Job Opportunity: New York State Archives - Archives & Records Management Specialist 2 (Grade 18/NY HELPS)
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The New York State Archives is looking to hire an Archives & Records Management Specialist 2 through the NY HELPS program! Please share!
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For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications
of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an
examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are
qualified.
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The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for an Archives and Records Management Specialist 2 position in the New York State Archives.
This Office leads efforts, on behalf of all New Yorkers, to manage, preserve, ensure open access to, and promote the wide use of, records that support information needs and document the history, governments, events, and peoples of New York State. This position
supports the work of the Archives Partnership Trust and Archival Services.
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Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
? Work with the Archives Partnership Trust to create and manage projects that support the preservation of records held in the State Archives;
? Support the use of the holdings and services of the State Archives by the programs of the Archives Partnership Trust including public tours, events, social media content and marketing;
? Develop and write grant applications from both government sources and private philanthropy for special projects and serve as project manager for such projects;
? Participate in researcher services activities, including providing assistance to researchers on site, as well as by email or postal mail, and over the phone;
? Serve on the editorial committee of New York Archives magazine and prepare content for use in the magazine about the collections of the State Archives;
? Coordinate and create online exhibits and document displays of items from the collections of the State Archives; and
? Provide assistance to other archival functions within Archival Services including accessioning, processing, description or digitization of records.
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Salary Range: $65,001 to $82,656
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Applications are due on December 25, 2024
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Thanks,
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Laura, Chair, Capital Area Archivists
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Laura Montgomery
Supervisor, Digital Records Services
New York State Archives
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Registration Closing Soon! Project Management (In-Person) and Event Planning (ONLINE) Workshops for GLAM professionals
Level up your project management and strategic planning skills at the first VRA in-person workshop since 2020!?
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Gain valuable insights and practical strategies from leading expert Cristela Garcia-Spitz. Learn from the best and network with peers.?
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues and gain practical skills to lead successful initiatives!
Instructor: Cristela Garcia-Spitz
Friday, November 15, 2024, at Emory University - Pitts Theology Library / 9:30am-4:30pm EST
$135 for non-members / $115 for VRA members
While project management offers an array of tools and techniques, how do we lead with a people-centered approach? Digital scholarship increasingly requires work across distributed, cross-functional teams. This workshop will cover how to use hybrid methods to meet the needs of specific projects, grounded in community.
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The morning will consist of project management basics and an overview of different methodologies and tools. This section will include practical considerations and scenarios. In the afternoon, we will focus on project management in practice and share lessons learned from existing projects. Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects to the discussion.
Collectively, participants will discuss how to think about the impact of their work and how to build systems of care that can empower their communities.
Instructor:
Cristela Garcia-Spitz?is the Digital Initiatives Librarian and Curator for the Tuzin Archive for Melanesian Anthropology at the UC San Diego Library, where she collaborates across areas of the library, campus, and community on projects to ensure the long-term accessibility, use, and preservation of the University’s unique collections available at?. Previously, she worked at the Software Engineering Institute Library at Carnegie Mellon University where she gained a foundation in project management principles and methodologies.
Last day to register : Monday, November 11, 2024.
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Instructors :?Tess Colwell and Alexandra O’Keefe?
Thursday and Friday, November 21 & 22 (TWO-PART WORKSHOP) //? 3:00-5:00 PM EST both days, ONLINE
$65 for non-members / $50 for members
Hosting events for libraries and special collections is a key part of outreach to patrons but can be overwhelming and challenging depending on resources such as staff time, funding, and partnerships. In this workshop, participants will learn step-by-step how to use a simple framework to maximize limited resources, serve their community through events, and generate positive attention from stakeholders. This process includes developing a holistic strategy tailored to their specific community, creating a standardized outreach plan based on their institution’s procedures, and ultimately streamlining their programming efforts.?
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The instructors are from different art library backgrounds (one large academic and one art
and design school) with event-planning expertise that is demonstrated in their joint research and work outcomes. They will introduce a customizable toolkit they designed using freely available tools which can be used in any collection’s context. Ideally, participants will bring one event idea to the workshop (but will have time between sessions one and two to create one if needed).?
