[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 3 OnContract Live
A quick reminder that registration for ARCS Photo Synthesis: What You Need to Know About Photographs closes March 10, 2016 or you will miss the opportunity to learn from and meet Katrina Dumas from the Avedon Foundation, Gawain Weaver, photo conservator, Jared Bark, frame designer, Debby Lepp Associate Registrar, Getty Museum, Nathan Kerr, Digital Resources at the Oakland Museum. For more information: http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2016-photography-workshop *OnContract* Are you a consultant, a contract registrar, or a freelance collection manager? Participating in OnContract can be beneficial in securing a project job for you. Anyone, whether an ARCS member or not, seeking a contractor in the field may search our database without charge. This feature is similar to “find an appraiser” or “find a conservator” on the respective websites of those professions. ARCS is about to send out our first general announcement on all our social media resources (FaceBook, LinkedIn, Twitter, RC-AAM listserv, Museum-L, MCN-L, etc.) letting the broader field know that OnContract at ARCSinfo.org is an available resource. If you would like to be listed (for a nominal annual fee) click the OnContract button on the top menu bar at ARCSinfo.org or if you have yet to renew your membership the 2016 calendar year, click the Membership Renewal button at the top right of your home page after you sign in. You must upload a copy of your resume in PDF format in order to participate in this service.* If you have trouble signing up for OnContract, please let us know by email at arcs4...@gmail.com, using the subject line OnContract. If the directions aren’t clear, please let us know that, too. *A resume is required because ARCS does not have an accreditation process for individuals who choose to offer their services. The resume or CV provides the potential employer a means by which to match experience and qualifications with job requirements. -ARCS Board of Directors___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 4 ARCS T-shirts and Aprons
Did you miss your chance to purchase an ARCS T-shirt or apron at the Conference last November? If so, you're in luck. They are now available on our website! With a $35 donation to ARCS, ($30 if you are an ARCS member) you will receive an ARCS T-shirt "Archived & Acid-Free since 2012" or an ARCS Apron "Exhibition in Progress". T-shirts come in size small to XXXL and are 100% cotton American Apparel shirts. Aprons are adjustable and have pockets large enough to hold all your supplies, even an iPad. Quantities are limited so act quickly. Go to https://www.arcsinfo.org/support-arcs/donate to choose your gift today!___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 5 Join the #ARCSchat on Twitter
Starting April 5th, ARCS will launch a new digital professional development initiative called #ARCSchat. Twitter-based, these real-time, monthly chats will focus on registrarial and collections management topics and allow you and your fellow collection specialists to engage in conversations about the topics that impact your daily professional life. Chats will take place the 1st Tuesday of each month, 8-9 pm EST. To participate, simply log on to Twitter at the time of the chat and type #ARCSchat into the search window. The topic for our first chat is Registrars on Twitter. What do you share? What don’t you share? How do you set an example for other staff? Follow along as the conversation develops and chime in when you have an opinion to share. Remember to use the hashtag #ARCSchat After each chat, we will create a Storify post (https://storify.com/Arcs4All)(an annotated, edited archive of the tweets) to share widely so the conversation lives on and remains a relevant resource for future reference. Future topics will include Get to know your Registrar, So you want to be a Registrar, Freelance Registrars, and Courier advice and experiences. Topic specialists will be involved in the chats - a great opportunity to ask those questions and network! Mark April 5th 8 pm EST in your calendar and join us at https://twitter.com/arcs4all. Questions? Email us at arcs4...@gmail.com with subject heading #ARCSchat. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 8 ARCS 2015 Conference Sessions Online!
Did you miss the ARCS 2015 conference? Selected sessions are now online as Powerpoints and sound files for ARCS members. Login and check them out here ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2015-conference/presentations-and-audio-recordings ). Anyone can still enjoy and learn from The 2013 ARCS conference sessions. They’re also available online as Powerpoints here ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2013-chicago/presentations-handouts-reviews ) Many thanks to Robin Kilgo for putting together this wonderful resource. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 9 Academic Registrars Forum on ARCS Webpage
Most people think of a registrar at a college or university as the one who registers the students. But if you’re the registrar or collections specialist who deals with art and artifacts, you’ll want to check out the newest section of the ARCS forum. Called Academic Registrars, it has been set up as a place for you to share your specialized knowledge and ask for advice for your particular quandaries. You can also check out the survey conducted by ARCS founding board member Beverley Sutley, about the display of academic collections. You can find a link to the forum page on the ARCS home page- http://www.arcsinfo.org/. ARCS member? Log in. Not a member? There will be a prompt to register as a guest — then the forum is available. Join the conversation, or start a new one. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 10 ARCS Conference 2017 Save the Date!
Save the Date! We’re pleased to announce that the next ARCS biennial conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November 1 - 5, 2017. Stay tuned for more details. ERC Vienna ARCS Board members Tamara Johnston and Michele Leopold will be in Vienna this week for the European Registrar’s Conference. If any ARCS members are there and would like to have an “ARCS at ERC” get together Thursday June 9th after the sessions, please email Tamara at tamarakjohns...@gmail.com. Twitter Chat A reminder that the 3rd ARCS Twitter Chat happens tonight, June 7 from 8 – 9 pm EST. Tonight’s topic is good/bad museum documentation, with guest co-moderator Tracey Berg-Fulton (@BergFulton), Collections Database Associate and Provenance Researcher at the Carnegie Museum of Art. You can participate and follow along by using the hashtag #ARCSchat. If you need more information on how to participate, please check out the link here: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/entry/1053/arcs-update-issue-5-join-the-arcschat-on-twitter If you missed the first 2 Twitter chats, annotated and edited Storify posts have been created. Chat #1, “Being a Registrar Who Tweets”, can be found here: https://storify.com/Arcs4All/arcschat-05-april-2016 Chat #2, “Rights and Reproduction Issues for Museums”, can be found here: https://storify.com/Arcs4All/arcschat-03-may-2016-r-r ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) Special Update on Socials
Since the summer of 2013 ARCS has been organizing Socials! These get togethers, sponsored through the largesse of our vendor friends, are a wonderful way for you to get to know other registrars and collections specialists in your area. They are casual, (no sales pitches!) and fun. And bring your business card, because at every ARCS Social there is a draw for a free one-year ARCS membership! June 22, 2016- Melbourne, Australia 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Melbourne, Australia Location: Shebeen 36 Manchester Lane Melbourne, VC 3000 Sponsored by IAS Fine Art Logistics For more info, and to RSVP (by June 17, 2016): http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/194/0/arcs-social-melbourne-australia The Australasian Registrars Committee (ARC) will also be extending this invitation to their membership, so it will be a fantastic opportunity to meet plenty of like-minded colleagues. Hope to see you there! June 24, 2016- Philadelphia, PA 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: London Grill 2301 Fairmont Ave. Philadelphia PA 19130 Sponsored by Atelier Art Services For more info, and to RSVP (by June 15, 2016): http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/193/0/arcs-social-philadelphia-pa July 31, 2016 - Hudson Valley, NY 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Reinstitute 1395 Boston Corners Road Millerton, NY 12546 Sponsored by UOVO For more info, and to RSVP (by July 22, 2016): http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/192/0/arcs-social-hudson-valley-ny ARCS invites you to Art Hudson/Farm to Frame day trip to the ReInstitute in New York’s Hudson Valley. Our visit will start at 12:00 PM with a farm-to-table lunch of local ingredients including Sky Farm Greens that come directly from the grounds of ReInstitute! Following the lunch we will see the current exhibition that brings three artists together: Michael Davidson, Joshua Rosenblatt and Gregory Klassen. Each brings a different perspective on nature. Each looks closely at the process of seeing and the processes of nature at work. Following lunch there will be an informal Q & A with the artists and an opportunity to hear from Joshua Rosenblatt what it’s like to be an art handler at the Whitney, as well as a practicing artist. This event is limited to 30 ARCS members. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 11 Books by ARCS Members & Socials Reminder
*Books by ARCS Members* If you haven’t already picked up these books from ARCS members, now is the time. Brent Powell’s Collection Care: An Illustrated Handbook for the Care and Handling of Cultural Objects provides a solid overview of basic collection care procedures and policies. It’s available in both hard copy and E-book format. Visit the publisher’s website http://rowman.com/ISBN/9781442238817/Collection-Care-An-Illustrated-Handbook-for-the-Care-and-Handling-of-Cultural-Objects and use the promo code 4F15CCBP20 to save 20% off list price. This discounts is only available until June 30, 2016 so act now. For more information, please contact Brent at brent.pow...@ymail.com. Angela Kipp’s book Managing Previously Unmanaged Collections – A Practical Guide for Museums is also available in hard copy and E-book format and is a step-by-step guide to managing previously unmanaged collections, as well as a tool for those who have to tackle backlog, accession a large collection or make sense of chaotic collection management practices inherited from a predecessor. Visit the publisher’s website http://rowman.com/ISBN/9781442263475/Managing-Previously-Unmanaged-Collections-A-Practical-Guide-for-Museums and use the promo codeRLFANDF30 to save 30% off the list price until December 31, 2016. *This discount is only available to US customers. *Reminder – ARCS Socials* A quick reminder of the ARCS Socials coming up, in Philadelphia on June 24th and in the Hudson Valley on July 31st. To RSVP: ARCS Philadelphia Social - http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/193/1/arcs-social-philadelphia-pa ARCS Hudson Valley Social - http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/192/1/arcs-social-hudson-valley-ny And remember to choose the event you wish to attend from the drop down menu at the bottom of the RSVP page. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 12 USFW New Rules on African Ivory & Twitter Chat
New US Fish & Wildlife Rules on African Ivory The US Fish and Wildlife Service has revised their rule regarding African elephant ivory. This revision takes effect on July 6. If you think this may affect your collection, you can find more information and a handy chart here- http://www.fws.gov/international/pdf/questions-and-answers-african-elephant-4d-final-rule.pdf. Scroll down to the third page page for the chart. Twitter Chat on Storify June’s twitter chat, on the topic of good and bad museum documentation, is now available on Storify: https://storify.com/Arcs4All/arcschat-07-june-2016-good-bad-museum-documentatio Take a look and share the link via your favorite social media platform. LinkedIn is a great place to share this work-related content. Don't forget to join tonights #ARCSchat! Tues 05 July 8-9pm EST. Our topic: Registrar EMPs (emerging museum professionals) with @Doodleology. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Special Update on Detroit, MI Social 7/19/16
Since the summer of 2013 ARCS has been organizing Socials! These get togethers, sponsored through the largesse of our vendor friends, are a wonderful way for you to get to know other registrars and collections specialists in your area. They are casual, (no sales pitches!) and fun. And bring your business card, because at every ARCS Social there is a draw for a free one-year ARCS membership! July 19, 2016 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Detroit, Michigain Location: HopCat 4265 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 Sponsored by Artpack Services, Inc. & A.I.R. For more info, and to RSVP (by July 15, 2016): http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/195/1/arcs-social-detroit-mi ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 13 ARCS by the Numbers
Did you know that ARCS currently boasts a membership count of 1,342? That’s an increase of 20% from last year, and we keep growing. Members come from 35 different countries, everywhere from New Zealand to Qatar, from Brazil to Thailand. OnContract 69 people have signed up for our OnContract feature. Go here http://www.arcsinfo.org/on-contract to add your profile to this wonderful resource. Social Media We’re on many social media platforms, all of which are a great place to find news items, links to job opportunities, and conversations relating to collections management. Our ARCS group page on LinkedIn has 1,578 members: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4554515) Our Facebook page has 1,320 likes: https://www.facebook.com/arcs4all/) We have 655 Twitter followers @arcs4all: https://twitter.com/arcs4all The first Tuesday of every month sees a lively discussion using the hashtag #ARCSChat on Twitter. Every month has seen an increase in tweets and a large reach among Twitter users. If you missed any of these conversations edited and annotated versions can be found on our Storify page: https://storify.com/Arcs4All/ If you haven’t already liked, linked or tweeted to us, please do! T-Shirts and Aprons A reminder that ARCS t-shirts and aprons are still available with a minimum donation of $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Your donation helps produce programming to benefit ARCS members and the community at large. https://www.arcsinfo.org/support-arcs/donate ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 14 New Webpage Features and More
New ARCS Webpage Search Feature Members are now able to search the ARCS membership directory ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/membership/directory) by region once they log into their ARCSInfo.org account. And anyone (member and non-member) accessing the OnContract directory ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/on-contract) can search by geographic region as well. Twitter Chat A reminder that tonight’s (August 2) monthly ARCS Twitter chat starts at 8 pm EST. The topic is Registrar / Educator collaborations and the co-moderator is Claudia Ocello of Museum Partners Consulting LLC. Remember to use the hashtag #ARCSchat to follow along. If you missed July’s Twitter chat, here's the link to the summary of the lively discussion about Registrar EMPs (Emerging Museum Professionals): https://storify.com/Arcs4All/arcschat-05-july-2016-registrar-emps Western Museum Association Annual Meeting The Western Museums Association’s 2016 Annual Meeting, in partnership with the Museum Association of Arizona (MAA), will be held in Phoenix, AZ September 25 – 28th. The meeting will focus on the shifting museum landscape and how the field can adapt to rise anew. There are sessions and workshops of particular interest to registrars, as well as invaluable networking opportunities. You can find more information and register here (http://www.westmuse.org/annual-meeting). ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 15 Mentoring Program
New Mentoring Program The Registrar’s Committee of the American Alliance of Museums (RCAAM) and the Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) invite you to participate in the RCS Mentoring Program (Mentoring for the Future). This is a special opportunity that brings together RC-AAM and ARCS in an effort to mentor emerging museum professionals who have dedicated themselves to a career in registration and collections work. If you’re an emerging or mid-career professional and would like assistance navigating the field, or would like to expand your knowledge base and receive helpful advice about loans, exhibitions or anything registration related, then consider applying for a mentor to help guide you. If you are an established professional, with experience you are willing to share, or want to connect with a new generation of registrars and collections specialists, then consider applying to be a mentor. The RCS Mentoring Program committee will work to match mentors to mentees. Relationships will be established using three criteria: museum discipline (art, science, history, etc.); need (career advice, loans, database, etc.), and geographic location. While not all mentorships will be in the same city, we will do our best to connect people who are close. Once connected, mentees are invited to reach out to their mentor and solicit the advice they need. The Committee will check in occasionally to ensure a connection has been made, but the level of communication is on the participants to determine. While the mentor-mentee relationship is expected to last one year, we encourage long-term connections. Application forms can be found here: http://www.arcsinfo.org/ programs/registrars-and-collections-specialists-mentoring-program If you have questions about the program, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you. Sebastian Encina (RC-AAM) & Jeanne Benas (ARCS) Mentoring Co-Chairs rcsmentoringprog...@gmail.com Saving the Now. Our sister institution, the International Institute for Conservation (IIC) is holding its 2016 World Congress in Los Angeles. Saving the Now: Crossing Boundaries to Conserve Contemporary Works, September 12th to the 16th, is an event of interest to all those involved in collecting and managing contemporary art collections. For more info go to http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/199/1/institute- for-conservation-iic-2016-world-congress-saving-the-now- crossing-boundaries-to-conserve-contemporary-works or https://www.iiconservation.org/congress. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update 16 ARCS Round Up
#ARCSChat The next ARCS Twitter Chat is scheduled for Tuesday Sept. 6 at 8 pm EST. We have a “back to school” theme - So You Want to be a Registrar… Use the hashtag #ARCSChat to join in. If you missed any of our previous conversations, edited and annotated versions can be found on our Storify page: https://storify.com/Arcs4All/ 2017 ARCS Conference We’re pleased to announce that the next ARCS biennial conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November 1 - 5, 2017. Stay tuned for more details. Powerpoints and handouts from the 2013 conference are available to all ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2013-chicago/presentations-handouts-reviews). 2015 conference handouts and powerpoints are available to members ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2015-conference/presentations-and-audio- recordings). Mentoring program Interested in being a mentor or mentee to your colleagues? Apply for the Registrars and Collections Specialists Mentoring Program ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/registrars-and-collections-specialists- mentoring-program). Academic Registrars Forum This spring we added a new section to our Forum page, dedicated to Academic Registrars. You can find a link to the forum page on – http://www.arcsinfo.org/forum/. ARCS member? Log in. Not a member? There will be a prompt to register as a guest – then the forum is available. Aprons and T-shirts Still Available A reminder that ARCS T-shirts and aprons are still available with a minimum donation of $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Your donation helps produce programming to benefit ARCS members and the community at large. https://www.arcsinfo.org/support-arcs/donate Webpage Search Features Members are able to search the ARCS membership directory by region once they log into their ARCSInfo.org account. http://www.arcsinfo.org/membership/directory And anyone (member and non-member) accessing the OnContract directory can search by geographic region as well. http://www.arcsinfo.org/on-contract And finally, a heartfelt thanks to all our supporters, we couldn’t do it without you! ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 17 Socials
ARCS Socials are a wonderful way to get to know other registrars and collections specialists in your area. They’re casual, fun, and you can win a free one year ARCS membership! Summer 2016 was another successful social season. Philadelphia’s social was sponsored by Atelier Art Services and saw Jobi Zink win the one year membership. Detroit’s social was sponsored by Artpack Services Inc. & A.I.R. Davin Brainard of the Detroit Institute of Art Museum was the lucky winner there. July 31st’s social featured a day trip to ReInstitute ( http://thereinstitute.com) in New York’s Hudson Valley for Art Hudson/Farm to Frame’s ( https://www.facebook.com/Art-HudsonFarm-to-Frame-1657557114499733/) farm-to-table lunch, a visit to an exhibition, followed by an informal lecture and Q and A session with the artists. Artist Joshua Rosenblatt is also an art handler at the Whitney and he spoke about being both an art handler and a practicing artist. Besides sponsoring the event, Uovo Fine Art Storage also made a donation to ARCS, and provided a raffle gift of $500 worth of services to lucky winner Angela Liporaee, Registration Assistant at the Clark Art Institute. Winner of the ARCS membership draw was Diane Hart of Williams College Museum of Art. Please visit Uovo’s blog for a very interesting post on the event: http://info.uovo.org/blog/arcs-social-conversation-art-handling Photos from the events can be found on ARCS Flickr site ( https://www.flickr.com/photos/arcs4all/) The next ARCS Social ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/socials/upcoming-socials) is planned for October 6th, 2016 in Vancouver, Canada. Stay tuned for more details. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 18 ARCS Fall Socials
ARCS Fall Socials ARCS is pleased to announce our Fall Social schedule! These get togethers, sponsored through the largesse of our vendor friends, are a wonderful way for you to get to know other registrars and collections specialists in your area. They are casual, (no sales pitches!) and fun. AND bring your business card, because at every ARCS Social there is a draw for a free one-year ARCS membership! October 6th, 2016 – Vancouver, BC October 9th, 2016 – Charlotte, NC October 12th, 2016 – Dallas, TX October 6th, 2016 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Yaletown Brewing Company Mainland St. Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9 For more information and to RSVP: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/197/1/arcs-social-vancouver-british-columbia October 9th, 2016 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Location: 317 S Church St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Sponsored by Masterpiece International For more information and to RSVP: https://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/207/1/arcs-social-charlotte-north-carolina October 12th, 2016 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Resto Gastro Bistro Trinity Groves, 3011 Gulden Ln Dallas, TX 75212 Sponsored by Displays Fine Arts Services For more information and to RSVP: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/206/1/arcs-social-dallas-texas #ARCSchat The next ARCS Twitter Chat is scheduled for Tuesday October 4th at 8 pm EST. The topic is “Courier Advice, Expectations and Experiences”. If you’ve been a courier, use couriers, or just want to know more about the courier process, this is the chat for you! To participate, simply log on to Twitter at the time of the chat and type #ARCSchat into the search window. Follow along as the conversation develops and chime in when you have an opinion to share. Remember to use the hashtag #ARCSchat If you missed any of our previous conversations, edited and annotated versions can be found on our Storify page: https://storify.com/Arcs4All/ Membership Renewal Our membership year is January – December. So starting October 1, members who have logged into ARCSInfo.org, will see the button in the upper right hand corner — a renewal link — beside their name. If you are a current member, clicking that link will take you to the page where you can easily renew your ARCS membership in your current category. If you are a member, while logged in, please take a few minutes to review your profile: make sure all information is correct and the right items are selected for inclusion in the online searchable directory; add or update your background information, and attach a photo! For members who wish to be included in the OnContact Directory, October 1 is also a good time to pay that little bit extra (and upload your resume) to be included indicating your availability for contract work. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 18 ARCS Charlotte, NC Social-Correction!
