Maine Archives & Museums News and Opportunities for the Field

Special Collections Meeting in Portland, May 31

Maine Archives and Museums — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:27:06 GMT

When: Friday, May 31, 10:30-2:30pm
Where: USM Portland Campus, 7th floor Glickman Library

Sponsored by the University of Maine System Diversity Committee, hosted by the Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine, USM Libraries

A meeting of special collections in Maine who are collecting materials documenting Maine's African American, Jewish, and/or LGBT history to share collection strategies and programming ideas. Institutions involved include Colby, Bangor Public Library, Bates, Portland Public Library, and USM.

Free lunch and parking, and re-imbursement of travel costs (as long as funds hold out)

If you would lke to attend, please contact Susie R. Bock, bocks@usm.maine.edu.

Free Courses on Employment Law for Employers

Maine Archives and Museums — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:07:45 GMT

Contact: Julie Rabinowitz, 207-621-5009

Classes added in Wilton, Bangor and Augusta

The Maine Department of Labor has added three more sessions of its popular free course that educates employers and the public about regulations governing the workplace. The Laws Governing Workplace Rights classes are taught by staff of the Wage and Hour Division of the Bureau of Labor Standards.

The new times and locations are May 23 in Bangor from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 10 in Wilton from 9 a.m. to noon, and June 19 in Augusta from 9 a.m. to noon. Although the courses are free, registration is required because seating is limited.

“I am glad to see business interest in these free classes,” said Governor Paul R. LePage. “Understanding the law prevents businesses from making costly mistakes. The class helps Maine’s employers save time, money and aggravation when complying with state regulations.”

This course covers wage and hour laws, including minimum wage, overtime, youth employment, severance pay, equal pay, leave requirements (family medical leave, family sick leave, and domestic violence) and break requirements. It also addresses commonly asked employment-related questions and participants have an opportunity to ask questions.

Commissioner of Labor Jeanne Paquette said, “The department wants to help Maine employers by giving them the answers before we give them the test. This course is designed for small business owners or staff who handle human resources and payroll functions. This is about education, not investigation.”

To register, call the Maine Department of Labor at (207) 623-7900 or visit www.safetyworksmaine.com . Space is limited so reservations are required.

The Wage and Hour Division is Maine’s regulatory agency overseeing labor and employment law; it provides both consultation and enforcement services. The division promotes and achieves compliance with labor standards to protect and enhance the welfare of Maine’s workforce.

Participate in International Museum Day: May 18, 2013!

Maine Archives and Museums — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:44:13 GMT

Did you know that May 18 is International Museum Day? This event, organized by the International Council of Museums, encourages museums worldwide to offer events, programs, and exhibitions that day that focus on the 2013 theme: Museums (memory + creativity) = social change. For more information and to participate, click here.

Maine Historical Society seeks Director of Development

Maine Archives and Museums — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:49:15 GMT

The Maine Historical Society seeks a leader to manage all phases of its fundraising activity, including major, corporate and foundation gifts, annual giving, special events, grant writing, planned giving, donor cultivation, campaign planning, marketing, public relations and communications. Working closely with the Executive Director, Trustees and managing a staff of two, the successful candidate will help shape the continued growth of a nationally-recognized, statewide cultural institution. Founded in 1822, MHS is located in downtown Portland, Maine, and consists of the Brown Research Library, the MHS Museum, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House; and the Maine Memory Network (a collaborative online museum), among other programs and services.

Qualifications should include: superior personal and communication skills; five plus years of comparable development responsibility; a record of major gift fund-raising and grant writing accomplishment; Raiser’s Edge (or comparable) database experience; demonstrable interest in history and education; and a willingness to meet the challenges of the cultural sector. Highly self motivated and directed. Send letter, resume, and list of four references to: Steve Bromage, Executive Director, Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101. EOE. Electronic submissions should be sent to lwebb@mainehistory.org. Applications close June 15. No phone inquiries, please.

For more information, visit http://www.mainehistory.org/about_opportunities.shtml.