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During the workshop, the instructors will walk participants through a series of hands-on, solo and collaborative activities to plan an event step-by-step using the framework while integrating GLAM scholarship about best practices in the field. The workflow participants will walk through includes audience identification, creative practitioner consideration, budget application, promotional material creation, action item generation, day-of-event execution, post-event evaluation, and thorough documentation to share with administration. Participants will leave the workshop with one complete event plan for their library or collection, a community of event-planning peers for future support, and a variety of resources to enact a sustainable events program at their institutions beyond this event.?
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Learning Objectives:
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Evaluate their community’s needs in order to generate outreach plans with individual events.?
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Discover tools for composing marketing materials such as emails, flyers, and event copy for a target audience.?
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Utilize an existing, sustainable event management framework and apply it to their institution.?
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Create a customized template for individual events that includes event planning logistics, marketing checklists, resource evaluation, post-event assessment, and overall documentation.
Instructors:
Tess Colwell
(She/Her) is the Arts Librarian for Research Services at Yale University’s Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library where she serves as the library liaison to the schools of art and architecture, and
the history of art department. In this role, she has developed and collaborated on a variety of events and outreach programs including a Photobook Club series, Library Pop-up events, annual Wikipedia edit-a-thons, and a popular Reading Week program. She has contributed to a range of journals and scholarly publications including?Art Documentation, Journal of Outreach and Engagement, and ACRL. Her research interests include digital humanities, library outreach, design research methodologies, and visual literacy instruction.?
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Alex O’Keefe
(She/Her) is the Research & Instruction Librarian at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s John M. Flaxman Library. As part of this role she focuses on outreach and programming, specifically collaborating with other staff members and student groups to plan events for SAIC’s diverse creative community. Her work focuses on fostering community in the library through collaborations, weaving critical librarianship into initiatives, fighting mis/disinformation, and all things library outreach.
Last day to register: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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Job Opportunity: New York State Archives - Administrative Specialist I (Grade 18/NY HELPS)
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The New York State Archives is looking to hire an Administrative Specialist I (Grade 18) through the NY HELPS program! Please share!
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For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum
qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to
compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for
which they are qualified.
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There is an opening at the New York State Archives’ State Records Center (SRC). The SRC stores, retrieves, and manages inactive records for New York State agencies. The incumbent
of this position will report to the SRC manager (Archives & Records Management Specialist 3) and will be responsible for overseeing SRC operations and staff.
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Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
? Provides training and technical assistance for state agencies in the use of SRC inventory management system and in SRC procedures; develops related training resources and guides.
? Responds to state agencies’ inquiries about SRC holdings, services, and procedures via email, phone, and meetings.
? Reviews and approves transactions in inventory management system, including box transfers to the SRC, withdrawals, extensions, and dispositions. Works collaboratively with Archives’ Scheduling and State Agency Services staff
as appropriate.
? Oversees SRC supply and equipment inventory; submits purchase requisitions for new supplies and equipment; and arranges for maintenance services on existing equipment.
? Supervises lower-level SRC staff.
? Serves as primary contact with OGS and SED building and facilities staff; reports issues of concern to OGS building manager and works with OGS staff and outside vendors to resolve them.
? Manages SRC holdings inventory project: investigates status of boxes discovered during inventory; applies disposition, when possible, with help from Archives professional staff; updates inventory management system; and communicates
findings to affected state agencies.
? Creates, maintains, and updates SRC procedures and communicates changes in procedures to State Archives staff and state agency staff when needed.
? Assists the SRC manager in monitoring and promoting use of the State Wastepaper Contract by state agencies and local governments.
? Works collaboratively on teams with State Archives professional staff on areas of common concern.
? Performs other duties as assigned.
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Salary Range: $65,001 to $82,656
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Applications are due on November 18, 2024
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Thanks,
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Laura, Chair, Capital Area Archivists
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Laura Montgomery
Supervisor, Digital Records Services
New York State Archives
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MARAC's Fall Virtual Meeting - Nov. 13-15
Hi CAA!
Sending along the info for MARAC's Fall 2024 Conference in case it hasn't crossed you path!
