The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) http://www.spnhc.org is always looking for papers for their peer-reviewed journal Collection Forum. .. . . Articles for Collection Forum are six to 30 pages double-spaced (approximately 7500 words) including abstract and literature cited, plus figures and tables. They may include original contributions to the literature or significant review articles dealing with aspects of the development and preservation of natural history collections.
Contributions may include, but are not restricted to, reports of research and methodologies for the collection, preparation, conservation, storage, and documentation of specimens, and discussion of some philosophical, theoretical, and historical aspects of natural history collection management. Case studies that serve to document or augment a philosophy, methodology, or research activity will be considered, but general descriptions of a specific collection or institution are not accepted. Short technical notes describing an innovative technique for preparation or storage will also be considered. .. . . They also publish "how-to" leaflets Questions? Contact the Managing Editor: Jean F. DeMouthe <mailto:[email protected]> SPNHC publishes: * a newsletter <http://140.247.98.87/?q=publications/newsletter.html> , sent to members by post, which includes an occasional series of subject specific leaflets <http://140.247.98.87/?q=publications/leaflets.html> , * a bi-annual peer reviewed journal, Collection Forum <http://140.247.98.87/?q=publications/collection_forum.html> , * reference books and manuals <http://140.247.98.87/?q=publications/reference_books.html> for museum and collection managers. Leslie L. Skibinski Collection Manager of Mollusks Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike P.O. Box 3937 Wilmington, DE 19807 Phone: (302) 658-9111 ext. 311 Fax: (302) 658-2610 e-mail: [email protected] ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Peggie Stromberg Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 12:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [pestlist] Wrapping infested objects for freezing I agree with Ann. This has been excellent information and would great as a technical insert for the Illinois Association of Museums newsletter, the Illinois Heritage Association newletter, and also as a session at a conference. I have found it very informative and have now purchased cheap, simple cotton balls. Margaret (Peggie) Stromberg Executive Director Elgin Public Museum 847-741-6655 [email protected] ________________________________ From: [email protected] [[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ann Wright-Parsons [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:04 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [pestlist] Wrapping infested objects for freezing Dear All of you writing about freezing for pests, The amount of good information that is coming in and different methods used that seem to work is somewhat overwhelming. Have those of you who are experts thought of writing an article for the journal "Collection"s" or even a book that we could purchase through AAM? This is a complex topic we small museums face and the short information sheets from CCI or Conservogams clearly are not sufficient to cover the topic thoroughly Thanks Ann Ann Wright-Parsons Director, Anthropology Museum Department of Anthropology Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois 60115 Phone-815-753-0230 Fax-815-753-7027 ________________________________ This message, including any attachments, is the property of the City of Elgin. It may be legally privileged and/or confidential and is intended only for the use of the intended recipient(s). No recipient should forward, print, copy, or otherwise reproduce this message in any manner that would allow it to be viewed by any individual not originally listed as a recipient. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized disclosure, dissemination, distribution, copying or the taking of any action in reliance on the information herein is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this message. Due to the nature of the Internet, the sender is unable to ensure the integrity of this message and does not accept any liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions (whether as the result of this message having been intercepted or otherwise) in the contents of this message. Any views expressed in this communication are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of the city.