New MAM Membership Benefit: ArchivesTree Software

Maine Archives and Museums — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:50:18 GMT

MAM members, you have a new discount that comes with your membership! This benefit has been arranged in cooperation with HistoryIT™, a Portland-based full-service information technology firm that specializes in the review, preservation, digitization, presentation, and electronic management of historical collections. Effective immediately, MAM members will receive $100 off of the annual fee for HistoryIT's digital collections management software, ArchivesTree™. The discount is available for both new and renewing subscriptions (regardless of the package level) every year that your MAM membership continues.

Designed and developed by professional historians and archivists, ArchivesTree provides sophisticated archival management tools and flexible functionality in an easy to use, intuitive format. Users can manage data collection, design specialized archival structures, create customized subject libraries, attach and store associated digital files, and implement personalized public web interfaces and search functionality to address their institution's particular needs. All that's needed to design, manage, and share your collections is a web-enabled computer or tablet, and an ArchivesTree account; no knowledge of coding or programming experience necessary.

To receive the MAM discount, sign up for ArchivesTree at http://www.archivestree.com/purchase.html and indicate “MAM” in the Membership Affiliation field. For more information about ArchivesTree, visit http://www.archivestree.com/learn-more.html.

Learn more about HistoryIT at www.historyit.com, or visit their booth at MAM's annual conference,

scheduled for October 29 at the Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine, Orono.

We are delighted to make this discount available to our members, but please note that in doing so we do not necessarily recommend HistoryIT's software over other collections management systems. MAM offers an array of discounts to its members; to find out more and to get discount codes, please visit the Member Discounts page on the Members Only section of our website. Note that you MUST be logged in with your e-mail address and password in order to see this page!

As always, contact MAM with any questions: info@mainemuseums.org or (207) 400-6965.

Oral History Workshop on Peaks Island, May 4

Maine Archives and Museums — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Building Community Through Oral History

A Professional Development Workshop

with Jo Radner, Noted Oral Historian and Storyteller

Saturday May 4, 2013 10 am - 4 pm

Fifth Maine Regiment Museum Peaks Island*

$15 per person

Jo will conduct a lively, hands-on workshop for teachers, museum personnel, community and family historians, and writers. Participants will practice effective interviewing strategies, learn to design oral history projects, and sample successful ways community stories can be presented. She will give special attention to ways of creating collaborations between schools, local organizations, and museums to enhance curriculum and strengthen community bonds. Jo Radner is an award-winning storyteller who has performed from Maine to Hawaii. Her workshops on oral history techniques have served historical societies, libraries, hospice and home-care organizations, elementary and secondary schools, and intergenerational groups. She is past president of the American Folklore Society and the National Storytelling Network. A former professor at American University, she has been studying, teaching, telling, and collecting stories most of her life. Bring a bag lunch or order & prepay sandwiches from the Peaks Café.Morning coffee and afternoon beverages & snacks provided. Pre-registration required by April 27, 2013

FMI or to Register: fifthmaine@juno.com

Please Join Us!

*requires taking a 9:30 a.m. Casco Bay Lines ferry boat to Peaks Island and walking a pleasant one-quarter of a mile to the museum. A 5 p.m. ferry will offer a return trip.

Swan's Island Educational Society seeks Summer Library Clerk

Maine Archives and Museums — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:30:55 GMT

SUMMER LIBRARY CLERK - 2013
SWAN’S ISLAND EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY (SIES)

... SIES is seeking a mature, responsible, organized and friendly person to fill a summer clerk position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Attending the needs of patrons: finding materials, gaining access to the wireless network, troubleshooting basic computer problems, and answering general questions
• Assisting our volunteers as necessary
• Re-shelving materials such as books, videos, and more
• Assisting with check-out when necessary
• Organizing and stocking the gift shop, keeping track of inventory
• Tidying library as needed
• Creating information sheet on how to use SIES equipment
• Keeping a regular schedule as decided by the Director and keeping a work log

Pay: $2500 stipend for mid-June/August 2013
Expectation of 10 weeks of work for 20 hours/week.

