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From the Editor
This issue contains important information regarding the annual meeting in Dubois, WY on May 10-13, 2012, proposed bylaw changes that will be up for vote, Nomenclature 3.0, and updates on exhibits and events. The next issue of the newsletter will be in June.
Kelly Rasmussen
rasmussenkl@gmail.com
Chair Report
By Bob Hartzell
Are you ready to IMMERSE yourselves? As I look at our budget, it is obvious that a lot of what we do centers around our Annual Meeting. Out of our $47,485.00 projected revenue and expenditure budget, on February 28, 2012, we had spent $6,258.99 and received $7,430.59. Now is the time that we will be spending and receiving in preparation for our annual meeting in Dubois (do-boys) Wyoming. The Annual Meeting mission will bring the members of CWAM together to pursue excellence by providing an open environment of sharing of expertise, best practices, professional standards and new trends. It should be diverse, inclusive, and visionary. Visit http://www.cwamannualmeeting.org/cwam/ to review some of the website handiwork of Cecily North and get a feel for and excited about our 2012 Annual Meeting as well as the unique town of Dubois Wyoming. Nathan, Betsy, Laureen, Katrina, Melinda, Lisa, Fay, Maria, and many others have been working hard to bring to the CWAM membership an exemplary annual meeting. You will not want to miss "Do Boys" this coming May 10 - 13, 2012.  Andrea Miller, Vice Chair Speaking from experience, I find I get lost in my work, running from meeting to meeting, completing paperwork, sending emails, reading reports and on and on and on. We've all gotten ourselves in this type of cyclical pattern...just going and going. This is when we need a bit of a break to refresh the mind, spirit and to simply take a deep breath. "Immerse Yourself" amongst museum colleagues and friends at the CWAM Annual Meeting to experience the collaborative energy and enthusiasm our field holds. From the many educational sessions to networking at evening events, the annual meeting will provide new ideas, spur engaging conversations about the field and get you ready to take on that new project that's been simmering in your mind. Don't miss out on the inspiration and experience. Register today! CWAM Annual Meeting Dubois, WY May 10-13, 2012 |
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2012 Annual Meeting Information
CWAM Bylaws for Vote
Bylaws with Changes 2012.pdf
CWAM Nominations Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums ELECTIONS 2012 Looking for a way to make a difference in the museum field? Want to meet some great new people and visit new places in CO and WY? Then run for a seat on the CWAM Board!!! The CWAM Board is seeking nominees and candidates to run for our 2012 election. The election will take place at the CWAM Annual Meeting in Dubois, Wyoming, on Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Business Luncheon. The following CWAM Board seats are open: WY Director-At-Large - 1 seat WY State Representative - 1 seat CO Director-At-Large - 2 seats CWAM is a volunteer museum association covering CO and WY. The Board meets 5 times a year, alternating between the two states. Each meeting provides the opportunity to contribute to the operations of one of the most widely-respected state museum associations in the country, visit host museums, see local attractions, and, of course, enjoy the camaraderie of other museum professionals! Elected members are required to attend every meeting, be able to take time off for travel, and cover their own expenses. When possible, CWAM tries to get group rates at hotels, room together, and carpool to save on expenses. Interested? Call/email the Nominations Team: Andrea Miller 303-987-7853 andmil@lakewood.org
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Introducing Nomenclature 3.0
Nomenclature 3.0 for Museum Cataloging is a structured and controlled list of 13,700+ object terms organized in a hierarchical classification system. A museum standard since 1978, it provides a way to index and catalog collections of human-made artifacts based on their function.
The lexicon has ten categories which are divided into classifications and sub-classifications and then divided into object terms, as seen in the examples below:
Tools & Equipment for Materials |Agricultural T&E| Cultivation Equipment |Mattock
Personal Artifacts|Clothing|Clothing Accessories|Dickey
Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology|Mechanical T&E| Mechanical Devices|Clamp
Communication Artifacts|Ceremonial Artifacts|Religious Objects|Altar
By using Nomenclature, catalogers can assign unique names to the artifacts in their collection consistently and accurately, make recording, retrieving, and sharing collection data easier.
How Does Nomenclature 3.0 Differ from Previous Editions?
New & Updated Terms The latest revision includes 5,000+ new object terms, contributed by over 75 institutions across Canada and the United States. Not only have past omissions been remedied (e.g., television, ski pole), but many terms have been added to reflect changing technology in the 20 years since the second edition was published (e.g., mouse pad, laptop computer).
Definitions Definitions for categories, classifications, and sub-classifications have been expanded and refined. Rather than being buried in an introductory chapter, they are now placed immediately before their list of associated terms.
Additional Hierarchical Levels Previously, there were three levels of organization. Now many classifications and terms can be further differentiated. For instance, where before the term "Cap" was used for several types of similarly structured head gear, it can now be defined by primary, secondary, and tertiary object terms:
Cap|Cap, Sport| Cap, Jockey
Cap|Cap, Sport|Cap, Baseball
Cap|Cap, Military| Kepi
Grouping of Similar Terms Before, terms like "Chair, Potty" and "Highchair" were listed alphabetically in the lexicon, separate from one another. Nomenclature 3.0 has positioned them as tertiary terms grouped under the new secondary term "Chair, Child's," which is organized under the primary object term "Chair." This hierarchical arrangement allows for artifact searches to be as broad or refined as necessary.
Unique Terms Special effort was made to ensure that every term was unique, thus avoiding the confusion of having the same term listed under multiple classifications. Previously, "Mortar" was listed under food processing, in chemical and medical manufacturing, and under artillery armament. Now generic terms have been modified to better reflect their classifications (e.g., "Mortar, Grain," "Mortar, Artillery").
How Can a Museum Adapt Nomenclature 3.0 to Suit Their Own Needs?
While museums with specialized collections will appreciate the level of specificity they can achieve when cataloging, not all institutions will require this level of naming. Catalogers with a collection of carpenter's planes may decide to use only the primary object term "Plane," or they may differentiate further between "Plane, Leveling" and "Plane, Grooving."
The lexicon does not include all possible names for all possible museum artifacts. Rather than clutter Nomenclature 3.0 with multiple terms for instrument cases (e.g., "Case, Clarinet," "Case, Trumpet"), the generic term "Case, Musical Instrument" is provided. Institutions with an extensive instrument collection can add specialized cases as secondary terms under the generic primary term.
How Can You Find out More About Nomenclature 3.0?
As a way to introduce Nomenclature 3.0 to the museum public, an online community has been established at http://aaslhcommunity.org/nomenclature/. There visitors can find a tutorial explaining the changes found in the third edition and keep up with the news on such issues as the lexicon's adoption by software vendors, upcoming presentations, etc. Users can also query experts about the proper name for an object, propose new terms, and find recent updates to the lexicon
example-donut maker ad 1-2012.pdf
Marie Demeroukas
Nomenclature Committee
February 2012
mdemeroukas@springdalear.gov
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Events and Exhibits
Buffalo Bill Historical Center
On May 19, after several months of renovation, the Buffalo Bill gallery of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center reopens with a complete reinstallation of exhibits, including a blend of original artifacts and cutting edge interactives that explore William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody-Man of the West, Man of the World.
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