By: Leslie Madsen-Brooks
Since my arrival in the History department at Boise State University, a steady stream of history majors has passed through my office expressing an interest in museum work. Some are graduate students who already have committed to our Master of Applied Historical Research program (our public history degree), but most are upper-division undergraduates surveying their career...
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March 8, 2013
By: Adrienne McGraw
Imagine a truly sustainable museum…
It will be for everyone, whether in person, online, or to simply benefit from by its existence in the community
It will be self-aware and systems-aware
It will embrace institutional-wide values
It will lead by example and be trusted
It will possess beauty
It will excel at problem solving and be nimble
It will anticipate outcomes and...
Imagine a truly sustainable museum…
It will be for everyone, whether in person, online, or to simply benefit from by its existence in the community
It will be self-aware and systems-aware
It will embrace institutional-wide values
It will lead by example and be trusted
It will possess beauty
It will excel at problem solving and be nimble
It will anticipate outcomes and...
March 6, 2013
The Western Museums Association, in coordination with the American Alliance of Museums, is kicking off a campaign to increase participation in the Pledge of Excellence. The Western Region, currently has 194 museums that have signed the Pledge.
The Pledge of Excellence, the first step in the Continuum of Excellence, is a one-step, no-cost way to show that your museum is committed to standards...
The Pledge of Excellence, the first step in the Continuum of Excellence, is a one-step, no-cost way to show that your museum is committed to standards...
March 2, 2013
New Ideas in Green Exhibit Design
By Adam Mikos
Recently, I attended an exhibitSEED workshop, presented by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Established as a green and sustainable exhibition development resource, this two-year project is rolling out workshops in several cities across the U.S., starting with Portland.
Initially, exhibitSEED and their Green Exhibit Checklist were a...
By Adam Mikos
Recently, I attended an exhibitSEED workshop, presented by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Established as a green and sustainable exhibition development resource, this two-year project is rolling out workshops in several cities across the U.S., starting with Portland.
Initially, exhibitSEED and their Green Exhibit Checklist were a...
February 20, 2013
By James G. Leventhal
One of the author's favorite records.
Many years ago Stephanie Weaver of Experienceology encouraged the Western Museums Association to start exploring the use of Ted-like talks to enliven the Annual Meeting and to provide better year-round content on the then recently launched blog site westmuse and other outlets. Well, Stephanie, your wait is over!...soon.
At the fall...
One of the author's favorite records.
Many years ago Stephanie Weaver of Experienceology encouraged the Western Museums Association to start exploring the use of Ted-like talks to enliven the Annual Meeting and to provide better year-round content on the then recently launched blog site westmuse and other outlets. Well, Stephanie, your wait is over!...soon.
At the fall...
February 14, 2013
Secretary Salazar Announces New Asian American
Pacific Islander Initiative
Statement by Asian Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation
(February 14, 2013) - Asian Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation (APIAHiP) applauds the recent announcement of a national Asian American Pacific Islander Theme Study to ensure that the rich and diverse histories of API Americans are...
Pacific Islander Initiative
Statement by Asian Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation
(February 14, 2013) - Asian Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation (APIAHiP) applauds the recent announcement of a national Asian American Pacific Islander Theme Study to ensure that the rich and diverse histories of API Americans are...
January 23, 2013
The WMA strives to strengthen museums in the Western region, and beyond, by offering museum professionals unique opportunities to connect and collaborate with each other. In that regard, WMA is a proud supporter of the Fifth Annual Museums Advocacy Day - a two-day event February 25-26, 2013, in Washington, DC. While many working in the museum field know that museums play a key role in education,...
January 18, 2013
Call for Nominations: 2013 SAA Waldo Gifford Leland Award
Please help us to recognize the best in our profession!
Have you read a great new book about archives? Seen an exceptional new finding aid? Encountered a new documentary publication that is head and shoulders above the rest? Has a new web publication really stood out to you?
If you have, please consider nominating it for the Society of...
Please help us to recognize the best in our profession!
Have you read a great new book about archives? Seen an exceptional new finding aid? Encountered a new documentary publication that is head and shoulders above the rest? Has a new web publication really stood out to you?
If you have, please consider nominating it for the Society of...
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