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 Professional Trainings/Workshops Following is a schedule of the 2007-2010 IMLS Training Workshops. Please check back as the workshop date draws near, for details and location. For inquiries, or to make reservations, contact Margaret Gibbs at 518-873-6466 or mgibbs@adkhistorycenter.org Click on the workshop titles below for more information: Clinton-Essex Co. Roundtable -
Exhibition Techniques 9/29/07 Download the IMLS
Heritage Centers Sustainability Program overview Clinton-Essex Counties Fall Regional Roundtable - Exhibition
Techniques The discussion topic is "Exhibition Techniques," presented by Virginia Westbrook, Historian and Exhibition Consultant, The Virginia Company, Crown Point. The discussion focuses on interpreting and displaying materials of historic interest to the public. Included in the discussion are guidelines for exhibiting historic materials, installing low-cost displays and hiring exhibit professionals. Ambassador Training Workshop - Heritage Center Volunteer/Staff
Training Ambassador training assists Heritage Centers staff and volunteers to learn to be the "front line" of the Lakes to Locks Passage experience. They provide the "real person" connection with the travelers by conveying their pride and commitment to the heritage and culture of the community. They are trained to serve as ambassadors and teach others to serve as ambassadors. The goal is to help each individual ambassador build a personal responsibility towards meeting and greeting the visitor. The Ambassador training consists of three components - recruiting and retaining volunteers, hospitality, and development of a stewardship ethic. The first Ambassador Training Workshop focuses on developing the "toolkit" that provides basic skills. Clinton-Essex Counties Spring Regional Roundtable - Interpretive
Use of Collections The discussion focuses on interpreting historic materials. Each presenter offers an example of a historic document, a photograph and an artifact from their collection and discusses how they are used to "tell the story." The presenters are John Krueger, Kent-DeLord House Museum; and Don Papson, North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association. The moderator is Virginia Westbrook, Historian and Exhibition Consultant, The Virginia Company, Crown Point. From Chaos to Clarity: The Importance of Vision, Mission and
Planning for Organizational Growth Workshop The power of vision and mission cannot be underestimated when setting a challenging and sustainable course of action for your organization. The successful 21st century heritage and cultural organization must know its strengths and vulnerabilities, must be in tune with the needs of the communities it serves, and must use this knowledge to its best advantage. This workshop will examine three organizational building blocks that are guaranteed to bring clarity to organizational life: an articulated vision, a clearly defined mission, and a comprehensive plan that supports both. We'll look at vision and mission statements and talk about what makes a strong, galvanizing statement worthy of commitment. We'll delve into the anatomy of a planning process that focuses on broad participation, strategy development based on internal and external information, and implementation for results. Clinton-Essex Counties Fall Regional Roundtable - Photo
Digitization and Best Practices for Cultural Organizations The discussion is led by Adirondack History Center Museum Archivist Jennifer Kuba and focuses on digitization best practices for cultural heritage institutions. This presentation will address "What is digitization?" and "Why do we want to do it?" The topics covered include: understanding the process, scanning, selection of materials to digitize, sustainability in an ever changing technological world, copyright, and metadata. A tour of the Adirondack History Center will follow. To register for this free event, contact the NNY Library Network. Lakes to Locks Passage Media Workshop The workshop aims to connect local communities and non-profit organizations with members of the press for mutual benefits - local organizations can get better acquainted with their press contacts and improve press release writing skills, and the press can learn about local organizations and their activities. Members of the press will receive information on the events planned for the Hudson/Champlain Quadricentennial celebration, and can become better acquainted with the community organizations, so they can educate the public on news and issues of local governance, not-for-profit, and tourism promotion agencies. Further aims include: Organizing and distributing a press contact list for print, radio, and TV resources; Creating an open dialogue between local organizations and the press for future communications; Identifying ways that Lakes to Locks Passage can improve communications regarding activities and events through the website and e-newsletters, distribute news and press releases to potential local, domestic, and international audiences; Explore opportunities for tourism partners to promote local events and activities, organize familiarization tours for the press and tour operators to visit our communities and local attractions. Clinton-Essex Counties Spring Regional Roundtable - Community
