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UHA Annual
Appeal
Without a doubt, these have been uncertain times but we hope that UHA has been a bright spot in the museum field. Despite the circumstances, we strive to be a reliable resource and to strengthen our professional community.
Over the past year, thanks to your involvement with UHA we have achieved:
- a 10% growth in Membership statewide
- a 27% increase in participation at our annual conference
- 22 Museums and historic sites from Jamestown to New
York City participated in our Museum Institute at Sagamore
- Recognition from AASLH for providing travel support to 54
individuals to attend their national meeting in Rochester
- Online courses that continue to flourish
- a 46% increase in Grants for Museum Advancement awarded thanks in part to Special Go! grants to attend AASLH co- sponsored by NYSCA and NY Council for the Humanities
If you would like to show your support, please consider making a gift to our Annual Appeal. Information and online donations at:
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Join Us!
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Established in 1971, the
Upstate History Alliance is a non-profit service organization which provides
support, advice and training to historical societies, museums, historians,
archivists, and other cultural organizations in
New York.
UHA is continually developing resources to be used by
organizations in the state, and beyond. Some of these resources include:
- Online Courses
- Traveling
Exhibits
- Annual
Conference
- Museum Institute
at Sagamore
- Get Ready!, Get
Set!, and Go! Grants
- Hands-on
workshops
- Lending Library
- Listserve and
eNewsletter
Becoming a member allows you
many benefits, such as significant discounts on workshops and events, access to
the UHA Listserve, and access to the extensive Lending Library. If you are
interested in becoming a member, please visit the UHA website at
www.upstatehistory.org for more information.
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GET READY!
GET SET!
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Grant opportunities for 2009
The Upstate History Alliance administers NYSCA supported
Grants for Museum Advancement. These grants foster the work going
on at your organization. GET
READY! grants provide an opportunity for organizations to learn about
the planning process and help your organization begin creating a plan. Apply any
time!
GET
SET! grants provide your organization with
access to professional ideas and opinions, knowledge, and expertise not found in
your institution. Grants of up to $3000 are
available for consultants' fees and travel expenses. The next application deadline is February 1,
2008
GO! grants provide the opportunity to expand horizons through travel to other museums or professional conferences and
workshops. Travel grants of up to $750 per
institution are available. Institutions may submit a second application,
upon availability, if the full allotment is not reached on their first
grant.
Applications and detailed information can be
found at
www.upstatehistory.org
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IMLS Renews Bookshelf Offer
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The Institute
of Museum and Library
Services will award 1,000 additional sets of the IMLS Connecting to Collections
Bookshelf in 2009. The application period for this, the third and final round
of competition for the Bookshelf, is now open and will conclude on March 9, 2009.
The
Bookshelf is a set of resources selected by conservation/preservation experts
throughout the country. It contains informative, practical materials to help
institutions sustain our heritage by improving the care of their collections.
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UHA Dates to Remember
February 1, 2009
Get Set grant postmark deadline
February 2, 2009
Registration for the 2009 Museums in Conversation opens
March 29-31, 2009
Museums in Conversation Conference Tarrytown, NY
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UHA is supported in part by
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Museums in Conversation: Fresh Perspectives for New York State Museums
Mark your calendars ~
join the conversation
Join us March 29-31, 2009 at the Doubletree Hotel in Tarrytown for our annual conference. Our aspiration
for this year's event is to engage New
York State's
museum community in a cross-discipline discussion. The conference will feature
invigorating sessions focused on how institutions are using interdisciplinary
approaches to reach new audiences and to build innovative collaborations that strengthen
organizational development.
Sponsored by the Upstate History Alliance and Museum Association of New York in
partnership with Greater Hudson Heritage Network, New York State Council on the
Arts, the New York Council for the Humanities, the Archives Partnership Trust,
and the New York State Historical Association/The Farmers' Museum.
Keynote Speakers Announced
Nina Simon, is an independent museum experience designer and the
creative mind behind Museum 2.0, a design firm that works with museums worldwide using
social technology to create dynamic, audience-driven exhibitions and programs.
Nina writes the blog
Museum 2.0, a top online
resources on museums, participatory design, and new technologies.
Elizabeth Lynn, is the founder of the Project on Civic Reflection, were she brings a wealth of experience gained through her
education, her professional experience, and her involvement in her own
community. Since founding the Project in 1998, Elizabeth has dedicated her time and
attention to sharing the practice of civic reflection with others.
Registration will open February 2, 2009
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Ways to Save at this year's Conference
Travel Support Available
Go! grants provide museum staff members,
volunteers and trustees the opportunity to participate in professional conferences and workshops such as Museums in
Conversation. Registration fees, travel
fees and lodging costs up to $750 can all be supported through a Go!
grant. Go! grant applications are
available on the UHA website at: www.upstatehistory.org. Applications to attend the Museums in Conversation
conference must be postmarked by February 27, 2009
Seeking Student Volunteers
Volunteer 4 Hours...Receive Free Conference Registration! A
limited number of undergraduate and graduate student volunteer slots
are available at the upcoming Museums in Conversation Conference. For more information,
contact Stephanie Lehner, Program Coordinator, at 800.895.1648
stephanie@upstatehistory.org
Student Poster Session - Call for Proposals
This year, we seek proposals for poster sessions from
undergraduate/graduate students that explore aspects related to our theme
"Fresh Perspectives for New York State Museums." We are
interested in creating a provocative and diverse program for this conference,
and welcome proposals that explore all aspects of museums and communities,
including but not limited to collections, exhibitions, education/ outreach,
development, administration, governance.