MARAC’s third virtual conference, will highlight creativity, advocacy, versatility, and innovation in archival work. Conference speakers will address a wide variety of topics, including community-building, career pivots, social justice and reparative archiving,
and the use of AI, and digital skills. As always, our MARAC colleagues hold riches of wisdom to share, and we are excited to learn alongside one another. We will collectively explore what is possible when we bring new ideas, new insights, and courage to our
work.
Get ready for three days (November 13-15) of learning with educational sessions, a plenary, virtual tours, virtual posters, vendor sessions and our MARAC Business meeting. You can access it all from work, your home office, or a cozy and comfortable spot of
your choosing.
November 13:?Plenary, vendor talks, virtual tour hosts Q&A
November 14:?Sessions, vendor talks and the MARAC Business meeting
November 15:?More sessions and vendor talks
MARAC Member: $30.00
MARAC Student Member: free
Non-member: $50.00
Non-member Student: $10.00
Renaissance and Renewal Program PDF
Fall 2024 Virtual Conference Registration Link
Have a great weekend!
Thanks,
Laura, Capital Area Archivists Chair
Laura Montgomery
Supervisor, Digital Records Services
New York State Archives
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Don’t Miss Our Free Fall Photo Workshop - Caring for Photograph Collections!
Are you ready to sharpen your skills in caring for photograph collections? This fall, DHPSNY is excited to bring you
Caring for Photograph Collections, a hands-on workshop that will equip you with practical strategies for managing and preserving these important materials.
Join us at one of four locations across New York State this November for a day of learning and practice!
In-Person Workshop
Caring for Photograph Collections
Description
Photographs are ubiquitous in collections and managing and caring for these materials present unique challenges. This one-day workshop will cover the basics of care and management for photographic collections.
We will discuss how photographic collections are defined and described, spend time looking at different types of photographic materials, and consider how materials impact preservation, storage, and housing decisions. Emphasis will be given to scalable solutions
for preservation. A hands-on housing activity will provide participants with experience creating enclosures.
Time:?10:00 AM?–?4:00 PM
Presenter:?Amanda Murray, Program Manager, DHPSNY
Upcoming Dates and Locations
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Aurora, Cayuga County
Tuesday, November 12
Howland Stone Store Museum -
Yonkers,?Westchester County
Monday, November 18
Yonkers Riverfront Library -
Chautauqua,?Chautauqua County
Thursday, November 21
Chautauqua Institution -
Lockport, Niagara County
Friday, November 22
Niagara County Historical Society
Learn more and register: .
As always, DHPSNY?workshops?are presented
free of charge to NYS institutions.?
Join our newsletter to stay up to date about our
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Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) is a program of the New York State Archives and New York State Library?to provide
service and support for the state’s archival and library research collections.??
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Register for 'Events Made Easy : A Deep Dive on Developing and Executing Outreach Programs' (Online Workshop)
Tess Colwell and Alexandra O’Keefe?
Thursday and Friday, November 21 & 22?(TWO-PART WORKSHOP) //? 3:00-5:00 PM EST both days
$65 for non-members / $50 for members
Registration capped at 40
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Hosting events for libraries and speci al collections is a key part of outreach to patrons but can be overwhelming and challenging depending on resources such as staff time, funding, and partnerships. In this workshop, participants will learn step-by-step how to use a simple framework to maximize limited resources, serve their community through events, and generate positive attention from stakeholders. This process includes developing a holistic strategy tailored to their specific community, creating a standardized outreach plan based on their institution’s procedures, and ultimately streamlining their programming efforts.?
The instructors are from different art library backgrounds (one large academic and one art and design school) with event-planning expertise that is demonstrated in their joint research and work outcomes. They will introduce a customizable toolkit they designed using freely available tools which can be used in any collection’s context. Ideally, participants will bring one event idea to the workshop (but will have time between sessions one and two to create one if needed).?
During the workshop, the instructors will walk participants through a series of hands-on, solo and collaborative activities to plan an event step-by-step using the framework while integrating GLAM scholarship about best practices in the field. The workflow participants will walk through includes audience identification, creative practitioner consideration, budget application, promotional material creation, action item generation, day-of-event execution, post-event evaluation, and thorough documentation to share with administration. Participants will leave the workshop with one complete event plan for their library or collection, a community of event-plan ning peers for future support, and a variety of resources to enact a sustainable events program at their institutions beyond this event.?