ARCS Social-October 9th, 2016 Charlotte, NC October 9th, 2016 *7:30 PM – 9:30 PM* Location: Valhalla Pub and Eatery 317 S Church St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Sponsored by Masterpiece International For more info, and to RSVP: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news- events/event/207/1/arcs-social-charlotte-north-carolina ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 19 ...On Being Social
When ARCS was still a gleam in our eyes, we knew an internet presence was an important part of growing our membership beyond the 12 of us. Thanks to our outreach we’ve grown 100 fold, to well over 1200 members worldwide. We created a site map full of wishful thinking, wrote an RFP, and looked at the websites of other not-for-profit groups affiliated with the arts, sciences and history. We sent our RFP and sitemap over the transom to 4 companies whose sites we rather liked and then carefully reviewed their responses. At the same time, an internal team looked for a designer to create a brand for us – a logo, a color scheme, a typeface. Webitects (http://www.webitects.com/), a great group of people with offices in Chicago, built our website. During our fledging years they’ve been responsive to our requests for additions and changes and made helpful suggestions when we didn’t quite get the programming possibilities. We just learned that those who have been supporting us at Webitects are joining a new company and they’re taking us with them – we thank Todd and Christine and the rest of their team for the past, and look forward to continue working with them under the new name of Spinutech ( https://www.spinutech.com/). Between our first web presence and now, we have added buttons on the site leading to our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/arcs4all/), to our Linkedin page (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4554515), to Twitter ( https://twitter.com/arcs4all), to Storify (https://storify.com/Arcs4All/), to Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/arcs4all/), to Flickr ( https://www.flickr.com/photos/arcs4all/). We can now register people for conferences and workshops. We can take RSVPs for our Socials. We’ve added great videos in several categories, and we have a service for finding contract assistance, “OnContract”. And if you haven’t checked out the Forum – it’s becoming a great resource! We even have a section devoted to exchanges by and for Academic Registrars. But it isn’t all website! We knew we needed a social media manager, someone who could really pull together the bells and whistles of outreach. We were lucky to have hired Robin Bauer Kilgo. Robin keeps things moving forward - aggregating from news sources, adding content, creating reports, and she has talents we haven’t even tapped yet! And now, ARCS member Lisa Tillotson has been assembling content, editing, scheduling, and otherwise preparing our bi-weekly ARCS Update which she sends on to Robin who does her magic before sending it out to our members and beyond. Try out some of the links here and let us know what else you might like to see by sending an e-mail to arcs4...@gmail.com. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 20 #ARCSConf 2017 - Vancouver Update
Vancouver 2017 Conference Team We are pleased to announce the team that will be organizing the 2017 ARCS conference in Vancouver BC: Chair: Toni M. Kiser Assistant Director for Collections Management The National WWII Museum, New Orleans, LA Treasurer: Tamara Johnston Collections Manager/Registrar NEH Preservation Grant Project Manager, AGSL Adjunct Professor, MIAD, Milwaukee, WI Marketing: Andrea Wood Andrea Wood Art Management New York, NY Development: Michele Leopold Chief Registrar The Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC ARCS Board Member: Jeanne Benas Registrar Retired from National Museum of American History Hyattsville, MD ARCS Member: Bev Sutley Registrar Palmer Museum of Art, University Park, PA ARCS Member: Lisa Tillotson Registrar Nickle Galleries, Calgary, AB Local ARCS Committee Member: Jenny Wilson Registrar, Exhibitions and Loans Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver BC Local ARCS Committee Member: Teresa Sudeyko Registrar Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC Local ARCS Committee Member: Anna Wall Vancouver, BC Watch for the call for papers, panels and PechaKucha coming soon on the ARCS website! Vancouver Social Recap The first ARCS Social in Canada was held Oct. 6, 2016 in Vancouver, BC. The 13 attendees had a great time, and there was plenty of enthusiasm for the ARCS conference being held in the city in 2017. The winner of the ARCS membership was Jenny Wilson, Vancouver Art Gallery. The t-shirt/apron winner was Chris Kukura from Denbigh Fine Art Services. #ARCSchat on Twitter The next #ARCSchat is scheduled for Tuesday November 1 from 8 - 9 pm EST. We’ll be discussing “Freelance Registrars”. If you are one, use one, or want to be one, we hope you’ll join us and share your insights. You can find our Twitter page here (https://twitter.com/Arcs4All). Use the hashtag #ARCSchat to follow along and contribute. Visual Resource Association Survey In 2015 ARCS helped distribute the Visual Resource Association Professional Status Survey. The VRA has now released the 2015-2016 Report on Professional Status, which can be found here ( http://vraweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2015-16-VRA-Report-on-Professional-Status.pdf). ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 21 PACCIN Update
PACCIN Update 2016 The ‘Preparation Art Handling and Collections Care Information Network’ (PACCIN) will have a new membership program coming out soon! PACCIN is expanding its programming and publications to provide more ways to support the collections care community. Membership is available to both individuals and institutions and benefits include program discounts, research and networking opportunities, and professional growth. The PACCIN website [www.paccin.org] continues to provide featured articles, an active forum, and an archive of valuable material covering a variety of topics related to art handling, collections care and more. Two new features have been added: A video library providing a variety of instructional topics and documentary highlights, as well the Member Profile section, which contains interviews with PACCIN members who represent the many professions involved in collections care. The next PACCIN Preparators Conference with be held April 7-8, 2017 at the Modern Art Museum in Ft Worth, Texas. A full program covering both technical information and professional development will be presented. Save the date and stay tuned for more detailed information coming soon on the PACCIN website and Listserv. Get out to Vote Will you stand up for the best choice to help preserve and present our shared cultural heritage? If you are a US citizen, today you must exercise your right and duty to vote! ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 23 ARCS 2017 Vancouver Conference Details and Deadlines
ARCS 2017 Vancouver Conference Details and Deadlines The ARCS 2017 Conference Planning Committee is pleased to open the call for conference proposals for our 2017 Biennial Conference, taking place in Vancouver, BC, Canada, November 3 – 5, 2017. Session proposal guidelines and proposal form- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/call-for-papers-can be found on our website. Important dates to note: February 27, 2017: Deadline for submitting session proposals. March 20, 2017: Online Registration will open. March 20, 2017: Attendees may begin to make hotel reservations. March 20, 2017: Travel Award Stipend applications will be available on our website. May 12, 2017: Travel Award Stipend applications due. September 4, 2017: Deadline for requesting VISA letters from ARCS. More information will be posted in early June 2017. October 2, 2017: Registration closes. Please remember to check that your passport is up to date and valid for travel to Canada through November of 2017. For more information on travel requirements to Canada, please visit the Government of Canada’s travel website - http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/Visit/index.asp Questions about the ARCS 2017 Conference? E-mail arcs4...@gmail.com and use subject line "ARCS 2017 Conference". Twitter Chat Join us tonight at 8 pm ET for the final #ARCSchat of 2016. Our theme: “The Office of No!” (or, how to cope with *unusual* holiday requests at your museum)”. Remember to use #ARCSchat to follow along and participate in this fun and informative discussion. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 24 Happy Holidays ARCS Members!
With the year coming to an end the ARCS Board of Directors want to wish you and your families a happy and safe holiday season. 2017 promises to be a very active year of programming for ARCS. Some highlights to watch for: -“Photo Synthesis: What You Need to Know About Photographs” workshop will take place in New York on April 25, 2017. More information will be announced in early January. -Our #ARCSchat on Twitter will continue on the first Tuesday of each month. Catch up on any 2016 chats you may have missed ( https://storify.com/Arcs4All/). -We’re very excited for a special event scheduled for Mexico City in May 2017. Further details to come in February. -Our biennial conference will take place November 3 – 5, 2017 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Check our website ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference) for important deadlines. We will keep the membership updated on other programing as information becomes available. And just a reminder, you must be a current ARCS member to register for the biennial conference, so if you haven’t already done so, make sure your 2017 membership dues are up to date. (http://www.arcsinfo.org/members/Login) ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update 2017 Update 1 East Coast Workshop Photo Synthesis: What You Need to Know About Photographs
ARCS is pleased to announce the East Coast iteration of the ARCS Workshop: Photo Synthesis: What You Need to Know About Photographs Description: This one-day workshop, designed to address concerns of staff who care for various types of photography collections, will cover identification and description of photographs, copyright, framing and mounting, display, storage, installation and packing. Attend this workshop to strengthen your knowledge of photographic registration and preventive conservation. A buffet lunch is included. Speakers: Jed Bark, Bark Frame Works John ffrench, Director of Visual Resources, Yale University Art Gallery Nora Kennedy, Sherman Fairchild Conservator in Charge, Photography Conservation, Metropolitan Museum of Art Peter Mustardo, Director/Co-Founder, The Better Image Wyatt Nash, Chief Preparator, International Center for Photography Date: Tuesday, April 25th, 2017, 9:00 am – 5:pm Location: Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35 Ave Astoria, NY 11106 Registration: Members: $125 Non members: $150 Early registration is now open on the ARCS website ( https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography-workshop). Program schedule, accommodation suggestions and directions will be announced shortly. News Flash from a Member We are pleased to let everyone know that the White House has announced President Obama’s intent to appoint ARCS member Dorit Straus to a key administration post as a Member of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee. One of seven appointees to various Boards and Committees, Dorit is an Art and Insurance Advisor for Art and Insurance Advisory Services Inc., a position she has held since 2013. She was previously Vice President Worldwide Specialty Fine Art Manager for Chubb & Son, where she held various management positions from 1982 to 2013. She has been a Visiting Lecturer at the Association for Research into Crimes Against Art since 2009 and was an Art Culture and Entertainment Manager at ACE USA from 1998 to 2000. She has also worked as a Curatorial Researcher at the Jewish Museum from 1981 to 1982, an Assistant Collection Manager at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography at Harvard University from 1978 to 1981, and an Assistant Registrar at the Museum of Contemporary Crafts from 1976 to 1978. She serves on the Board of Directors of AXA Art Americas Corporation, and the International Foundation for Art Research. Ms. Straus received a B.A. from The City University of New York. For more information, please see the White House press release: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/12/15/president-obama-announces-more-key-administration-posts Congratulations Dorit! ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 2 Socials & Important Dates
Upcoming ARCS Networking Socials ARCS is pleased to announce locations for our 2017 networking socials. These get togethers, sponsored through the largesse of our vendor friends, are a wonderful way for you to get to know other registrars and collections specialists in your area. They are casual, (no sales pitches!) and fun. February 23: London, England March: Nashville, TN April 25: New York, NY June 23: Vancouver, Canada Further details will be available soon, stay tuned! Important Dates -February 7, 2017 next #ARCSchat on Twitter. The theme: Working, Teaching and Other Useable Types of Collections. For more information: https://twitter.com/arcs4all -February 27, 2017 deadline for submitting session proposals for ARCS 2017 conference ( https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/call-for-papers) -April 18, 2017 deadline to register for ARCS Photosynthesis Workshop ( https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography-workshop) -January is a great time to renew your ARCS membership ( https://www.arcsinfo.org/membership) ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 3 Workshop Hotel, Change in Guidelines, & Important Dates
Hotel Discount for PhotoSynthesis Workshop If you’re planning on attending the ARCS PhotoSynthesis Workshop ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography-workshop) April 25th, 2017, we have secured a 15% discount at the Paper Factory Hotel ( http://www.paperfactoryhotel.com/) close to the Museum of the Moving Image. Please use the code MOMI in the Promo/Corporate field when making your booking. PAPER FACTORY HOTEL 37-06 36th Street Long Island City New York 11101 USA (718) 392-7200 http://www.paperfactoryhotel.com/ Program details will be announced soon. Recent Change to Guidelines for Immunity from Judicial Seizure Applications There has been a change to the guidelines posted on the US State Department website with regard to the recommended lead time required for applications for Immunity from Judicial Seizure applications. >From the website: "Please note: Due to ongoing developments that have been lengthening the process for publishing Federal Register notices, the Office requests that applications be submitted a minimum of eight (8) weeks prior to the date of importation. If you are requesting an early publication date (see Application Checklist Item No. 1 below), the Office requests that your application be submitted a minimum of eight (8) weeks prior to that date." The previous recommendation was for six weeks lead time. Please visit the State Department website (https://www.state.gov/s/l/3196.htm) for more details. Important Dates -February 7, 2017 next #ARCSchat on Twitter. The theme: Working, Teaching and Other Useable Types of Collections. More information: https://twitter.com/arcs4all -February 27, 2017 deadline for submitting session proposals for ARCS 2017 conference ( https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/call-for-papers] -April 18, 2017 deadline to register for ARCS Photosynthesis Workshop ( https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography-workshop) -January is a great time to renew your ARCS membership ( https://www.arcsinfo.org/membership) ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 4 Call for ARCS Board Member Nominations
Call for ARCS Board Member Nominations The terms of service for five members of the ARCS Board of Directors end in June. Three are first-term directors who have agreed to stand for a second term: our thanks go to Danielle Bennett, Michele Leopold, and Mark Ryan for their continuing service to ARCS. Two places must be filled from among members-in-good-standing of ARCS. We extend recognition and thanks to Lynne Addison and Mark Schlemmer for their contributions to ARCS over the past three years and look forward to their ongoing participation in ARCS. The ARCS Board is a working board with a strong educational component. Please take this opportunity to recommend for nomination someone you believe would be an energetic, knowledgeable, engaged part of this active professional association. Self-recommendations are accepted. Please send contact information and a resumé for the proposed nominee to: arcs4...@gmail.com, using the subject line ARCS BOARD NOMINATION. Please indicate whether the suggested nominee has agreed to be nominated for board service. Deadline for recommendations is February 21, 2017. Please visit https://www.arcsinfo.org/about/board-of-directors for more information on the Board. Deadline for ARCS Conference Session proposals Don’t wait, time is running out to share the benefit of your good ideas, insights and experience with your colleagues. February 27, 2017 is the last day to submit your session proposal for the ARCS 2017 conference- https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/call-for-papers. Photography Workshop Program Announced ARCS is pleased to announce the program for the Photography Workshop on April 25th, 2017 at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, NY. Our group of experts will cover topics such as identification, storage and display, copyright and open access, and installation and transport. Please visit https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography-workshop/program for more information. Sponsorship Opportunities ARCS has begun our 2017-2018 Campaign for Sponsorship! All financial contributions provided to ARCS for the 2017-2018 Campaign will fund future workshops, webinars, conferences, and general operating needs in support of ARCS’ mission. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please go to: https://www.arcsinfo.org/support-arcs/sponsorship-opportunities/2017-2018-campaign or email arcs4...@gmail.com to get in touch with a member of the ARCS Development team. Important Dates -February 21, 2017 last day to submit nominations for ARCS Board -February 27, 2017 deadline for submitting session proposals for ARCS 2017 conference ( https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/call-for-papers) -March 7, 2017 next #ARCSchat on Twitter. More information https://twitter.com/arcs4all -April 18, 2017 deadline to register for ARCS Photosynthesis Workshop ( https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography-workshop) ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 5 #ARCSConf Session Proposal Deadline Extended!
