From heritage.info at state.or.us Thu Jan 3 09:05:54 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:05:54 -0800 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2013-01-03 Message-ID: <50E549F2020000290001EFFE@prd.state.or.us> In this Issue 1. Process Change Announced for Preserving Oregon Grants 2. Exchange Features Newberg Historic Building Restoration Effort 3. Heritage Conference Set for Portland May 9 - 10 4. National Register Nominations Due Feb. 25 for June Meeting 5. Cap, Museums for America, Preservation Fund Deadlines Approach 6. Executive Support Specialist Position Open PROCESS CHANGE ANNOUNCED FOR PRESERVING OREGON GRANTS The Preserving Oregon Grant, offered by the State Historic Preservation Office, offers funds for rehabilitation work on properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places, or significant work contributing to identifying, preserving and/or interpreting archaeological sites. Oregon Heritage now offers an online application process for the grant, which is easy to access, editable and savable repeatedly until the time of submission. Applying for the Preserving Oregon Grant involves setting up an account on the OPRD Grants Online program, receiving registration approval and submitting a letter of intent to apply. Heritage staff will contact applicants to discuss their project and funding requirements and, perhaps, schedule a site visit. Following that review, staff will notify applicants via email with an approval to apply for the grant. The deadline to submit a letter of intent for the next grant cycle is Sept. 9 and the next application deadline is Sept. 30. Submit your letter of intent as soon as possible to get the best support for your application. To learn more about the grant and the new application process, visit the Preserving Oregon ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/FINASST/docs/2013_PO_OnlineApplicationInstructions.pdf ) section of the Grants page at www.oregonheritage.org. Still have questions? Contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill at state.or.us or (503) 986-0685. HERITAGE CONFERENCE SET FOR PORTLAND MAY 9 - 10 The Oregon Heritage Conference will take place in Portland with assistance from the Architectural Heritage Center on May 9 and 10. Stay tuned for further details! EXCHANGE FEATURES NEWBERG HISTORIC BUILDING RESTORATION EFFORT A couple of weeks ago on the morning of December 13, a fire of unknown origins began in a National Register-listed building that houses the Critter Cabana and First Street Yoga businesses in Newberg. While the majority of the building was untouched by fire itself, the structure suffered smoke damage and other damage sustained in extinguishing the fire. Visit Heritage Exchange ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ ) to learn how Newberg rallied to help the historic downtown building and businesses housed within it through the restoration process. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATIONS DUE FEB. 25 FOR JUNE MEETING The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) will meet in June to consider nominations to the National Register. Nomination forms, photographs and supplemental materials for are due Feb. 25 for consideration at the summer meeting. The due dates for future meetings remain unchanged. To review the SACHP meeting schedule visit the National Register ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/NATREG/pages/nrhp_sachphome.aspx ) portion of the Oregon Heritage ( http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/pages/index.aspx ) website. CAP, MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA, PRESERVATION FUND DEADLINES APPROACH CAP ( http://www.heritagepreservation.org/CAP ) Deadline Extended to Jan. 15: Heritage Preservation?s Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) provides a general conservation assessment of a museum's collection, environmental conditions, and site. Professionals spend two days on-site and three days writing a report that identifies their institution's conservation priorities, aids in developing strategies for improved collections care, and provides a tool for long-term planning and fundraising. Visit Heritage Preservation's CAP page ( http://www.heritagepreservation.org/CAP ) for complete guidelines and application. IMLS Museums for America ( http://www.imls.gov/applicants/2013_museums_for_america_guidelines.aspx ) Deadline Jan. 15: Conservation treatment funding, formerly included under the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Conservation Project Support, now falls under the IMLS Museums for America, Collections Stewardship category. The goal of IMLS Museums for America program is to strengthen the ability of an individual museum to serve the public more effectively by supporting high-priority activities that advance its mission, plans, and strategic goals and objectives. Funding in the Collections Stewardship category may support documentation, preservation, and conservation of tangible and digital collections; grants range from $5,000 to $150,000 and require a match of one to one. Visit the IMLS website to learn more about the Museums for America ( http://www.imls.gov/applicants/2013_museums_for_america_guidelines.aspx ) program and to apply. National Trust Preservation Fund: Grants from the National Trust Preservation Fund encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for planning and education projects. The Preservation Fund grant application ( http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/find-funding ) and guidelines are now available online for the Feb. 1 deadline. Grants typically range from $2,500 to $5,000 and require a dollar-for-dollar match. EXECUTIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST POSITION OPEN The Heritage and Community Programs Division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an Executive Support Specialist. Position duties include administrative support to the assistant director, managers and staff; budget management; legislative support and coordination; administrative policy; and federal grant management. A complete job description and application ( http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oregon/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=573964&hit_count=yes&headerFooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271.0%27%3E%3Cheader/%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E-1%3C/string%3E%3C/var%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C/string%3E%3C/var%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C/string%3E%3C/var%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND_KEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C/string%3E%3C/var%3E%3C/struct%3E%3C/data%3E%3C/wddxPacket%3E ) is available through the Oregon Parks and Recreation ( http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/pages/index.aspx ) website. ----------------- Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com. Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Wed Jan 9 09:06:12 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:06:12 -0800 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2013-01-09 Message-ID: <50ED3304020000290001F0F7@prd.state.or.us> In this Issue: 1. MentorCorps Application Deadline Jan. 15 2. National Preservation Institute Offers Local Seminars in March 3. ?Coquelle Trails? Project Complete, Report and Website Available 4. Nominations Sought for Documents of Exclusion by OHQ 5. AGS Seeking Conference Lecture and Session Proposals 6. WFHAC Seeking Proposals for Executive Director Position MENTORCORPS APPLICATION DEADLINE JAN. 15 The deadline for applying to become a member of the Oregon Heritage MentorCorps ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/Pages/mentorcorps.aspx ) is Jan. 15. Heritage Mentors will provide information and training in collections care and emergency preparedness for libraries, museums and archives in their region. Visit the Oregon Heritage ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/Pages/index.aspx ) website for a job description ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/docs/Heritage_Mentor_Job_Description.pdf ) and application ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/docs/Heritage_Mentor_Application.pdf ). NATIONAL PRESERVATION INSTITUTE OFFERS LOCAL SEMINARS IN MARCH The National Preservation Institute is offering two seminars in Portland this March. An advanced registration rate is available through Jan. 24 in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office. Learn about environmental impact analysis, cultural resource management, and historic preservation responsibilities and relationships by attending the NEPA Compliance and Cultural Resources seminar March 5 - 6. Assess practical applications for effectively integrating the analyses required by the National Environmental Policy Act, related environmental regulations, and the National Historic Preservation Act. The Section 4(f) Compliance for Historic Properties seminar will take place March 7 ? 8. Projects funded or approved by a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) agency that propose the use of historic property or land from a publicly owned park, recreation area, or refuge triggers Section 4(f) of the DOT Act of 1966. Attendees will examine the stringent approval standards of this substantive law and discuss ways to better integrate and streamline Sections 4(f) and 106 with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. Both of the above seminars meet the criteria for programs in the American Society of Landscape Architects Continuing Education System and ASLA members will receive six learning units each day. To view agendas for the course listed above, visit www.npi.org. See the NPI News Release ( http://www.npi.org/NewsRelease2013.pdf ) for a complete 2013 seminar calendar including descriptions. For questions, email info at npi.org or call (703) 765-0100. ?COQUELLE TRAILS? PROJECT COMPLETE, REPORT AND WEBSITE AVAILABLE The Coquille Indian Tribe of North Bend and Oregon Websites and Watersheds