[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2024-01-31

Wed Jan 31 17:00:12 PST 2024

Oregon Heritage News 2024-01-31
In this Issue:

  *   SURVEY REMINDER: Don't forget to fill out the survey for the Oregon Heritage Vitality Study by Friday, Feb. 2, for a chance to get a free conference registration!
  *   Oregon Heritage MentorCorps Q&A's in February
  *   Four Oregon Heritage grants open for applications
  *   SHPO IS HIRING! Oregon SHPO seeks two archaeologists

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REMINDER: Don't forget to fill out the survey for the Oregon Heritage Vitality Study by Friday for a chance to get a free conference registration!
Friday, Feb. 2 is the deadline to participate in the survey for the 2024 Oregon Heritage Vitality Study.  It's critical to get the survey information from as many heritage preservation organizations as possible so that we can have comprehensive results that lead to targeted solutions and initiatives that benefit the on the ground heritage preservation work happening in the state.
The survey can be accessed in the following ways but please do not hesitate to reach out if there is a barrier for your organization's participation and we will work with you the best we can to get your organization's information included:

  *   Access the survey online: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fG1c61ZwGuyzMq
  *   Download a version of the survey here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/OR%20Vitality%20Survey_Print_1-25-24.pdf> that can be printed and mailed to Oregon Heritage Commission, Attn: Katie Henry, 725 Summer St. NE Ste. C, Salem, OR 97301 (In order to make space for mail delivery and given the short turnaround of the survey, please know we will accept surveys that are returned by mail after Feb. 2)
  *   Request a paper copy be mailed to you by contacting katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov> or 503-877-8834
  *   Complete the survey by phone by contacting 503-877-8834 to arrange a time

More information on the study:
The goal of this study is to better understand the current state of Oregon's heritage sector and to help  the Oregon Heritage Commission and statewide partners and entities target solutions - such as specific policies and resources - for sustaining and boosting heritage-related work in Oregon.
Please complete the survey by Friday, February 2. Survey takers will then be entered into a drawing to win free registration for the 2024 Oregon Heritage Conference<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/heritageconference.aspx> this April in Forest Grove! Click here<https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fG1c61ZwGuyzMq> to start the survey!
This study is an update to the 2011 Heritage Vitality Study which resulted in identifying issues impacting heritage preservation work across the state and made recommendations that led to focused initiatives and technical assistance. To learn more about some of the outcomes that followed that study visit here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/tools.aspx#2024ohv>.
The 2024 Oregon Heritage Vitality Study is a partnership between Oregon Heritage and the University of Oregon's Institute for Policy Research and Engagement. For more information, contact Katie Henry with Oregon Heritage at katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov> or Aniko Drlik-Muehleck, the IPRE project director, at aniko at uoregon.edu<mailto:aniko at uoregon.edu>.

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Oregon Heritage MentorCorps Q&A's in February
Mentors Sharing The Love in February
Show some love to your collection and your historic buildings with the two specialized virtual Q&A offerings from MentorCorps this month.
Archives Processing Basics | February 7th, 2024 at 12PM
Does the thought of diving into that pile of folders and papers in the back room give you nightmares? Resident mentor archivist Sarah Cantor will be available for an open Q&A session on Archives Basics. From how to get started to the nitty-gritty, Sarah will do her best to help you begin to understand the enigma that is archives processing work in your small institution.
Register here to join us for Archives Processing Basics!<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdeqvrj4pE9z2v4vnAG34l3cAECODd9mJ>

Windows: Repair or Replacement | February 21, 2024 at 1PM
Windows are always hot topics when talking about historic buildings.  There is a significant amount of information out there on historic and replacement windows, but who do you believe?  Joy Sears, Restoration Specialist with the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office will be giving a two-hour presentation on windows, covering various issues with wood windows: myths, repairs, upgrades that can be done, and considerations when talking about possible replacements.
Register here to join us for Windows: Repair or Replacement!<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcOGurDojH9BddB1Y0R9AU3d9z4MGXJx6>

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Four Oregon Heritage grants open for applications
Are you seeking funding for museum, cemetery, archaeology, or historic property projects?
Oregon Heritage has opened applications for the majority of its grant programs. The website provides all of the basic information. Free, online workshops are being offered for each program. And Kuri Gill, the grant manager, is available to talk through project ideas and provide support. For grant related questions, translation and accessibility needs, contact her at Kuri.gill at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.gill at oprd.oregon.gov> or 503-986-0685.
Diamonds in the Rough Grant - Information<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#five>
For historic building façade restoration.
Workshop - February 27, 11:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. Register<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82603340037?pwd=SFDzFScsNbQ3z1NwVg07girr4aMxJZ.1>
Oregon Historic Cemeteries Grant - Information<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#six>
For projects in cemeteries listed with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries.
Workshop - February 20, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Register<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtce2qrDItGdVJnT5WN5ZiwAo0ADPchcDK>
Oregon Museum Grant - Information<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#six>
Museums can apply for collections, interpretation and education, and tourism related projects.
Workshop - February 20, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Register<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-GhqzwoHdU6rYBrKFOZTwZb16rD7xr5>
Preserving Oregon Grant - Information<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#ten>
To complete preservation work on historic properties and for archaeology projects.
Historic Property Workshop - February 21, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdOuvrzgqEtXglKrJbGvTpcfCGRff0vtD>
Archaeology Project Workshop - February 21, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Register<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdOGvrDguHN0WQGIq7HSzWA6E4t9E8Mqp>

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SHPO IS HIRING! Oregon SHPO seeks two archaeologists
This recruitment will be used to fill two vacancies; one Permanent and one Limited Duration position within the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office at Oregon Parks and Recreation. Note: The limited duration position is expected to last up to 24 months.
REQ-146918 Natural Resource Specialist 3 - Special Project Archaeologist
Salem | OPRD | Central Office
Permanent & Limited Duration | Application Deadline  02/14/2024
OPRD Employees apply Here<https://wd5.myworkday.com/oregon/d/inst/15$392530/9925$175116.htmld>
External Candidates apply Here<https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OPRD--Central-Office/Natural-Resource-Specialist-3---Special-Project-Archaeologist_REQ-146918>

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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department that includes the State Historic Preservation Office. Learn more about our programs at www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oprd.oregon.gov>.

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