Qualifications: This position would be appropriate for a mature high school age student or older who is organized and friendly. Should enjoy the library environment and be interested in learning about working in a small non-profit organization.

To apply: Please fill out application (available at library) or submit resume and mail or deliver to SIES by May 18.

SIES
Attn: Candis Joyce, Director
PO Box 12
Swan’s Island, ME 04685

Maine Arts Commission seeks Visual Arts Director

Maine Archives and Museums — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:00:54 GMT

The Maine Arts Commission is currently seeking a full-time Visual Arts Director to develop and oversee the agency's visual arts programming for the state of Maine.

The Visual Arts Director will work in a strong team setting with other program directors and under the supervision of the agency's Executive Director to further the arts in Maine. This position is an exciting one with a great deal of scope to develop new partnerships and programs that are essential to Maine's cultural development.

The person selected will take the reins of some of the agency's ongoing programs, such as Arts in the Capitol, the Maine Youth Excellence in Art Project, and Maine's Congressional Art Awards Competition.

Beyond that the Visual Arts Director will collaborate and consult with state and national arts organizations and institutions to promote best practices, exemplary visual arts programming, and to implement professional development opportunities.

To be considered an applicant must have a bachelor's degree in an Arts or Humanities related field and two (2) years experience working with artists, art groups, and/or humanities organizations. Preference will be given to applicants with a master's degree or commensurate work experience preferably in the field of visual arts. Knowledge of Maine artists, galleries and museums is a benefit.

To view the full job posting and for details of how to apply, please visit http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/direct_jobs.shtml

Seeking Volunteer Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant at Owls Head Trasnportation Museum

Maine Archives and Museums — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:57:36 GMT

The Owls Head Transportation Museum is accepting resumes for the position of Volunteer Coordinator/Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and possess a strong desire to work with volunteers. Duties include, though are not limited to, coordinating volunteers for specific events and special projects, recruiting and interviewing volunteers, facility use scheduling, contracts and documentation, reception with the front office and phones and providing assistance in the Museum Store as required. The Volunteer Coordinator/Administrative Assistant is part of a team involved in Museum events, programs and services. He/she must be detail-oriented with strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work under pressure and interact with volunteers and the public is a must. Experience in non-profit volunteer management is a plus.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone wishing to work in a dynamic, people-oriented work environment that offers excellent compensation.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume with cover letter to Sherrie Schmitt - ss@ohtm.org or mail to OHTM, PO Box 277, Owls Head, ME 04854.

Job Opening: Portland Observatory Site Manager

Maine Archives and Museums — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 20:02:55 GMT

Portland Observatory Site Manager

Greater Portland Landmarks, Inc.

Company:	Greater Portland Landmarks, Inc.
Location:	Portland Observatory Museum, 138 Congress Street, Portland, Maine
Type:	Temporary/Seasonal
Salary:	$12.75/hr up to 32 hours/week
Start Date:	May 25, with pre-season training

Job Description

The Portland Observatory Site Manager will work closely with the Manager of Education Programs to oversee daily operation of the Portland Observatory Museum and leading public tours. Portland Observatory is open daily from Memorial Day to Columbus Day.

Responsibilities:
• Open and close the Observatory for business during its scheduled hours of operation.
• Schedule docents to cover tour shifts using on-line Google Calendar/Master Calendar and supervise volunteer docents on-site
• Greet visitors and create a positive and professional atmosphere for both docents and visitors
• Sell tour tickets and retail merchandise; present tours to the public, as needed
• Oversee cash management and make bank deposits
• Attend Staff Meetings when possible
• Be available to work alternating weekends with Assistant Site Manager as needed

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
1. Awareness and responsibility for visitor safety
2. Oversee docents and the “docent sign-in” log
3. Manage gift shop, including keeping shelves stocked and notifying Manager of Education Programs when stock items are low
5. Close the cash register and credit card purchases
6. Provide additional assistance to the Manager of Education Programs during scheduled special events.
7. Keep Manager of Education Programs informed of scheduling additions and changes through daily phone conversation or e-mail correspondence.
8. Make last minute or emergency scheduling changes due to unforeseen situations (i.e. a docent does not show up for a shift, the Observatory is “over run” by ship tourists and an extra docent is needed, etc.)

