[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2020-06-26
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Oregon Heritage News 2020-06-26
In this issue:
* Chapman Elementary WPA mural restoration featured in impact of heritage video
* Resources for leading in times of crisis
* Mellon Foundation Invests $1.5 Million in Federal COVID-19 Research Project to Support Libraries, Museums Reopening
* Diversity and inclusion resources
* Digital Directions event goes online
* Upcoming webinars featuring membership during reopening and the new normal
* Joint Meeting of the Oregon Advocacy Commissions July 6
* Free Women’s Suffrage Pop-Up Display from National Archives
* 2020 Heritage Fellowship Papers Posted
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Chapman Elementary WPA mural restoration featured in impact of heritage video
The second impact of heritage video has been released and it features the restoration of a WPA wood mural created by artist Aimee Goram. You can learn more about the grant funded project here on the Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2016/11/23/successful-restoration-of-wpa-mural-at-chapman-elementary-school-in-portland/> or watch the impact video here<https://youtu.be/h6Bdqj6vXQ4>.
These videos were created to compliment the cancelled 2020 Oregon Heritage Conference and were intended to emphasize the impact heritage has on the community, people doing the work and those being impacted by the work. Maureen Battistella with Southern Oregon University put together these awesome videos with great examples of the impact of heritage across the state that we planned to use during the conference.
Little did we know that they would take on even greater importance during this time as heritage organization, like every other organization/business/public service/etc., are striving to survive and recover from the pandemic. The value of heritage is a case that needs to made by all heritage organizations.
This is the second of six videos we are sharing with you and hopefully they can help you understand the impact of heritage and begin to identify your own stories to use in your own messaging.
Impact of Heritage Video #2 – Chapman Elementary Mural Project<https://youtu.be/h6Bdqj6vXQ4>
Impact of Heritage Video #1 – Vanport Mosaic<https://youtu.be/_msnfA2guR8> (previously released)
A big thank you to Maureen Battistella for her working putting this together. She was involved with the Oregon Heritage Excellence Award<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/awards.aspx> winning project Stories of Southern Oregon<https://soda.sou.edu/stories/index.html>.
Be sure to check out Oregon Heritage’s Engagement Tools<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/tools.aspx> resources for more ideas and guidance on crafting your messages.
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Resources for leading in times of crisis
American Alliance of Museums put together a resource page for those trying to figure how to lead during these challenging times. You can find the entire resource list here<https://www.aam-us.org/programs/about-museums/leading-in-times-of-crisis/> but here are a few that looked compelling:
* The Alliance blog published: In Times Like These: Managing Museums Through Crises<https://www.aam-us.org/2020/04/07/in-times-like-these-managing-museums-through-crises/>, by Christy S. Coleman, Executive Director, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
* Boardable recently conducted a webinar on Effective and Engaging Virtual Board Meetings – What You Need to Know<https://boardable.com/blog/webinar-effective-and-engaging-virtual-board-meetings/>.
* A helpful blog post from BoardEffect covers “The Value of Virtual Board Meetings for a Nonprofit<https://www.boardeffect.com/blog/the-value-of-virtual-board-meetings-for-a-nonprofit/>.
* BoardSource shares a number of useful blog posts and resources, including:
* The benefits and challenges of virtual board meetings are being tested by a growing number of nonprofit boards<https://boardsource.org/resources/virtual-board-meetings/>
* It’s Time to Talk About…What Board Commitment to Equity Looks Like in This Moment<https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/what-board-commitment-to-equity-looks-like-in-this-moment>
* Partnership in a Time of Pandemic: The CEO and the Board<https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/partnership-in-a-time-of-pandemic-the-ceo-and-the-board>
* What Nonprofit Board Members Should Be Doing Right Now to Address the COVID-19 Situation<https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/what-nonprofit-board-members-should-be-doing-right-now-to-address-the-covid-19-situation?_ga=2.38524388.653749781.1584637196-1833836468.1560345617>
* The Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) shares these blog posts:
* Adapting to Change Requires Flexibility<https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/adaptability-1-idea-3-facts-5-tips/?utm_source=external-email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=global_marketing_leading-effectively_april292020%20(1)&utm_content=&spMailingID=64632159&spUserID=NDIyMjg1MzYyNTYwS0&spJobID=1863505628&spReportId=MTg2MzUwNTYyOAS2>
* Leadership Resources for Times of Crisis<https://www.ccl.org/coronavirus-resources/>
* Leadership skills in an uncertain world<https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/leadership-skills-for-an-uncertain-world/?utm_source=external-email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=global_marketing_liy-newsletter_may052020%20(1)&utm_content=&spMailingID=64669690&spUserID=NDIyMjg1MzYyNTYwS0&spJobID=1880597609&spReportId=MTg4MDU5NzYwOQS2>
* DEXIBIT released a new whitepaper<https://dexibit.com/home/resources/whitepaper-covid19-leading-in-crisis/> that analyzes the impacts of COVID19 on visitor attractions (including museums), documents its response, & provides guidance on how to lead in these extreme circumstances.
