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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Oregon Heritage News 2020-08-27<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Message from Oregon Heritage Director regarding staff and service updates<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Relief fund for Black individuals, Black-owned businesses, and Black-led nonprofit organizations open for applications
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Oregon Health Authority grant opportunity<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Disaster preparedness reminder<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Net Inclusion 2020 Webinar Series<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Free Connecting to Collections webinar, basics of collection photography, Sept. 9<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">National Preservation Institute (NPI) offers online trainings<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">***********************</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Message from Oregon Heritage Director regarding staff and service updates<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">August 20, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Dear Valued Heritage Partners,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">As you know, Oregon Heritage, which includes the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), is a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). The revenue sources OPRD relies upon
(lottery, park user fees, and RV fees) dropped dramatically after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of state parks, restaurants, and bars earlier this spring. As a result, OPRD leadership made the difficult decision to implement layoffs at OPRD Headquarters
in Salem this past June. Oregon Heritage took a 30% reduction in staff, which translates to the vacation of four positions, including one that was already vacant. Sadly, we were forced to say goodbye to Joy Sears, Beth Dehn, and Shane James. I want to emphasize
that the departures of each of these fine professionals were due solely to the layoffs and subsequent staff shifting based on seniority. It remains my greatest regret that I could not find a way to keep them. The technical expertise and professional integrity
of each of these individuals are unmatched. They are also amazing people and we miss them very much.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">In addition to these departures and for a completely different reason, we are also losing longtime state archaeologist Dennis Griffin, to retirement on August 31<sup>st</sup>. Congratulations,
Dennis! While acknowledging that Dennis is absolutely irreplaceable, we will be initiating a recruitment for that position this fall.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">The reductions we are experiencing at OPRD will not be resolved quickly. Until further notice, please use the information below to as a guide for who to contact at Oregon Heritage and how services
will be impacted.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">STAFF<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">OPRD Headquarters building in Salem is closed to the public, but not closed to staff. Health and safety precautions are in place there, and some staff are in the office at least part of the
time. Most of the staff, however, is teleworking from home at this time, and will be at least through the end of the year.
<i>Many staff members are now using their work cell phone exclusively, so please check our website and email signature lines for new phone numbers.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">National Register program –
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Robert Olguin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Above-ground Compliance –
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Jason Allen<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Special Assessment and Technical Assistance –
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Robert Olguin<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Federal Tax Program –
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Robert Olguin<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Survey – </span>
</b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Jason Allen<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Archaeological Compliance, permits, interagency relations, and agreements –
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">John Pouley<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Archaeological Compliance, ORRA, data management, and date sharing –
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Jamie French<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Grants, Certified Local Government, Communications, Cultural Trust, Historic Cemeteries –
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Kuri Gill<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Oregon Heritage Commission, Website, Facebook, Heritage News, and MentorCorps –
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Katie Henry<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Oregon Main Street Network and Oregon Heritage Exchange –
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Sheri Stuart<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">SERVICES<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">All programs will experience delayed response times, limited travel, virtual meetings, and cancelled events. Cancellations for specific events will be posted on our website.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Compliance<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Staff will not respond to all requests for review;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Opportunities for “expedited review” will be very limited, if not unavailable;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Expect limited capacity to review and craft new Programmatic Agreements;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Expect limited availability for meetings, site visits, and frequent consultation.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Grants<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Grant programs funded solely by Lottery dollars have been placed on hold until at least next spring. That includes Diamonds in the Rough, Preserving Oregon,
Veterans and War Memorials, the Elisabeth Walton Potter Preservation Scholarship, and the Fellowship;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">The Main Street Revitalization Grant Fund will not be receiving the expected $5 million in Lottery-bond-backed revenue in 2021, but we are looking for other
funding sources;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Other grant programs are operating with additional flexibility for timelines and scopes of work.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">CLG and Oregon Main Street
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Fewer trainings;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Meetings and trainings conducted remotely;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Otherwise operating normally.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">MISSION<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">We have no intention of letting COVID-19 divert us permanently from our mission to administer federal preservation programs and to provide statewide leadership in the areas of historic preservation,
archaeology, and cultural heritage. We will continue to <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Focus on those activities best aligned with our mission that reach the most people and do the most good;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Constantly re-evaluate our staff and funding resources;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Track the impact of heritage programs on organizations and by organizations;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Acknowledge excellence in the heritage fields through the Main Street Excellence in Downtown and Oregon Heritage Excellence award programs.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Help Us Help You!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">You can help us navigate this challenging time by<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Planning Ahead! Please allow for the full review period for your projects and 2-4 weeks, or more, to schedule meetings;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Please ensure your submittals are complete. That will help you avoid a request for additional information at 30 days instead of clearance.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Telling us ahead-of-time when submitting large documents, or large numbers of individual documents;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Using established procedures, such as Go Digital. These help us work faster and more efficiently from remote locations;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Being patient please!
