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[talk] RE: Creating Interactives for History Museum Website

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:42:00 GMT

Hello, We are a small historic house museum that would like our website to feature interactives such as games and avatars. Can anyone provide the contact information for consultants who specialize in this type of web design? Thank you, Deborah O'Neill Director of Education Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden 421 East 61st Street New York, NY 10065 (212) 838-6878 www.mvhm.org -- Don't forget to visit the Museum-Ed Web site for programs, archives, sample documents and more. - www.museum-ed.org. To reply to this message, address your reply to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org">talk@museum-ed.org</a>. To send a new message to the list, address it to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org">talk@museum-ed.org</a> To access and search the archives <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,68/">http://www.museum-ed.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,68/</a> To unsubscribe from: talk@museum-ed.org, just follow this link: <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/u/talk/">http://www.museum-ed.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/u/talk/</a> Click this link, or copy and paste the address into your browser.

[talk] Cultural Entrepreneurship Institute in Cooperstown: May 2-5

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Now Accepting Inquiries and Applications:� The First Cultural Entrepreneurship Institute at Cooperstown: a pilot project of the Cooperstown Graduate Program and the Museum Association of New York and funded by IMLS. If you are a mid-career professional with a desire to change your institution and engage your community, we would like you to participate in a hands-on professional development opportunity to discover and practice the skills of the entrepreneurial leader. May 2 � 5; $200/person. For information: <a href="mailto:furlowew@oneonta.edu">furlowew@oneonta.edu</a> Keynote Presenter:� Barnaby Evans, creator of WaterFire Providence�, the award-winning sculpture that has been praised as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence�s renaissance.�� <a href="http://www.waterfire.org">www.waterfire.org</a> �Faculty includes: Dorothy Chen Courtin, Founder/Principal, Marketing & Management Associates for Nonprofits Philip Morris, CEO, Proctors, Schenectady� <a href="http://www.proctors.org">www.proctors.org</a> Pamela Green, Executive Director, Weeksville Heritage Society, Brooklyn <a href="http://www.weeksvillesociety.org">www.weeksvillesociety.org</a> Carol Enseki, former President, Brooklyn Children�s Museum <a href="http://www.brooklynkids.org">www.brooklynkids.org</a> Each participant receives a Cooperstown Graduate Program certificate upon completion. To learn more about this exciting new program and to receive an application contact: <a href="mailto:Furlowew@oneonta.edu">Furlowew@oneonta.edu</a> Anne Ackerson -- Anne W. Ackerson, Director Museum Association of New York 265 River Street Troy, NY �12180 T: �518-273-3400 F: �518-273-3416 E: �<a href="mailto:info@manyonline.org">info@manyonline.org</a> <a href="http://www.manyonline.org">www.manyonline.org</a> JOIN US ON FACEBOOK  Don't forget to visit the Museum-Ed Web site for programs, archives, sample documents and more. - www.museum-ed.org. <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/joomla/"> www.museum-ed.org</a>. To reply to this message, address your reply to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To send a new message to the list, address it to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To access and search the discussion list archives <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,68/"> discussion list archives</a> To unsubscribe from: talk@museum-ed.org, just follow this link: http://www.museum-ed.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/u/talk/

[talk] VSA Spring Regional Workshops - Registration Deadline Approaching!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:49:00 GMT

<div class=Section1> <o:p> </o:p> The advance registration deadline for VSA’s Regional Workshops at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is this Friday, March 12. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Three half-day workshops are being presented on Tuesday, March 16th at the Oregon Museum of Science and<o:p></o:p> Industry:<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> o    Logic Models (in the morning).<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> o    Evaluation 101 (in the afternoon).<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> o    Measuring Attitudes (in the afternoon). <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> VSA is offering great discounts for VSA members, attendees participating in both workshops, students, and institutions sending more than one participant. At prices as low as $110, this is a wonderful deal! Go to  <a href="http://www.visitorstudies.org">www.visitorstudies.org</a> and click on the "Workshops" link for details and registration.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Cheryl Kessler, Chair, VSA Professional Development Committee<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Cheryl Kessler<o:p></o:p> Research Associate<o:p></o:p> Institute for Learning Innovation<o:p></o:p> 3168 Braverton St.<o:p></o:p> Suite 280<o:p></o:p> Edgewater, MD 21037<o:p></o:p> (tel) 410-956-5144<o:p></o:p> (fax) 410-956-5148<o:p></o:p> <a href="http://www.ilinet.org">www.ilinet.org</a><o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> ILI: Understanding, Fostering, and Promoting Lifelong Learning<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> </div>  Don't forget to visit the Museum-Ed Web site for programs, archives, sample documents and more. - www.museum-ed.org. <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/joomla/"> www.museum-ed.org</a>. To reply to this message, address your reply to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To send a new message to the list, address it to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To access and search the discussion list archives <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,68/"> discussion list archives</a> To unsubscribe from: talk@museum-ed.org, just follow this link: http://www.museum-ed.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/u/talk/