* From Forbes, Leadership Never Stops: Six Tips For Carrying On During A Crisis<https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/04/14/leadership-never-stops-six-tips-for-carrying-on-during-a-crisis/#7322e7b46904>.
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Mellon Foundation Invests $1.5 Million in Federal COVID-19 Research Project to Support Libraries, Museums Reopening
The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced the receipt of a $1,500,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support materials research for collections care and the reopening of libraries and museums during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As libraries and museums around the country begin to resume operations and reopen to the public, the need for clear information to support the handling of core museum, library, and archival materials has become increasingly urgent.
IMLS<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h8RJhWiSVVr7M3o4JWvOHe4czkfoEmMoZkSm_jmn9BOqNwjjuhX5Xbg0ihNYWCu4twpfqVlk0zDyIYYGwOKfvwoY2PJQdtP8-R4znOQlat4n6VVkF61sF-SDNk-jxuDbDuia-lf55a0=&c=Fp22m9QD_7cl-ebHXt5NCVe4IGSrNcHIw6-X46NVhweVBp13hOz13A==&ch=H9ZhYTjt2sdKASvXPtKNmVJmwDriwo65LR6yCQlK87jzEC8aZgkvIA==>, the primary source of federal funding for museums and libraries; OCLC<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h8RJhWiSVVr7M3o4JWvOHe4czkfoEmMoZkSm_jmn9BOqNwjjuhX5XQLr4CSdKrd5HwndVfd2Q1EL_RekXP38yG_WFzUg4hXfVq20HXIymTt1z1sqZPRucybzP96xLpSW4OmbauL5Nxo=&c=Fp22m9QD_7cl-ebHXt5NCVe4IGSrNcHIw6-X46NVhweVBp13hOz13A==&ch=H9ZhYTjt2sdKASvXPtKNmVJmwDriwo65LR6yCQlK87jzEC8aZgkvIA==>, a global library technology and research organization; and Battelle<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h8RJhWiSVVr7M3o4JWvOHe4czkfoEmMoZkSm_jmn9BOqNwjjuhX5XQLr4CSdKrd5AYdc37uQqW5Tgd5_U5QFKsSulSfvg3ULDVGRSylDQ3Z9XRGofetRZIufGnNVS3SA8w3x9GO9hanMMgWG_hZYmg==&c=Fp22m9QD_7cl-ebHXt5NCVe4IGSrNcHIw6-X46NVhweVBp13hOz13A==&ch=H9ZhYTjt2sdKASvXPtKNmVJmwDriwo65LR6yCQlK87jzEC8aZgkvIA==>, a not-for-profit global research and development organization, are collaborating to study and share information about how long the COVID-19 virus survives on materials that are prevalent in libraries, archives, and museums.
The project, REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM)<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h8RJhWiSVVr7M3o4JWvOHe4czkfoEmMoZkSm_jmn9BOqNwjjuhX5XXirGwSBtgnXfps_G_OxqP1PSxXhU9dOJtvbMgMtY1ss_7dG7FA5nQ3ENYLXXmAgZ8wdx39KQrlKgkylCqTskc7xBLLDswGUbUAelHEImh7m4Gfmzh0Pd8_SCljsqSVYEoDi3c_YbcbZXW7aB8iFahV8lVl84jNWFg==&c=Fp22m9QD_7cl-ebHXt5NCVe4IGSrNcHIw6-X46NVhweVBp13hOz13A==&ch=H9ZhYTjt2sdKASvXPtKNmVJmwDriwo65LR6yCQlK87jzEC8aZgkvIA==>, will draw upon the study’s results and other scientific literature to make information available on how materials can be handled to mitigate exposure to staff and visitors. The results from the first round of testing were announced<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h8RJhWiSVVr7M3o4JWvOHe4czkfoEmMoZkSm_jmn9BOqNwjjuhX5XXirGwSBtgnXIIa7dPbfs7sZFGzYQvxIAlgHdUCbR0M2TwrIbpLI8m7kEK1y12MMejex1h8pn0kLcrIBH1GdB3THeyAJ3_VAUxlO3R8uhnio6otPNmL5b6KshlfCwSoEdhuk01g4-AuM5JE58oAk0fG0ENcjFMZkO4LY-rsl7OZEWghrOdpQ63eGw0b30yLlSOAI7afhqTikQghmwPqNM6t1Is5blc3dPA==&c=Fp22m9QD_7cl-ebHXt5NCVe4IGSrNcHIw6-X46NVhweVBp13hOz13A==&ch=H9ZhYTjt2sdKASvXPtKNmVJmwDriwo65LR6yCQlK87jzEC8aZgkvIA==> on June 22, 2020.