KEY COMPETENCIES:
- ability to walk up and down stairs
- basic computer skills
- excellent human relations skills
- demonstrated customer service skills
- strong oral and written communication skills
- enthusiasm for working with people of various ages
- ability to manage, and organize activities and people
- enthusiasm for sharing knowledge
- available to work on the weekends and/or evenings
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A background and/or interest in history or historic preservation is preferred but not required – we will provide training.

How To Apply

Interested applicants please send cover letter explaining your background and interest in the project, a resume, and three references by April 22, 2013 to: Jennifer Pollick, Education Manager, Greater Portland Landmarks, jpollick@portlandlandmarks.org. Electronic applications are preferred.

Job Opening: Membership Coordinator at Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland

Maine Archives and Museums — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 20:01:50 GMT

The Farnsworth Art Museum is seeking a full time Membership Coordinator. Reporting to the Director, this individual oversees and aggressively works to grow membership at the Farnsworth Art Museum. Creates, implements and evaluates membership renewal and acquisition programs. Assists in the production of related advancement activities, creates correspondence, reports, and other written materials related to servicing membership, prospect research and advancement activities. Responsible for program marketing, data processing, benefit fulfillment and data analysis.

Strong organizational skills and problem solving ability essential, attention to detail, and capability to recognize and address day-to-day and long term responsibilities without direct supervision. Successful candidate is goal oriented; flexible; cooperative; and supportive of colleagues in all areas of museum operations. Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Blackbaud’s Raisers Edge or comparable database software is essential.
Qualifications include B.A. in Liberal Arts or related field, a minimum of five years museum or non-profit fundraising experience, including membership, or equivalent work experience. Demonstrable strengths in information and budget management and membership communications, excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills, professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills and a high level of comfort working with the public, trustees, members and donors.

How To Apply

Please email cover letter and resume to employment@farnsworthmuseum.org or mail to Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Rockland, ME 04841, attn: Membership Coordinator Search.

Job Opening: Finance Manager, Owls Head Trasnportation Museum

Maine Archives and Museums — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 20:00:12 GMT

The Owls Head Transportation Museum is now accepting resumes for the position of Finance Manager. The successful applicant will be an experienced professional with a strong knowledge of accounting principles. Duties will include, though are not limited to, AP/AR, GL, payroll, applicable taxes and filings, financial recording, reporting and related controls. The Finance Manager is part of a team involved in Museum events, programs and services. He/she must be a detail-oriented self-starter with strong organizational skills. The ability to work under pressure and interact with volunteers and the public is a must.

Experience in non-profit financial management is a plus. This is a perfect opportunity for someone wishing to work in a dynamic, people-oriented work environment that offers excellent compensation.

How To Apply

Please forward resume with cover letter to: ss@ohtm.org or the Owls Head Transportation Museum, ATTN: Sherrie Schmitt, P.O. Box 277, Owls Head, Maine 04854.

PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CURATOR OF AMERICAN ART KAREN SHERRY PROMOTED TO CHIEF CURATOR

Maine Archives and Museums — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:39:57 GMT

The Portland Museum of Art (PMA) announced today that Curator of American Art Karen Sherry has been promoted to Chief Curator. Her new title will be Chief Curator and Curator of American Art. Sherry joined the museum staff in June 2012 and was instrumental in the opening of the Winslow Homer Studio and the exhibition Weatherbeaten: Winslow Homer and Maine last September. Sherry will organize her first exhibition at the PMA, entitled Winslow Homer’s Civil War, which opens on September 7, 2013. She is also working on a major reinterpretation and installation plan for the museum’s permanent collection slated for 2015.