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Learning Objectives:
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Evaluate their community’s needs in order to generate outreach plans with individual events.?
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Discover tools for composing marketing materials such as emails, flyers, and event copy for a target audience.?
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Utilize an existing, sustainable event management framework and apply it to their institution.?
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Create a customized template for individual events that includes event planning logistics, marketing checklists, resource evaluation, post-event assessment, and overall documentation.
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Instructors:
Tess Colwell
(She/Her) is the Arts Librarian for Research Services at Yale University’s Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library where she serves as the library liaison to the schools of art and architecture, and
the history of art department. In this role, she has developed and collaborated on a variety of events and outreach programs including a Photobook Club series, Library Pop-up events, annual Wikipedia edit-a-thons, and a popular Reading Week program. She has contributed to a range of journals and scholarly publications including?Art Documentation, Journal of Outreach and Engagement, and ACRL. Her research interests include digital humanities, library outreach, design research methodologies, and visual literacy instruction.?
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Alex O’Keefe
(She/Her) is the Research & Instruction Librarian at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s John M. Flaxman Library. As part of this role she focuses on outreach and programming, specifically collaborating with other staff members and student groups to plan events for SAIC’s diverse creative community. Her work focuses on fostering community in the library through collaborations, weaving critical librarianship into initiatives, fighting mis/disinformation, and all things library outreach.
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Enhance Your Preservation Practices with Free DHPSNY Services! Applications Due Nov. 22
ATTN: NYS Cultural Collecting Institutions
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Applications are open for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services, with the next submission deadline on
Friday, November 22, 2024.?Offered at no cost to qualifying New York State organizations, these services connect accepted institutions with DHPSNY staff to discuss current practices and establish tailored recommendations and goals based on your unique
capacity and needs. Final reports can assist you in securing funding, enhancing the accessibility and use of your collections, and more.
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We are accepting applications for the following services for consideration in the fall 2024 review period:
- Preservation Surveys:?a general evaluation of your institution's preservation needs, pinpointing areas of concern and recommendations for improvement.
- Condition Surveys:?a valuable tool for institutions that have previously undergone a Preservation Survey (through DHPSNY or another program) and are now interested in evaluating the condition of collection
materials on a more granular level.
- Archival Needs Assessments:?an excellent way to examine your archival program holistically through an external lens.
- Strategic Planning Assistance:?helps organizations think proactively about their future and shape a three-year plan to serve as a road map for future decision-making under a trained facilitator.
Learn More and Apply?→?.
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For assistance, questions about eligibility, or additional information, contact us at?info@...?or 215-545-0613 ext. 337.
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Join our newsletter to stay up to date about our?free?programs and services:?.
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Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) is a program of the New York State Archives and New York State Library
to provide service and support for the state’s archival and library research collections.?
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Info Session and Q&A about DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services
Friday, October 25, 2024 9:30-10:30 am? Online. Free, but .?
All are invited to CDLC's Preservation Interest Group's session on the Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPNY) . The next application deadline for these free services is November 22, 2024,?so this is the perfect time to learn all you need to know about the application process.??
Amanda Murray, DHPSNY Program Manager, will provide an overview of the Planning & Assessment Services DHPSNY offers: Archival Needs Assessments, Preservation Surveys, Condition Surveys, Strategic Planning Assistance, and Foundational Planning Assistance. There will be ample time for questions.