“Scientific research is essential to answer questions about the spread of COVID-19 on materials that are ubiquitous throughout the nation’s libraries and museums,” said IMLS Director Crosby Kemper. “We are thrilled for the support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in accomplishing this critical research that will facilitate and inform reopening plans for libraries and museums across the country, and possibly the world.”
IMLS, OCLC, and Battelle, along with federal agencies such as the Smithsonian, the Library of Congress, and the National Archives and Records Administration, have also engaged a steering committee drawn from the museum and library fields with the goal of understanding and mitigating the impact of the virus. Together, they are supporting the curation and development of information on how to handle materials, training, and cleaning in support of safely reopening and sustaining operations under a COVID-19 reality.
For more information or to sign up for REALM Project updates, visit oc.lc/realm-project<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h8RJhWiSVVr7M3o4JWvOHe4czkfoEmMoZkSm_jmn9BOqNwjjuhX5XVMcIxtYq4qX_AhaU0EaLg9Oev25vg21Nu7sHEh-UECGgusvU-QeCjpSxrcnI1cBRrxheVvH8k5Mx2RSjxuSGZUbmCvQs4iHvA==&c=Fp22m9QD_7cl-ebHXt5NCVe4IGSrNcHIw6-X46NVhweVBp13hOz13A==&ch=H9ZhYTjt2sdKASvXPtKNmVJmwDriwo65LR6yCQlK87jzEC8aZgkvIA==>.
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Diversity and inclusion resources
An e-news letter from the Western Museums Assocation sent out on June 22 included the following tools and resources related to diversity and inclusion:
Tool for Organizational Self-Assessment Related to Racial Equity<https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=51150ca4b2&e=f4886bfe41>
Museum As Site for Social Action Readiness Assessment<https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=61230a0881&e=f4886bfe41>
Racial Equity Resources<https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=79bd851335&e=f4886bfe41>
How To Have Conversations About Race At Work<https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=2ab88bd930&e=f4886bfe41>
More Resources<https://westmuse.org/diversity-and-inclusion-resources>
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Digital Directions event goes online
DIGITAL DIRECTIONS GOES ONLINE! October 19-21, 2020
JOIN NEDCC for a comprehensive overview of digital preservation, presented by information professionals with deep experience in the preservation of cultural heritage materials. During three half-days of live, interactive, online training, you will learn about good practices and practical strategies for creating and managing digital collections, and you'll gain confidence in decision-making for the preservation of your digital assets.
TOPICS INCLUDE: Standards and specifications for digitization and digital preservation; metadata; copyright; selection for digitization; special considerations for audiovisual and born-digital materials; digital storage; and working with vendors and collaborative or consortial organizations.
LOGISTICS: Total registrants will be limited to 125 people to ensure that participants have opportunities to interact with both faculty and attendees. Each livestreamed session is 45-60 minutes, followed by 15-30 minutes of audio/video enabled Q&A.
LEARN MORE: View the Agenda, faculty list, complete logistics, and registration information: http://www.nedcc.org/dd20
REGISTRATION DEADLINE is October 9. But register EARLY as they expect to sell out quickly!
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Upcoming webinars featuring membership during reopening and the new normal
Presented by Cuseum<https://cuseum.com/>.
Membership Mondays: Re-Engaging and Re-Welcoming Members After Coronavirus Closures
June 29, 12pm PST, Register here<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5415931868717/WN_KffBBFDeRwy20QEicGJwXg?utm_source=Cuseum+Newsletter&utm_campaign=14d1181794-Newsletter-June-26-2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_27827bb7a3-14d1181794-598361321>.
As museums and cultural organizations begin to reopen, one of the biggest challenges membership professionals may be facing is how to re-engage and re-welcome members again. Organizations are concerned about how they can reconnect with lapsed or nonresponsive members, and are looking for strategies and tips to drive renewals. Join Dan Sullivan (Head of Growth and Partnerships @ Cuseum), Daniella Cabezas (Associate Director of Special Events & Corporate Relations @ Miami Children’s Museum), Amy Marks (Director, Membership & Development Services @ Space Center Houston) & Ann Meisel (Client Services & Membership Manager @ Poster House) as they discuss strategies and plans for re-engaging with members after a long period of being closed.
