2011 Connecting To The Future: Statewide Disaster Preparedness Planning
As part of their Connecting to Collections Statewide Planning Grants, many states began the process of developing or, in some cases, updating statewide disaster plans. In this session, statewide plann...
23 Helmi 20161h 12min
2011 Hands On Vs Hands Off: The Rembrandt Rule Revisited
Panelists explore real-world applications of how collections management policies, preservation, and interactive education can be brought together for the best possible visitor experience. Panelists al...
23 Helmi 20161h 15min
2010 Engaging In The Problematic Past
Sponsored by the National Council on Public History, this panel analyzes the opportunities for acknowledging difficult and controversial chapters of the past at historic sites and museums. Drawing on ...
23 Helmi 20161h 20min
2011 Connecting To The Public: Advocacy for Collections Care
As part of their Connecting to Collections Statewide Planning Grants, many states included an advocacy element, which included outreach to elected officials, state agencies, and the public. This sessi...
23 Helmi 20161h 17min
2011 Connecting To Collections: Tools You Can Use
As part of their Connecting to Collections Statewide Planning Grants, many states developed tools and techniques that are available to other groups. Representatives of statewide projects discuss their...
23 Helmi 20161h 18min
2011 How Does Commemoration Impact American Memory?
Town Hall Meeting at the 2011 AASLH Annual Meeting sponsored by the Virginia Association of Museums. As interpreters of our nation’s past, our field searches for meaning in the achievements and trials...
23 Helmi 20161h 51min
2011 Connecting To Information: How Does Your Institution Measure Up?
As part of their Connecting to Collections Statewide Planning Grants, many states developed needs assessment surveys, often modeled on the Heritage Health Index. Session participants review the lesson...
23 Helmi 20161h 18min
2011 No Idea is Too Ridiculous
As we look for creative new ways to engage audiences with history, what does “being creative” actually look like? Can history professionals learn to find their creative spirit? The panelists share the...
23 Helmi 20161h 18min