“Over the last few months, Karen has shown strong leadership skills in directing the vision of the museum’s curatorial staff and programs,” said PMA Director Mark H.C. Bessire. “The schedule of future exhibitions and the reinstallation of our permanent collection will give the museum new and diverse offerings for our visitors and members.”

In addition to her curatorial duties related to the interpretation and exhibition of pre-1950 American art, Sherry will supervise the PMA’s curatorial activities and staff, which includes: Jessica May, Curator of Contemporary and Modern Art; Margaret Burgess, The Susan Donnell and Harry W. Konkel Associate Curator of European Art; Ariel Hagan, Curatorial Coordinator; and Emily Friedman, Curatorial Assistant.

Prior to coming to the PMA, Karen Sherry was the Associate Curator of American Art at the Brooklyn Museum in New York, where she worked from 2003 to 2012. She has contributed to numerous exhibitions, catalogues, and other publications including: Fine Lines: American Drawings from the Brooklyn Museum (2013); American Moderns: From O’Keeffe to Rockwell, 1910-1960 (2012); Japonisme in American Graphic Arts, 1880-1920 (2008); “Under the Open Sky”: Landscape Sketches by Nineteenth-Century American Artists (2007); Picturing Place: Francis Guy’s Brooklyn, 1820 (2006); andThe Gist of Drawing: Works of Art on Paper by John Sloan (1997). She also worked as a research assistant at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and as an adjunct professor at various colleges. In addition to her professional positions, Sherry has been the recipient of fellowships from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, and Winterthur Museum. She earned a Ph.D. and M.A. in Art History from the University of Delaware and a B.A. in Art History from Boston University.

More info: www.portlandmuseum.org

FAIC Announces May 1 Deadline for Tru Vue® Optium® Conservation Grant

Maine Archives and Museums — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:34:59 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 4, 2013

Contact: Eric Pourchot

Phone: (202) 661-8061

Email: epourchot@conservation-us.org

FAIC Announces May 1 Deadline for Tru Vue® Optium® Conservation Grant

Tru Vue® Inc. has partnered with the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (FAIC) to offer grants to support projects in glazing applications for preservation of museum and library collections. Funds are to help defray direct project costs, including supplies and publicity. Projects must be supported by a conservator and demonstrate conservation goals.

Up to four awards will be made each year. Each award includes a cash amount of up to $4,000 and donated Tru Vue® Optium® acrylic glazing materials.

Past recipients of the grant include the Flint Institute of Arts, the Rockingham Free Public Library, the Newark Museum Association, Friends of Old Ship Meeting House, the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples, Norman Rockwell Museum, New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation, Bureau of Historic Sites, the Harry Ransom Center of The University of Texas at Austin, The Fairbanks House, the Phillips Collection, The Walters Art Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Mariners’ Museum of Newport News, Virginia, the Newark Museum of New Jersey, the New York Historical Society, and the Museum of Art at the Rhode Island School of Design.

To be eligible,

•· The applicant must be a not-for-profit collecting institution (museum or library) with active exhibition programs and located in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories.

•· The institution must have at least one full-time conservator on staff, or a conservator who will be on contract for the project.

•· Projects should be completed within 12 months of the award date.

The deadline for receipt of all materials is May 1 and November 1 of each year. Electronic submissions are encouraged but not required.

Guidelines and forms are available on both the AIC/FAIC website, www.conservation-us.org/grants and Tru Vue, www.tru-vue.com/museums/grants, or by calling the FAIC office at 202-452-9545.

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About FAIC

FAIC, the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works, supports conservation education, research, and outreach activities that increase understanding of our global cultural heritage.

About Tru Vue

Tru Vue is a manufacturer of high performance glazing products for the custom picture frame and museum markets. Tru Vue is a leader in both UV protection, as well as anti-reflective and specialty glazing products for these markets. The company is located in McCook, Illinois and Faribault, Minnesota and is a subsidiary of Apogee Enterprises, which is traded under “apog” on the NASDAQ. For more information on Tru Vue, visit the company website at www.tru-vue.com.

Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works

1156 15^th Street, NW • Suite 320 • Washington, DC 20005

202-452-9545 • info@conservation-us.org • www.conservation-us.org

Job Posting: Guest Services Associate at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor

Maine Archives and Museums — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:18:57 GMT

Job Opening: Guest Services Associate

Supervisor: Manager of Museum Services

Team Support: Gift Shop Team

Status: Seasonal (May - October), 20-40 hours per week ; Rate: $9 per hour

Hiring preference given to applicants available to work mid-May thru late October

Job Summary

Guest Services Associates are responsible for greeting museum guests, assisting in the museum shops,

interpreting museum exhibits, maintaining the appearance of the museums, and providing excellent

customer service.

Responsibilities (may include any combination of the following):

Attend mandatory (paid) staff trainings.

Greet and count guests and tour groups, collect admission fees, and sell museum memberships.

Orient visitors to the Museum’s exhibits, and provide history talks and group introductions or conduct

tours.

Act as shop clerk, assisting customers, answering questions, conducting sales, and maintaining good

customer relations.

Maintain daily records, including sales, deposits, and reports.

Open and close the Museums; including shops, admission desks, and exhibit areas as required.

Maintain overall museum and shop appearance, including dusting and cleaning of shop fixtures,

windows, and exhibits. Maintain appearance and cleanliness of public spaces, including lounges and

galleries, kitchen, and hallways.

Assist with shop operations, including inventory, merchandise displays, and processing of stock.

Work with volunteers, and support their needs.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Willingness to learn about the native cultures of Maine. Knowledge of or interest in Native Americans,

particularly those of Maine, and their culture and crafts. Resources available upon request.

Previous retail and/or guest services experience, preferred.

Familiarity with computers or cash registers, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and

the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Must be available to work weekends and holidays, MayundefinedOctober, and provide flexibility.

Reliable transportation is required.

Physical Requirements

Significant time is spent standing or walking; occasional sitting for long periods.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Ability to operate computer, cash register, and adding machine.

High energy level and ability to adapt to changing conditions.

The Abbe Museum is an equal opportunity employer. Positions are open until filled.

Interested candidates should mail application to: Astra Haldeman – Abbe Museum – PO Box 286

Additional info at: http://www.abbemuseum.org/downloads/2013guestservicesassociatedescription-1.pdf

Announcing the Maine Library Leadership Institute!

Maine Archives and Museums — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:26:59 GMT

The Maine State Library and the Maine Library Association are pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the Maine Library Leadership Institute, a year-long program to develop leaderships skills that is open to librarians in all types of libraries. To begin this program, MSL and MLA are partnering to send 7 Maine librarians to the New England Library Leadership Symposium (NELLS) in North Andover, MA. NELLS runs from July 29 - August 2. Tuition and some travel costs will be paid through grants from MLA and the Maine Community Foundation.

You will submit your application to NELLS but Maine applications will be forwarded to a local committee for evaluation. The MLA Chair and NELA representative and the 3 district consultants will make up the selection committee.

NELLS is just the beginning of an exciting year of leadership training and activities planned by the district consultants. For more information and a link to the application, go the MSL website: http://www.maine.gov/msl/mrls/coned/leadership.htm.

CULTURAL PROPERTY SAFETY, SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING & CERTIFICATION at Bowdoin College February 4 and 5

Maine Archives and Museums — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:08:58 GMT

CULTURAL PROPERTY SAFETY, SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING & CERTIFICATION FOR FRONT LINE STAFF OR MANAGERS

CIPS Certification

Monday, February 4, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Certified Institutional Protection Specialist/Supervisor (CIPS) program designates those professionals working in, or directly responsible for the protection of cultural, public, and educational institutions. This special category of IFCPP basic certification includes proprietary or contract security officers, supervisors, human resources, librarians, registrars, curators, or other staff with duties in facility protection and front line response.