What is a poster session?
A poster session is a limited duration presentation (about
10 minutes) that can be presented several times in a given time period. Think
"Science Fair" for the museum world. As a presenter, you will be stationed at a
table and be prepared to speak to interested conference participants, some of
whom may stay to listen to your entire presentation while others may stay for a
few minutes and move on. Providing visual aides and handouts are encouraged.
Financial Assistance for Poster Session presenters
We will offer a stipend of $50 to students to help offset
travel and registration costs.
For
more information, contact Stephanie Lehner, Program Coordinator, at
800.895.1648; stephanie@upstatehistory.org
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A Note from the Director
Happy New Year from UHA
I find I am gathering my focus on planning these days as the year end reporting
draws to a close it's time to look ahead. The conference is at the top of all
of our lists and I'm so pleased by how well things are coming together. In
response to your great interest in the Relevancy theme from 2008 we set out to
revision our conference to bring together New York State's
museum community to spark discussions on ideas and solutions which can be
incorporated across the disciplines to encourage sustainability.
In light of
the seemingly never-ending reports of cutbacks and turmoil this is just the
time for innovative thinking and effective collaborations. Museums are
inherently staffed by creative-minded people and here is an opportunity to
gather with your colleagues to formulate tomorrow's museum. Our keynote
presenters will provide unparalleled ideas and our slate of presenters
will propose clever solutions from museums and disciplines across the boards. I do hope you will join us
in Tarrytown. Be sure to read the article
Ways to Save for a couple of ideas on how you can defray your conference expenses
this year.
We look forward to seeing you in March and in the meantime keep us in mind for
your questions, challenges or to join you in celebrating your successes. Best
wishes for a New Year filled with possibilities,
~Catherine Gilbert
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Save the Date
Consider your audience...
The 2009 institute will take place September 22 - 25.
Acceptance to the institute is by application, keep an eye on your email later
this spring for the application announcement.
Join us
If you are curious about the 'Sagamore' experience or if you
have attended a previous Institute we invite you to join us for an informal
dinner following the Opening Reception of the Museums in Conversation
conference on March 29th. Come to catch up with old friends or to
learn more about this unique professional development opportunity.
Additional
information on the event will be listed in the Conference Registration
materials.
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New Year, New Exhibit
Enliven your space with an exhibit from UHA
New this year - each exhibit will be accompanied by an interpretive worksheet to engage visitors with the exhibit.
UHA's Traveling
Exhibitions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. These
high-quality exhibits consist of four 52"x26" panels and hardware for
hanging. The cost of the exhibits is $150.00 which includes shipping and handling.
Venues may host the exhibit for up to eight weeks.
Watch
your inboxes for information on our new exhibit, The GREAT New York coming in the Spring of 2009.
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Collections Management 101
Revised
Collections Management 101- UHA's flagship online course has been newly redesigned and updated. The 6-week course will cover: Mission
& Collecting, Collections Management Policies, Ethics & Museum
Law, Accessioning & Cataloging, Security & Disaster Planning
and Housekeeping, IPM & Artifact Handling This course is designed for museum staff and volunteers.
Students will learn about object registration and cataloging, optimal storage
environments, the importance of having a collections management policy and
disaster plan, and museum security.
Cost for CM101 is $150 for members and $250 for non-members
The curriculum will be taught by Joann Lindstrom with guest chats by experts from the field. Course dates: February 2, 2009 - March 13, 2009
4-week Mini Courses offered
Conservation and Preservation of Photographs and Albums
Curriculum taught by Gary Albright
February 2 - 27, 2009
Basic Preservation, Care & Handling of Paper Based Materials
Curriculum taught by Michele Phillips
March 2 - 27, 2009
Climate Control for Small Institutions
Curriculum taught by Michele Phillips
April 6 - May 1, 2009
Introduction to Reformatting
Curriculum Taught by Toya Dubin
May 4 - 29, 2009
Register Now for a 4-Week Course...or For A Series That Includes All Four!
The cost to participate in a 4-week online course is $45 for UHA members, $60 for non-members. Or you can register for a series of all four, beginning with Conservation & Preservation of Photographs on February 2, 2009 and ending with Introduction to Reformatting which begins on May 4, 2009. The cost to participate in the complete series is $150 for UHA members, $200 for non-members.
For more information visit www.upstatehistory.org
Questions? Contact the Upstate History Alliance at 800.895.1648 or email stephanie@upstatehistory.org
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NYS Connecting to Collections Survey The New
York State Education Department's Office of Cultural Education (OCE), in
partnership with the Greater Hudson Heritage Network, Museum Association of New
York, New York Archives Conference, New York Library Association, New York
State Council for the Arts and the Upstate History Alliance, present New York's
Connecting to Collections survey. The purpose of this project is to assess the
state of New York's
collections and the needs of its stewards by surveying all of its cultural
institutions. Information obtained from
the survey will result in a blueprint for future preservation efforts as well
as essential evidence to drive action, legislation and stronger advocacy for preservation
in New York.
The
survey is available online at survey
Deadline for completion is midnight, January 31, 2009. For assistance, please
contact Michelle Brandone by email, mbrandon@mail.nysed.gov or 518-486-1334.
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