[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2021-07-02

Fri Jul 2 10:38:29 PDT 2021

Oregon Heritage News 2021-07-02

In this issue:

  *   Applications open for Oregon Heritage MentorCorps assistance
  *   Oregon Heritage MentorCorps Q&A, July 15, 12-1pm
  *   Wildfire disaster response resources
  *   AASLH releases Making History at 250: The Field Guide for the Semiquincentennial
  *   REALM research updates and perspectives from the field
  *   NCPH free resources for public historians
  *   Historic cemeteries commission offers Interpretation in Historic Cemeteries presentation and meets July 15
  *   Museum Learning Hub features webinars on managing museum websites
  *   NPI Online Training: Historic Wood Windows
  *   Western Museum Association’s LGBTQ+ Resources for Museums Professionals
  *   Bonneville Power Administration seeks archaeologist

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Applications open for Oregon Heritage MentorCorps assistance

The MentorCorps is a trained group of volunteers with professional experience in collections care, emergency management, and non-profit management. Its members are ready to help your organization get the guidance, training, and tools it needs to get the job done.

Some of the ways mentors can help your heritage organization include (but are not limited to!):

  *   Project prioritization
  *   Project planning
  *   A collection assessment to help prioritize collection needs and projects
  *   Review of policies and procedures
  *   trainings such as collections care basics, topics related to board roles and responsibilities, disaster preparedeness, volunteer management, and more.
  *   Grant application advice and review
  *   Recommendation of resources and references
  *   and more!

Those requesting mentor assistance will be matched with a mentor based on factors such as geography and skills and abilities.  Mentors are assigned to organizations for a period of nine months and assistance may be in person, virtual, or by phone depending on distance and type of projects.

If you have questions about the Oregon Heritage MentorCorps there will be a MentorCorps Q&A on July 15, 12pm-1pm. Register here<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrceuorjkvGNdteMu8brr1T5wHPScVnSXI>.

Please visit here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/mentorcorps.aspx> for more information on MentorCorps and to submit an application to request a mentor.

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Oregon Heritage MentorCorps Q&A, July 15, 12-1pm

Oregon Heritage MentorCorps Q&A
July 15, 12pm-1pm
Register here<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrceuorjkvGNdteMu8brr1T5wHPScVnSXI>

Applications are now open<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/mentorcorps.aspx> to request mentor assistance (see above section for more information). Join us for a Q&A on what kind of assistance mentors can help your organization with and the process and timeline. Register here<https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrceuorjkvGNdteMu8brr1T5wHPScVnSXI>.

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Wildfire disaster response resources

While we hope that no one is affected by wildfires this season, we know that the current climate conditions are elevating the wildfire risk in Oregon.

This would be a good time to review your organization’s disaster response plan and making sure you do as much preparation as you can. Last year Oregon Heritage staff compiled a list of resources geared towards responding to and recovering from wildfire and smoke damage so we wanted to remind you of this list should you need them:

Wildfire Response and Recovery Resources<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/DisasterPrep.aspx>

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AASLH releases Making History at 250: The Field Guide for the Semiquincentennial

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) announced that Making History at 250: The Field Guide for the Semiquincentennial is available for download now.

Through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the input of dozens of museum professionals and historians across the country, this new resource contains guiding themes and inspirational ideas to help you and everyone in the history community develop inclusive and transformative programs in the lead-up to the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

Download the Field Guide here<http://download.aaslh.org/Making+History+at+250+Field+Guide.pdf>.

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REALM research updates and perspectives from the field

Research Briefing - An updated briefing, prepared by Battelle, reviews research on COVID-19 vaccination, variant strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and ventilation that may affect building operations, policies, and procedures. View the briefing<https://www.oclc.org/realm/research/research-briefing-20210701.html?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=REALM+New+outputs+7-1-21&utm_campaign=&utm_term=REALM%20Project%20Email%20Updates>.