Conference Session Proposal Deadline Extended If you’ve been thinking about submitting a session proposal for the 2017 ARCS Conference in Vancouver B.C Nov. 3 – 5th, 2017, it’s not too late! The deadline has been extended to 5 pm PST March 13, 2017. The ARCS Board is looking for lively, substantive sessions on any aspect of your work. You can find proposal guidelines and the online submission form here: https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/call-for-papers Membership Renewal Reminder If you haven’t already done so, please renew your ARCS membership ( https://www.arcsinfo.org/membership). By keeping your membership with ARCS current, you are not only maintaining an active and growing international network of fellow collections professionals and vendors, but have access to job postings, webinars and member-only resources and programs occurring throughout the year. And if you’re an independent professional, please join our OnContract Directory (https://www.arcsinfo.org/on-contract). Now anyone may search the OnContract Directory to find ARCS members available for projects on a short- or long-term contract basis. Important Dates -March 7, 2017 next #ARCSchat on Twitter, 8-9 pm EST. https://twitter.com/arcs4all -March 13, 2017 5 pm PST. deadline for submitting session proposals for ARCS 2017 conferenceNov. 3-5, 2017. https://www.arcsinfo.org/ programs/2017-vancouver-conference/call-for-papers -April 18, 2017 deadline to register for ARCS Photosynthesis Workshop ( https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography-workshop) -April 25, 2017 ARCS Photosynthesis Workshop in Astoria, NY( https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography-workshop) ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 6 Important #ARCSConf 2017 Biennial Conference Information
Important ARCS 2017 Biennial Conference Information Mark March 20, 2017 on your calendars! Starting on this date, you can register for the 2017 ARCS Biennial Conference, book your hotel room, and apply for a travel stipend. This year's conference will be held Nov. 3 – 5, 2017 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Conference Registration Registration opens March 20, 2017, and is capped at 600, so don't delay. For more information: http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver- conference/registration Conference Hotel This year's conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, located in the heart of downtown. Registration for rooms will open March 20, 2017. For more information check here: http://www.arcsinfo.org/ programs/2017-vancouver-conference/acc Important Dates April 4, 2017 next #ARCSchat on Twitter, 8-9 pm EST. https://twitter.com/arcs4all April 18, 2017 deadline to register for ARCS Photosynthesis Workshop - http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography-workshop April 25, 2017 ARCS Photosynthesis Workshop in Astoria, NY ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 7 Photography Workshop, Socials, & #ARCSConf Travel Stipends
Photography Workshop Don’t wait! The deadline is fast approaching to sign up for the ARCS Photo Workshop “PhotoSynthesis: What You Need to Know About Photographs” in Astoria, Queens (a borough of New York City for those unfamiliar). 5 experts will lead a full program covering identification and description of photographs, copyright, framing and mounting, display, storage, installation and packing. You will learn things about photography related care that you didn’t know that you didn't know! The modest registration fee includes lunch and full access to the fabulous venue, the Museum of the Moving Image (http://www.movingimage.us/). Between permanent and temporary exhibitions and exciting interactive experiences, it’s a must-see! Register by April 18, 2017: https://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/213/1/arcs-2017-photo-synthesis-what-you-need-to-know-about-photographs and the day will be capped by an ARCS Social at PS1, MoMA’s venue for cutting edge work. Collections specialists and registrars, ARCS members and non-members are all invited whether attending the workshop or not. See more below. Upcoming ARCS Socials 2 Spring Socials have been planned! These get togethers, sponsored through the largesse of our vendor friends, are a wonderful way for you to get to know other registrars and collections specialists in your area. They are casual, (no sales pitches!) and fun. AND bring your business card, because at every ARCS Social there is a draw for a free one-year ARCS membership! April 4th, 2017 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Yazoo Brewing Co. 910 Division St. Nashville, TN 37203 Sponsored by 1220 Exhibits Inc. For more information and to RSVP: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/221/1/arcs-social-nashville-tn April 25, 2017 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: MoMA PS1 22 – 25 Jackson Ave. at the intersection of 46th Ave. Long Island City, NY 11101 This is a special post-workshop Social. If you can't make it to the PhotoSynthesis workshop, come and join everyone at this Social. Bring your cameras and post to our social media! Sponsored by RBA and Crozier Fine Arts For more information and to RSVP: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/225/1/arcs-social-new-york-city-new-york ARCS 2017 Conference Travel Stipends Starting today, ARCS members are able to apply for our Conference Travel Stipends. ARCS offers travel stipends to assist registrars and/or collections specialists -- including students or retirees in the field -- to attend the ARCS Biennial Meeting in November. We endeavor to fund representatives from organizations of different sizes and disciplines, in different locations throughout the world. Travel stipdends are generously supported by ARCS and Berkley Asset Protection, Underwriting Managers (a W.R.Berkley Company). Applicants for this stipend must be current, individual members of ARCS. Selection of the recipients will be based upon demonstrated merit, dedication to their work as registrars or collections specialists, and financial need. To learn more about the stipends, and to apply, please http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-stipends. Application materials must be received by May 12, 2017. Legal Issues Webinar Series ARCS and Connecting to Collections Care (C2CC) are pleased to offer a series of webinars focused on legal and ethical aspects of managing collections. April 12, 2017, 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST – An Introduction to Legal Issues in Collections Management April 19, 2017, 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST – Ethical Issues in Collections Management May 17, 2017, 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST – Why Do We Need This? Insights and Hindsights from Deaccessioning Please visit http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/professional-development page for more information and registration links. Important Dates April 4, 2017 next #ARCSchat on Twitter, 8-9 pm EST- https://twitter.com/arcs4all April 4, 2017 Nashville Social- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/221/1/arcs-social-nashville-tn April 18, 2017 Deadline to register for ARCS PhotoSynthesis Workshop- https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography-workshop April 25, 2017 ARCS PhotoSynthesis Workshop- https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography-workshop April 25, 2017 NY Social- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/225/1/arcs-social-new-york-city-new-york May 12, 2017 Deadline for Conference Travel Stipend Applications- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-stipends September 4, 2017 Deadline for requesting VISA letters from ARCS. For more info please see our ‘Getting There’ page- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-to-canada October 2, 2017 Conference Registration closes- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/registration November 3-5, 2017 ARCS Conference, Vancouver, Canada- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference ___ You are currently subscribe
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 8 Last Chance to Register! Photography Workshop & #ARCSConf Les Bénévoles Volunteer Event
Photography Workshop - don't miss it! Just a week left to register! “PhotoSynthesis: What You Need to Know About Photographs” takes place at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens on April 25, 2017. Learn what you didn't know that you didn't know at this one-day workshop designed to address your concerns if you care for photographic works. Topics include: identification and description, copyright, framing and mounting, display, storage, packing and challenging installations. Buffet lunch is included. To register: https://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/213/1/arcs-2017-photo-synthesis-what-you-need-to-know-about-photographs by April 18th, 2017. AND, the day will be capped by an ARCS Social at PS1, MoMA’s venue for cutting edge work. Collections specialists and registrars, ARCS members and non-members are all invited whether attending the workshop or not. RSVP here: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/225/1/arcs-social-new-york-new-york Les Bénévoles As part of the ARCS biennial conference, Thursday, November 2 will be a day of volunteerism for local museums. The name of this project, Les Bénévoles, translates to “The Volunteers”. We encourage professional registrars and collections specialists to volunteer for the day to help catch up on projects such as accessioning, condition reporting, rehousing objects -- actually, any project that may benefit by having help from trained professionals. Take a look at our Flicker page to see pictures of past volunteer projects- https://www.flickr.com/photos/arcs4all/sets/72157661399455125/. If you would like to volunteer to join Les Bénévoles, you can when you register for the conference! Click the volunteer box on the registration form ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/registration). At the close of conference registration, you will be sent a confirmation and further details. If you have already registered and want to participate, please send an email to arcs4...@gmail.com with subject heading, “I want to volunteer”. Important Dates April 18, 2017 Deadline to register for ARCS PhotoSynthesis Workshop: https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography-workshop April 25, 2017 ARCS PhotoSynthesis Workshop: https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography-workshop in Astoria, NY. April 25, 2017 NY Social: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/225/1/arcs-social-new-york-new-york May 3, 2017 Next #ARCSchat on Twitter, 8-9 pm EST. Topic is Registrar/Conservator collaborations: https://twitter.com/arcs4all May 12, 2017 Deadline for #ARCSConf-Conference Travel Stipend Applications: http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-stipends- September 4, 2017 Deadline for requesting VISA letters from ARCS. For more info please see our ‘Getting There’ page: http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-to-canada October 2, 2017 #ARCSConf-Conference Registration closes: http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/registration November 3-5, 2017 ARCS Conference, Vancouver, Canada: http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Special Update - Final Day to Register for 2017 Photo Synthesis: What You Need to Know About Photographs Workshop-April 25, 2017-Astoria, NY
Today, April 18, is the last day to register for the ARCS Photography workshop in New York. Register for PhotoSynthesis: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/213/1/arcs-2017- photo-synthesis-what-you-need-to-know-about-photographs And don't forget about the ARCS Social at PS1, MoMA’s venue for cutting edge work. Collections specialists and registrars, ARCS members and non-members are all invited whether attending the workshop or not. To RSVP: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/225/1/arcs- social-new-york-new-york ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Special Update - April 25, 2017 NY Social Reminder
It's not too late to RSVP for the ARCS New York Social event of the spring! Join us at PS1 on Tuesday, April 25th from 6pm to 8pm for drinks & snacks, a free raffle and invaluable networking. Generously sponsored by RBA and Crozier Fine Arts. For both ARCS members and soon-to-be members. To RSVP: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/225/1/arcs-social-new-york-new-york Where: Moma PS1 22-25 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY When: April 25, 2017 6pm to 8pm ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 9 ARCS Socials, New Board Members, & Important Dates!
Live Tweeting Photography #ARCSWorkshop! Watch for live tweeting using #ARCSWorkshop from the ARCS workshop, "Photo Synthesis: What You Need to Know About Photographs", held at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, NY on April 25, 2017 from 9:30 to 5 eastern time. Reminder - ARCS NY Social Tonight A reminder that there’s an ARCS Social tonight in NY, NY from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: MoMA PS1 22 – 25 Jackson Ave. at the intersection of 46th Ave. Long Island City, NY 11101 Sponsored by RBA and Crozier Fine Arts For more information and to RSVP: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news- events/event/225/1/arcs-social-new-york-new-york Meet Your New Board Members The ARCS Board is pleased to welcome new members of the Board, John Robinette, Manager of Storage and Installation at Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros, and Jenny Wilson, Registrar, Exhibitions at Vancouver Art Gallery. Their terms will begin after the June 2017 Board meeting. John Robinette, Manager of Storage and Installation at Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros As the Manager of Storage and Installation, John oversees all storage facilities and locales where the family maintain their collection and handles most of the logistics for their extensive international loan program. John also sits on the planning committee for the ARCS introductory symposium in Mexico City – the first in Latin America. Jenny Wilson, Registrar, Exhibitions at Vancouver Art Gallery Jenny has worked in museums for over 25 years. She now works on logistics--from loan agreements and insurance to unpacking and installation-- of incoming loans for a very busy exhibition schedule and oversees the logistics of outgoing touring exhibitions. She has had the opportunity to work with many contemporary artists and has gained much experience in shipping artwork of all shapes and sizes via air, ocean and ground. Congreso ARCS ARCS is pleased to announce its first event in Latin America, in beautiful Mexico City! This two day event will take place at the Museo Nacional de Arte on October 9 and 10, 2017. The first day will include an introduction to ARCS for local museum professionals, a lecture on social media and professional development, and a sample of conference type sessions on topics such as mount making, shipping, and collaboration projects between USA museums and Mexican cultural institutions. The second day will consist of behind the scene tours of the Museo Jumex (Fundación Jumex Arte Contemporáneo) and the Museo Soumaya (Fundación Carlos Slim, A.C.) This event will be open to local Mexican museum professionals and ARCS members only. Registration opens July 10, 2017 through the ARCS website. Important Dates -April 25, 2017 ARCS PhotoSynthesis Workshop workshop in Astoria, NY- https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography -April 25, 2017 NY Social- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news- events/event/225/1/arcs-social-new-york-new-york -May 3, 2017 Next #ARCSchat on Twitter, 8-9 pm EST. Topic is Registrar/Conservator collaborations-https://twitter.com/arcs4all -May 12, 2017 Deadline for #ARCSConf-Conference Travel Stipend Applications- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver- conference/travel-stipends -May 17, 2017 Connecting to Collections Care Webinar – Why Do We Need This? Insights and Hindsights from Deaccessioning-http://www. arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/224/1/arcs-connecting- to-collections-care-why-do-we-need-this-insights-and- hindsights-from-deaccessioning -July 10, 2017 Registration opens for Congreso ARCS in Mexico City. -September 4, 2017 Deadline for requesting VISA letters from ARCS. For more info please see our ‘Getting There’ page. - http://www.arcsinfo.org/ programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-to-canada -October 2, 2017 #ARCSConf-Conference Registration closes.- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/registration -October 9 – 10, 2017 Congreso ARCS in Mexico City -November 3-5, 2017 ARCS Conference, Vancouver, Canada ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 10 Legal & Ethical Webinars, RCS Mentorship Program Update, & #ARCS Conf Travel Stipends
Legal and Ethical Issues Webinars In case you missed the ARCS and Connections to Collections Care webinars on Legal and Ethical Issues in Collections Management they are both in the Connecting to Collections Care Archives. -Ethical Issues in Collections Management https://www.connectingtocollections.org/ethical-issues-collections-management/ -Introduction to Legal Issues in Collections Management https://www.connectingtocollections.org/intro-legal-issues-in-collections-management/ The last webinar in the series, “Why do we need this? Insights and Hindsights from Deaccessioning” is schedule for May 17th at 2 pm EDT, and will also be in the archive a few days after it airs. For more info: https://www.connectingtocollections.org/why-do-we-need-this/ RCS Mentorship Program Update The Registrars and Collections Specialists Mentorship Program has had a change in leadership as Jeanne Benas has stepped down and Erin McKeen has now assumed the role of ARCS Co-Chair. We thank Jeanne for her hard work and support for this valuable resource. If you are looking for a mentor, or would like to be a mentor, you can find out more about the program here: http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/registrars-and-collections-specialists-mentoring-program #ARCSConf 2017 Travel Stipends This Friday, May 12th, is the deadline to apply for a travel stipend for the next ARCS Conference. These travel stipends assist registrars or collections specialists, including students or retirees in the field, to attend the ARCS Biennial Meeting November 3 to 5, 2017, in Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA. For more information and to apply for a stipend: http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-stipends Important Dates -May 12, 2017 Deadline for #ARCSConf-Conference Travel Stipend Applications http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-stipends -May 17, 2017 Connecting to Collections Care Webinar – Why Do We Need This? Insights and Hindsights from Deaccessioning https://www.connectingtocollections.org/why-do-we-need-this/ -June 6, 2017 Next #ARCSchat on Twitter, 8-9 pm EST. https://twitter.com/arcs4all -July 10, 2017 Registration opens for Congreso ARCS in Mexico City. -September 4, 2017 Deadline for requesting VISA letters from ARCS. For more info please see our ‘Getting There’ page. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-to-canada -October 2, 2017 #ARCSConf-Conference Registration closes. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/registration -October 9-10, 2017 Congreso ARCS in Mexico City -November 3-5, 2017 ARCS Conference, Vancouver, Canada http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 11 #ARCSConf Session Announced & Renewal Reminders