Project (ORWW) of Philomath recently announced the completion and results of a two-year collaborative research project, ?Coquelle Trails.? The project?s 2-volume report and the launching of the Coquelle Trails ( http://www.orww.org/Coquelle_Trails/ ) website, in collaboration with NW Maps of Cottage Grove, represent a significant level of commitment, cooperation and achievement by the three organizations over the past two years. ?Coquelle Trails: Early Historical Roads and Trails of Ancestral Coquille Indian Lands, 1826 - 1875? renewed a project, originally started in 2006, to investigate and publish a ?cultural geography? of the modern Coquille Indian Tribe. The project included a description of the physical landscape and geographic area occupied or utilized by the ancestors of the modern Coquille Tribe prior to and at the time of the earliest reported contacts with Europeans and Euro-Americans. Bob Zybach and Don Ivy co-authored the project, which resulted in the report, website, numerous cross-referenced file indices, hundreds of historical maps and survey notes, highly detailed proprietary Tribal field maps, GIS layers, a number of rare documents, and the ?Historic Trails, 1826 ? 1856? wall map ( http://www.orww.org/Coquelle_Trails/Maps/Study_Area/Map_01_Historic_Trails.jpg ). Other key individuals making important contributions to project include Robin Harkins, Jesse Davis, and Nicole Norris working under direction of the Coquille Tribe; Wayne Giesy of ORWW and Crys Stephens of NW Maps. For further information, visit the Coquelle Trails ( http://www.orww.org/Coquelle_Trails/ ) website or email Nicole Norris ( mailto:nicolenorris at coquilletribe.org ), Wayne Giesy ( mailto:GiesyW at ORWW.org ) or Bob Zybach ( mailto:ZybachB at NWMapsCo.com ). NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR DOCUMENTS OF EXCLUSION BY OHQ The ?Oregon Historical Quarterly? (OHQ) is seeking nominations from archivists, historians, and others familiar with Oregon?s documents of exclusion. Since the time of exploration by private corporations and imperial nations, the use of charters, state and national laws, municipal codes, and organizational covenants and bylaws have excluded groups of people from a wide variety of rights. The OHQ is interested in examining that history of exclusion through documents. How have laws, housing covenants, organizational-membership requirements, and other written rules designated who is in by defining who is out? How have those exclusions shaped our state? How did those targeted ? and their allies ? resist the exclusion efforts? Are you aware of a document of exclusion contained within your collection? If so, email a copy of the document, identification of its location, and a 250-word synopsis of its significance to Eliza Canty-Jones ( mailto:eliza.canty-jones at ohs.org ). For questions call (503) 306-5236. AGS SEEKING CONFERENCE LECTURE AND SESSION PROPOSALS The Association for Gravestone Studies is soliciting proposals for evening lecture papers and classroom / participation sessions during its 2013 conference June 20 and 21 in Salem. Scholarly papers should be no more than 25 minutes for presentation during evening lectures. Participation / class sessions should run no more than 45 minutes in length and focus on "how-to" topics. Possible topics include long-range planning, volunteer management, and using cemeteries in education. AGS encourages panel discussions. Submit 250-word abstract proposals by Feb. 1 via email to Bob Keeler ( mailto:robertk at clackamas.edu ) or Judy Juntunen ( mailto:rycraftjuntunen at aol.com ). For additional information about the 2013 conference, visit the AGS website ( http://www.gravestonestudies.org/conferences.htm ). WFHAC SEEKING PROPOSALS FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION The Willamette Falls Heritage Area Coalition is seeking proposals for a part time executive director, who will work from a virtual office and will possess the skills and tools to be comfortable and effective working remotely. The position will require participation in a minimum of three meetings monthly in West Linn and Oregon City. The proposal deadline is 5 p.m., Jan. 15. The position will coordinate and prepare the applications and procedures for designation as a National Heritage Area as well as a State Heritage Area, including working with Oregon?s Congressional delegation and the Oregon Heritage Commission; conduct public outreach and communication program with stakeholders; and develop and implement a strategic plan for funding and long-term sustainability. Additional responsibilities include facilitating meetings, events, activities and the wide range of media and technology components necessary for communication; maintaining relationships with project partners; and managing administrative and organizational development including documentation management. Expected qualifications include demonstrated leadership and the capacity for strategic thinking; experience in professional fundraising and organizational development; superior communication skills; a strong interest in history and cultural heritage; the ability to meet, interact and work comfortably with a variety of stakeholder and create and lead partnerships; success working with a board of directors. For a complete job description and application requirements, visit WFHAC website ( http://www.wfheritage.org/ ). To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and other required information to info at wfheritage.org. For questions, call Alice Norris at (503) 701-5267. ----------------- Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com. Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Wed Jan 9 15:41:48 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:41:48 -0800 Subject: [Heritage] Cultural Heritage Experiences Major Factor in Oregon Traveler Decisions Message-ID: <50ED8FBC020000290001F13A@prd.state.or.us> Cultural and heritage experiences are important factors in attracting travelers to visit Oregon. Once here, these cultural heritage travelers spend nearly 60 percent more than the national average for cultural heritage travelers. Those are two of the findings in a recent study of cultural heritage travelers organized by the Oregon Heritage Commission. The Oregon Cultural Trust provided funds for the study, while Travel Oregon provided technical assistance. ?Cultural and heritage organizations have believed for many years that their work was important for their communities and for the tourism industry,? says Kyle Jansson, coordinator of the Oregon Heritage Commission. ?This study proves that cultural heritage travelers spend hundreds of dollars for lodging, restaurants, transportation and other services, and that means jobs for Oregonians.? The study, conducted by Mandala Research LLC, showed that Oregon?s cultural heritage travelers spend nearly 60 percent more per person than cultural heritage travelers do nationally. These travelers contributed an estimated $19.6 billion to the state economy on their most recent trip to the state, according to the study?s findings. A cultural heritage traveler is defined as ?a person who travels to experience the places, people, activities and things that authentically represent the past and present, including cultural, historic and natural resources.? This means they visit heritage sites, arts venues, state and national parks, beaches and other places also enjoyed by Oregonians. A far higher percentage of Oregon travelers than those elsewhere said cultural heritage activities were important to their destination choice. They like to engage in a range of activities, including partaking in regional foods and wines, appreciating the authenticity of what Oregon has to offer. The report concluded that it is important for Oregon to capture the past sense of place, and to weave this iconic place into the present and future. A complete copy of the report is available at http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/Pages/Tourism.aspx In addition, the Heritage Commission has created a Heritage Bulletin to assist organizations and communities in becoming more welcoming to the cultural heritage traveler. This publication can be viewed at http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/docs/Heritage_Bulletins/HB_18_Tourist_Needs.pdf -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Thu Jan 17 08:56:47 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:56:47 -0800 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2013-01-17 Message-ID: <50F7BCCF020000290001F296@prd.state.or.us> In this Issue: 1. Champoeg Interpretive Talks Featured on Exchange 2. Archaeology for the Curious Set to Begin Jan. 26 3. National Trust Provides Historic District Tips 4. Archivist for Photography, Annual Giving Manager Openings at OHS CHAMPOEG INTERPRETIVE TALKS FEATURED ON EXCHANGE The Champoeg State Heritage Area is hosting a series of interpretive talks and demonstrations on the lives of the native peoples, settlers and traders on the Willamette River on Jan. 26, Feb. 23 and March 16 from noon to 4 p.m. To learn more, visit Oregon Heritage Exchange ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ ). ARCHAEOLOGY FOR THE CURIOUS SET TO BEGIN JAN. 26 Are you looking to learn more about archaeology basics, or do you need a refresher on the history of the Pacific Northwest? The Oregon Archaeological Society (OAS) is offering its annual training program over six Saturdays beginning on Jan. 26 and running through March 9 at the Portland Community College Rock Creek Campus, 17705 Northwest Springville Road, Building 7, Room 107, in Portland. Co-sponsored by Portland Community College and the Washington County Museum, OAS Basic Training, also known as Archaeology for the Curious, features experienced regional professionals teaching each session from organizations such as the National Forest Service, BLM, and the University of Oregon. Topics for the first two sessions include archaeology basics as well as information on artifacts, laws and ethics, Northwest archaeology and rock art, site stewardship and volunteering. The