Small But Mighty: Navigating the New Normal as a Small or Mid-sized Museum
July 1, 11am PST, Register here<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6815931868899/WN_HPjNMBb4TriIsYDUWJoaQQ?utm_source=Cuseum+Newsletter&utm_campaign=14d1181794-Newsletter-June-26-2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_27827bb7a3-14d1181794-598361321>.
Now, more than three months after lockdown began, museums are gradually beginning to reopen their doors to visitors. While cultural organizations face many common hurdles, small and mid-sized institutions, with fewer staff and resources, may be facing unique challenges around this “new normal”. Many may be concerned they lack the budgets and bandwidth needed to implement necessary changes, like contactless experience design and new digital initiatives. Join Brendan Ciecko (CEO & Founder @ Cuseum), John Echeveste (CEO @ LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes), Maryam Nabi (Director of Marketing & Communications @ Conservatory of Flowers), & Rich Bradway (Director of Digital Learning and Engagement @ Norman Rockwell Museum) as they talk through strategies to navigate the new normal as a smaller cultural institution, doing a deep dive into the unique challenges that small to mid-sized organizations face.
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Joint Meeting of the Oregon Advocacy Commissions July 6
Joint Meeting of the Oregon Advocacy Commissions (OACs)
Monday, July 6th, 2020
Joint Meeting of the OACs:
12:00pm – 1:00pm
The Oregon Advocacy Commissions (Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs/OCAPIA, Oregon Commission on Black Affairs/OCBA, Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs/OCHA, and the Oregon Commission for Women/OCFW) will hold a Joint Meeting from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Monday, July 6th, 2020. The meeting will include discussion on topics of interest to the Commissions around the hiring of the OACO Executive Director.
Presenters:
Sherry Lauer, Chief Human Resources Office
Jill Woods, Chief Human Resources Office
Virtual meeting location:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85979679010?pwd=Q1BqRmVSdUlEUmU1dyt5THpxbWF6Zz09
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations for people with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance. If you would like to sign up to receive this Public Meeting Notice, have questions regarding accessibility or any other concerns, or wish to call in to the meeting, contact Nancy Kramer at nancy.kramer at oregon.gov<mailto:nancy.kramer at oregon.gov> or 503.302.9725.
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Free Women’s Suffrage Pop-Up Display from National Archives
The National Archives, in partnership with the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission (WSCC), is providing 2,500 free Rightfully Hers pop-up displays to cultural institutions nationwide in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women’s constitutional right to vote.
The displays are FREE, easy to set up, and are yours to keep. Assembled size is 68″high by 32″ wide and their footprint is approximately 45″ square. Participating venues will receive a display delivered to their door via UPS in late July, early August, along with digital educational and press materials via email.
Just a few days left to sign up (deadline is June 27). Sign up via Google Forms<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSempbUqigyKEDZ0NhnxRQzpgQFN3xwUkYj9Bj9gKkRXjareVg/viewform>
For more information visit Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote<https://museum.archives.gov/rightfully-hers#popup> on the National Archives Museum website.
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2020 Heritage Fellowship Papers Posted
Final papers of the three Oregon university students named 2020 Oregon Heritage Fellows are now posted on the Oregon Heritage website. Oregon Heritage Director Chrissy Curran says, “The Fellows conduct original research into the diverse history of Oregon, often on topics that have drawn less attention from more-experienced historians. We believe it is important that their research is presented to the public.”
--Katie Bush, Portland State University graduate student in Public History: “The Spaces of Policing/The Policing of Spaces: Pathologizing Mental Illness and Poverty in Progressive Era Portland<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/The%20Spaces%20of%20Policing,%20The%20Policing%20of%20Spaces,%20Katherine%20Bush.pdf>”
--Adam Fitzhugh, Portland State University graduate student in History: “Battle Rock: Anatomy of a Massacre<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Battle%20Rock,%20Anatomy%20of%20a%20Massacre,%20Adam%20Fitzhugh.pdf>”
--Georgia Reid, Lewis & Clark College undergraduate students in Anthropology/Sociology and Environmental Studies: “Material Imagination of the Oregon Flax Industry<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Material%20Imagination%20of%20the%20Oregon%20Flax%20Industry,%20Georgia%20Reid.pdf>”
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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.
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