CIPS Coursework Includes:
Code of Conduct
Conflict Resolution & Use of Force
Customer Service & Guest Relations
Emergency Evacuations & Lockdowns
Emergency Medical Response
Fire Protection
Legal Considerations & Restrictions
Protecting Collections
Patrolling, Incident Reporting, Package Inspections
Cost: $165 per person (discounts available for multiple registrations) – includes application fee, course work, handouts, exam, and certification)
CIPS certification requires attendance at this full-day classes, plus written examination. Confirmation, application paperwork, and classroom/parking directions will be e-mailed upon receipt of registration.
Location: Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine

Contact IFCPP now to register!
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CIPM Certification

Tuesday, February 5, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Certified Institutional Protection Manager (CIPM) program provides the latest information for professionals in a management or administrative role who are responsible for the protection of cultural, educational, or public institutions.

CIPM Coursework Includes:
Emergency Management
Fire Protection
Legal Considerations & Litigation Avoidance
Workplace Violence Prevention
Protecting Collections & Assets
Technology Considerations
Personnel Management
Cost: $195 per person (discounts available for multiple registrations) – includes application fee, course work, handouts, exam, and certification)
Location: Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine
Upon successful completion of course work and exam, participants will be awarded CIPS and/or CIPM certification. Special thanks to Bowdoin College for generously hosting of this important workshop!

Contact IFCPP now to register!

Please pass along this message to your colleagues, associates, and peers that might benefit from these timely training opportunities. Additional discounts are available for your referrals, contact us for details.

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Archaeology Volunteers Needed for Lab Work at Counting House Museum

Maine Archives and Museums — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:42:13 GMT

History buffs interested in archaeology have an opportunity this winter to assist Dr. Neill De Paoli processing recently discovered artifacts dating as far back as the mid-1600s.

An archaeology "lab" for washing, reconstructing, and identifying artifacts will be held at the Counting House Museum in South Berwick on Saturday afternoons from noon to 3:30 pm throughout the winter. Volunteers are needed and will be trained on the job; no prior experience is needed.

"This is an opportunity for a hands-on encounter with historical household objects, tools and building materials used hundreds of years ago," said De Paoli. "You'll get a closer look than is ever possible when looking at a museum exhibit. Your assistance in processing these artifacts will also help us get a better understanding of the age, purpose, and identity of the structures we have uncovered on the the Old Fields dig site, so we will be very grateful to participants for their assistance."

Those interested in participating may contact DePaoli for further information at 603-766-0561 or ndppquid@yahoo.com.

DePaoli, who has devoted most of his career to the study of English settlement and Anglo-Indian and English-French relations in early northern New England, has spent the past two summers overseeing excavations and the Old Berwick Historical Society's archaeological field school in South Berwick.

The Old Fields dig is named for a neighborhood of South Berwick that 330 years ago was a small hamlet of several homes, a tavern, meetinghouse, burial ground, town wharf, and expansive hay fields, De Paoli explained. Historical documents suggest this locale was a fortified garrison during the conflict ridden 1690s and early 1700s. In 1690 and 1691, Wabanaki war parties attacked the Old Fields garrison and two men working in a nearby field, on two separate occasions.

The dig site is the former dwelling and tavern of Humphrey and Mary Spencer who occupied it from c. 1696 until 1727. De Paoli and his team and members of an archaeological field school (2012) uncovered the first evidence of an early structure that appears to be the Spencer home and tavern along with an array of items including glass wine bottles, stoneware jugs and drinking tankards, and clay smoking pipes. They have also unearthed part of a nearby blacksmith shop that was owned by Captain Ichabod Goodwin and his son General Ichabod Goodwin who lived on the property from 1740 until 1829.

Dr. De Paoli will be continuing his search for more evidence of the Spencer home, and tavern along with the as yet elusive garrison (c. 1690-1720) this coming summer with the assistance of his crew of volunteers and an archaeological field school.