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Being creative! Cost-sharing, partnerships, external funding sources, collaboration – any ideas on ways to leverage the work we do for you, and with you, are
welcome.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Thank you, and be well,
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Chrissy Curran<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Oregon Heritage Director, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Relief fund for Black individuals, Black-owned businesses, and Black-led nonprofit organizations open for applications
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">$62 million in CARES Act funds available for Black Oregonians economically impacted by Covid-19 including individuals, businesses, and nonprofits.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">The Oregon Cares Fund is managing the grant program. All grants must be awarded before December 30, 2020.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">For more information or to apply visit
<a href="https://thecontingent.org/oregon-cares/">here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Oregon Health Authority grant opportunity<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">On August 18, 2020 <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/covid19/Pages/equity-grants-covid-19.aspx">OHA opened grant applications</a> to not-for-profit organizations statewide and Oregon’s nine
federally recognized Tribes and the Urban Indian Health Program for grants flowing from legislatively-directed $45 million in federal CARES Act coronavirus relief funds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">The program will provide grants to not for-profit-organizations and tribal communities. These grants can be used to help people address:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">
<b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Health and economic disruptions</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">. Examples of this could include: Providing thermometers, personal protective items, wage relief, child care support,
business consulting, and technology needs, to improve access to telehealth and distance learning.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">
<b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Food insecurity and housing</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">. Examples of this could include: Providing food, shelter, transportation, home heating and cooling costs, and outdoor gear
for situations of homelessness.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">
<b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Safety and violence prevention</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">. Examples could include: Providing emergency motel vouchers for people experiencing child abuse or domestic violence,
culturally and linguistically appropriate services that address domestic violence, and social life skills programs for parents to address stress, depression and the need to take care of their own well-being.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">For more information and to apply visit
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/covid19/Pages/equity-grants-covid-19.aspx">here</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Net Inclusion 2020 Webinar Series<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">The Net Inclusion Conference has been a staple in the Digital Inclusion community for years, bringing hundreds of practitioners, advocates, academics, Internet service providers, and policymakers
together to share their knowledge.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">With social distancing in place, NDIA will host the “Net Inclusion 2020 Webinar Series” to replace the conference.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">This Series will include eight one hour webinars, every Wednesday at 11am PT starting September 16th through November 4th. All webinars will include an optional 30 minutes after wrap up for
an information conversation with panelists and fellow participants. These webinars will be interactive panel discussions with expert practitioners from the field and partners with resources to share.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">While panelists will be announced soon, here are the webinar titles:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Date Topic
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">9/16 Digital Inclusion 101 – the what, the why and how to advocate
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">9/23 Research and data to convince locally, to advocate with state and federal policymakers and to allocate limited resources.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">9/30 Racial equity and digital inclusion
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">10/7 Local government digital equity strategies
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">10/14 What works? New research about the effectiveness of digital adoption and skills intervention strategies
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">10/21 What new digital inclusion models (partners and funding) are coming together due to the pandemic?
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">10/28 Coalitions – Who’s at the table? Who is convening? How are strategic decisions made?
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">11/4 Final Plenary – What’s different now and vision for future?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Registration is free but
<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FnUwT_bTTH-2_audjYAqQw">required</a>; additional information is available on the NDIA
<a href="https://www.digitalinclusion.org/net-inclusion-2020-webinar-series/">webpage</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Free Connecting to Collections webinar, basics of collection photography, Sept. 9<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Basics of Collection Photography<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Sept. 9, 2-3pm ET (11-12 PST)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Accurate photography is essential for preservation, access, and care of collections. This webinar is an introduction to basic practices for collection photography. This webinar aims to give
participants the tools needed to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Set up or improve a photography space<br>
Select equipment, tools, and software<br>
Capture images<br>
Select archival file formats<br>
Record metadata<br>
Recognize and address common issues when photographic collections<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">These concepts will be reinforced with examples and case-studies to help participants understand the core concepts. Technology is rapidly changing, so understanding the reasons behind equipment
choice is vital for cost-savings and longevity. References and selected supply lists will be provided.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.connectingtocollections.org/basics-of-collection-photography/">Register here.</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">National Preservation Institute (NPI) offers online trainings<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">The NPI Board of Directors and staff announced the launch of their</span><b><span lang="X-NONE" style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> </span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.ne16.com/t/2366347/32138839/2710126/2/1001784/?x=527a5846"><b>first
online training courses</b></a> and their return to providing continuing education and professional training in historic preservation and cultural resource management.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">For a list of available modules visit
<a href="https://training.npi.org/">https://training.npi.org/</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Share your photos of Oregon’s heritage on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using #oregonheritage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">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
<a href="mailto:heritage.info@oregon.gov" target="_blank">heritage.info@oregon.gov</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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