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Susan
? Susan D'Entremont (she) Digital Collections & Continuing Education Librarian Capital District Library Council 800 Troy Schenectady Road, Suite 204 Latham, NY 12110 518-512-8196
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Registration is Now Open - Upcoming VRA Virtual Workshops - Visual Literacy, Events Made Easy
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Upcoming Visual Resources Association (VRA) Fall Workshops  
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Instructors: Jessica Sack and Rachel Thompson
Friday, October 25th // 3:00-7:00 PM EDT (Zoom workshop)
$65 for non-members / $50 for members
As we now work in hybrid settings—in person and online—there is an increasing challenge to develop visual literacy skills of both educators and students, uniquely positioning those who work with visual media to provide necessary visual literacy training and instruction. This two-part workshop will provide participants with the tools to develop and implement visual literacy instruction within their professional practice both in person and using online platforms such as Zoom. Part one of this workshop will focus on visual literacy skills and pedagogical approaches by using Zoom to engage with objects from museums, libraries, and archives. Part two will focus on ways for participants to apply these pedagogies to their own work and institutions. Participants will discuss and develop ways to implement and evaluate their own visual literacy programs as well as how digital archives, art objects, and other primary sources can be used by staff, students, and faculty. The question of what it means to teach from collections within a range of professional perspectives–including from information, museum, and education contexts—will also be addressed.
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Instructors: Tess Colwell and Alexandra O’Keefe?
Thursday and Friday, November 21 & 22?(Two-Part Zoom Workshop) //? 3:00-5:00 PM EST both days
$65 for non-members / $50 for members
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Hosting events for libraries and special collections is a key part of outreach to patrons but can be overwhelming and challenging depending on resources such as staff time, funding, and partnerships. In this workshop, participants will learn step-by-step how to use a simple framework to maximize limited resources, serve their community through events, and generate positive attention from stakeholders. This process includes developing a holistic strategy tailored to their specific community, creating a standardized outreach plan based on their institution’s procedures, and ultimately streamlining their programming efforts.
The instructors are from different art library backgrounds (one large academic and one art and design school) with event-planning expertise that is demonstrated in their joint research and work outcomes. They will introduce a customizable toolkit they designed using freely available tools which can be used in any collection’s context. Ideally, participants will bring one event idea to the workshop (but will have time between sessions one and two to create one if needed).
During the workshop, the instructors will walk participants through a series of hands-on, solo and collaborative activities to plan an event step-by-step using the framework while integrating GLAM scholarship about best practices in the field. The workflow participants will walk through includes audience identification, creative practitioner consideration, budget application, promotional material creation, action item generation, day-of-event execution, post-event evaluation, and thorough documentation to share with administration. Participants will leave the workshop with one complete event plan for their library or collection, a community of event-planning peers for future support, and a variety of resources to enact a sustainable events program at their institutions beyond this event.
Learning Objectives
Evaluate their community’s needs in order to generate outreach plan with individual events
Compose marketing materials such as emails, flyers, and event copy for a target audience
Utilize an existing, sustainable event management framework and apply it to their institution
Create a customized template for individual events that includes event planning logistics, marketing checklists, resource evaluation, post-event assessment, and overall documentation.
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If you have any questions, please send an email to the?Regional Workshop Implementation Team?at?.
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Survey – The Missing Link: Where Are You with Linked Data?
Survey – The Missing Link: Where Are You with Linked Data? ? We are seeking participants for a research survey to assess the uptake of Linked Data technologies for cultural heritage description in the Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) community. The results from this survey are intended to capture the degree to which Linked Data is being implemented or used by different constituencies, to identify perceptions on added value or pain points of LD, and to infer risks and opportunities for further development in the areas of domain modeling and software development. ? This survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete depending on the specific responses. It can be paused at any time and completed at a later point.?
Your responses are collected anonymously and cannot be tied to your name or email address. No demographic information relating to your person other than your occupational role will be collected. The data collected in this survey will only be shared in aggregate for research purposes. ? 10 respondents to this survey will be drawn at random to receive a $30 Amazon gift card. ? The survey can be completed?. ? If you have any questions, please contact one of the study’s investigators listed below. Thank you, Kate A. Bowers (Harvard University, kate_bowers@...) Regine I. Heberlein (Princeton University, heberlei@...) Stephanie M. Luke (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, smluke2@...)
-- Amanda Greenwood, MSIS, ALM, CA
Archivist, Historical Collections Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, University of Virginia
---------------------------------------------------- American Archivist Editorial Board, Society of American Archivists?(SAA) ArchivesSpace User Advisory Council Member
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Applications Open for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services!