Scholars Training: Interviewing and Oral History Folklorist Jill Breit has more than 15 years of experience interviewing people in the North Country about their life experiences. She will share examples of successful oral history projects and demonstrate the many ways interviews can be used for different outcomes. She will focus on how to organize an oral history project, the basics of an oral history interview, the importance of field notes and follow-up interviews, recorders and other equipment for collecting oral history. Each participant will receive a package of information to take home, with a list of additional resources. Lunch is available at a cost of $5 Leadership and Organizational Structure: Responsibilities of
Trustees, Ethics and Standards, Board Basics Boris Frank will lead a two part presentation. The morning program from 9am - 12pm will focus on board basics. Board members are encouraged to attend. The afternoon program from 1 - 4pm will cover Heritage Center Volunteer/Staff Training. Lunch will be served. Downloads and links: Succession Planning Workshop The successful 21st century heritage and cultural organization must prepare for changes in their leadership. Whether you are a board member, executive director, staff member, emerging leader or volunteer, if your organization faces leadership change this workshop provides answers to the myriad questions that emerge during leadership transition. Anne Ackerson of the Museum Association of New York (MANY) will discuss executive transition as well as provide information on talent development for boards, executive directors, and individual staff members. She also will share samples of written succession plans and related materials. Downloads and links: Ambassador Training Workshop - Heritage Center Volunteer/Staff
Training Ambassador training assists Heritage Centers staff and volunteers to learn to be the "front line" of the Lakes To Locks Passage experience. They provide the "real person" connection with the travelers by conveying their pride and commitment to the heritage and culture of the community through a "place-based tourism" experience - the product for sustainable tourism. The purpose of the Heritage Centers is to have the people who live here tell their stories, and offer authentic experiences. The stories, rendered in a meaningful, lively and engaging way, focus on providing direct personal interaction strikes an emotional chord, so the visitor will remember the experience and share it with others. This workshop identifies the content and begin a needs assessment for a place-based tourism product. Through four categories we will identify the places, organizations, and stories to tell. Grantseeking Basics Workshop Pursuing grants isn't about luck or chance -- it's about presenting a well-planned program in a concise and convincing manner. This course is designed to demystify the grantwriting process for entry- and mid-level grantwriters, administrators, and program staff. Equal attention is given to the needs and interests of both your organization and grantmakers. Participants will receive Word and Excel templates to help them develop grant proposals. Topics include: Planning programs and projects before writing grants; Understanding what's most important to grantmakers; Researching grants, and approaching grantmakers prior to applying; Preparing information commonly asked for in grant applications; Building a grantseekers tool kit to help you save time.
Downloads and links: Ambassador Training Workshop - Heritage Center Volunteer/Staff
Training Ambassador training assists Heritage Centers staff and volunteers to learn to be the "front line" of the Lakes To Locks Passage experience. They provide the "real person" connection with the travelers by conveying their pride and commitment to the heritage and culture of the community through a "place-based tourism" experience - the product for sustainable tourism. The purpose of the Heritage Centers is to have the people who live here tell their stories, and offer authentic experiences. The stories, rendered in a meaningful, lively and engaging way, focus on providing direct personal interaction strikes an emotional chord, so the visitor will remember the experience and share it with others. This workshop connects stories to communities and Heritage Centers that are in the best position to tell the stories. The workshop helps to identify specific individuals to deliver the stories. Collections Care Workshop This day-long workshop covers the basic care of collection materials beginning with the review of collections policy, accessioning and registration methods and then moving on to storage and safe handling of a wide range of artifacts including documents, books, newspapers, paintings, objects, photographs and digital objects. Labeling of artifacts, pest management and storage solutions will also be discussed. This is an interactive workshop with round table discussions and hands on projects. |
