Hyatt Regency, Buffalo, New York

How Do We Prove the Value of Museums?
April 3-5, 2011

How Do We Prove the Value of Museums?

The 2011 conference takes on a reoccurring question....but with a twist. As museums and heritage organizations across the state argue their cases for greater integration in an increasingly stressed educational system, for attendance and volunteerism in increasingly time-constrained leisure hours, and for funding in an increasingly challenging economic climate, the need to prove the value of our work to a whole host of stakeholders is more critical than ever. But what values to quantify and how to do it? And who will care unless we can compellingly convey our impact? The twist includes several working conversations throughout the conference to develop a shared set of values indicators and methods for communicating them to stakeholders and the public.

 

Erie Canalway Partner Program: Deadline Approaching!

Theft of historical documents plagues records repositories. With careful planning, awareness of warning signs and proactive security solutions, organizations can reduce the window of opportunity for historical record theft. Archival security expert Mimi Bowling will provide an interactive curriculum on archival security, preparing participants to take immediate action to strengthen their local security programs. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion. There is no cost.
 
Topics include risk awareness; insider theft; facility design and security technology; security of information systems; working with vendors and contractors; research room management and design; developing institutional security policies; procedures and post-theft response; additional topics as requested by participants.
 
Representatives of NY's historical records community, including archives, governments, libraries, museums, historical societies, schools and non-profits will be given first priority. Additional seats are available for security personnel and law enforcement representatives working with these organizations. Out-of-state representatives and others interested in the topic are also encouraged to register.
 
September 13, 2010 (Monday)
Ontario County Safety Training Center
Canandaigua, Ontario, NY
 
September 14, 2010 (Tuesday)
Erie 1 BOCES
West Seneca, Erie, NY
 
October 4, 2010 (Monday)
Utica Public Library
Utica, Oneida, NY
 
October 5, 2010 (Tuesday)
Roberson Museum and Science Center
Binghamton, Broome, NY
 
March 7, 2011 (Monday)
Historic Huguenot Street
New Paltz, Ulster, NY
 
April 11, 2011 (Monday)
Crandall Public Library
Glens Falls, Warren, NY
 
April 18, 2011 (Monday)
Town of Massena
Massena, St. Lawrence, NY
 
Metro NYC Region and
Long Island Region
Spring 2011

To register, please email Bturner@mail.nysed.gov or call 518-473-0130. Early registration is encouraged and appreciated; only 25 seats available.
 
Workshop have been made possible by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, the New York State Historical Records Advisory Board, and the New York State Archives.

We are looking for samples in the following categories...

You can expect an invitation on Monday to share your materials as potential resources for our new online database. Many thanks in advance for your generosity.

As a service provider for New York State's museums and heritage organizations we strive to keep you informed about what is happening in the field and to make information readily and easily available. To that end Museumwise is migrating from our current listserv to a new discussion forum on Google Groups.

The UHAlist will be discontinued, so please be sure to join the Museumwise Google Group today. We apologize for any inconvenience the move may cause, but we hope our members will find the benefits of the new format will be worth the few minutes it takes to transfer your account.

Registration is now open for Collections Management 101

Course is taught by Erin Richardson

Collections Management 101 is designed for staff and volunteers at small and mid-size organizations. The course content was initially created by conservator Gwen Spicer, collections specialists Joann Lindstrom, Patti Ford and Linda Norris. This offering will be facilitated by Erin Richardson, Curator at The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown and will feature weekly live chat sessions. Course materials are designed to help you focus on your own organization, with assignments relating to real-life issues and problems.