cost is just $30 for both sessions and is open to the public. For more information, visit the OAS website ( http://www.oregonarchaeological.org/training.htm ), email oas.basictraining at gmail.com or contact Steve Satterthwaite at satterts at hotmail.com or (503) 824-2264. NATIONAL TRUST PROVIDES HISTORIC DISTRICT TIPS Defining boundaries helps to transform the unique features of your community into a meaningful historic district. The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides ten steps for defining the boundaries of an historic district in a blog titled ?10 on Tuesday ( http://blog.preservationnation.org/2013/01/08/10-on-tuesday-10-factors-in-establishing-local-historic-district-boundary-lines/#.UO7mcXfNkuM )?, which features weekly preservation tips. ARCHIVIST FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, ANNUAL GIVING MANAGER OPENINGS AT OHS The Oregon Historical Society is seeking qualified individuals to fill the roles of Archivist for Photography and Moving Images and Annual Giving Manager. The Archivist for Photography and Moving Images is responsible for care and access to the Oregon Historical Society?s collection of approximately 2.5 million photographic images and assists the Preservationist in care and access to the Society?s moving image collection (including motion pictures, video tapes, and digital materials). Responsibilities include acquiring materials for the photograph and moving image collections; and arranging, describing, preserving, and cataloging the materials following established standards and procedures as specified by the Society of American Archivists, the Association of Moving Image Archivists, the American Library Association, and other nationally recognized authorities. Successful candidates will have a master?s degree in Library Information Science or equivalent knowledge of national standards for photograph and moving image cataloging plus two years? experience working with photographs and moving images in a research library setting. This position closes on Jan. 23. Working closely with the Development Director, the Annual Giving Manager is responsible for the production of, implementation of, and measurement of annual giving programs. This includes museum membership and corporate membership acquisition and retention including annual direct mail, e-mail and web-based appeals, gift club and members-only event support. This position also manages the production of annual fundraising event and proposal preparation in support of the Development Director and Executive Director. The position manages the donor database (Raisers Edge) with a part-time Raiser?s Edge data entry and membership support person. Successful candidates will possess a bachelor?s degree in a related field and three years? experience and/or training in annual fund raising for a non-profit; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position closes on Jan. 24. For complete job descriptions and application criteria, visit the OHS website ( http://www.ohs.org/about-ohs/current-openings.cfm ). ----------------- Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com. Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Thu Jan 24 08:53:43 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:53:43 -0800 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2013-01-24 Message-ID: <5100F697020000290001F3D7@prd.state.or.us> In this Issue: 1. Heritage Commission to Meet in Salem, Jan. 28 2. OH Conversation Project Seeks Scholars, Innovators, Leaders 3. 2013 List of Oregon?s Most Endangered Places Nominations Open 4. NISO Webinar on Metadata for Preservation Set for Feb. 13 5. Sustainable Preservation Practices Webinar Series Offered 6. National Trust / ACHP Partnership Award Nominations Sought HERITAGE COMMISSION TO MEET IN SALEM, JAN. 28 The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet at 11 a.m., Jan. 28, in Room 124 of the North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE, Salem. A work session will begin at 9 a.m. Agenda items include issues related to Oregon heritage sites, organizations and activities. The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon?s heritage and geographical diversity, appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. The mission of the Oregon Heritage Commission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon's heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of its diversity. The meetings are accessible to people with disabilities. Arrange for special accommodations up to 72 hours in advance by calling (503) 986-0655. More information about the Heritage Commission is available at www.oregonheritage.org or by contacting Commission coordinator Kyle Jansson at 503-986-0673. 