ATTN: New York State Cultural Collecting Institutions
We're excited to announce that applications are open for DHPSNY?Planning & Assessment Services,?and the next submission deadline is?Friday, November 22, 2024.?Offered to qualifying NY organizations at no cost, Planning & Assessment services pair
accepted organizations with DHPSNY staff to discuss current practices and set recommendations and goals specific to your capacity and needs. Final reports can be utilized to obtain funding, increase the?accessibility and use of your collections, and more.
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We are accepting applications for the following services for consideration in the fall 2024 review period:
- Preservation Surveys:?a general evaluation of your institution's preservation needs, pinpointing areas of concern and recommendations for improvement.
- Condition Surveys:?a valuable tool for institutions that have previously undergone a Preservation Survey (through DHPSNY or another program) and are now interested in evaluating the condition of collection
materials on a more granular level.
- Archival Needs Assessments:?an excellent way to examine your archival program holistically through an external lens.
- Strategic Planning Assistance:?helps organizations think proactively about their future and shape a three-year plan to serve as a road map for future decision-making under a trained facilitator.
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Learn More and Apply?→?.
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For assistance, questions about eligibility, or additional information, contact us at?info@...?or 215-545-0613 ext. 337.
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Join our newsletter to stay up to date about our?free?programs and services:?.
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Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) is a program of the New York State Archives and New York State Library, with?services provided by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts.
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Register Now! Workshop (Virtual) : How to Sustainably Utilize Drones for Cultural Heritage Research
The?next workshop of the VRA 2024 Workshop Season is coming soon! Details and registration are below for this exciting online?workshop.
New for this season: VRA members will receive a nearly 25% discount on all of our workshop registration fees! For online workshops, the VRA member rate is $50 and the non-member rate is $65.
Check out the??for more information on all of our upcoming workshops.
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The Future is Looking Up!: How to Sustainably Utilize?Drones?for Research and the Classroom (and anything else)?(ONLINE)
Instructor: Chris Strasbaugh
Friday, September 27th // 12:00-4:30 PM EST
Registration capped at 40
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At its core,?drones?or UAS (uncrewed aerial systems) are a flying camera system providing a different perspective of a physical environment.? When combined with photogrammetry software and techniques they become powerful tools of preservation, analysis, and exploration.? This workshop will build from the ground up to explain the regulations behind UAS, the types of equipment and software that make up the ecosystem, and how you can utilize them for creating maps, 3d models, and full digital twins of cultural heritage sites.
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Instructor Bio:
Always interested in harnessing emerging technology for research and in the classroom, Chris has had different positions at OSU that have pushed technology usage at the University. Currently he leads teams in the College of Engineering Technology services that support classroom and lab technology, software, instructional design, accessibility, and emerging technologies. He has also helped the Center for Aviation Studies develop and teach multiple courses on foundations of UAS and developed the beginnings of the?Drone?Lab that is supporting research across the University.
Chris is very active nationally in the field of UAS and emerging technologies and has presented at numerous conferences on topics ranging from the UAS technology, virtual reality, imaging technologies, GIS, semantic web, and makerspaces. He has also served as the staff photographer of the Greek-American Excavations at Kenchreai through Harvard University from 2015-2017, 2023-2024 as well as the Vanderbilt Excavations at Caesarea, Israel in 2019. Chris has a BA in Photography (2004) from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati (2007).
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Job Opportunity: Archives and Records Management Specials 2, NYS Archives
Hi Capital Area Archivists!
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The New York State Archives is seeking an Archives and Records Management Specialist 2 for the Digital Resources Services Unit.
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The successful candidate will work as part of a team to increase NYSA’s capacity to provide online access to information about NYSA’s services and its holdings, particularly those in digital
form. Under the direction of the Head of the Digital Records Services Unit, the candidate will:
? Work as part of a team to implement archival information systems, technologies, and software related to the description and discovery of NYSA’s physical and digital holdings. NYSA’s current archival systems include ArchivesSpace,
Aeon, Preservica and Collective Access;
? Participate in the development of public access tools for archival records using Archipelago, an Open-Source Digital Objects Repository for GLAM repositories;
? Develop and refine workflows to ensure the effective use of archival information systems;
? Research, analyze, and recommend strategies for developing and improving access to NYSA’s holdings, particularly those in digital form;
? Assist with the online publication of digitized archival audiovisual records;
? Assist in the development and publication of content for the NYSA website;
? Use scripts and software utilities to support and integrate archival information systems;
? Monitor and keep up to date with the latest technologies and best practices related to archival information systems and supporting metadata schemas; and
? Participate in related archival functions including appraisal, accessioning, and reference services.