[talk] looking for articles in "AND: Journal of art and art education"

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:35:00 GMT

<div class=Section1> Hi,<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> I work for a library for arts and cultural education in the Netherland and we are searching for three articles from the journal "And: Journal of art and art education". <o:p></o:p> Is there anyone that could help us with the following:<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <![if !supportLists]>�          <![endif]>Steveni, Barbara. "Will art influence history?" 1986, nr. 9 pp. 14-21<o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>�          <![endif]>Latham, John and Ian MacDonald Nunro. "Is there a black hole megatruth at the core of the 20....”, 1988 <o:p></o:p> <![if !supportLists]>�          <![endif]>Stevens, Graham, "How the arts Council destroys art movements" �1992 nr. 29 pp 1-2<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Kind regards<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Laura Stoov�<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Laura Stoov� _ project officer _ Cultuurnetwerk Nederland _ Ganzenmarkt 6 _ PO Box 61 _ NL 3500 AB Utrecht _ T +31 3023612 00 _ F +31 3023612 90 _ E <a href="mailto:laurastoove@cultuurnetwerk.nl">laurastoove@cultuurnetwerk.nl</a> _ <a href="http://www.cultuurnetwerk.nl">www.cultuurnetwerk.nl</a><o:p></o:p> </div>  Don't forget to visit the Museum-Ed Web site for programs, archives, sample documents and more. - www.museum-ed.org. <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/joomla/"> www.museum-ed.org</a>. To reply to this message, address your reply to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To send a new message to the list, address it to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To access and search the discussion list archives <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,68/"> discussion list archives</a> To unsubscribe from: talk@museum-ed.org, just follow this link: http://www.museum-ed.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/u/talk/

[talk] Are you an artist in the field of museum education?

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:56:00 GMT

<div class=Section1> Take ten minutes to tell us about it!   The Walters Art Museum invites you to participate in a survey that provides a voice for artists and those who work with artists within the field of museum education.  The findings from this study will be presented at the 2010 National Art Education Association Annual Convention in Baltimore.    Please participate here: <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/artistsinfield">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/artistsinfield</a>   If you have more extensive stories to tell about your perspective as an artist, or as someone who works with artists, in museums please send them directly to <a href="mailto:mhagewood@thewalters.org">mhagewood@thewalters.org</a>.   Thank you in advance for your participation!      Michelle Hagewood Senior Education Coordinator Family Programs The Walters Art Museum <a href="http://www.thewalters.org">www.thewalters.org</a> 410.547.9000 ext. 300   </div>  Don't forget to visit the Museum-Ed Web site for programs, archives, sample documents and more. - www.museum-ed.org. <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/joomla/"> www.museum-ed.org</a>. To reply to this message, address your reply to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To send a new message to the list, address it to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To access and search the discussion list archives <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,68/"> discussion list archives</a> To unsubscribe from: talk@museum-ed.org, just follow this link: http://www.museum-ed.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/u/talk/