2013 LIST OF OREGON?S MOST ENDANGERED PLACES NOMINATIONS OPEN The Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) is accepting nominations for its 2013 list of Oregon?s Most Endangered Places. Is there a historic property, barn, bridge or local landmark of significance that is at risk of being lost in your community? These cultural resources tell the story of Oregon, and often restoration and repurposing brings tremendous economic opportunity. Download nomination forms ( http://www.historicpreservationleague.org/forms/2013_EndangeredNomForm.pdf ) from the HPLO website. The nomination deadline is March 1. Every year historic properties across Oregon are rehabilitated and reused, enriching neighborhoods, revitalizing Main Streets, conserving resources, and attracting tourists. Anyone may nominate an endangered property. The property can be residential or commercial, urban or rural, public or private. Those selected will receive rehabilitation support from the HPLO and the opportunity for a seed grant to address urgent needs and develop a plan for long-term viability. HPLO will announce the 2013 Oregon Most Endangered Places on May 30. For more information, call the HPLO at (503) 243-1923 or visit www.HistoricPreservationLeague.org ( http://www.historicpreservationleague.org/ ). OH CONVERSATION PROJECT SEEKS SCHOLARS, INNOVATORS, LEADERS The Oregon Humanities? (OH) Conversation Project offers humanities-based public discussion programs about provocative issues and ideas. OH is seeking scholars, community leaders, innovators, provocateurs, artists, academic all-stars, and other engaged thinkers who want to help Oregonians think broadly, ask questions, and talk with each other about timely and relevant ideas that affect our daily lives and decisions. OH encourages applications from individuals who are smart, passionate about ideas, and curious ? who understand the role of the humanities in the public sphere, value listening as much as speaking, and possess a willingness to step out from behind the podium and lead an active conversation among participants. Visit oregonhumanities.org to read the full Request for Proposals and apply online. The application deadline is March 8. For questions, contact Jennifer Allen by phone at (503) 241-0543 or (800) 735-0543, ext. 118 or email at j.allen at oregonhumanities.org. NISO WEBINAR ON METADATA FOR PRESERVATION SET FOR FEB. 13 The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) will hold a webinar titled ?Metadata for Preservation: A Digital Objects Best Friend? from 4 ? 5:30 p.m., Feb. 13. Registration closes at noon the same day. As the reliance on electronic content increases, preservation-related digital repositories grow. In 2003, the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) and Research Libraries Group (RLG) established an international working group called PREMIS (Preservation Metadata: Implementation Strategies) to develop a common core set of metadata elements for digital preservation. PREMIS issued the most recent version of its Data Dictionary for Preservation Metadata in July 2012. It is widely implemented in preservation repositories throughout the world in multiple domains. Visit the NISO website ( http://www.niso.org/news/events/2013/webinars/preservation ) for further information or for webinar registration. SUSTAINABLE PRESERVATION PRACTICES WEBINAR SERIES OFFERED The Image Permanence Institute (IPI) is offering a series of nine webinars titled ?Sustainable Preservation Practices for Managing Storage Environments?. The next webinar, ?Dealing with Winter Dryness? will take place on Feb. 6 from 4 ? 5:30 p.m. The webinars, which began in January and run through September, provide information on a variety of topics from recent preservation research to tips for dealing with broad environmental challenges such as summer heat and humidity and winter dryness. The webinars will provide useful tools and information that will allow participants to make informed decisions and to initiate successful environmental management practices at their own institutions. Collections care, facilities management, and administrative staff will benefit in viewing the webinars as a team. Past webinars are available for viewing at the IPI website on the webinar information page ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPe4H7HzAHE&feature=youtu.be&hd=1 ). For a complete schedule of dates and topics, visit the IPI website ( http://ipisustainability.org/webinar-info-series2/ ). NATIONAL TRUST / ACHP PARTNERSHIP AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are seeking nominations for the 2013 National Trust/ACHP Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation. A category of the Richard H. Driehaus National Preservation Awards, this joint award honors outstanding federal partnerships that advance the preservation of important historic resources. The deadline for nominations is March 1. Federal activities have a profound impact on our nation?s cultural landscape. This national awards program provides an opportunity to highlight an agency?s commitment to a preservation ethic and gain public awareness of its accomplishments and requires a demonstrated partnership with a federal organization. Partners may include Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, not-for-profit organizations, individuals, businesses, state and local