Sessions Announced for #ARCSConf 2017 ARCS is pleased to announce the list of sessions for our upcoming biennial conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada November 3 – 5, 2017. From foreign indemnity to collections access, shipping tales to the acquisition of digital art, this year’s program definitely has something for everyone. You can find a list of all sessions on our conference webpage: http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/sessions The final program schedule will be released in late June. Now’s the time to register if you haven’t already done so. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/registration And if you’re looking for a conference roommate, please check the thread on the ARCS forum page. http://www.arcsinfo.org/forum/. Membership Renewal Reminder Time is almost up, please don’t miss out on [renewing your ARCS membership. https://www.arcsinfo.org/membership Unpaid memberships will be cancelled effective July 1st. By keeping your membership with ARCS current, you are not only maintaining an active and growing international network of fellow collections professionals and vendors, but have access to job postings, webinars and member-only resources and programs occurring throughout the year. Sign up, renew, get engaged, meet-up, get involved! Important Dates -June 6, 2017 Next #ARCSchat on Twitter, 8-9 pm EST. https://twitter.com/arcs4all -July 10, 2017 Registration opens for Congreso ARCS in Mexico City. -September 4, 2017 Deadline for requesting VISA letters from ARCS. For more info please see our ‘Getting There’ page. - http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-to-canada -October 2, 2017 #ARCSConf-Conference Registration closes.- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/registration -October 9 – 10, 2017 Congreso ARCS in Mexico City -November 3-5, 2017 ARCS Conference, Vancouver, Canada http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 12 Photosynthesis Workshop Material Now Online & ARCS Social-Vancouver, BC
Photosynthesis Workshop Material Now Online Did you miss the 2016 and 2017 ARCS Photography workshops? Members can now access the presentations and handouts on the ARCS webpage. With topics including copyright, storage, transportation and much more, these resources are invaluable for anyone working with photography collections. Sign in and download today. 2016: https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2016-photography-workshop/presentations-handouts-and-other-materials 2017: https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography-workshop/presentations-handouts-and-other-materials Upcoming ARCS Social – Vancouver BC, Canada ARCS is pleased to announce our next networking social. These get-togethers are a wonderful way for you to get to know other registrars and collections specialists in your area. They are casual, (no sales pitches!) and fun. AND bring your business card, because at every ARCS Social there is a draw for a free one-year ARCS membership! June 23rd, 2017 6 PM – 8 PM Location: Yaletown Brewing Company Mainland St. Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9 For more information and to RSVP: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/231/1/arcs-social-vancouver-bc Membership Renewal Reminder A reminder that unpaid memberships will be cancelled effective July 1st.??Don't miss out on your access to job postings, webinars and member-only resources and programs occurring throughout the year. https://www.arcsinfo.org/membership. Important Dates -June 6, 2017 Next #ARCSchat on Twitter, 8-9 pm EST. https://twitter.com/arcs4all -July 10, 2017 Registration opens for Congreso ARCS in Mexico City. -September 4, 2017 Deadline for requesting VISA letters from ARCS. For more info please see our ‘Getting There’ page. - http://www.arcsinfo.org/ programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-to-canada -October 2, 2017 #ARCSConf-Conference Registration closes.- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/registration -October 9 – 10, 2017 Congreso ARCS in Mexico City -November 3-5, 2017 ARCS Conference, Vancouver, Canada http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 13 Board Meeting, #ARCSConf Roommates, & Vancouver, BC Social
Upcoming ARCS Board Meeting The ARCS Board will be meeting this week in Vancouver, BC to plan for the next year of programming and outreach, and we want to hear from you! We encourage all our members to reach out to the Board with any ideas, questions, or concerns you may have. We’re committed to providing our members with the resources, training and networking opportunities they most want and need. So don’t be shy, say hello and help us make ARCS even better! ARCS Board of Directors-https://www.arcsinfo.org/about/board-of-directors #ARCSConf – Looking for a Roommate? Are you attending the ARCS conference in November and want a roommate to help share the cost of a room? ARCS has you covered – check out our forum page (https://www.arcsinfo.org/forum/) to connect with others looking for the same. Upcoming ARCS Social – Vancouver BC, Canada If you’re in the Vancouver area, please join us at the ARCS Social this week. It’s a great way to network with your fellow collections specialists, and Board members will be in attendance, a perfect opportunity to say hello! June 23rd, 2017 6 PM – 8 PM Location: Yaletown Brewing Company Mainland St. Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9 For more information and to RSVP: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/231/1/arcs-social-vancouver-bc Important Dates -June 23, 2017 ARCS Social in Vancouver, BC Canada- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/231/1/arcs-social-vancouver-bc -July 10, 2017 Registration opens for Congreso ARCS in Mexico City. -September 4, 2017 Deadline for requesting VISA letters from ARCS. For more info please see our ‘Getting There’ page. - http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-to-canada -October 2, 2017 #ARCSConf-Conference Registration closes.- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/registration -October 9 – 10, 2017 Congreso ARCS in Mexico City -November 3-5, 2017 ARCS Conference, Vancouver, Canada http://www.arcsinfo. org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 15 Message from the President, Position Statement, & #ARCSChat Summer Hiatus
**Message from the President** I am very humbled to serve as the new president of ARCS, and I am excited about continuing the great work we have started. Already we have many successes to celebrate: -Our conferences - Chicago in 2013, and New Orleans in 2015 - featured in-depth sessions and networking opportunities. -Two workshops on the care of photography in 2016 and 2017, and our first workshop in 2014 with PACCIN tackled packing and crating. -This last year we have worked with Connecting to Collections Care to co-host webinars on Legal and Ethical Issues and Deaccessioning. -We have partnered with the Collections Stewardship Professional Network of the American Alliance of Museum since 2016 to create a joint mentorship program. -We continue to host networking socials around the world. At five years old we are still a young organization, and we will continue to work on building recognition for our field, and providing rich professional development opportunities and resources to you. And we need your support. Consider becoming an ARCS volunteer. By serving with ARCS, you will have the opportunity to lead the sector and contribute to learning opportunities that will benefit the entire field. To explore volunteering with ARCS, click here: http://www.arcsinfo.org/ support-arcs/volunteers. As we move forward together we welcome your ideas and suggestions - please connect with us, or email at arcs4...@gmail.com. And don’t forget to register for the ARCS biannual conference in Vancouver, November 3-5, 2017. Only a limited number of spaces remain! -Registration: https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver- conference/registration -Hotel: https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/acc We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver! Thank you for support of ARCS. Danielle Hall Bennett President, ARCS **ARCS Position Statement** Per the ARCS policy on position statements (on the ARCS website -> About -> Bylaws-http://www.arcsinfo.org/about/association-bylaws) the ARCS Board posted a draft letter (see under Forum -> Best Practices- http://www.arcsinfo.org/forum/forum5-best-practices.aspx) for comment as to whether or not we as an organization should sign on to the letter proposed by AAM. Recognizing the importance of the US federal programs and agencies that help museums and the members of organizations such as ours to serve their communities, ARCS is happy to sign on to the AAM-drafted, field-wide letter to Congress offering our support for the continued funding of those vital agencies and programs. The full text of the letter can be found here: http://www.aam-us.org/advocacy/take-action/advocacy-alerts/20170629 The letter is addressed to Majority Leader McConnell, Minority Leader Schumer, Speaker Ryan, and Minority Leader Pelosi, The crux of the letter is in the last line: As you make decisions about the Fiscal Year 2018 budget, we urge you to support agencies and programs that help museums make a difference in their communities. This letter will be sent to each senator with a copy to the AAM, signed by ARCS. **#ARCSChat Summer Hiatus** #ARCSchat is the 1st Tuesday of every month, 8-9pm EST. However, we're taking the summer off. We'll be back in September with new themes. In the meantime you can see the ARCS chats captured at our Storify link here- https://storify.com/Arcs4All/ Note: at the bottom of each page of the ARCS website we have direct links to all our social media accounts -- Storify, Twitter, Flickr, etc. **Important Dates** -July 18, 2017 Networking Social Amsterdam-http://www.arcsinfo. org/news-events/event/237/1/arcs-social-netherlands-amsterdam -September 4, 2017 Deadline for requesting VISA letters from ARCS. For more info please see our ‘Getting There’ page. - http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-to-canada -October 2, 2017 #ARCSConf-Conference Registration closes.- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/registration -October 9 – 10, 2017 Congreso ARCS in Mexico City -November 3-5, 2017 ARCS Conference, Vancouver, Canada http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 7 ARCS Conference in Mexico City, #ARCSConf Travel Stipends for Students, & CCAHA Workshop Discounts
**ARCS Conference in Mexico City** ARCS is pleased to be hosting our first event in beautiful and historic Mexico City. Unexplored Territories: The Challenges of a Contemporary Collections Registrar will take place October 9-10, 2017 at Salón de Recepciones, Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico City, Mexico. Admission is free with registration. Included are two full days of commentary, discussion, and debate by top Mexican and international collections specialists about the contemporary challenges that confront registrars of cultural assets, primarily works of art. To conclude the event, a guided tour of the Anri Sala exhibition will precede a cocktail party at the Tamayo Museum. The event will be open to local museum professionals and ARCS members only and will be conducted in Spanish. Register here-http://www.arcsinfo.org/ news-events/event/238/1/congreso-arcs-territorios-inexplorados-retos-en-el- registro-contempor-neo-de-colecciones. Conferencia ARCS, Ciudad de México ARCS se complace en presentar su primer evento en la bella e histórica Ciudad de México. Territorios inexplorados: Retos en el registro contemporáneo de colecciones tendrá lugar en el Salón de Recepciones del Museo Nacional de Arte los días 9 y 10 de octubre. Entrada libre con previo registro. La conferencia incluye dos días de presentaciones, conversaciones y debates entre destacados especialistas en colecciones, tanto mexicanos como extranjeros, para reflexionar sobre los retos contemporáneos del registro de bienes culturales, con especial énfasis en acervos de obras de artes. Para el cierre del evento, habrá una visita guiada por la exposición Anri Sala en el Museo Tamayo, seguida de un coctel. El evento está abierto a especialistas en el registro de colecciones y las presentaciones serán en español. Inscripciones aquí-http://www.arcsinfo.org/ news-events/event/238/1/congreso-arcs-territorios-inexplorados-retos-en-el- registro-contempor-neo-de-colecciones. **#ARCSConf Travel Stipends for Students** ARCS provides resources and programs for all persons who work with and support collections, whether in a museum or in a private or corporate collection. We are offering an inaugural travel stipend to assist two museum science/studies students to attend the ARCS Biennial Conference November 2-5, 2017 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Two students will receive $1,000 each to help defray the costs of attending this conference. In return, the recipient agrees to write a two- page review of a session. The specific session will be mutually agreed upon and coordinated by an Awards Committee member prior to the conference and the report will be due to ARCS by December 1, 2017. Applicants for this inaugural student fellowship must be current members of ARCS. Selection of the recipients will be based upon demonstrated merit, dedication to the field, and financial need. To apply for the award, send: a cover letter, explaining specifics of demonstrated merit, dedication, and need; a current resume; and one letter of recommendation, preferably from your current supervisor or advisor. Application materials must be received by September 1, 2017. Please submit Electronic documents to arcs4...@gmail.com with the subject line "Student Travel Stipend". **Workshop Discounts for ARCS Members** The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA)is pleased to offer a $50 discount to ARCS members for the following two workshops: Into the Vault: Library and Archive Storage Strategies, August 25-26, in Austin, TX; http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk= a07ee11807yb671edf2&llr=ys9myawab Behind the Scenes: Exploring Museum Collections Storage, November 8-9, in Philadelphia, PA. http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/ event?oeidk=a07ee0vzjgcf540d986&llr=ys9myawab Please email arcs4...@gmail.com for the discount code. **Important Dates** -August 17, 2017 ARCS Networking Social in New Haven CT- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/239/1/arcs- social-new-haven-connecticut -September 4, 2017 Deadline for requesting VISA letters from ARCS. For more info please see our ‘Getting There’ page. - http://www.arcsinfo.org/ programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-to-canada -September 5, 2017 #ARCSchat returns to Twitter. Participate and follow here. https://twitter.com/arcs4all -October 2, 2017 #ARCSConf-Conference Registration closes.- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/registration -October 9 – 10, 2017 ARCS Conference in Mexico City- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/238/1/congreso-arcs-territorios- inexplorados-retos-en-el-registro-contempor-neo-de-colecciones. -November 3-5, 2017 ARCS Conference, Vancouver, Canada http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 8 #ARCSChat Returns, #ARCSConf 2017 Sessions/Registration/Travel Requirements/Stipend News
**#ARCSChat Resumes Sept. 5, 2017** Join Chair John Robinette (@CargaLatina) and Moderator Robin Kilgo (@arcs4all) on Twitter on the first Tuesday of every month from 8 – 9pm ET for a lively chat on a variety of collection related topics. Use the hashtag #ARCSchat to participate and follow the conversation. September’s topic is "Back to School: Get the Most out of Interns and Internships.” On October 3rd our topic will be "Tales of Terror: Share your Collections Horror Stories". **#ARCSConf 2017 Sessions are Online** Sessions and daily schedules for the upcoming #ARCSConf 2017 in Vancouver, Canada are now online. The program truly has something for everyone: -Discuss collection access, and what it can mean from research, conservation and community outreach points of view; -Stay on the cutting edge of emerging technology with sessions on social media in museums, LED lighting, 3D mount-making and the latest condition reporting apps; -Learn about the care and management of ‘unusual’ objects, from zoo animals to complicated multimedia art installations to osteological collections; -Navigate international shipping and complicated loan issues; -Hear what your colleagues in Egypt, Australia, Thailand and elsewhere have been doing. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/sessions **#ARCSConf Registration Now Closed** ARCS 2017 Vancouver registration now closed as we have reached capacity. If you wish to be put on a waiting list please email us at arcsi...@gmail.com with subject heading "ARCS Conference 2017 - Waitlist". Please include full contact information. **Travel Document Requirements for #ARCSConf 2017** All non-Canadian conference participants need to determine what kind of passport and visa they need to enter and exit Canada. Visit the Government of Canada’s "Visit Canada" ( http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp)page and our “"Getting There" ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-to-canada)page for more information and relevant links. It’s important to note that even if you don’t require a visa to visit Canada, you are required to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before leaving your home country (exceptions are U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid Canadian visa). **#ARCSConf Student Travel Stipend Applications Due** A reminder that applications for a $1,000 travel stipend for Museum Studies / Science students to attend our conference this year are due by Friday September 1st. For more information: http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-stipends **Important Dates** -September 4, 2017 Deadline for requesting VISA letters from ARCS. For more info please see our ‘Getting There’ page- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-to-canada -September 5, 2017 #ARCSchat returns to Twitter- https://twitter.com/arcs4all -October 9 – 10, 2017 Seminar in Mexico City- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-seminar-in-mexico-city -November 3-5, 2017 ARCS Conference, Vancouver, BC Canada ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 9 Seminar in Mexico
2017 Seminar in Mexico City / Seminario en la Ciudad de México ARCS and the Secretary of Culture of Mexico present the seminar “Unexplored Territorries: The Challenges of a Contemporary Collections Registrar”, which will take place in the Salón de Recepciones of the Museo Nacional de Arte in Mexico City, on October 9 and 10th. Admission is free with registration. Included are two full days of commentary, discussion, and debate by top Mexican and international collections specialists about the contemporary challenges that confront registrars of cultural assets, primarily works of art. To conclude the event, a guided tour of the Anri Sala exhibition will precede a cocktail party at the Tamayo Museum. The event will be open to local museum professionals and ARCS members only. Spanish will be the predominant language for the event. Register here by September 29th-http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-seminar-in-mexico-city La ARCS y la Secretaría de Cultura de México, organizan el encuentro Territorios inexplorados: retos en el registro contemporáneo de colecciones, que tendrá lugar en el Salón de Recepciones del Museo Nacional de Arte, los días 9 y 10 de octubre. La entrada será libre con previo registro. El encuentro incluye dos días de conferencias, conversaciones y debates entre destacados profesionales en colecciones, mexicanos y extranjeros, para reflexionar sobre los retos contemporáneos del registro de bienes culturales, con especial énfasis en acervos de obra artística. Para el cierre del evento, habrá una visita guiada por la exposición Anri Sala en el Museo Tamayo, seguida de un coctel. El evento está abierto únicamente a profesionales de museos en México y miembros de la ARCS. Español será el idioma predominante para el evento Regístrese aquí antes del 29 de septiembre- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-seminar-in-mexico-city Important Dates -September 29, 2017 Registration for ARCS Seminar in Mexico City closes- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-seminar-in-mexico-city -October 3, 2017 #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here- https://twitter.com/arcs4all -October 9 – 10, 2017 ARCS Seminar in Mexico City -November 3-5, 2017 ARCS Conference, Vancouver, BC Canada- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 10 #ARCSConf Les Bénévoles, Conference App, Natural Disasters Resources, RCS Mentor Program, and PACCIN Social
**Les Bénévoles-Day of Volunteerism** #ARCSConf 2017 is fast approaching, and with it our Les Bénévoles day of volunteerism for local museums. Please visit our website ( https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/les-bnvoles) to see descriptions of the participating museums and their projects. If you haven’t already signed up, we still have a few spots left. Please send an email to arcs4...@gmail.com with subject heading, “I want to volunteer”. **Conference App is Here!** If you’re attending the ARCS conference in Vancouver BC this year you’ll definitely want to download our conference app. The app includes a schedule of events, list of speakers and sponsors, an interactive map of the venue and a map of Vancouver. You can find other conference attendees and send them messages, write notes, link to Twitter, and set reminders for the sessions you plan to attend. Use the term “2017 ARCS Conference Vancouver” to search for it in the Apple or Android App stores. **Resources for Natural Disasters** As our colleagues start to deal with assessment and recovery efforts in the wake of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, and the earthquakes in Mexico, ARCS has compiled a non-comprehensive clearinghouse of information for those affected on our website. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/resources/hurricane-harvey-emergency-response **RCS Mentor Program** The RCS Mentoring Program (a joint collaboration between ARCS and the Collections Stewardship professional network of AAM) is seeking experienced professionals who are willing to serve as mentors to emerging and mid-career colleagues for a 6 month time period. The mentoring relationship is a mutually rewarding experience that offers opportunities for professional growth and development throughout all career stages. For more information, please go to http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/registrars-and-collections-specialists-mentoring-program or https://www.collectionsstewardship.org/mentoring **PACCIN Social** Preparation, Art Handling, Collections Care Information Network (PACCIN) will be having its first social event in the NYC area on October 18, 2017 between 5-8 PM, a great opportunity to socialize with other art handlers and collections care people. For more information and to RSVP, please visit their website: PACCIN - PACCIN Social Event in NYC. http://www.paccin.org/content.php?397-PACCIN-Social-Event-in-NYC! **Important Dates** -September 29, 2017 Registration for ARCS Seminar in Mexico City closes. https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-seminar-in-mexico-city -October 3, 2017 #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here. https://twitter.com/arcs4all -October 9 – 10, 2017 ARCS Seminar in Mexico City https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-seminar-in-mexico-city -November 3-5, 2017 ARCS Conference, Vancouver, BC Canada http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 11 #ARCSConf 2017 Travel Trips, App, Storify, Mexico Seminar #TerritoriosInexplorado, & C2CCare Webinar
**#ARCSConf 2017 Travel Tips** If you’re attending the ARCS conference in Vancouver Nov. 3 – 5, 2017, be sure to visit our “Getting There” page for information on travel requirements to visit Canada, links to travel options to Vancouver, and maps to and from the airport and conference hotel. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-to-canada **#ARCSConf 2017 App** Don’t forget to download our conference app. Available in the Apple and Android app stores, it includes a schedule of events, list of speakers and sponsors, an interactive map of the venue, a map of Vancouver, and much more. **ARCS Storify Account** Missed one of our monthly live Twitter chats but still want to follow the conversation? Can’t make it to one of our workshops, or our biennial #ARCSConf? Visit the official ARCS Storify page frequently for edited and annotated reviews of our monthly #ARCSchat, as well as tweets from workshops and conferences. You will find a link at the bottom of our webpage, just look for the Storify symbol. https://storify.com/Arcs4All/ **Livetweeting for Mexico Seminar** If you’re attending the Oct 9-10 seminar in Mexico City use #TerritoriosInexplorados to stay up to date with the proceedings about contemporary registrar challenges. The seminar is being co-hosted by ARCS and El Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes and is being held at the National Museum of Art. Actualizarse de las últimas novedades del Seminario "Territorios Inexplorados: retas en el registro contemporáneo de colecciones" en la Ciudad de México el 9-10 de octubre usando #TerritoriosInexplorados. El evento se presenta por ARCS y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes en el Museo Nacional de Arte. https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-seminar-in-mexico-city http://www.inba.gob.mx/ConoceInba **Connecting to Collections Care Webinar** ARCS and Connecting to Collections Care (C2CC) are pleased to offer the webinar “What is This? Solving Problems Found in Collection” on October 17, 2017, 2 – 3 pm EDT. Go here to register and read more about the webinar topic. And if you missed any past webinars, they’re all archived on the C2CC webpage. https://www.connectingtocollections.org/found-in-collection/ **Important Dates** -October 9 – 10, 2017 ARCS Seminar in Mexico City https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-seminar-in-mexico-city -October 17, 2017 Connecting to Collections Care Webinar https://www.connectingtocollections.org/found-in-collection/ -November 3-5, 2017 ARCS Conference, Vancouver, BC Canada https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference -November 7, 2017 next #ARCSchat on Twitter 8-9 pm EST https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 12 Mexico Seminar #TerritoriosInexplorado Recap, #ARCSConf 2017 Reminders, & WMA Request for Proposals
**Mexico Seminar #TerritoriosInexplorado Recap** On October 9 – 10th, ARCS and the National Institute of Fine Art (INBA) of Mexico hosted Territorios Inexplorados (Unexplored Territories), the first seminar for registrars and collections specialists in Latin America at the National Museum of Art in Mexico City. INBA oversees cultural programming in all areas of the arts including 11 museums throughout Mexico. With over 100 attendees and 20 speakers, the seminar encompassed a wide array of themes from social media, cataloging new media and contemporary art, to documenting cultural patrimony. The head of INBA, Lydia Camacho, officially inaugurated the event and the director of visual arts, Magdalena Zavala, oversaw the sessions each day. >From ARCS, co-founder and president emeritus, Jacqueline Cabrera and new board member John Thomas Robinette III represented the ARCS. Despite the recent devastating earthquakes that struck the country attendance remained high, demonstrating a strong desire for the organization of this professional community in Mexico. Some speakers, in their roles as conservators or registrars, had to immediately return after their talk to their work restoring or inspecting public monuments and collections damaged as a result of the natural disaster. Still, others spoke of their roles in mitigating the effects of the earthquake on their institutions. The seminar ended with ARCS and INBA committed to working together again in the future to further galvanize the professional museum community in the country. **#ARCSConf 2017 Reminders** #ARCSConf 2017 is fast approaching and we hope you’re as excited about it as we are! If you’re traveling to Vancouver from outside Canada, don’t forget your valid passport. Visit our “Getting There” page for information on travel requirements to visit Canada. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/travel-to-canada Our conference app is available in the Apple and Android app stores. Including a schedule of events, list of speakers and sponsors, an interactive map of the venue, a map of Vancouver, and a messaging function, it will make keeping up with everything that much easier. You can now also access the digital version of the program by visiting the 2017 Online Program Page. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/online-program If you’re on Twitter, join us in live tweeting from the conference sessions. Use the hashtag #ARCSConf in your tweets. Request for Proposals The Western Museums Association is requesting proposals for their next conference, being held in Tacoma, Washington October 21-24, 2018. With the theme of INSPIRE, The WMA is requesting session proposals that address how museums can inspire their staff, community, and the world to take action, work towards change, and promote unity. Deadline is November 17, 2017. For more information: Western Museum Association RFP http://www.westmuse.org/RFP **Important Dates** -November 3-5, 2017 ARCS Conference, Vancouver, BC Canada http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference -November 7, 2017 next #ARCSchat on Twitter 8-9 pm EST https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 14 #ARCSConf Travel Stipend Recipients & 2015 & 2013 #ARCSConf Materials Available to the Public
**Travel Stipend Recipients** ARCS offers travel stipends to persons who work with and support collections in order to attend our biennial conference. We are pleased to announce the recipients of the #ARCSConf 2017 stipends, including the inaugural student stipend award winners. Recipients must write a review of a session; watch ARCSInfo.org for links to their reviews. International: -Helen Merrett, Horniman Museum and Gardens, London UK Old Loans: Out of Sight, Out of Mind -Gina Irish, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna O Waiwhetu, Christchurch NZ A Tale of Two Museums: Documenting "The Refusal of Time" -Rebecca Romere, Marino Marini Foundation, Pistoia, Italy Technology: 3-D Scanning on Loans for Your Incoming Exhibition Loans Domestic: -Cory Gooch, Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA Separating the Wheat from the Chaff: Collection Priorities at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu -Barbara Campisi, Campisi Art Collections Management, Brooklyn NY A Registrar, a Broker and an Underwriter Walk into a Bar...: Advanced Topics in Insurance -Caitlin R. Rumery, Denver Art Museum /Independent, Denver CO Complicated Loan Negotiations: Informal Study of Various Industry Requirements and Solutions -Jobi Zink, The Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA Balancing Act: Providing Access While Preserving Historic Spaces and Traditions -Rebecca L. Dankert, McNany Art Museum, San Antonio TX Lighten Up: Enhancing the Visitor Experience Student: -Vanessa Delnavaz, University of Kansas, Lawrence KS Straight from the Source: Providing Collections Access for Object Based Research -Sterling Warren, Morgan State University, Baltimore MD To Tweet or not to Tweet' and other Social Media from the Collections Point of View **2015 and 2013 Conference Materials Available to the Public** Presentations and recordings from the 2015 ARCS conference in New Orleans and the 2013 ARCS conference in Chicago are now available to everyone. Access to presentations from the 2017 conference will be available soon to ARCS members. https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2013-chicago/presentations-handouts-reviews https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2015-conference/presentations-and-audio-recordings **Important Dates** Dec. 5, 2017 #ARCSchat on Twitter. https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 15 #ARCSConf 2017 Materials Now Online, #ARCSChat Tonight & Newsflash from a Member
**#ARCSConf 2017 Materials Now Online** ARCS members can now access materials and presentations released by speakers from last month’s conference in Vancouver. Make sure you’re signed in to your ARCS account and find them here: http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/presentations-and-audio-recordings Video recordings will be available soon. And a reminder that materials from the Chicago and New Orleans conferences are available to everyone on our Programs page. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs **#ARCSchat Tonight!** The next edition of #ARCSchat, tonight at 8pm EST will question how much you really know about the Certificates of Insurance (COIs) we often mindlessly accept with our loan contracts. This session will be co-moderated by Mary Pontillo of Dewitt Stern Insurance and Risk Advisory who will expand upon topics she presented at the conference in Vancouver. Be prepared to share your experiences on what to look for in a COI, how to read between the lines, what to ask for in disaster-prone areas, and terrorism coverage. In addition, Mary will answer questions regarding your own unique situations. Prepare to come away from the session with links to visit and actionable items to implement immediately. And if you missed last month’s #ARCSchat you can find it on Storify. https://storify.com/Arcs4All/ **Newsflash from a Member** Are you an ARCS member who has recently won an award, published a book, participated in something unique and out of the ordinary as part of your professional life? We want to hear from you! Send an email to arcs4...@gmail.com with the subject line “Newsflash from a Member” and we may include you in our biweekly updates. **Important Dates** Dec. 5, 2017 #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here: https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 16 Renew your Membership, #ARCSConf 2017 Stipend Recipient Reviews, 2017 Videos Now Online, Courier Training Toolkit and more!
**Renew Your ARCS Membership** Is your ARCS membership about to expire at the end of the year? If so, be sure to renew it to continue to enjoy the many benefits of membership, such as access to workshops and seminars, networking opportunities, online forums, resources behind the members firewall, and much more. Visit our Membership page for more details and to access to our secure online renewal form. http://www.arcsinfo.org/membership **#ARCSConf 2017 Stipend Recipient Reviews** The first 4 reviews of conference sessions from our travel stipend recipients are now available on our website. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/session-reviews-by-stipend-awardees -Rebecca L. Dankert, McNany Art Museum: Lighten Up: Enhancing the Visitor Experience -Vanessa Delnavaz, Kansas University: Straight from the Source: Providing Collections Access for Object Based Research -Cory Gooch, Fry Art Museum: Separating the Wheat from the Chaff: Collection Priorities at Christchurch Art Gallery -Helen Merritt, Horniman Museum and Gardens: Old Loans: Out of Sight, Out of Mind **#ARCSConf 2017 Videos Now Online** ARCS members can now access the video recordings released by speakers from last month’s conference in Vancouver. Make sure you’re signed in to your ARCS account and find them here: ARCSConf 2017 Presentations. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/presentations-and-audio-recordings And a reminder that materials from the Chicago and New Orleans conferences are available to everyone on our Programs page. https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs **Courier Training Toolkit** The Dutch Registrar’s Group has developed a toolkit for couriers, in both English and Dutch. Including a training framework, templates, scenario examples, and a courier questionnaire, this is an invaluable resource for anyone either working as a courier or managing couriers in their institution. Find it under the Information tab on their website. http://nederlandseregistrarsgroep.nl/information.html **#ARCSchat on Storify** If you missed December’s #ARCSchat on Certificates of Insurance you can find it on Storify here. https://storify.com/Arcs4All/dec-arcschat-certificate-of-insurance-coi-w-cargal **Important Dates** Jan. 2, 2018 #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 3 Issue 1 President’s 2018 Message & #ARCSChat Jan 2, 2018
**President’s 2018 message** Dear valued members and friends of ARCS, Thank you so much for a wonderful 2017. Through your support we were able to have our best year yet, and we hope you found value in our conference in Vancouver. Our biennial conference had a record number of attendees, with over 770 professionals in attendance - and session materials, including videos, are available to members on the ARCS website. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-vancouver-conference/online-program Additional highlights from 2017 include: -Care of Photography Workshop in New York, a one-day program for staff charged with the care of photography collections. Check out the workshop highlights online. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-photography- workshop -“Territorios inexplorados: Retos en el rigistro contemporáneo de colecciones” in Mexico City, a two-day seminar on contemporary collections in Mexico. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2017-seminar-in-mexico-city -Monthly #ARCSChats on the first Tuesday of each month. -Networking Socials in New York, Nashville, Vancouver, and Amsterdam. -In partnership with Connecting to Collections Care, hosted the webinars “Ethical Issues in Collections Management”, “Why do we need this? Insights and Hindsights from Deaccessioning” and “What is this? Solving Problems Found in Collection”. https://www.connectingtocollections.org/ -And we also joined forces with AAM-Collections Stewardship on a mentorship program - find out more on our website. http://www.arcsinfo.org/ programs/registrars-and-collections-specialists-mentoring-program Thank you also to our 2017-2018 sponsors, whose financial support is invaluable in making the work of ARCS possible. http://www.arcsinfo.org/ support-arcs/in-support-of-arcs ARCS Commitees are actively working on 2018 and 2019 programming, and more information will be available online soon. In 2018, ARCS will focus on two major initiatives: -Updating our website, to better deliver resources and information to you -Creating a long-range strategic plan, to develop further learning opportunities and services to ARCS members Please keep an eye out for surveys and other ways that you as a member can contribute to these projects. Your input is vital in ensuring that the work of ARCS is successful. We hope to hear from all of you in 2018. Please feel free to send me an email with your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions at arcs4...@gmail.com. Danielle Hall Bennett ARCS President **#ARCSchat Tonight!** Preparing for disasters haunts the minds of many registrars and collections specialists these days in light of the recent hurricanes that struck Houston, Florida, and the Caribbean in addition to the two catastrophic earthquakes in Mexico. Chakira Santiago, Chief Registrar at the Museum of History, Anthropology, and Art at the Río Piedras campus of the University of Puerto Rico (@chatere) will join us tonight at 8 pm EST to discuss disaster preparedness and share her experiences managing her collection through Hurricane Maria. Plan to come away with actionable advice on how to galvanize your collections' safety in the face of catastrophe. **Correction - Courier Training Toolkit** We would like to make a correction to a previous story about the Courier Training Toolkit. This invaluable resource was developed through a collaboration of The Dutch Registrar’s Group, the Nordic Registrar’s Group and the UK Registrar’s Group. You can find it here. http:// nederlandseregistrarsgroep.nl/information.html ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 3 Issue 2 Meet Your ARCS Board Members, Board Election Alert, & #ARCSConf 2017 Stipend Recipient Reviews
**Meet Your ARCS Board Members** We’re pleased to start a new feature in our updates, introducing you to ARCS Board members. This month we start with Founding Board Member Andrea Wood. “I've been a registrar for 25 years. As an art history major at Edinboro University, I distinctly remember the professor teaching a Museum & Gallery Management course that said "The registrar is the most important position in a museum." And, as he explained what this position was responsible for and why, I knew that was what I wanted to be. Who wouldn't want to be the most important in their chosen field? Two events in my career stand out as particularly defining moments for me. The first, and undoubtedly the most significant, was my boss dying on my first ever courier trip. It was essentially a baptism by fire... everything you need to master in an international round-the-world, month long courier trip, manifesting itself as literal worst-case-scenarios. It made me a stronger person, and plunged me into another level of understanding of what this career entails. I usually end up retelling the story over drinks at ARCS conferences, as my friends well know. The second, and much less dramatic, was a two and a half year US State Department tour with a Warhol exhibition throughout post-Soviet countries at the turn of the millennium. Bringing original art to countries that had never seen a 'contemporary' exhibition like that was significant to understand the big picture of why I do what I do. It was an unbelievably stressful and complicated tour in every sense, but thinking about how that show might impact the creative output of a previously sheltered region is absolutely mind-blowing to me. This career has unlimited daily challenges, but the rewards are, in my experience, well worth it.” **ARCS Board Election Alert** A call will be sent in the next week for candidates to fill an opening on the ARCS Board of Directors. Please think about the competent, involved, committed registrars and collections specialists of your acquaintance who would make a good addition to the board and be prepared to respond to the call when it arrives. Watch your email inbox! **#ARCSConf 2017 Stipend Recipient Reviews** Reviews of conference sessions from our travel stipend recipients are now available on our website. Today we would like to highlight the following: -Barbara Campisi, Campisi Art Collections Management, Brooklyn NY: A Registrar, a Broker and an Underwriter Walk into a Bar… : Advanced Topics in Insurance http://www.arcsinfo.org/content/documents/barbaracampisireview_of_how_to_evaluate_collection_risk.pdf -Cory Gooch, Frye Art Museum, Seattle WA: Separating the Wheat from the Chaff: Collection Priorities at Christchurch Art Gallery http://www.arcsinfo.org/content/documents/separating_the_wheat_from_the_chaff.pdf Feel free to further the discussion, add comments, clarify points, etc. at the ARCS Forum page set up for this purpose here. - https://www.arcsinfo.org/forum/forum15-session-reviews--continuing-discussion.aspx **Important Dates** February 6, 2018 8 PM EST #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 3 Issue 3 How to Select a Museum Studies Program, ARCS Bylaw Changes, Call for Nominations, & #ARCSConf 2017 Stipend Recipient Reviews
**New ARCS Resource - How to Select a Museum Studies Program** ARCS is pleased to offer a publication that will help you when deciding to pursue a Museum Studies program. What preparation do you need? Are residential or online courses a better fit? Our resource will guide you to ask the right questions. It also includes links to the best places to find Museum Studies programs. Look for this document in the Education - Publications section of our Programs tab. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/educational-opportunities/publications **Reminder - Call for ARCS Board Nominations** Please take this opportunity to recommend for nomination someone who you believe would be an energetic, knowledgeable, engaged part of this active professional association. We have particular need at this time for a board member with interest and skills in the area of development and fund-raising. Self-recommendations are accepted. Please send contact information and resume for the proposed nominee to: arcs4...@gmail.com, using the subject line ARCS BOARD NOMINATION. Please indicate whether the suggested nominee has agreed to be nominated for Board service. Deadline for recommendations is February 6, 2018. **#ARCSConf 2017 Stipend Recipient Reviews ** Reviews of conference sessions from our travel stipend recipients are now available on our website. Today we would like to highlight the following: -Sterling Warren, Morgan State University, Baltimore MD: Tweets, Representation and the Veil of Diversity (thoughts on the panel - To Tweet or Not to Tweet: Social Media from a Collections Point of View http://www.arcsinfo.org/content/documents/sterling_warren_-social_media.pdf -Jobi Zink, The Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA: Balancing Act: Providing Access While Preserving Historic Spaces and Traditions http://www.arcsinfo.org/content/documents/jobi_zink_session_review.pdf Feel free to further the discussion, add comments, clarify points, etc. at the ARCS Forum page set up for this purpose here. - https://www.arcsinfo.org/forum/forum15-session-reviews--continuing-discussion.aspx **Newsflash From a Member** Are you an ARCS member who has recently won an award, published a book, participated in something unique and out of the ordinary as part of your professional life? We want to hear from you! Send an email to arcs4...@gmail.com with the subject line "Newsflash from a Member" and we may include you in our biweekly updates. **Important Dates** February 6, 2018 8 PM EST #ARCSchat "Diversifying the Registrar Profession" on Twitter. Participate and follow at http://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 3 Issue 4 Meet Your ARCS Board Members, #ARCSConf 2019 Update, #ARCSConf 2017 Stipend Recipient Reviews, & More
**Meet Your ARCS Board Members** We're pleased to start a new feature in our updates, introducing you to ARCS Board members. This month we would like to introduce you to Board Member and ARCS Vice-President Toni M. Kiser. "I am the Assistant Director for Collections Management at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, LA. I have been at the museum for 10 years and have seen us go through a tremendous amount of growth. We recently more than doubled our artifact storage area which has allowed us to take a fresh look at our storage practices. We are embarking on several re-housing and inventory projects as part of our move out, and then back in, to our storage areas." **#ARCSConf2019 Update** ARCS is already busy planning the 2019 Biennial Conference. We are currently exploring potential cities and hotels, and hope to announce both in the Spring. Are you interested in helping with the 2019 Conference? You can volunteer here-http://www.arcsinfo.org/support-arcs/volunteering. **#ARCSConf 2017 Stipend Recipient Reviews** Reviews of conference sessions from our travel stipend recipients are now available on our website. Today we would like to highlight the following: -Gina Irish, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna O Waiwhetu, Christchurch NZ: A Tale of Two Museums: Documenting "The Refusal of Time" http://www.arcsinfo.org/content/documents/gina_irish.pdf -Rebecca Romere, Marino Marini Foundation, Pistoia, Italy: Technology: 3-D Scanning on Loans for Your Incoming Exhibition Loans http://www.arcsinfo.org/content/documents/rebecca_romere_-_3d.pdf -Caitlin R. Rumery, Denver Art Museum /Independent, Denver CO: Complicated Loan Negotiations: Informal Study of Various Industry Requirements and Solutions http://www.arcsinfo.org/content/documents/caitlin_rumery_loan_survey.pdf Feel free to further the discussion, add comments, clarify points, etc. at the ARCS Forum page set up for this purpose here. - https://www.arcsinfo.org/forum/forum15-session-reviews--continuing-discussion.aspx **Learning Opportunities with the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts** The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts is pleased to offer two 2-day workshops addressing the continually evolving challenges of caring for modern and contemporary collections. The 20th and 21st centuries presented a vast array of new materials which have left collections staff in uncharted territory as they address unprecedented preservation problems. Colors change and fade, structures lose their integrity, and material components become obsolete. Libraries, museums, archives, and other collecting institutions must understand the long-term preservation needs of these items in order to determine appropriate priorities for conservation, storage, exhibition, documentation, and digitization. These two-day conferences will explore ways to anticipate, plan for, and address preservation concerns in modern and contemporary collections. This program is intended for collections care staff responsible for modern and contemporary materials in museums, libraries, and archives. More information can be found here-http://conta.cc/2GRuHly **American Society of Appraisers Online Webinar** ARCS members can get discounted rates on the webinar Valuation and Legal Aspects of Charitable Contributions being held March 21, 2018. This online webinar will present the most up-to-date information for appraisers who currently or will work with charitable contributions. Participants will learn about IRS rulings and requirements for Fair Market Value deductions for non-cash charitable contributions. The sessions will also cover other topics related to appraisals, gifts and more. For more information visit the ASA website-http://www.appraisers.org/Education/View-Class?ClassID=3845. Please email arcs4...@gmail.com to get your discount code. **Important Dates** March 6, 2018 8 PM EST #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here- https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 3 Issue 5 Meet Your ARCS Board Members, ByLaw Changes & #ARCSChat March 6
**Meet Your ARCS Board Members** We’re pleased to start a new feature in our updates, introducing you to ARCS Board members. This month we would like to introduce you to Board Member Jacqueline Cabrera. I have been a registrar for over 25 years. After all this time I cannot imagine having pursued any other career. As a registrar I have had the opportunity to work on many interesting projects, from collection moves to building renovations, collection rehousing projects and exhibitions. These projects have introduced me to museum colleagues from all over the world, many of whom I still keep in touch with on a personal level even after our projects have concluded. I’ve traveled to many beautiful parts of the world such as Egypt, Tunisia, and Greece just to name a few. I think the greatest opportunity my career has allowed me is the ability to contribute to the the creation of ARCS. I look forward to continue contributing to our profession for many years to come and to keep traveling around the world meeting many more museum colleagues. **ARCS Bylaw Changes** The ARCS board has updated our bylaws, creating the Treasurer Designate position to allow for a smoother transition of the Treasurer position. Michele Leopold is ARCS’ first Treasurer Designate and will become treasurer at the June board meeting. Updated bylaws can be found here- https://www.arcsinfo.org/about/association-bylaws **#ARCSChat March 6th @ 8pm EST** In continuation last month’s discussions (https://twitter.com/i/ moments/962001358542069760) addressing the lack of diversity in the collections management field, our next #ARCSChat will investigate gender diversity as well as look at how we can reach out to underrepresented communities with education and job opportunities. Again, we aim to empower collections management communities to do what they can to address the problem and to lobby institutional leadership for the resources to create a more diverse staff. To add another point of view to the conversation, This chat will be co-moderated by Claire Kovacs, the director of the Augustana Teaching Museum of Art at Augustana College and co-host of The Gallery Gap Podcast @TheGalleryGap on NPR. **Newsflash From A Member** Are you an ARCS member who has recently won an award, published a book, participated in something unique and out of the ordinary as part of your professional life? We want to hear from you! Send an email to arcs4...@gmail.com with the subject line “Newsflash from a Member” and we may include you in our biweekly updates. **Important Dates** March 6, 2018 8 PM EST #ARCSChat on Twitter. Participate and follow here- https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 3 Issue 6 Meet Your ARCS Board Members & European Registrars Conference Announcement
**Meet Your ARCS Board Members** This month we would like to introduce you to Board Member Jenny Wilson. I have worked in museums for over 25 years and most of my career has focused on the logistics of packing and shipping artworks and exhibitions. I originally wanted a job where I could travel a lot and studied archaeology. Throughout my studies and even beginning in high school, I worked or volunteered in museums. Then realized I could get a degree in museum studies. I was fortunate to get my first job at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, starting as an intern and eventually becoming coordinator for the travelling exhibitions program and overseeing the logistics of the exhibitions that toured from the collection. So yes, I did get to travel lots! My love of the outdoors called me to the West Coast and I took the job of Registrar of Exhibitions at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 2002. Now I work on all the logistics of the incoming loans for a very busy exhibition schedule and oversee the logistics of the touring exhibitions we lend. So I only travel occasionally, but it is still one of my favourite parts of the job. Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with many contemporary artists and have gained much experience in shipping artwork of all shapes and sizes via air, ocean and ground. **European Registrars Conference Announcement** The European Registrars Conference 2018 has officially gone live! Bringing together registrars, collection and exhibition managers, and international colleagues to exchange ideas and knowledge from across the sector, the key themes for this year’s programme are Evolve, Refresh and Collaborate. Lectures and conference sessions will reflect each of these areas of our work. ERC 2018 provides the perfect central meeting point to network with colleagues while taking in the city's outstanding landmark museums and galleries. With a vibrant programme promised, save the date for this fantastic conference: 17 - 19 November 2018 at the QEII Centre in Westminster, London. For more information and to register, please visit their website-http://www.erc2018.org/ **Important Dates** April 3, 2018 8 PM ET #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here- https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 3 Issue 8 ARCS Social in Houston, Meet Your ARCS Board Members, #ARCSChat, & New NY State Law on Deaccessioning
**ARCS Social in Houston** ARCS is pleased to announce our next networking social for both ARCS members and soon-to-be members! When: April 19, 2018 5 PM – 7 PM Where: Holman Draft Hall 820 Holman Street Houston, TX, 77002 Hosts: Julie Bakke and Kathleen Crain, with assistance from John Obsta, Elspeth Patient These get-togethers are a wonderful way for you to get to know other registrars and collections specialists in your area. They are casual, (no sales pitches!) and fun. AND bring your business card, because at every ARCS Social there is a drawing for a free one-year ARCS membership! Generously sponsored by Tyart. RSVP here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/256/0/arcs-social-houston-texas-april-19-2018 **Meet Your ARCS Board Members** This month we would like to introduce you to Board Member Irene Taurins. I am one of the founding board members of ARCS and Registration is my passion and identity. I have been at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for 40 years, so clearly I love what I do. My devotion to the preservation and sharing of great art goes back to childhood – my father was a small but avid collector. I love solving problems and working out logistics. I even like fine arts insurance! Part of the job of a registrar is to safeguard art when it moves, and traveling to exotic places for our worthy work is a welcome side benefit. I just returned from a trip to Denmark, a first for me. I have traveled around the world on a courier trip from Philadelphia to Taiwan to Paris and back to Philadelphia in a week. The Registration community has always been giving, open and sharing and I treasure being a member of it. I am finding it hard to think of retiring as I find registration so fulfilling. But even retirement from my day job won’t stop me from our ARCS mission. **Catch Up on #ARCSchat** Did you miss part 1 of the #ARCSchat on Diversifying the Registrar Profession? You can easily follow the conversation on Twitter Moments- https://twitter.com/i/moments/962001358542069760. **New NY State Law on Deaccessioning** The NY State Board of Regents have unanimously approved a permanent amendment to Regents Rule 3.27, relating to museum collections management policies. The new rules, effective June 8, will govern deaccession practices of all museums and historical societies chartered by the Regents. If your museum falls under this jurisdiction, you can find more information here ( http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/documents/meetings/2011Meetings/May2011/511brca3revised.pdf)and here ( http://www.artsjournal.com/culturegrrl/2011/05/nys_regents_pass_stringent_dea.html ) **Important Dates** April 19, 2018 ARCS Social in Houston. RSVP here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/256/0/arcs-social-houston-texas-april-19-2018 May 1, 2018 8 PM ET #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here- https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 3 Issue 9 #ARCSSocial Los Angeles, Meet Your ARCS Board Member, Mentorship Program, & ERC 18 Abstract Submission Deadline
**ARCS Social in Los Angeles** ARCS is pleased to announce our next networking social for both ARCS members and soon-to-be members! When: May 3, 2018 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Where: Arts District Brewing Company 828 Traction Ave Los Angeles, CA 90013 These get-togethers are a wonderful way for you to get to know other registrars and collections specialists in your area. They are casual, (no sales pitches!) and fun. And bring your business card, because at every ARCS Social there is a drawing for a free one-year ARCS membership! RSVP- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/257/0/arcs-social-los-angeles-california-may-3-2018 Thanks to our sponsor! Cooke's Crating **Meet Your ARCS Board Member** This week we would like to introduce you to Board member John Robinette. I attended the University of Texas at Austin and received a degree in art history with a minor in business. I spent 3 years at the Blanton Museum of Art as a researcher in the Latin American department as well as an art handler with the installation crew. I later spent time vagabonding around the world in a band whilst installing artwork in galleries and residences throughout New York. When it came time to put down my drumsticks, I settled into my current position at the Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros in 2010. As the Manager of Storage and Installation, I oversee all storage facilities and locales where the family maintain their collection and handle most of the logistics for their extensive international loan program. Besides my work on the ARCS Board, I also head the Marketing Committee and co-host the monthly #ARCSchat on Twitter. **Mentorship Program** The RCS Mentoring Program (a joint collaboration between ARCS and the Collections Stewardship professional network of AAM) is accepting applications for both Mentors and Mentees to be matched in Summer 2018 for a 6 month time period. The mentoring relationship is a mutually rewarding experience that offer opportunities for professional growth and development throughout all career stages. For more information, please go to http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/registrars-and-collections-specialists-mentoring-program or https://www.collectionsstewardship.org/mentoring/ **ERC 18 Abstract Submission Deadline** The deadline for submitting abstracts for the 2018 European Registrars Conference is tomorrow, April 25, 2018. More information and links for submitting and registering can be found on their website: http://erc2018.org/ **Catch Up on #ARCSchat** Did you miss part 2 of the #ARCSchat on Diversifying the Registrar Profession? You can easily follow the conversation on Twitter Moments- https://twitter.com/i/moments/971499077266558976 **Important Dates** May 1, 2018 8 PM ET #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here- https://twitter.com/arcs4all May 8, 2018 ARCS Social in Los Angeles. RSVP here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/257/0/arcs-social-los-angeles-california-may-3-2018 ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 3 Issue 10 ARCS Board Election Results, #ARCSSocial Miami, Registrars and Collections Specialists Mentoring, and more!
**ARCS Board Election Results** ARCS is pleased to welcome Samantha Forsko to the Board. Congratulations, Samantha! We look forward to the start of your service at the Board’s annual meeting in June. **ARCS Social in Miami** ARCS is pleased to announce our next networking social for both ARCS members and soon-to-be members! When: May 16, 2018 5 PM - 7 PM Where: Boxelder Craft Beer Market 2817 NW 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33127 These get-togethers are a wonderful way for you to get to know other registrars and collections specialists in your area. They are casual, (no sales pitches!) and fun. AND bring your business card, because at every ARCS Social there is a drawing for a free one-year ARCS membership! Generously sponsored by Artex. To RSVP: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1258/0/arcs-social-miami-florida-may-16-2018 **Registrars and Collections Specialists Mentoring Program** Have you been wondering whether the RCS Mentoring Program would benefit you? Jennifer Reifsneider, Registrar at the Missoula Art Museum, shares her experience with the program: The ARCS mentorship program has been a valuable resource for me. In Montana, colleagues are far-flung and professional development opportunities are rare. It’s easy to be pulled in too many directions, but after just a couple of conversations with my mentor, I felt empowered to reset my focus on the collection. Danielle’s perspectives helped me to better organize my workload, identify solutions to nagging problems, and make my co-workers more aware of best practices. I recommend the program to anyone looking for fresh connections and inspiration. You can find more information about the program and apply here: https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/registrars-and-collections-specialists-mentoring-program **Catch Up on #ARCSchat** Did you miss the #ARCSchat on Crime and Cultural Heritage? You can easily follow the conversation on Twitter Moments: https://twitter.com/i/moments/981322574540963841 **Meet Your ARCS Board Members** This month we would like to introduce you to Board Member Jean Gilmore. “I retired from the Brandywine River Museum in late 2013, after 31+ years as Museum Registrar. Over those decades I accessioned thousands of works of art; made loan, transportation, insurance, and photography arrangements for works included in hundreds of exhibitions; initiated and maintained a computerized database of collections and loans; supervised the accessioning and cataloguing of thousands of objects in two historic artist studios and a historic house; participated in two building expansion projects; and had the once-in-a-lifetime experience of couriering an exhibition to and from nine locations around the world, including to Leningrad and Moscow when they were still part of the Soviet Union. With my good friend and partner, Rebecca Buck, I co-edited the 4th and 5th editions of Museum Registration Methods and co-authored On the Road Again and Collection Conundrums. Since retirement, I have continued work in registration through Buck & Gilmore, LLC, our museum consulting business, and through my work with ARCS. I am a Founding Board Member of ARCS and served two terms as vice-president. I have been chair of the Governance Committee since 2015 and contributed to the work of other committees, such as Editorial Review and Website. My service on the ARCS Board will end in June 2019. While I will continue to support ARCS and promote the profession of Registrar, I expect to have a bit more time to pursue my other passions: knitting, playing with my two dogs and one cat, attending opera and theater performances, learning Italian, and writing poetry. Oh yes, and enjoying my husband! **Important Dates** -May 16, 2018 ARCS Social in Miami. RSVP: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1258/0/arcs-social-miami-florida-may-16-2018 -June 5, 2018 8 PM ET #ARCSChat on Twitter. Participate and follow here: https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Announcement! ARCS: Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists
*We are pleased to announce the formation of ARCS. * The Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists will be a focused professional membership organization to support and further registration and collection professions. After many years of discussions and encouragement by our professional colleagues throughout the field, plans are underway to incorporate as a 501(c)3. It is our expectation that we will maintain collegial ties with other professional organizations. *Why are doing this? * We recognize the need for an autonomous professional organization with administrative, programming and financial independence and control. *What will ARCS do? * It will provide educational and networking opportunities for our members through conferences, workshops, website, listservs, etc. As we work on our articles of incorporation, our by-laws and our membership structure we will keep you informed. Stay tuned for the development of our website, calls for assistance, and notice of a membership meeting. Kristi Alexander Jeanne Benas Rebecca Buck Jean Allman Gilmore Tamara Johnston Suzanne Quigley Beverly Balger Sutley Irene Taurins Gabriela Truly Devon Pyle-Vowles Andrea Wood + 1 other
[MCN-L] ARCS website launch!
News ARCS, the Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists, is pleased to announce the August 20th launch of its new web site. Designed to serve the varied needs of its membership, the web site ? ARCSinfo.org<http://www.arcsinfo.org/>? has many exciting features. - The site includes valuable resources, such as videos, links to helpful sites on the internet, and a growing bibliography. - Users can sign up for or renew memberships, create profiles to introduce themselves to their colleagues, and locate colleagues by a member search. - Visitors to the site can keep up with news and events from across the country and around the world and learn about upcoming educational and professional development opportunities. - Both members and non-members will be able to connect with one another via an on-line forum. - Members will be able to list and to consult job opportunities in the field. - The site will enable easy access to the active ARCS Facebook page and the ARCS LinkedIn group, as well. Although you will not be able to register here for the ARCS Inaugural Conference to be held in Chicago this fall, please proceed from the ARCS main web site to the conference web site ? arcsconference2013.org<http://www.arcsconference2013.org/> ? to sign up. Early bird registration ends August 26th and registration closes September 16th! The web site provides an essential tool by which ARCS fulfills its mission to represent and promote Registrars and Collections Specialists, nationally and internationally, to educate them in the professional best practices of registration and collections care, and to facilitate communication and networking. Future additions to the web site will include web seminars, summaries of conference sessions, publication of articles, and much more. We will continue building upon our ARCS mission with our new site. 8/22/2013
[MCN-L] ARCS Web News
ARCS 2013 in Chicago was a great success! 3 days, 60 presenters at 24 sessions, 530 attendees from 28 countries! Plenty of accolades came to us via email and tweets. Full text of the Conference Program is now online for all to see. In the same vein, ARCS announces that it has fulfilled its promise to members to upload the 2013 Conference PowerPoints, session handouts, and session reviews to the website (ARCSinfo.org). These documents can be found under Programs > 2013 Chicago Conference We are also happy to announce two new sections, one of special interest to students. We are now soliciting and posting internships. You can find them under Programs > Educational Opportunities > Internship Opportunities. And, especially for armchair ARCS supporters, members can find ways to participate from the comfort of their laptops. Find out how at Membership > Help Wanted! Of course, we continue to list open positions under Membership > Career Center. We encourage you to Renew or Join now to get the benefit of the annual membership period (January - December). Touch the button in the upper right corner of the Home page to join or renew. On any issue you can contact us at arcs4all at gmail.com -- or leave a post in the Forum. Enjoy a productive Spring! The ARCS Board *Please excuse the cross posting!*
[MCN-L] Laissez le bon temps rouler!
ARCS is happy to announce the dates and place for our biennial conference in November 2015. For more information - go to ARCSinfo.org. Join us in New Orleans! Save the dates now! More info at ARCSinfo.org.
[MCN-L] ARCS Conference Proposal Deadline 3/29/15
Registrars Tell All in New Orleans! Collections Managers Reveal Darkest Secrets! Conference Committee Searches for the Truth! If you have exposed answers to collection enigmas, share them at the ARCS conference in New Orleans, Louisiana this coming November 13–15, 2015. Broadcast your ideas to the world! Session proposals (http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2015-conference/proposals) will be accepted until March 29. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Conference Proposals Due 3/39
We are already reeling in some good proposals for the ARCS conference in New Orleans. If you have a good hook, be sure you put it in the water. We aren’t exactly fishing, but we are angling for a good catch of proposals. So send in your proposal (http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2015-conference/proposals) now - "no fish is too small for a good story.” Fishing season is over in one week - on March 29! ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS 2015 Conference Registration Now Open!
Join us in New Orleans for the ARCS 2015 Conference ~Registration is now open!~ We are glad to announce that you can now register for the Conference (http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2015-conference/registration) and you can book your hotel (http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2015-conference/accom) on the ARCS website. If you would like to volunteer to join Les Bénévoles (http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2015-conference/les-bnvoles), you can when you register! Nov 12 registration, Les Bénévoles event, opening reception Nov 13-14 sessions Nov 15 sessions or post-conference workshop Note: As we are a membership organization, if you are not currently a member – you will be required to join before you can register. Follow the conversation on social media! Use #ARCSConf on Twitter and Facebook! ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS 2015 Biennial Conference - Travel Stipend Announcement
The Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) provides resources and programs for all persons who work with and support collections, whether in a museum or in a private or corporate collection. ARCS, with the generous assistance of COOKE'S CRATING & FINE ART TRANSPORTATION, INC., offers travel stipends to assist eight (8) registrars or collections specialists, including students or retirees in the field, to attend the ARCS Biennial Meeting which will take place November 12 to 15, 2015, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. We will try to fund representatives from organizations of different sizes and disciplines, in different locations throughout the world. The Biennial Meeting offers general sessions for all attendees as well as breakout sessions focused on collections care topics and provides opportunities to meet and network with other professionals in the field or in related support services. Five awardees from North or Central America will receive $1,000 each from COOKE'S CRATING & FINE ART TRANSPORTATION, INC., and three awardees from other parts of the world will receive $2,000 each from ARCS to help defray the costs of attending this conference. In return, the recipient agrees to write a two- page review of a session. The specific session will be mutually agreed upon and coordinated by an Awards Committee member prior to the conference and the report will be due to ARCS by December 1, 2015. Applicants for this fellowship must be current voting members of ARCS in good standing. Selection of the recipients will be based upon demonstrated merit, dedication to their work as registrars or collections specialists, and financial need. To apply for the award, send: 1. a cover letter, explaining specifics of demonstrated merit, dedication, and need; 2. a current resume; and 3. one letter of recommendation, preferably from your current supervisor, if applicable--if not, please explain in cover letter. Application materials must be received by July 15, 2015. Please submit Electronic documents, and send original documents as well to: Irene Taurins Director of Registration Philadelphia Museum of Art P. O. Box 7646 Philadelphia, PA 19101 Facsimile 215-235-0048 Electronic mail itaur...@philamuseum.org Follow the conversation on social media! Use #ARCSConf on Twitter and Facebook! ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Social in New Orleans - June 5, 2015
ARCS invites you to an evening of social networking in New Orleans ARCS is holding their annual board meeting in New Orleans this year. Come meet your Board and the 2015 Conference Planning Committee Members! (Full bar and Hour d’oeuvres) Date: Friday, June 5, 2015 Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Location: The Bourbon House at the Crown Plaza Hotel http://www.bourbonhouse.com/index.php Please RSVP to the following email address by June 4: Toni Kiser - toni.ki...@nationalww2museum.org Bring your business cards and enter a drawing for a free membership to ARCS! ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Conference Travel Stipend-Deadline 7/15/15
Reminder! Two weeks left to apply for one of eight travel stipends! The Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) is pleased, along with the generous assistance of COOKE'S CRATING & FINE ART TRANSPORTATION, INC., to offer travel stipends to assist eight (8) registrars or collections specialists, including students or retirees in the field, to attend the ARCS Biennial Meeting which will take place November 12 to 15, 2015, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Five awardees from North or Central America will receive $1,000 each from COOKE'S CRATING & FINE ART TRANSPORTATION, INC., and three awardees from other parts of the world will receive $2,000 each from ARCS to help defray the costs of attending this conference. In return, the recipient agrees to write a two- page review of a session. The specific session will be mutually agreed upon and coordinated by an Awards Committee member prior to the conference and the report will be due to ARCS by December 1, 2015. Applicants for this fellowship must be current voting members of ARCS in good standing. Selection of the recipients will be based upon demonstrated merit, dedication to their work as registrars or collections specialists, and financial need. To apply for the award, send: 1. a cover letter, explaining specifics of demonstrated merit, dedication, and need; 2. a current resume; and 3. one letter of recommendation, preferably from your current supervisor, if applicable--if not, please explain in cover letter. Application materials must be received by July 15, 2015. Please submit Electronic documents, and send original documents as well to: Irene Taurins Director of Registration Philadelphia Museum of Art P. O. Box 7646 Philadelphia, PA 19101 Facsimile: 215-235-0048 Electronic mail: itaur...@philamuseum.org Follow the conversation on social media! Use #ARCSConf on Twitter and Facebook! ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Social Networking Event Atlanta, Georgia 8/14/15
ARCS invites you to an evening of social networking in Atlanta, Georgia, USA Date: Friday, August 14, 2015 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: Manuel’s Tavern 602 North Highland Avenue Northeast Atlanta, GA 30307 T: (404) 525-3447 www.manuelstavern.com Please RSVP to following email address by August 13 Athena Smith - athenasm...@puppet.org Bring your business cards and enter a drawing for free membership! THIS EVENT IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY CV FINE ART SERVICES ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Social - Washington DC - 8/19/15
ARCS invites you to an evening of social networking in Washington, DC Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: District of Pi Pizzeria 910 F Street Washington, DC 2004 http://pi-pizza.com/ Please RSVP to following email address arcssocials4...@gmail.com and in the subject line put “ARCS Social, Washington DC, 8/19/15” by August 17. Bring your business cards and enter a drawing for free membership! THIS EVENT IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY DIETL INTERNATIONAL ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Social Invitation - Los Angeles - 8/27/15
ARCS invites you to an evening of social networking in Los Angeles Date: Thursday, August 27, 2015 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Location: Seasons 52 @ Century City Mall 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90067 https://www.seasons52.com/en/locations/CA/Los-Angeles-Century-City/4528 Please RSVP to artregistr...@gmail.com by August 23. Bring your business cards and enter a drawing for free membership! THIS EVENT IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY MASTERPIECE INTERNATIONAL ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Social Invitation - Baltimore, MD, 9/2/15
ARCS invites you to an evening of social networking in Baltimore, MD Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: B & O American Brasserie 2 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Please RSVP to arcssocials4...@gmail.com and in the subject line put “ARCS Social, Baltimore, 9/2/15” by August 28. Bring your business cards and enter a drawing for free membership! THIS EVENT IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY DIETL INTERNATIONAL ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Social - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 9/9/15
ARCS invites you to an evening of social networking in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: Transfer Pizzeria Cafe 101 W. Mitchell St. Milwaukee, WI 53204 T: 414.763.0438 www.transfermke.com Please RSVP to the following email address by September 2 Lydelle Abbott – lydelle.abb...@mam.org Bring your business cards and enter a drawing for free membership! THIS EVENT IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY THE ICON GROUP, INC. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) Social Invitation- San Francisco, CA - 10/8/15
ARCS invites you to an evening of social networking in San Francisco, California Date: Thursday, October 8, 2015 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: Le Colonial 20 Cosmo Place San Francisco, CA 94109 http://lecolonialsf.com/index.html Please RSVP to following email address by October 1 artregistr...@gmail.com Bring your business cards and enter a drawing for free membership! THIS EVENT IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY SHIP ART ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) Social Invitation- Dallas, TX - 10/21/15
ARCS invites you to an evening of social networking in Dallas, Texas Date: Thursday, October 21, 2015 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: On Premise 2711 Elm St, Deep Ellum Dallas, TX 75226 Please RSVP to following email address by October 14 arcssocials4...@gmail.com Bring your business cards and enter a drawing for free membership! THIS EVENT IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY DISPLAY FINE ART SERVICES ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Date Correction-Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) Social Invitation- Dallas, TX - Wed 10/21/15
ARCS invites you to an evening of social networking in Dallas, Texas Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: On Premise 2711 Elm St, Deep Ellum Dallas, TX 75226 Please RSVP to following email address by October 14 arcssocials4...@gmail.com Bring your business cards and enter a drawing for free membership! THIS EVENT IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY DISPLAY FINE ART SERVICES ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Call for Association of Registrar and Collections Specialists (ARCS) Board Member Nominations
Terms of service of five members of the ARCS Board of Directors end in June. Four are founding directors who have agreed to stand for a second term. One place must be filled from among the members of ARCS. The ARCS Board is a working board with a strong educational component. Please take this opportunity to recommend for nomination someone you believe would be an energetic, knowledgeable, engaged part of this active professional association. Self-recommendations are accepted. Please send contact information and resume for the proposed nominee to: arcs4...@gmail.com, using the subject line ARCS BOARD NOMINATION. Deadline for recommendations is February 8, 2016. The Mission of ARCS is to represent and promote Registrars and Collections Specialists, nationally and internationally, to educate them in the best practices of registration and collections care, and to facilitate communication and networking. Board members: • Must be current members of ARCS in good standing • May be anyone who shares the ARCS mission (with exception of ARCS employees) • Serve three year terms • May serve two consecutive terms before rotating off the board. • A former board member may return to the board after a one year rest period. • Participates in all meetings and chairs and/or serves on one or more committees Meetings: • Monthly by phone • One in-person meeting each calendar year, currently occurring in June • In-person meeting at biennial conference Committees: • Education o Conference Planning o Workshop Planning o Webinar Production o Mentor Program o Publications • Communications o Web Site Task Force o Newsletter o Editorial Review • Marketing o ARCS Socials • Finance o Membership o Development and Fundraising o Awards and Recognition • Governance o Nominations o Strategic Planning o Operations Manual o Archivist/Historian Sincerely, ARCS Board of Directors ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Association of Registration and Collections Specialists Photography Workshop - Registration Open!
Photo Synthesis: What You Need to Know About Photographs This workshop is for staff who care for various types of photography collections will cover identification and description of photographs, acquisition, copyright, framing and mounting, display, storage, and transportation. Attend this workshop to strengthen your knowledge of photographic registration and preventive conservation! Location: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Date: March 18, 2016 Registration Closes: March 10, 2016 For workshop information and registration: ARCS 2016 Workshop Information ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2016-photography-workshop) ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Registration is Open! Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) Photography Workshop
2016 Photography Workshop Photo Synthesis: What You Need to Know About Photographs This workshop is for staff who care for various types of photography collections. It will cover identification and description of photographs, acquisition, copyright, framing and mounting, display, storage, and transportation. Attend this workshop to strengthen your knowledge of photographic registration and preventive conservation! Date: March 18, 2016 Registration Closes: March 10, 2016 Where: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) For more information and registration: http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2016-photography-workshop ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 2 Photo Synthesis: What You Need to Know About Photographs
Join ARCS at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for an in-depth, one-day workshop on how to best manage your photographic collection. The workshop is geared towards all collections care professionals at all experience levels. It will cover identification, copyright issues, photographic registration, practical solutions for display, storage and transportation, and provide you with invaluable networking opportunities: We are pleased to announce our expert speakers: Gawain Weaver, Gawain Weaver Art Conservation Jed Bark, Bark Frameworks Katrina Dumas, Richard Avedon Foundation Debby Lepp, J. Paul Getty Museum Nathan Kerr, Oakland Museum of California Space is limited - register online now! http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/189/1/arcs-photo-synthesis-what-you-need-to-know-about-photographs Location: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Date: March 18, 2016 Registration Closes: March 10, 2016 Questions? Please contact us at arcs4...@gmail.com with subject heading “PhotoSynthesis”. ARCS Board of Directors ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Issue 17 Socials - Addendum!