De Paoli has 35 years of experience as a historical archaeologist, having directed archaeological projects in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. He is an adjunct professor at Southern Maine Community College.

More information about the Old Fields Archaeology Project is available at www.oldberwick.org

JOB OPPORTUNITY: PRESERVATION SPECIALIST AT NEDCC

Maine Archives and Museums — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:47:43 GMT

The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) seeks a knowledgeable
and energetic Preservation Specialist to support its consulting,
education, and outreach programs.

Working closely with NEDCC's staff, the Preservation Specialist prepares
and facilitates workshops, webinars, lectures, coursework, and
conference presentations; edits or authors reference resources and
publications; responds to technical and disaster inquiries; coordinates
and conducts preservation needs assessments; authors comprehensive
assessment reports that provide specific recommendations based on
findings and best-practices; participates in department- and Center-wide
projects and initiatives; and represents NEDCC at local, regional, and
national professional meetings and conferences.

As NEDCC continues to expand its consulting, education, and outreach
services, the ideal candidate for this position will be able to develop
and maintain both physical and digital preservation knowledge and
skills.

FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY:
http://www.nedcc.org/about/news.2013preservationjob.php

Director of Education at Penobscot Marine Museum

Penobscot Marine Museum — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:02:40 GMT

Penobscot Marine Museum Education Director

Due to a retirement, the Penobscot Marine Museum is seeking a Director of Education with proven experience in identifying educational opportunities, creating and implementing programs and curriculum that advance the Museum’s mission.

PMM is dedicated to preserving, interpreting and celebrating the maritime culture of the Penobscot Bay Region and beyond through collections, education and community engagement. The Museum houses superb collections of marine art, historic boats, scrimshaw, ship models and 19^th export items as well as over 100,000 historic photographs. The Museum’s education programs, both on and off site, have a long history of excellence and innovation. PMM’s Maritime History and Literacy Curriculum, for example, blends maritime history and literacy skill practice in a detailed and comprehensive program that is unique in the museum education field.

Position Description and Responsibilities include:

· Work with colleagues (paid and volunteer) in the planning, development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of robust education programs and experiences that meet the diverse needs of PMM audiences, including professional development for teachers, school outreach and on-site programming for adults as well as children.

· Understand, identify and appropriately respond to a diverse audience that includes students, families, and other life-long learners.

· Work with PMM staff to coordinate existing programs and develop new programs that will fully leverage PMM’s historical, environmental and institutional resources.

· Develop, implement and evaluate outreach strategies to promote PMM’s educational visitation and programs.

· Manage and schedule interpretive programs to deliver and promote experiences, such as Museum tours, school programs and special events to Museum visitors

· Facilitate school participation in the museum experience.

· Together with Board members, staff, and individually, promote PMM’s programs to current and prospective donors to generate funding for exponential growth.

· Working with appropriate staff, identify granting opportunities within the guidelines of the long range plan, yearly exhibits and departmental needs and participate in the preparation of the grant applications and reporting.

· Working with appropriate staff, develop and maintain an annual budget for the education department.

· Regularly evaluate and review the results of education programming with the executive director and appropriate Board committees.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have, at a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college in social sciences, history, education or a related field as well as at least 5 years’ experience working in a museum environment or related institution or in the field of education. Preferred applicants should possess a creative and innovative approach to PMM’s programmatic and educational development. In addition, the successful candidate must have:

Demonstrated ability to make scholarly information accessible to various audiences, including the general public, families, students and educators.
Demonstrated ability to approach projects in an analytical, well-organized manner and be able to meet deadlines while working on several concurrent projects.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff and resources to teach, train and/or interpret information and communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences
Commitment to working as part of a collaborative team.

Ability to work effectively and creatively using computers and online technology.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral to include public speaking/presentation skills.
Relevant experience in budget and resource management.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three

professional references to Education Director Search, Penobscot Marine Museum, 5 Church Street, PO Box 498, Searsport, ME 04974 or email dhavey@pmm-maine.org. For more information on the Museum, please visit our website at www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org

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