governments, and other non-federal persons or organizations. Nominated projects or programs can include one or more non-federal partners and more than one federal agency. A jury of preservation professionals from the National Trust and the ACHP will review the nominations and select a winner who will receive the honor in November at the National Preservation Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. The National Trust website ( http://www.preservationnation.org/take-action/awards/award-descriptions.html#ACHP ) provides a complete description of eligibility and nomination requirements as well as an online application. For more information, visit http://www.preservationnation.org/take-action/awards or contact Patricia Knoll, at (202) 606-1385 or pknoll at achp.gov. ----------------- Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following our blog at oregonheritage.wordpress.com. Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heritage.info at state.or.us Thu Jan 31 08:48:41 2013 From: heritage.info at state.or.us (Heritage Info) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:48:41 -0800 Subject: [Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2013-01-31 Message-ID: <510A2FE9020000290001F58A@prd.state.or.us> In this Issue: 1. Exchange Explores Fish Lake Project 2. Snapshots of Historical Archaeology in Oregon at MNCH, Eugene 3. Northwest History Network Seeks Micro-funding Proposals 4. Capitalizing Collections Subject of JSMA Talk, Feb. 1 in Eugene EXCHANGE EXPLORES FISH LAKE PROJECT Join John Hayes as he explores a collaborative effort between the Oregon Historic Trails Advisory Council, Friends of Fish Lake, U.S. Forest Service and other potential stakeholders in a fascinating project at Fish Lake, approximately 34 miles northwest of Sisters. Read about it on Heritage Exchange ( http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ ). SNAPSHOTS OF HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY IN OREGON AT MNCH, EUGENE A new exhibit at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History (NMCH), 1680 E.15th Ave., Eugene, explores five sites recently excavated by museum archaeologists. ?Site Seeing: Snapshots of Historical Archaeology in Oregon? examines each site to reveal a deeper understanding of the people who lived before us and enhances our understanding of Oregon's collective heritage. The exhibit runs through Dec. 31. The exhibit features the experiences of Chinese immigrants at Jacksonville and Kam Wah Chung; a Klamath homestead at Beatty Curve; forgotten pioneers at Stevens Cemetery; and a private view of Portland from a Portland privy. For further information, visit the NMCH website ( http://natural-history.uoregon.edu/ ) or call (541)346-3024. NORTHWEST HISTORY NETWORK SEEKS MICRO-FUNDING PROPOSALS The Northwest History Network (NHN) is seeking applications for competitive awards to fund equipment, services and other one-time needs for history projects. Proposed projects should advance one or more of NHN?s organizational goals. Proposals are due May 1. The NHN Project Committee will recommend projects for funding in June and NHN will notify recipients by early July. Visit the NHN website ( http://www.northwesthistory.org/ ) to review the organizational goals, proposal requirements and further information. CAPITALIZING COLLECTIONS SUBJECT OF JSMA TALK, FEB. 1 IN EUGENE In recent years, a disturbing number of museums across the U.S. have faced attempts to raid their collections to cover budget shortfalls. ?Capitalizing Collections?, part of the ?21st Century Museum Issues? lecture series, will explore associated legal, ethical and public perception questions at the Ford Lecture Hall, Jordon Schnizter Museum of Art (JSMA) on the University of Oregon (UO) campus, 1430 Johnson Lane, Eugene. The talk will include a discussion about the 2013 case at Fisk University. Speakers include Bill Eilan, director, Georgia Museum of Arts; Kris Anderson, director, Jacob Lawrence Gallery at the University of Washington; Dom Vetri, professor UO Law School; Doug Park, associate legal counsel, UO; Jill Hartz, executive director, JSMA; and Phaedra Livingstone, museum studies coordinator, UO. For further information about this and future lectures in the 21st Century Museum Issues? series, visit the JSMA website ( http://jsma.uoregon.edu/calendar/month ) or call (541) 346-3027. ----------------- Mark your calendar for the 2013 Heritage Conferenc ( http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/Pages/conference.aspx )e to take place in Portland May 9 and 10! Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, provides technical support and services to people and organizations documenting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Oregon's heritage. Keep up with the latest issues and trends by following the Oregon Heritage Exchange blog ( oregonheritage.wordpress.com ). Oregon Heritage News is a service of the Oregon Heritage Commission. Contact us by emailing heritage.info at state.or.us . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: