[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2020-12-18

Fri Dec 18 06:55:12 PST 2020

Oregon Heritage News 2020-12-18

In this issue:

  *   Do you know of an exceptional volunteer that has contributed to heritage preservation efforts in Oregon?
  *   OPRD seeks archaeologist
  *   Plans taking shape to rebuild Oregon community library destroyed by wildfire
  *   New Reopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) project resources available
  *   AASLH blog features ways museums have connected with their community during COVID-19
  *   Check out this article on how people used DPLA resources in 2020
  *   Oregon State Archives offers woman suffrage trading cards online
  *   View Connecting to Collections 2020 (FREE) Webinar Archives
  *   Travel Oregon stakeholder results now available

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Do you know of an exceptional volunteer that has contributed to heritage preservation efforts in Oregon?

Earlier this week Oregon Heritage released The Value of Oregon Heritage Organizations’ Volunteer Study<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/tools.aspx#orheritagereports>. Given that the report highlighted the many ways volunteers contribute to heritage organizations across the state in critical ways, we thought we would remind you that there is a category of the Oregon Heritage Awards for individuals. What a great way to honor someone who has gone above and beyond for heritage preservation efforts in your community!

Criteria for awards to individuals includes the following:

  *   For exceptional, meritorious and extraordinary work over an extended period or at the conclusion of a distinguished career. This work must be on behalf of Oregon heritage and raising the quality of heritage‐oriented activities.
  *   For action above and beyond the ordinary call of duty.
  *   Special consideration given for development of new ideas, approaches and innovations. The mere fulfillment of routine functions does not justify an award. Have made the most of available resources and skills.

Other nomination categories include Organization and Project.

Nominations are due Jan. 14. 2021 award winners will be celebrated at the 2021 Oregon Heritage Virtual Summit, April 29-30. We will be creating videos highlighting the award winning people, organizations, and project. See previous winners here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Awards.aspx#one>.

View all criteria and nomination information here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HeritageExcellenceAwardSDCombined_App_Criteria_2021.pdf>. If you have any questions or would like to talk about a potential nomination, please feel free to contact Katie Henry at katie.henry at oregon.gov<mailto:katie.henry at oregon.gov> or 503-877-8834.

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OPRD seeks archaeologist

Application Deadline: 01/08/2021
Agency: Parks and Recreation Department
Salary Range: $5,203 - $7,996
Position Title: Archaeologist (Natural Resource Specialist 4)

Job Description:
We are the caretakers of Oregon’s special places, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our team supports over 50 million visitors per year, over 250-plus state park properties and countless great experiences.

Our Mission
OPRD’s mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

Our Operating Principles
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

What you will do:
As an Archaeologist, you will provide professional cultural resources services to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). Primarily, you will serve as an Archaeologist responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance for cultural resources work for OPRD, working primarily in the Coast Region. Your responsibilities as the State Archaeologist will include:

  *   Serve as a technical expert in the field of Archaeology for OPRD.
  *   Consult with OPRD staff on project implementation, and be responsible for conducting OPRD's internal project considerations process.
  *   Direct and oversee the work of consulting partners for projects in the Coast Region, performing fieldwork, and working with the OPRD Cultural Resources Team to develop policies, procedures, and tools to protect and manage cultural and archaeological resources.
  *   Maintain full knowledge, understanding and experience with all local, state and federal cultural resource laws and be able to advise management, staff and consultants on all aspects of those laws. This position requires that the person meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards of 36 CRF Part 61 Appendix A in the field of archaeology, and meet the requirements under ORS 390.235 as a "qualified archaeologist".
  *   Develop project scopes for work, for conducting research and analysis, and the preparation of reports for compliance of laws and regulations.
  *   Planning and design of mitigation measures and their subsequent coordination and completion.
  *   Provide quality control of technical cultural resources documentation prepared by or for OPRD to comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations permit applications, and various legal findings.
  *   Support OPRD management with Government-to-Government Relations with American Indian Tribes Program in Oregon, and provides training to OPRD managers and technical staff on maintaining sovereign governmental relationships with the nine Federally–recognized Tribes of Oregon.
  *   Work directly with out- of- state federally recognized Tribes on a project-by-project basis.

To see the full announcement including desired attributes and application process visit here<https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Seal-Rock--OPRD--Coastal-Region-Office/Archaeologist--Natural-Resource-Specialist-4-_REQ-55015>.

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Plans taking shape to rebuild Oregon community library destroyed by wildfire

Check out this story about the efforts to rebuild the Blue River Library, which was destroyed in the Holiday Farm Fire in September.

https://kval.com/news/local/plans-taking-shape-to-rebuild-oregon-community-library-destroyed-by-wildfire

“This will be a long process, but with the goodwill and determination of our community and our many partners and friends, we know we will be able to honor Frances’ memory by building a new library that not only preserves our local history but also embraces the digital age," according to McKenzie Recovery.”

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New Reopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) project resources available

New Toolkit Materials
New REALM toolkit resources are available to help support the interpretation and use of REALM laboratory research. These downloadable visual aids show test results by material type and usage, including:

  *   Surfaces (marble, laminate, glass, etc.)
  *   Books and paper
  *   Media (CDs, DVDs, USB cassettes)
  *   Plastics

View the materials<https://www.oclc.org/realm/resources/visual-aids-materials.html>

See all REALM Project updates and news here<https://www.oclc.org/realm/happening-now.html?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=REALM+Project+New+toolkit+items+and+videos&utm_campaign=&utm_term=REALM%20Project%20Email%20Updates>.

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AASLH blog features ways museums have connected with their community during COVID-19

The AASLH blog post on 10 Unique Ways Museums Can Connect with Their Community<https://aaslh.org/10-ways-museums-can-connect/> highlights different ways museums have offered assistance and support during the pandemic. “…assistance can demonstrate how relevant and critical the museum is to the fabric of the local community…Taking an active approach can lead to new opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and sustainability once life and work return to more normal conditions.”  View the whole article here<https://aaslh.org/10-ways-museums-can-connect/>.

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Check out this article on how people used DPLA resources in 2020
The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) makes available online millions of materials from libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions from across the country. During 2020, they had 1.5 million online visitors who visited the site and used their resources. Check out this article<https://dp.la/news/how-people-used-dpla-resources-in-2020> on how they used those resources during this unusual year.

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Oregon State Archives offers woman suffrage trading cards online

Woman suffrage trading cards are now available on the Oregon State Archives website: https://sos.oregon.gov/.../suffrage/Pages/trading-cards.aspx

This deck of cards introduces 25 historical figures who were vital in the struggle. These profiles are part of the Oregon State Archives exhibit On Her Own Wings: Oregon Women and the Struggle for Suffrage. The exhibit tells the story of the struggle for suffrage in Oregon and across the United States. It looks at the circumstances in which people and organizations operated and the strategies they used. This exhibit also looks at the social movements that shaped activists’ views and arguments for and against suffrage.

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View Connecting to Collections 2020 (FREE) Webinar Archives

You can find the below list and additional resources here<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/archives/2020-webinar-archives/?fbclid=IwAR1TGDfpxN3dj3a675Ixed6K4Tewr2sD6BFqZjYglzR2t_86nWcxjwLmd4k>.

Collections Care and Social Justice<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/collections-care-and-social-justice/>
November 9, 2020

Care of Outdoor Collections<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/care-of-outdoor-collections/>
October 21, 2020

Basics of Collection Photography<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/basics-of-collection-photography/>
September 9, 2020

Reopening Cultural Institutions: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/reopening-cultural-institutions-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/>
Recorded: August 5, 2020

Care and Curation of Archaeological Collections for Museums<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/care-and-curation-of-archaeological-collections-for-museums/>
Recorded: August 26, 2020

Care of Historic Silk<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/care-of-historic-silk/>
Recorded: July 22, 2020

Advocating for Collections During Challenging Times<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/advocating-for-collections-during-challenging-times/>
Recorded: June 10, 2020

Fire Protection Strategies for Collections & Museums<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/fire-protection-strategies/>
Recorded: May 6, 2020

Collections Care in the Age of COVID-19<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/collections-care-covid-19/>
Recorded: April 2, 2020

Looking at Glazing: Finding the Best Solution to Protect Your Works of Art and Historic Artifacts<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/looking-at-glazing-finding-the-best-solution-to-protect-your-works-of-art-and-historic-artifacts/>
Recorded: March 25, 2020

Identifying and Preserving Motion Picture Film<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/identifying-and-preserving-motion-picture-film/>
Recorded: February 20, 2020

Tick Tock – Care for Your Clock<https://www.connectingtocollections.org/care-for-clocks/>
Recorded: January 22, 2020

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Travel Oregon stakeholder results now available

The 2020 Oregon Tourism Industry Stakeholder Survey was designed on behalf of the Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon and the state’s seven official regional destination management organizations (RDMOs), to elicit feedback from individuals and organizations linked to the tourism industry.

This fall, a total of 1,245 industry members participated in the stakeholder survey. The time commitment you each made to provide feedback is greatly appreciated. Your input influences the direction of Travel Oregon’s and our RDMO partner’s strategic plans, programs, and investments. We highly value the time energy and effort that you contributed to this process and thank you for contributing your perspectives. Additional opportunities to provide input in our strategic planning process will be made available this spring.

Results from the survey are available on the industry site<https://t.e2ma.net/click/9igfjf/pv851c/5jyabob>. An interactive online dashboard that enables further exploration of the data and an extensive number of open-ended responses can be found here<https://t.e2ma.net/click/9igfjf/pv851c/lczabob>.

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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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