[talk] re: student docents

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:14:00 GMT

<div class=Section1> Linda,<o:p></o:p> I work with students in our History/Museum Studies program on a daily basis. I work with student volunteers, interns, work study students, T.A.s, and students doing independent studies  I’ve added my answers at the end of your questions.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> What is the average length of service for the students? Students usually volunteer one semester (about 4 months) and then receive a certificate for their hours. If they decide to volunteer the following semester and I know before the current semester is finished, we wait to lump all of the volunteer hours from both semesters on the certificate.<o:p></o:p>                 Do they receive academic credit? The students are required to volunteer at museums as part of the Museum Studies program. So, they don’t receive formal academic credit hours unless they are interning, but not volunteering can make a difference in the grade they receive in their museum studies classes.<o:p></o:p>                 How often are the training sessions? I do one training session at the beginning of the semester and then individual training on projects they are assigned to. Our museum is pretty small, though, so larger museums may do more training.<o:p></o:p>                 Do you work primarily with graduate or undergraduate students? Both.<o:p></o:p>                 Do you have a “traditional” docent corps as well? No. As I mentioned above, our museum is very small, and our museum is actually pretty geared to providing experience for the students in the Museum Studies program.<o:p></o:p>                 Do the student docents tour selected exhibitions and only parts of the collection or do they tour the entire museum? In our case, it is the entire museum. The students have to become familiar with the exhibits as part of their introduction to the museum. They are also given tour guide information if they are to do tours. <o:p></o:p> I hope this helps. We are a pretty small operation, but we try to give the students as much training as we can.<o:p></o:p> Heidi<o:p></o:p> Heidi Vaughn<o:p></o:p> Director<o:p></o:p> Laboratory of History Museum<o:p></o:p> Dept. of History & Geography<o:p></o:p> University of Central Oklahoma<o:p></o:p> 100 N. University Dr.<o:p></o:p> Edmond, OK 73034<o:p></o:p> (405) 974-5789<o:p></o:p> www.uco.edu<o:p></o:p> hvaughn@uco.edu<o:p></o:p> historymuseum@uco.edu<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </div>  Don't forget to visit the Museum-Ed Web site for programs, archives, sample documents and more. - www.museum-ed.org. <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/joomla/"> www.museum-ed.org</a>. To reply to this message, address your reply to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To send a new message to the list, address it to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To access and search the discussion list archives <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,68/"> discussion list archives</a> To unsubscribe from: talk@museum-ed.org, just follow this link: http://www.museum-ed.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/u/talk/

[talk] student docents

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:56:00 GMT

<div class=Section1> Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> I would like to hear from those of you who work in a museum or gallery connected with a college or university and have a student docent program.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>                 What is the average length of service for the students?<o:p></o:p>                 Do they receive academic credit?<o:p></o:p>                 How often are the training sessions?<o:p></o:p>                 Do you work primarily with graduate or undergraduate students?<o:p></o:p>                 Do you have a “traditional” docent corps as well?<o:p></o:p>                 Do the student docents tour selected exhibitions and only parts of the collection or do they tour the entire museum?<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Any advice on this subject is welcome.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Thanks ,<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Linda S. Powell<o:p></o:p> Director of Interpretation and Visitor Experience<o:p></o:p> Corcoran Gallery of Art and Corcoran College of Art + Design<o:p></o:p> 500 Seventeenth Street NW<o:p></o:p> Washington, DC  20006 <o:p></o:p> (202)639-1724<o:p></o:p> (202) 639-1729 Fax<o:p></o:p> www.corcoran.org<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </div>  Don't forget to visit the Museum-Ed Web site for programs, archives, sample documents and more. - www.museum-ed.org. <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/joomla/"> www.museum-ed.org</a>. To reply to this message, address your reply to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To send a new message to the list, address it to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To access and search the discussion list archives <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,68/"> discussion list archives</a> To unsubscribe from: talk@museum-ed.org, just follow this link: http://www.museum-ed.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/u/talk/

[talk] Coordinator of Youth and Family Programs, The Corcoran Gallery of Art

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:49:00 GMT

<div class=Section1> <h4>Coordinator of Youth and Family Programs Public Education Department, The Corcoran Gallery of Art<o:p></o:p></h4> <h4>POSITION SUMMARY:<o:p></o:p></h4> The Coordinator of Youth and Family Programs will assist the Director of Youth and Family Programs in the creation and implementation of programs, classes, camps, interpretation, and publication material for children and youth between the ages of 5 and 16, and their families, under the umbrella of the Public Education department.<o:p></o:p> <h4>Duties and Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></h4> <h4>The Coordinator of Youth Programs will work closely with the Director of Youth and Family Programs on the following:<o:p></o:p></h4> 1. Youth Classes (average 30-45/year) <o:p></o:p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>Develop curricula and schedule courses for youth classes (ages 5–16) to take place during fall and spring semesters at Corcoran facilities and other locations.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>Ensure that course information is forwarded to the appropriate offices, such as the Registrar’s Office and Communications Office.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>Hire and train instructors and teaching assistants for youth classes.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>Working with a budget, order and stock art supplies according to the needs of the instructors.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>Ensure that internal payment processing related to students and instructors is handled properly.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>Collect and maintain all student information in a central location to be referenced by Security and faculty on a need-to-know basis.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>Create, distribute, collect, and report on instructor and parent evaluations.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'>Submit enrollment and budget report at the end of each semester.   <o:p></o:p></li> </ul> 2. Family Programs<o:p></o:p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'>Family Workshops (average one/month): Hire artist-educators, teach, order supplies, and design content (tour outlines) for monthly family workshops on the weekend.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2'>Family Days (average one/year): Design exhibition-based activities, contract artists and performers, and assist with signage, marketing, and all other aspects of planning a special event for families on the weekend. <o:p></o:p></li> </ul> 3. Camp Creativity and Studio D (8 weeks/summer)<o:p></o:p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Design the complete schedule of Camp Creativity (ages 5–13) and Studio D (ages 14–16) classes including the unique layout of thematic, innovative classes and age-appropriate descriptions.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Communicate with various departments such as Registrar’s Office, Operations, and the College, to coordinate various aspects of camp from room assignments to registration. Communicate with Design on the creation and production of publications, camp shirts, certificates, and newsletter templates.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Create an accurate document with all descriptions and a general camp overview to be included in the preparation of the Corcoran Youth and Family publication as well as the Youth and Family website in coordination with various departments including Communications and Design. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Identify the overall structure of the camp and define the specific roles faculty, teaching assistants, interns, and additional staff will play.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Hire instructors and teaching assistants for camp through Corcoran student interest meetings and job postings. Maintain regular communication with instructors and collect class outlines, supply lists, and model requests. Hold mandatory faculty and teaching assistant orientation meetings.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Create and distribute a camper welcome packet to include all necessary information for parents and related forms.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Handle all camp preparatory work including ordering supplies, receiving shipments, organizing supply storage, updating camp signage, coordinating models, and maintaining a central location for all camp information to be referenced by staff and faculty on a need-to-know basis.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Manage the daily activities of Camp Creativity which includes providing sign in and out sheets to Security, supervising teaching assistants and interns, greeting parents and campers, overseeing all activities outside of the classroom (pre-camp, post-camp, lunch, and recess), maintaining supply storage, and conducting routine checks on classrooms to ensure success. Manage special weekly events such as camp t-shirt distribution, camp newsletter creation and distribution, and camper certificate creation and distribution. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Communicate with the Director of Youth and Family Programs and involved campers and parents concerning inappropriate behavior, illness, injury, and other notable situations.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Serve as a substitute for faculty and teaching assistants when needed.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'>Collect, organize, and analyze feedback from campers, parents, instructors, teaching assistants, and personal observation for the purpose of evaluating and documenting all aspects of camp.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> 4. Birthday Parties (average one/quarter)<o:p></o:p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'>Teach birthday workshops, write tour outlines, organize goodie bags/name tags, and create games and activities for children’s birthday parties. <o:p></o:p></li> </ul> 5. Help to market and promote courses, including the following duties:<o:p></o:p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'>Continually research and recommend new curricular directions for Youth and Family programs to meet the changing needs of the Washington, D.C., community and respond to growing trends in art and art education. Continually evaluate the current state of Youth and Family programs compared to previous fiscal years and compared to other area youth and family programs.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'>Assist (or manage) the design of the annual Corcoran Youth and Family publication in communication with various departments including Design, Communications, Exhibitions, and Development.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'>Submit website updates and corrections as needed (ie. post classes each semester, notify webmaster as to cancelled or sold out programs, etc.).<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'>Submit marketing requests to the Director of Youth and Family Programs for internal and external material (ie. Night and Day, E-Newsletters, camp marketing campaigns, etc.).<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'>Throughout the year, promote Youth and Family programs by attending and recruiting at appropriate Corcoran open houses and special events, local camp fairs, and area schools upon request. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'>Communicate with families via phone and e-mail to answer questions regarding all Youth and Family programs, advise potential students and their parents on age- and skill-appropriate classes and programs, and guide them through the registration process. When necessary, meet with parents in person to tour facilities and address the needs of their child.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'>Respond to all inquiries regarding Youth and Family programs.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5'>Work on additional special projects when necessary.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <h4>Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></h4> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Bachelor's degree in art education, art history, museum education, or related field is required. Masters degree preferred.<o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>An ability to lead art-making experiences with children (5 to 16 years, usually accompanied by adults) is beneficial. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Previous museum experience is an advantage, but not required. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Requires excellent management and organizational skills, the ability to communicate (verbal and written) with a wide range of people, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with volunteers, other professionals, and community members, especially visual artists. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Must be able to organize and support adjunct faculty and specialists to develop and implement a variety of public programming opportunities for youth and family audiences. <o:p></o:p></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'>Ability to organize a large inventory of art supplies and learning resources also required.<o:p></o:p></li> </ul> <h4>To apply:<o:p></o:p></h4> Please email cover letter, r�sum� and one sample lesson plan to <a href="mailto:hr@corcoran.org">hr@corcoran.org</a> <o:p></o:p> No Phone calls please.<o:p></o:p> Application deadline is March 19, 2010. <o:p></o:p> <a href="http://www.corcoran.org/jobs/index.php#youth">http://www.corcoran.org/jobs/index.php#youth</a><o:p></o:p> </div>  Don't forget to visit the Museum-Ed Web site for programs, archives, sample documents and more. - www.museum-ed.org. <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/joomla/"> www.museum-ed.org</a>. To reply to this message, address your reply to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To send a new message to the list, address it to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To access and search the discussion list archives <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,68/"> discussion list archives</a> To unsubscribe from: talk@museum-ed.org, just follow this link: http://www.museum-ed.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/u/talk/