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This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means
no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive
employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS
title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
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Applications Due: Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
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Learn more and apply:
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Thanks,
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Laura
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Laura Montgomery
Chair, Capital Area Archivists
Supervisor, Digital Records Services
New York State Archives
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Job Opportunity: Archivist, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The Institute Archives & Special Collections at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks a forward-thinking, technologically creative, and service-oriented professional for the position of?Archivist. Reporting to the Manager of Archives and Special Collections, the Archivist will be responsible for the organization, preservation, and discoverability of collections in all formats. The Archivist will collaborate on special projects to highlight the Archives in support of Institute-wide priorities and wider programmatic initiatives along with participating in outreach, reference, and education activities to facilitate engagement with the collections to users locally and worldwide. The Archivist participates in and receives support for professional development activities and will maintain knowledge of current and emerging technological best practices, standards, and trends in the field. This position is part of an information service team integral to the Rensselaer Libraries.
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Expected hiring range:?$60,000 - $65,000
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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Jenifer Monger, MSIS, DAS
Institute Archivist
Manager, Institute Archives and Special Collections
P: 518-276-8323
E: ?kubaj@...
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Rensselaer Libraries
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
8th Street
Troy, NY 12180
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Job Opportunity: Union College Records Management Librarian (Archivist with Librarian rank)
Union College in historic Schenectady, New York seeks a Records Management Librarian (e.g. Archivist with Librarian rank). Founded in 1795, Union’s collections span the centuries and offer a breadth of research possibilities. The Records Management Librarian is responsible for evaluating, appraising, describing, and preserving the college's archival collections and institutional records.? Reporting to the Director of Special Collections and Archives this position is a key member of an innovative and active Department and Library. In addition to the members of Special Collections and Archives this position will work closely with the Digital Collections and Preservation Librarian, the Digital Projects and Metadata Librarian, and records management stakeholders across campus.? As a member of Union College faculty, the Records Management Librarian is expected to pursue a focused program of professional development, scholarly activity, and service. Increasing diversity on campus and in our archival collections is a critical priority for Schaffer Library and Union College. The salary minimum is $55,000 and includes generous benefits, including an 11% retirement contribution. For the complete job description and to apply please visit:
Review of applications will begin September 23, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration given to applications received before September 30, 2024.
-- Corinne Chatnik Digital Collections and Preservation Librarian Capital Area Archivists Vice Chair Schaffer Library, Union College (518) 388-6849
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Last Call: Take the 2024 DHPSNY Constituent Needs Survey by E.O.D. Tuesday, 6/18!
ATTN: New York State Cultural Collecting Institutions
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DHPSNY is continually evaluating our services to ensure we are meeting the needs of collecting institutions across New York State. We have developed a short survey for you to share
your thoughts, concerns, and emerging needs with us directly. We estimate it will take about 20 minutes to complete.?Your responses will help inform the delivery and development of our programs and services moving forward!
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Take the Survey:
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Please complete the survey by?Tuesday, June 18, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact us at?info@....
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Thank you for your input!
The DHPSNY Team
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Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) is a program of the New York State Archives
and New York State Library, with?services provided by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts.
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Your Input Matters: Take the 2024 DHPSNY Constituent Needs Survey
ATTN: New York State Cultural Collecting Institutions
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DHPSNY is continually evaluating our services to ensure we are meeting the needs of collecting institutions across New York State. We have developed a short survey for you
to share your thoughts, concerns, and emerging needs with us directly. We estimate it will take about 20 minutes to complete.?Your responses will help inform the delivery and development of our programs and services moving forward!
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Take the Survey:
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Please complete the survey by?Tuesday, June 18, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact us at?info@....
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Thank you for your input!
The DHPSNY Team
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Join our newsletter to stay up to date about our?free?programs
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Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) is a program of the New York State Archives
and New York State Library, with?services provided by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts.
