Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Post

Exploring This Local Small Town Museum In Eastern North Carolina Is The Definition Of An Underrated Adventure https://ow.ly/bRaZ50Qn7U2

How to see from the different angle? This quarter we’re working on Cinema creating our movies. This is traditional and one of the favourite topic, the Cinema quarter was developed and created in our school 8 years ago, in 2016, and each year we go through the number of disciplines to create together with our little students movies on important topic, from ecology to equality. #architecturalthinkingschool #architecturalthinking #architecturaleducation

Creativity brings people together. Art sends a message. Springhouse hosts a Procession of the Species on Earth day each year and it is pretty magical. When we hold this parade, we honor the species of the Earth and we shed light on the danger they are in. Learning from the Earth and taking care of vulnerability are two of our cultural design principles. Through this parade, we practice those principles. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ekZFqbng

The SAVE WHIM MUSEUM Advocacy Group is thrilled to announce that Estate Whim Museum (where I was proud to be their Executive Director for several years) has been chosen as one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2024 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation The National Trust for Historic Preservation unveiled their 37th annual list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, shining a light on some of the nation’s greatest cultural treasures and the threats facing them.   This year’s list exemplifies the National Trust’s continued commitment to telling the full American story, with a diverse array of sites both inside and outside the continental United States. These places mirror the complexities, challenges, and opportunities that have always been part of what it means to be American—and each have stories that are deserving of attention and care.    So far over 350 places have been listed over the life of the program, and only a handful have been lost. Estate Whim Museum, Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands  Established during the colonization of St. Croix by Denmark, Estate Whim was a plantation producing cotton and sugar for export. The lives and legacies of those enslaved by plantation owners and those who continued to labor there for meager wages for a century after emancipation are inextricably tied to the site, which now hosts a museum, library and archives, and public programming. Repeated hurricanes have damaged many of Estate Whim Museum’s historic buildings and structures, and the site steward needs support and resources to move forward with repairs. https://lnkd.in/e-wKAFYG  

Hot of the presses: NPCA's new report "A Cultural Resource Challenge for the National Park Service" is out today. We're calling on Congress to provide $250 million for long-underfunded cultural resources and history programs at America’s national parks. Out of the more than 20,000 staff at America’s national parks, only 138 are full-time historians. These 138 historians are tasked with the herculean effort of helping manage more than 26,000 historic structures, and nearly 185 million historic artifacts in the National Park Service’s possession. These findings cast serious doubts about whether the National Park Service has sufficient funds to play a leading role in celebrating America’s 250th birthday in 2026, an occasion that will no doubt require significant staff and resources. #NationalParks #CulturalResources #History #Historians #ProtectOurParks #America250

From 2020 to 2022, ETWIE tackled a crucial project on managing asbestos in heritage collections. Key questions addressed included: 💡 What are the safest and most legal ways to handle asbestos, from removal to restoration and conservation? 💡 How does the presence of asbestos impact collections, staffing, and restoration efforts? 💡 How should museums revise their acquisition and collection policies to navigate health risks and the high costs of safe conservation? 💡 What is the value of preserving asbestos-containing items in cultural heritage? The project also resulted in a brochure with practical guidelines specifically designed for volunteers in the Flemish museum sector.

M·E·L Research to Deliver Exploratory Research In to Museum Use and Management of Land, Landscapes, Green- and Blue Spaces 🌲 🌳 This initiative is set to explore the multifaceted roles of land ownership, stewardship and management within museums and heritage organisations across the UK, highlighting their impact on community engagement, environmental sustainability, and cultural heritage stewardship. 📋 If you would like to take part or keep up to date on project progress, you can sign-up using the link below. You can also read more about the project! The timeline for the project is fluid as this is an iterative study, but it is anticipated to be taking place in several phases between May 2024 and early 2025. M·E·L Research will provide updates on project progress at key points and will share a sector survey will all of those who sign-up via this route, as well as more widely via partners. https://lnkd.in/dbYGkzzn Elliot Simmonds Rhiannon Pratt #Museums #Heritage #LandManagement #Landscapes #Culture #Museum #Parks #SSSI

I had a rare opportunity to document Miti Alliance doing a tree audit in Naro Moru tree museum. Why is this exercise important? It allows them to name and list all species on the farm and their respective benefits. #treegrowing #treeplanters #biodiversity #climateaction #climateaction #climateaction #climatechangesolutions #climatesolutions #climateeducation #documentaryphotography

🖼️✨ Preserving Beauty, Preserving History: Cleanliness in Museums 🏛️✨ In the sacred halls of our museums, where history whispers from every corner, the challenge of maintaining cleanliness without disrupting the silent stories being told is one we at City Wide Jani take to heart. Here are our best practices for keeping these cultural spaces pristine: 1️⃣ Tailored Cleaning Schedules: We work around the museum's hours, ensuring cleaning takes place during off-peak times or after hours to avoid any interference with the visitor experience. 2️⃣ Specialized Equipment and Products: Utilizing tools and cleaning agents that are safe for delicate surfaces, ensuring that artifacts and exhibits remain untouched by harmful chemicals. 3️⃣ Trained Professionals: Our team receives specific training on the nuances of museum cleaning, understanding the importance of preserving both the physical and intangible heritage within these spaces. 4️⃣ Collaboration with Curators: Working closely with museum staff and curators ensures that our cleaning practices meet the unique needs of each exhibit, safeguarding the integrity of every piece. At CityWideJani.com, we believe that preserving our cultural spaces is akin to preserving our collective history. It's not just about cleaning; it's about caretaking for the future. #MuseumCare #CulturalSpaces #CityWideJani

I’m really looking forward to attending and contributing to this conference. I will be presenting the results from a co-operative inquiry into the relationship between consciousness development and leadership performance for changemakers. #consciousness #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #consciousleadership #transpersonal #transpersonalpsychology #transpersonalleadership