gov/ Search for Job: 4715
Salary Pay Band $35.04 - $56.07 Hourly $72,885 - $116,616 Annually This position is a Pay Band 85. It is anticipated that the position will hire around the mid-point of the pay band based on education and years of experience of candidate.
Collections Specialist In search of a museum professional to join the Office of Art and Archives full time in support of the needs and functions of the Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives. A Master's degree in museum studies, or a related field, is preferred. Requirements include at least two years museum experience, demonstrated ability handling collections, fluidity with museum databases, detail-oriented and creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Please refer to the full job announcement here: https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2371?c=house
*Starting on July 22, 2024"Care and Conservation of Historic Ceramics"3 Week Online Class - $275*
Do you have historic ceramics and want to know how to care and preserve them?
In this course you will learn about the history and technology of ceramics, how to identify conservation problems, how to properly handle, store, exhibit, and how to safely clean and preserve ceramics. We will emphasize what you can do and when you need a conservator.
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** Camille Claudel Had A Lot Going For Her, Until She Started Working With Rodin The fact that Claudel’s work is every bit Rodin’s equal, if not its superior, becomes apparent throughout this exhibition.
*Starting on July 15, 2024"Care and Conservation of Historic Iron* *"3 Week Online Class - $275*
Do you have historic iron and want to know how to care and preserve it?
In this self-study course you will learn about the history and technology of iron, steel, and cast iron how to identify conservation problems, how to properly handle, store, exhibit, and how to safely clean and preserve historic iron. We will emphasize what you can do and when you need a conservator.
***Meet the ARCS 2024 Summer Internship Stipend Recipients!*** We are thrilled to introduce the ARCS 2024 summer internship stipend recipients. ARCS is committed to advocating for paid internships in an industry that remains inaccessible to many, and to that end, is proud to award stipends to those seeking internships in registration and/or collections management. This program also includes an ARCS membership, allowing these emerging museum professionals to continue their professional development. ARCS members will be hearing from the recipients this summer, but in the meantime, please meet our winners!
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** The Wrong Way to Help Improve a Museum Rather than put her expertise to good use, a Stanford history professor only presented the self-righteous rage that is common among so many professors.
As part of BPOC <https://bpoc.org/>’s ‘Dreaming of AI’ series, we invited Dr. James Hutson <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshutsonphd/> to present on Revolutionizing Cultural Heritage: XR and Generative AI for Inclusive Engagement on June 20th. Dr. Hutson did a deep dive into case studies of extended reality and generative AI in cultural heritage settings where he discussed the evolution of virtual reality and immersive technologies, the use of AI in recreating cultural heritage sites, and the potential of generative AI in various fields, including real-time translation and language preservation. He also highlighted the complexities of historical narratives, the importance of recording and
Seeking a talented leader with a passion for American art, strategy, and team building. The Rockwell is an AAM-accredited Smithsonian Affiliate with a strong reputation for its collection, exhibitions, and programs. Operating budget $5.5 million, endowment $5.5 million, 19 staff, 18 Trustees, 35,000 visitors. Salary range $175,000 – $210,000 plus benefits. EA/EO. Apply by July 29, 2024 to [log in to unmask] For details, visit: www.museum-search.com/open-searches. Apply early: candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations welcome.
If you are interested in learning more about the principles and practices of Collections Management and Preventive Conservation then the online graduate certificate program in Museum Collections Management and Care may be worth pursuing!
For more information, please visit: https://corcoran.gwu.edu/museum-studies-online-certificate
We are accepting applications until August 1 for a late August start.
The program consists of 4 classes (2 in Preventive Conservation and 2 in Collections Management), is entirely online, and asynchronous so you complete weekly coursework when it suits your schedule. The classes run one-at-a-time in the fall, spring, summer, and fall semesters.
BPOC <https://bpoc.org/> is pleased to announce we are bringing back the Dreaming of a New Collections Management System webinar series with Objects and Order. On July 18th at 11 AM PT/2 PM ET, we have invited the co-founders of Objects and Order <https://objectsandorder.com/>, Christina Aube <https://www.linkedin.com/in/caube>and Jason Taylor <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsntlr>, to share their innovative approach to developing a modern software system for people who work with objects.
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*"Care and Conservation of Historic Silver" 3 Week Online Class - $275* Do you have historic silver and want to know how to care and preserve it?
In this course you will learn about the history and technology of silver, how to identify conservation problems, how to properly handle, store, and exhibit silver, and how to safely clean and preserve historic silver. We will emphasize what you can do and when you need a conservator.
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** Is Centre Pompidou’s Major Renovation Project Underfunded? As the Centre Pompidou‘s planned five-year renovation of its Paris flagship approaches its 2025 start date, new questions arise over the financial viability of the project.
Hi All, Hi All, We are looking for a part time contract registrar.
Reporting to the Senior Registrar & Director of Collections Management, the Contract Registrar is responsible for inventory, handling, processing, and rehousing of the National WWII Museum's incoming artifact collection consisting of (three-dimensional artifacts and archival material). The Contract Registrar's duties include record keeping, inventory, condition assessment, housing, and documentation of collection items. This position is responsible for processing incoming collections, maintaining accurate inventories, and properly housing incoming collections. $30/Hourly, 20-30 hours per week
The Putnam County Museum is seeking a motivated and dynamic person to serve as Executive Director. This is a full-time, permanent position. See full description below. Submit a cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask] Deadline for receipt of materials is 5:00 p.m. July 8, 2024.
The Putnam County Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the county. The Museum (www.putnamcountymuseum.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supported by membership dues, donations, and restricted endowment funds. Organized in 2003, the Museum owns its facility at 1105 North Jackson Street in Greencastle, Indiana.
The Putnam County Museum is seeking a motivated and dynamic person to serve as Executive Director. This is a full-time, permanent position. See full description below. Submit a cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask] Deadline for receipt of materials is 5:00 p.m. July 8, 2024.
The Putnam County Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the county. The Museum (www.putnamcountymuseum.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supported by membership dues, donations, and restricted endowment funds. Organized in 2003, the Museum owns its facility at 1105 North Jackson Street in Greencastle, Indiana.
The Putnam County Museum is seeking a motivated and dynamic person to serve as Executive Director. This is a full-time, permanent position. See full description below. Submit a cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask] Deadline for receipt of materials is 5:00 p.m. July 8, 2024.
The Putnam County Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the county. The Museum (www.putnamcountymuseum.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supported by membership dues, donations, and restricted endowment funds. Organized in 2003, the Museum owns its facility at 1105 North Jackson Street in Greencastle, Indiana.
The Hastings Museum is seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic team member to oversee the collections department and ensure that the Museum's collections, exhibits, and programs fulfill the brand, mission, and goals. This is a full-time permanent position. See full description below. Apply at https://hastingsne.seamlessdocs.com/f/CurCollectProgDir. Resumes and additional information may be submitted to [log in to unmask] Applications accepted until 5 pm CDT July 12, 2024. The Hastings Museum (https://hastingsmuseum.org/) is the largest municipal museum between Chicago and Denver. Kool-Aid was invented in Hastings and is the topic of a popular exhibit at the Museum, as well as nearly 50,000 square feet of other