[talk] Recent School Shake-ups

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:21:00 GMT

<div class=Section1> Hi Museum-Edders,<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> I was curious if everyone had heard about the staff shake ups in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Rhode Island</st1:State></st1:place> that has caused such a national stir? Pres. Obama has already signaled his support for this kind of action, and it seems very likely that this could start happening across the nation. I thought this might be some good red meat for discussion and am interested to know what others in the museum ed community have to say about it. its certainly generated some great conversation within our own staff already.<o:p></o:p>   <o:p></o:p> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/education/07educ.html?pagewanted=1&hpw">http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/education/07educ.html?pagewanted=1&hpw</a><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Nathan<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <div> Nathan Richie<o:p></o:p> Director of Exhibits and Programs<o:p></o:p> McCormick Freedom Project<o:p></o:p> <a href="mailto:nrichie@freedomproject.us">nrichie@freedomproject.us</a><o:p></o:p> 205 <ns13:place w:insAuthor="nrichie" w:insDate="2010-03-09T11:17:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="nrichie" w:endInsDate="2010-03-09T11:17:00Z"><st1:place w:st="on">N. Michigan</st1:place></ns13:place> Avenue│Suite 4300│Chicago, IL 60601 DIRECT LINE: 312.445.5193 │ DIRECT FAX: 312.445.5093<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The <ns13:place w:insAuthor="nrichie" w:insDate="2010-03-09T11:17:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="nrichie" w:endInsDate="2010-03-09T11:17:00Z"><ns13:PlaceName w:insAuthor="nrichie" w:insDate="2010-03-09T11:17:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="nrichie" w:endInsDate="2010-03-09T11:17:00Z"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Freedom</st1:PlaceName></ns13:PlaceName></st1:place> <ns13:PlaceType w:insAuthor="nrichie" w:insDate="2010-03-09T11:17:00Z" w:endInsAuthor="nrichie" w:endInsDate="2010-03-09T11:17:00Z"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Museum</st1:PlaceType></ns13:PlaceType></ns13:place> is excited to announce our name change to the <o:p></o:p> McCormick Freedom Project. Freedom is an unending project; our goal is to <o:p></o:p> inspire a lifelong commitment to civic engagement.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </div> <o:p> </o:p> </div>  Don't forget to visit the Museum-Ed Web site for programs, archives, sample documents and more. - www.museum-ed.org. <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/joomla/"> www.museum-ed.org</a>. To reply to this message, address your reply to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To send a new message to the list, address it to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To access and search the discussion list archives <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,68/"> discussion list archives</a> To unsubscribe from: talk@museum-ed.org, just follow this link: http://www.museum-ed.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/u/talk/