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Seeking Seasoned Archivist to Join ARC Advisory Committee!
Hello!
As part of its three-year Strategic Plan, is in the nascent stages of building a functioning special collections from an unprocessed backlog of hundreds of objects, books, papers, photographs, art, and ephemera belonging to the poet John Ashbery. Our special collections staff consists of one archivist/librarian and we are seeking a seasoned archivist to volunteer for our Advisory Committee. This person should be willing and able to offer:
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- Feedback and guidance as we write our new collections management policies and collections development policies
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- Light support with inventorying, processing, cataloging, and arrangement questions as they come for staff
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- Time, at their convenience, for semi-regular check-ins, perhaps every quarter, with the Committee (can be remote/virtual) About the ARC: The ARC—the library and special collections of The Flow Chart Foundation—welcomes scholars, artists, writers, and readers, toward deepening scholarship, providing artistic inspiration, and offering generative opportunities to engage with the multifaceted work of John Ashbery and the wider artistic legacy of the New York School of poets and painters. The ARC acquires, preserves, and provides access to a range of primary materials from Ashbery's personal collection of visual art, books, objects, ephemera, and belongings, as well as a range of materials documenting Ashbery’s work and artistic influence. The ARC’s holdings represent the exploration of interrelationships of various art forms, offering unique opportunities for innovative scholarship and creative inspiration, and promoting new possibilities for discovery, thought, and connection as guided by the legacy of Ashbery's work.
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Please email nina@... to learn more. We look forward to hearing from you!
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CAA 2024 Governance Group election results
Hi CAA community,
I would like to report the results of the CAA 2024 Governance Group election.
Vice-Chair, 21-0 Votes: Corinne Chatnik, Union College
Programming & Communications Leader, 12-9 votes: Melissa McMullen, University at Albany, SUNY
Thank you to all the CAA members who participated in this election. Congratulations to the incoming leadership!
Warm regards,
Amanda
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Applications for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services Due Friday, July 12
ATTN: NYS Collecting Institutions
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Navigating library and archival standards can feel daunting, but with
Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY), ?expert preservation guidance is at your fingertips! Rooted in the foundational principle of meeting organizations where they are, DHPSNY services connect accepted institutions with
our specialists to evaluate current practices, establish tailored recommendations and goals, and craft actionable plans aligned with your unique capacity and needs.
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Why Apply for DHPSNY Services?
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- Strategic Insights:?The final reports generated through this process
can be instrumental in securing funding, enhancing the accessibility and utilization of your collections, and more.
- Enhanced Expertise:?Gain in-depth knowledge of standards and best practices
for collections management and preservation, empowering your team with confidence in applying this expertise effectively.
- Cost-Free:?DHPSNY services are provided at no cost to qualifying New
York State organizations.
- Professional Support:?Build a lasting relationship with DHPSNY's dedicated
professional staff, who are committed to your organization's success.
We are accepting applications for the following services for consideration in the summer 2024 review period:
- Preservation Surveys:?A general evaluation of your institution's preservation
needs, pinpointing areas of concern and recommendations for improvement in?Preservation, Administration,?Building Conditions,?Environmental Conditions,?Security and Emergency Preparedness, and?Collections Care and Storage.
- Condition Surveys:?A tool for institutions that have previously undergone
a Preservation Survey (through DHPSNY or another program) and are now interested in evaluating the conditions of collection materials on a more granular level.
- Archival Needs Assessments:?An excellent way to examine your archival
program holistically through an external lens. DHPSNY?Archival Needs Assessments?cover Administration,?Collections Management, and?Collections Care.
- Strategic Planning Assistance:?This service helps organizations think
proactively about their future and shape a three-year plan to serve as a road map for future decision-making under a trained facilitator.
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Applications must be submitted by?Friday, July 12,?for consideration in the summer 2024 review period.?
For assistance, questions about eligibility, or additional information, contact us at info@... or 215-545-0613 ext. 337.?DHPSNY?Foundational
Planning Assistance?is conducted virtually and accepted on a rolling basis.
Join our newsletter to stay up to date about our
free programs and services:?.
Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY) is a program of the New York State Archives and
New York State Library, with?services provided by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts.
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DHPSNY
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