Years ago I volunteered in the collections department of the Dufferin County Museum and Archives. I remember being amazed at how well the collections staff handled frequent interruptions that came with working in an open office space and being responsible for a small army of volunteers. Working in an open office situation or in a … Continue reading Juggling Time and People in Heritage Jobs
Volunteers and Heritage Events
It's Gathering and and Conference planning season again. For the third year in a row my work is planning a large Gathering and Conference for a summer long weekend. This year's Gathering is occurring on the long weekend in August and I am substantially more involved in the planning and implementation of the Gathering. … Continue reading Volunteers and Heritage Events
Shifting Priorities and Heritage Relevancy
The May/June issue of Muse included a number of short pieces focusing on relevancy, visitor engagement, and doing more with less resources. A short International Council of Museums (ICOM) writeup by Mannon Blanchette hit the issue squarely on the head by noting,"In the face of constant and rapid transformations, museums are trying to meet the … Continue reading Shifting Priorities and Heritage Relevancy
The Hurdles of Moving a Heritage Institution
Anyone can who working in a heritage organization or archive can tell you that storage space is often at a premium. No matter how much space you have you often need more. Sometimes this space crunch, space renovations, or other factors can cause a heritage organization to decide to relocate. Moving a heritage institution isn't … Continue reading The Hurdles of Moving a Heritage Institution
Culturally Sensitive Heritage: A Case for Health Support
Many heritage institutions broach topics and themes that have the potential to be emotionally difficult for visitors. The holocaust, wars, slavery, residential schools, and numerous other topics are addressed by heritage organizations across the world. Physical displays, archival records, and digital material all have the potential to be triggering - especially if the topic being … Continue reading Culturally Sensitive Heritage: A Case for Health Support
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