The transition from student to worker is one that many people struggle with. The transition from new professional to full-fledged member of a profession can be just as challenging at times. New professional groups and grants specifically geared to new professionals can help ease the transition into professional life. But, what defines a new professional? … Continue reading The New Professional Transition
Creating Archival Professional Development Workshops
Over the course of the spring and summer my work is holding weekly events focused on library and archives professional development, training, and themes. The sessions will be open current staff, university faculty, and local professionals. As part of this series a colleague and I are going to be facilitating three sessions focusing on archives. … Continue reading Creating Archival Professional Development Workshops
Canadian Heritage Cutbacks
This week has been filled with announcements of program cancellations, staff reductions, and budget restrictions. Many of these announcements have been related to Canada's heritage field and have the potential to drastically impact heritage sites, archives, and history preservation across the country. The major announcements include:Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has announced a 20% reduction … Continue reading Canadian Heritage Cutbacks
Post NCPH2012 Conference Wrap-up
I think I'm still coming down from a conference high. Despite the backlog of email and reference requests that awaited me upon my return, I'm extremely happy that I was able to attend #ncph2012. My thoughts about specific sessions and networking opportunities I attended can be seen in previous posts.What did you get out of … Continue reading Post NCPH2012 Conference Wrap-up
Overcoming Uncertainity: Possibilites and Passions
Uncertainty and lack of job security can seem like impending doom at times. However, uncertainty can also inspire reflective thinking, proactive approaches, and reevaluation of goals. Resisting the temptation to panic when you are unsure of contract renewal or career developments takes practice, but is well worth the effort.Uncertainty opens the door of possibility. Now … Continue reading Overcoming Uncertainity: Possibilites and Passions
Mentoring Programs
I signed up for the mentor/mentee program at the NCPH annual meeting. The mentor program matches students and new professionals with 'veteran' NCPH conference attendee. Matches are made based on questionnaires and availability. Today I found out who my mentor will be. I haven't previously participated in a mentoring program, so if been putting some … Continue reading Mentoring Programs
Canadian Public History: Where Art Thou?
Credit: Nikopol_TOPublic Historians work in a range of positions within and outside the heritage sector. Public historians can be found in museums, archives, libraries, academic institutions, corporations, not-for-profits, the film industry, research firms, and other organizations.In the United States the National Council on Public History is an active professional organization that represents, offers services to, … Continue reading Canadian Public History: Where Art Thou?