New Toolkit Resource - One year later, Belinda Tate, Executive Director of Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, shares how her staff came together as a team to adapt programs and exhibits online in response to the pandemic’s impact on her institution and community. Watch the video<https://www.oclc.org/realm/resources/one-year.html?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=REALM+New+outputs+7-1-21&utm_campaign=&utm_term=REALM%20Project%20Email%20Updates>.

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NCPH free resources for public historians

Most of NCPH’s resources are free and open to all. The Inclusive Historian’s Handbook, a digital resource co-sponsored by NCPH and the American Association for State and Local History found at https://inclusivehistorian.com/, examines all facets of public history work through the core values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, and public service. Our new Digital Projects Directory, designed and maintained by our Digital Media Group, can connect you to a wide range of open-access digital history and public history projects, and you’re welcome to submit your own project for inclusion (https://ncph.org/digital-public-history-directory/). If you teach public history, or you’re interested in the perspectives of educators who do, you can email ncph at iupui.edu<mailto:ncph at iupui.edu> and ask to be added to our listserv for public history educators.

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Historic cemeteries commission offers Interpretation in Historic Cemeteries presentation and meets July 15

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet via online meeting on July 15 at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes discussion of the Oregon Preservation Plan and the Oregon Heritage Plan and how the commission’s work relates to these. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda <https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2021JulyConfCallOCHCagenda.pdf> includes an opportunity for public comment.

The commission is also offering an online presentation, Interpretation in Historic Cemeteries, also on July 15 at 5:00 p.m. Becky Soules will present an overview of recent work at the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery and discuss some of the challenges in creating engaging interpretative materials for the site. Established in 1888, the cemetery encompasses four acres of greenspace near downtown Coos Bay and has more than 2000 gravesites. However, it has suffered from extensive neglect and vandalism for much of its history. In recent years, grants from the commission and Travel Oregon have funded a new interpretative display at the cemetery’s main entrance. Becky will share some of the strategies that she used in designing the new signage -- endeavoring to provide an overview of the cemetery's history while also telling the stories of some of the diverse individuals buried in the cemetery. Register <https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlcuquqDkuH9Ga9hh6etQ91IPiCwLSa_kF> in advance to attend the free presentation.

State law established the seven-member Commission to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. For more information about commission activities, contact coordinator Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail at kuri.gill at oregon.gov<mailto:kuri.gill at oregon.gov>.

Special accommodations for the meeting - including translation services - may be made by calling (503) 986‐0690 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. For call-in details and the agenda or more information about the commission, visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org>.

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Museum Learning Hub features webinars on managing museum websites

In July, the Museum Learning Hub will host a series of free webinars on managing website projects. Every Tuesday, tune in for tips on creating websites that are intuitive for both users and staff, provide added value for your site, and share your content with potential audiences in dynamic and relevant ways. Read more and register<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fmuseum-hub.org%2Fattend-sign-up%2F/1/0100017a5943fe68-4ccd21ed-7786-4d70-acb2-4d7fd8661477-000000/F6h-lV0aBk5pmi2P0rBMOw2J56A=224>.

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NPI Online Training: Historic Wood Windows

Historic Wood Windows: A Primer
Instructor: Gordon H. Bock, Assoc. AIA
60-minute, on-demand training course

Historic wood windows are valuable character-defining features of a building, worth retaining for architectural and environmental reasons. Examine the history and nomenclature of sash and casement windows. Learn about the evolution of historic designs and construction methods. Review endemic problems that lead to deterioration. Explore possible maintenance and repair techniques to extend sustainable service life. Consider the benefits for retaining, rather than replacing, historic wood windows. More info here.<https://training.npi.org/courses/historic-wood-windows-a-primer>

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Western Museum Association’s LGBTQ+ Resources for Museums Professionals

WMA has gathered a list of resources focused on advancing inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community. You can find that list of resources here<https://westmuse.org/articles/lgbtq-resources-museums-professionals>.

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Bonneville Power Administration seeks archaeologist

Archeologist, GS-0193-12, (ECC) - Portland, OR

21-BPA-25481-11156737-DE: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/606515400
21-BPA-25481-11156738-MP: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/606515900

OPEN: 07/02/2021
CLOSE: 07/11/2021

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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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