[talk] The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center's newest publication, The Museum Connection

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:42:00 GMT

<div class=Section1> The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center is pleased to share with you its most recent publication entitled The Museum Connection – A Field Guide for Educators of Children 3-7 Years by Dr. Sharon Shaffer. More information is attached but if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at <a href="mailto:forgersona@si.edu">forgersona@si.edu</a> or 202-633-2945.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Anna Forgerson<o:p></o:p> Museum Education Specialist<o:p></o:p> Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center <o:p></o:p> NMNH Room CE-G50 MRC 184<o:p></o:p> 10th and Constitution Avenue, NW<o:p></o:p> Washington, DC 20560<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Phone: 202.633.2945<o:p></o:p> Fax: 202.786.3153<o:p></o:p> Email: <a href="mailto:forgersona@si.edu">forgersona@si.edu</a><o:p></o:p> <a href="http://www.seec.si.edu">www.seec.si.edu</a> <o:p></o:p> </div>  Don't forget to visit the Museum-Ed Web site for programs, archives, sample documents and more. - www.museum-ed.org. <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/joomla/"> www.museum-ed.org</a>. To reply to this message, address your reply to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To send a new message to the list, address it to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To access and search the discussion list archives <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,68/"> discussion list archives</a> To unsubscribe from: talk@museum-ed.org, just follow this link: http://www.museum-ed.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/u/talk/

[talk] UpNext: The Future of Museums and Libraries Wiki

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:42:00 GMT

Dear Museum-Ed Colleagues- I just wanted to extend an invitation to the listserv to participate in IMLS� new wiki, UpNext: The Future of Museums and Libraries. The wiki launched this past Wednesday, and will continue with new discussion topics every two weeks until May 12th. You can view the wiki and register to participate at http://imlsupnext.wikispaces.com. Additional information is available below and at http://www.imls.gov/news/2010/022410.shtm. Thanks and hope you'll join us in this new project! Erica Pastore-epastore@imls.gov Program Analyst Institute of Museum and Library Services Please join us in creating a resource to guide thinking about the future of libraries and museums! From March 3rd until May 12th, 2010, IMLS will be encouraging dialogue about the big challenges and opportunities facing libraries and museums through UpNext: The Future of Museums and Libraries Wiki. You are invited to participate in this collaborative space to share your voice and expertise. In these tough economic times, strategic thinking is a wise investment in the future. Whether you work in, partner with, study, volunteer, visit or are just plain interested in museums and libraries and passionate about how they can continue to thrive in their service to the public�you have an opinion to be shared! The wiki will be an opportunity to share resources, examples of what works, and vexing questions. We hope that it will be a thought provoking ten weeks for all participants and provide food for thought for your career, your institution and the choices you face. The Vision: A collaborative resource based on The Future of Museums and Libraries: A Discussion Guide, (http://www.imls.gov/pdf/DiscussionGuide.pdf ) that is available and used by others across the museum and library fields to continue to stimulate discussion and share knowledge about planning, enhancing, enriching and sustaining the future of museums and libraries in the 21st century. The Goals for this wiki: � Share ideas, resources and projects that help libraries and museums plan for the future and take action; � Encourage cross disciplinary conversation and engage experts as well as emerging professionals; � Use a 2.0 communications strategy to engage citizens in government; � Provide IMLS with input to consider for its strategic plan and to inform future IMLS research, publications, convening and grant making.  Don't forget to visit the Museum-Ed Web site for programs, archives, sample documents and more. - www.museum-ed.org. <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/joomla/"> www.museum-ed.org</a>. To reply to this message, address your reply to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To send a new message to the list, address it to <a href="mailto:talk@museum-ed.org"> talk@museum-ed.org</a> To access and search the discussion list archives <a href="http://www.museum-ed.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,68/"> discussion list archives</a> To unsubscribe from: talk@museum-ed.org, just follow this link: http://www.museum-ed.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/u/talk/