Two ARCS memberships were raffled off at the Philadelphia Social, sponsored by Atelier Art Services, this past summer! In addition to Jobi Zink, congratulations to Amanda Shields, Associate Registrar at the Brandywine River Museum of Art! Congratulations to both of our winners! And don't forget! The next ARCS Social is planned for October 6th, 2016 in Vancouver, Canada. ( http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/socials/upcoming-socials). Stay tuned for more details. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Upcoming ARCS Social
ARCS is pleased to tell you about a spring Social on April 4 in Nashville! If you are in the area please join your colleagues at the Yazoo Brewing Company. Generously sponsored by 1220 Exhibits! RSVP here: http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/221/0/arcs-social-nashville-tn Cheers! ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 2 Issue 13 #ARCSChat Nov 7, Introducing the Time-based Media Forum & Reminder – Conference Evaluation Edit Subject
**#ARCSChat Tuesday Nov 7** #ARCSChat returns tonight to continue the compelling conversations begun this past weekend at the ARCS Conference in Vancouver. Come prepared to discuss your favorite sessions, the most underrated talks, the inspiring people you met, topics you wish had been covered, and actions you plan to take as a result of the conference. See you there at 8pm EST Tuesday, November 7. Remember to use #ARCSChat in your tweets or when following the conversation. **Introducing the Time-based Media Forum** Launched at the ARCS conference in Vancouver, the Time-based Media Forum on the ARCS website is intended to be an online resource for museums, galleries, freelancers, etc., to ask questions and share information and experiences with the goal of standardizing practices on exhibiting, collecting and caring for new media art. As with all the forums on the ARCS website you can opt to be notified of responses to any given thread. If you are not a current member of ARCS, you may sign in as a guest to use the Forum. https://www.arcsinfo.org/forum/forum12-timebased-media.aspx **Reminder – Conference Evaluation** Just a reminder, if you attended the recent #ARCSConf 2017 in Vancouver, please fill out the conference evaluation that was sent in a separate email. You can also complete the evaluation on our conference app. By doing so, you help us with future planning and bringing the best conference experience to you! *Note: If you haven't received the email or have difficulties accessing evaluation please contact arcs4...@gmail.com. -- Robin Bauer Kilgo ARCS, Social Media/Membership Manager ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 3 Issue 7 Update from the ARCS Board, #ARCSChat April 3rd, & Board Elections
**Update from the ARCS Board** To enhance our offerings and service to the sector, ARCS is reviewing proposals from membership association consultants to help us create our first strategic plan. We will share further information on how ARCS will focus its resources and services, and how you can help shape the strategy. We are currently working on providing you with the best possible professional development and education opportunities for 2018 and beyond. Keep an eye out for these and other events: -Upcoming Socials for 2018 and 2019, featuring Baltimore, Houston, Miami and LA. -Our host city for the biennial ARCS conference will be chosen soon! Details on the venue will follow shortly. **#ARCSChat April 3rd, 2018** As Registrars we do a lot to mitigate crime with respect to our collections: courier trips, secure installations, and demanding insurance policies just to name a few. Is this enough? What else can we do? To discuss the topic of crime and cultural heritage, Ariane Moser (@ARTIVEinc), COO of Artive, a digital archive for stolen art and cultural property, will join us for the next #ARCSchat on Tuesday, April 3 and help us keep our collections off of their lost and stolen property database. **ARCS Board Elections** Ballots for the upcoming ARCS Board election will be emailed soon, keep your eyes open! ** Important Dates** April 3, 2018 8 PM ET #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 3 Issue 11 #ARCSChat Summer Break, #ARCSSocial Baltimore, Save the Date - Vibration Webinar, & more!
**#ARCSChat Summer Break** #ARCSChat will be taking a break over the summer, but we have one last chat you won’t want to miss, on June 5, 2018, 6-8 PM ET. Anne Young (@AYoungRandR) from the Indianapolis Museum of Art will join us to talk about legal issues in museum administration. **ARCS Social in Baltimore** ARCS is pleased to announce our next networking social for both ARCS members and soon-to-be members! When: June 28, 2018 6 - 8 PM Where: Pen and Quill 1701 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21202 These get-togethers are a wonderful way for you to get to know other registrars and collections specialists in your area. They are casual, (no sales pitches!) and fun. AND bring your business card, because at every ARCS Social there is a drawing for a free one-year ARCS membership! Generously sponsored by Bonsai Fine Arts and Ely Inc. RSVP Here-http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1260/0/arcs- social-baltimore-md-june-28-2018 **Catch Up on #ARCSChat** Did you miss the May #ARCSchat on Preventative Conservation? You can easily follow the conversation on Twitter Moments-https://twitter.com/i/ moments/992503819593502721 **Save the Date – Upcoming Webinar July 31, 2018** ARCS is pleased to partner with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, INC. for on online webinar on Implementation of Vibration Control During Museum Construction Projects. Keep an eye out for more info! **Reminder: European Registrars Conference Registration Now Open** Registration is open for the European Registrar’s Conference, being held in London, England from 17 - 19 November 2018. Focusing on the themes Evolve, Refresh, and Collaborate, the conference will be sure to provide a fantastic forum to meet, network, and exchange ideas and knowledge. For more information please visit their webpage-http://erc2018.org/ **Important Dates** -June 5, 2018 8 PM ET #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here.- https://twitter.com/arcs4all -June 28, 2018 ARCS Social in Baltimore-http://www.arcsinfo. org/news-events/event/1260/0/arcs-social-baltimore-md-june-28-2018 ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Update Vol 3 Issue 18 ARCS New Forum 2.0, #ARCSChat Returns, & Meet your Board Member
**New Forum on ARCS Website**
We are happy to announce a newly updated feature on our website, the much
more user friendly Forum! https://www.arcsinfo.org/forum
Available to ARCS members only, the forum facilitates knowledge and
document sharing between ARCS members. Post and tag content, ask and answer
questions, and share documents. The more you participate, the more valuable
this resource will become!
It is organized into sections: Everything, Q&A, Events, Documents, and
Update. You can post to any of these sections by clicking on one of the
links located on the bottom right side the screen.
When posting to the forum please tag your post by the topic ("loan
agreements", "conservation", "couriers", etc.) so that members can search
the forum by topic. You can also sign up to receive daily or weekly
updates on forum activity by clicking on "Get email updates" also located
on the right-hand side of the screen.
Watch the video ARCS Forum 2.0 - How to Login and Get Email Updates to
learn more! https://vimeo.com/286797325
**#ARCSChat Returns September 4th**
Join us at 8 PM ET on Twitter for a discussion on "The Collections Manager
as Thought Leader". Do we collections managers lack the vision to become
the leaders of our institutions or did someone forget to ask us? We will
examine what it takes to climb the museum ladder and consider if indeed we
want to climb it at all. Use the #ARCSChat hashtag to participate and
follow along in what promises to be a very interesting conversation.
**Meet Your Board Member**
This week we would like to introduce you to Board President Danielle Hall
Bennett. Danielle is Head of Collections Management at the Freer Gallery
of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery where she manages all aspects of
collections management, registration, and the archives. Previously she
worked at the Walters Art Museum in the Collections Management/Registrars
department. Danielle became President of ARCS in 2017, and she has served
as chair of the ARCS Workshop and Electronic Professional Development
Committees. Danielle joined the Connecting to Collections Care Webinar
Committee in 2015, and currently serves as chair.
As ARCS President, Danielle is excited to be leading ARCS through its first
strategic planning process and continuing to strengthen ARCS as an
organization dedicated to its members. And she hopes to see you all at the
ARCS 2019 biennial conference in Philadelphia!
**Important Dates**
September 4, 2018. 8 PM ET #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow
here-https://twitter.com/arcs4all
November 14-15, 2018. Integrated Pest Management for Cultural Institutions
Conference. Register here-
https://ccaha.org/events/integrated-pest-management-cultural-institutions-atlanta-ga
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[MCN-L] Helping National Museum of Brazil, Philly Must-sees, and ARCS Social Mexico City-Read more in ARCS Update Vol 3 | Update 19
***How You Can Help Brazil’s National Museum*** The devastating fire at Brazil’s Museu Nacional has touched all of us who are dedicated to our collections. Although the millions of artifacts lost cannot be physically replaced, there are initiatives to try to build digital archives of the museum and its collections. Wikipedia is encouraging people to upload pictures from the museum to its Wikimedia Commons repository. Instructions on how to do so can be found here-https://twitter.com/Wikipedia/status/1037066123869483008. And students at the Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro have also started a crowdsourcing effort, asking people to send any images they may have to one of 3 email addresses: thg.mu...@gmail.com, lusantosmu...@gmail.com and isabeladfrrei...@gmail.com. Events like this remind us of the importance of being prepared with our own disaster and recovery plans. ARCS has a list of resources in the Programs section of our webpage that you may find useful in disaster planning, or for your own recovery efforts- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/resources/hurricane-harvey-emergency-response **Fun in Philly** Find out what people recommend to see in Philly at the next ARCS conference in the new forum at arcsinfo.org/forum. Join the conversation and add your recommendations! **ARCS Social – October 4, 2018 in Mexico City** ARCS is pleased to announce our next networking social for both ARCS members and soon-to-be members. When: October 4, 2018, 6 – 8 PM Where: Kurimanzutto Gob. Rafael Rebollar 94 Col. San Miguel Chapultepec 11850 Mexico City, Mexico These get-togethers are a wonderful way for you to get to know other registrars and collections specialists in your area. They are casual, (no sales pitches!) and fun. AND bring your business card, because at every ARCS Social there is a draw for a free one-year ARCS membership! Thanks to our sponsor Cordova Plaza. RSVP Here-http://www.arcsinfo.org/forms/3/arcs-social-rsvp **Meet Your Board Member** This week we would like to introduce you to Board member Erin McKeen. Erin is the Collections Manager and Registrar at the Barack Obama Presidential Library where she oversees the collections management and registration functions for the collections. Before relocation to Chicagoland as part of her current position with the National Archives and Records Administration, Erin lived and worked in Washington, DC for multiple federally managed collections and museums including the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History, the Interior Museum at the U.S. Department of the Interior, and with the Fine Arts Program in the U.S. General Services Administration. Erin has served on the ARCS Board since 2016 and is the Chair of the Education Committee and is Co-chair of the RCS Mentoring Program. In her free time, Erin enjoys travel, cooking, reading, hiking, visiting museums, going to happy hour, and spending time with her husband and 2 daughters. **Register Now! Integrated Pest Management for Cultural Institutions** Integrated Pest Management Plans are an integral, and oftentimes overlooked, core collection policy. The Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) and the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) are pleased to offer a day and a half conference of presentations and practical exercises, where speakers will discuss the elements of an integrated pest management plan, present tools for identifying common pests and the best monitoring strategies, introduce types of treatments appropriate for collections objects, and summarize common hazards staff may come in contact with when dealing with pests in their collection. November 14 – 15, 2018 Michael C. Carlos Museum Atlanta, GA Registration Fees: $150 non-members $125 ARCS and CCAHA members Registration deadline: October 25, 2018 For more information and to register- https://ccaha.org/events/integrated-pest-management-cultural-institutions-atlanta-ga **Vibration Webinar Now Online** Did you miss the webinar on Successful Implementation of Vibration Control During Museum Construction Projects? Click here to view the recording- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2018-vibration-webinar **Important Dates** October 2, 2018 6 PM ET #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here- https://twitter.com/arcs4all October 4, 2018 ARCS Social in Mexico City. RSVP here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1266/1/arcs-social-mexico-city-mexico-october-4-2018 November 14-15, 2018. Integrated Pest Management for Cultural Institutions Conference. Register here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1264/1/arcs-ccaha-integrated-pest-management-for-cultural-institutions ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn
[MCN-L] Workshop Registration Now Open!! ARCS/CCAHA Integrated Pest Management Workshop-Nov 14 &15, 2018-Atlanta, GA | ARCS Special Update
***ARCS/CCAHA Integrated Pest Management Workshop Registration Now Open!*** Integrated Pest Management Plans are an integral, and oftentimes overlooked, core collections policy. In this day and a half workshop of presentations and practical exercises, speakers will discuss the elements of an integrated pest management plan, present tools for identification of common pests and the best monitoring strategies, introduce types of treatments appropriate for collections objects, and summarize common hazards staff may come in contact with when dealing with pests in their collection. Date: November 14 & 15, 2018 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Michael C. Carlos Museum 571 South Kilgo Cir NE Atlanta, GA Speakers: -Laura Fedynyszyn, Andrew W. Mellon Conservation Fellow, University of Miami Libraries -Chelle Hartzer, Orkin Technical Services Manager, Rollins Inc. -Rosa Lowinger, Principal and Chief Conservator, RLAConservation of Art and Architecture -Elise LeCompte, Registrar and Coordinator of Museum Health & Safety, Florida Museum of Natural History Click on the link to view draft agenda and register! http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2018-ipm-for-cultural-institutions-workshop ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Courier Conundrums, Forum How-to's, and Tell Us What You Want! ARCS Update Vol 3 | Update 20
***Strategic Planning Survey*** Tell us what you want, what you really, really want! ARCS members should have received an email last week and a reminder this week with a link to a 10-minute survey. By participating, you’ll help ARCS understand the trends impacting the profession and your career, and allow us to become more effective at developing, connecting, and delivering value to you. If you have any questions, problems with the survey, or need the link re-sent to you, please email us at i...@arcsinfo.org. ***#ARCSChat October 2nd*** The delicate subject of courier demands regularly resurfaces like the sun rises in the east, so let's address it both passively and aggressively. What does your training look like? What are reasonable demands? Why not share? Can't we have a similar standard amongst institutions? If you have something you'd like us to ask, write us in the thread on the forum at www.arcsinfo.org and, otherwise, plan to air your grievances on Twitter during the next #ARCSChat while nursing warm nuts and a 2008 Bordeaux in the first class lounge on October 2 at 8pm EST-https://twitter.com/Arcs4All ***Meet Your Board Member*** This week we would like to introduce you to Board member Michele Leopold. Michele has over 25 years experience working in registration, collections, exhibitions and risk management. Her career has seen a diverse range of projects, many from the ground up or expansion construction projects. Michele was one of the original staff members of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC and was fortunate to see the museum and collection develop from inception to the inaugural opening and beyond. She has worked at the Atlanta History Center, the Ringling Museum of Art and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. In her current role as Director of Collections and Exhibitions of The Mint Museum of Art, Michele works with a team of trained museum professionals to oversee an active exhibition program at two distinct museums. When she is not working, she can be found supporting the local craft beer scene, knitting and traveling. Michele is currently making a pilgrimage to the largest beer festival in the world and kicking up her heels to those wild polkas. ***New Forum Feature on ARCS Website*** We hope you’ve had a chance to explore the new and improved ARCS Forum. If you’re still unsure how it works, we’ve created 3 videos to guide you: creating a post, navigating the forum and how to log in and get email updates. They can be found on the Forum Introduction page. The more people participate, the better the resource, so log in, watch and join the conversation! https://www.arcsinfo.org/forum/about-the-forum ***Important Dates*** -October 2, 2018 8 PM ET #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here- https://twitter.com/Arcs4All -October 4, 2018 6 PM ARCS Social in Mexico City. RSVP here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1266/1/arcs-social-mexico-city-mexico-october-4-2018 -November 14-15, 2018. Integrated Pest Management for Cultural Institutions Workshop. Register here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2018-ipm-for-cultural-institutions-workshop ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Giving Thanks, Getting Social, and Making Plans ARCS Update Vol 3 | Update 21
**Thank You!** We would like to thank everyone who participated in our recent strategic planning survey. We had a great response from our membership, and you let us know what you need and want, which helps us become better at delivering value to you! Stay tuned for the results in a future update. **ARCS Social – October 16, 2018 in Boston MA** ARCS is pleased to announce our next networking social for both ARCS members and soon-to-be members. When: October 16, 2018 6 -8 PM Where: Bostonia Public House 131 State St, Boston, MA 02109 These get-togethers are a wonderful way for you to get to know other registrars and collections specialists in your area. They are casual, (no sales pitches!) and fun. AND bring your business card, because at every ARCS Social there is a draw for a free one-year ARCS membership! Generously sponsored by U.S. Art RSVP Here for Boston Social- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1267/0/arcs-social-boston-massachusetts-october-16-2018 **It’s Not Too Late! Register by October 25th for Integrated Pest Management for Cultural Institutions** Integrated Pest Management Plans are an integral, and oftentimes overlooked, core collection policy. The Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) and the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) are pleased to offer a day and a half conference of presentations and practical exercises, where speakers will discuss the elements of an integrated pest management plan, present tools for identifying common pests and the best monitoring strategies, introduce types of treatments appropriate for collections objects, and summarize common hazards staff may come in contact with when dealing with pests in their collection. November 14 – 15, 2018 Michael C. Carlos Museum Atlanta, GA Registration Fees: $150 non-members $125 ARCS and CCAHA members Registration deadline: October 25, 2018 For more information and to register, please click here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2018-ipm-for-cultural-institutions-workshop **Important Dates** -October 16, 2018 6 PM ARCS Social in Boston. RSVP here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/forms/3/arcs-social-rsvp -November 6, 2018 8 PM ET #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here-https://twitter.com/arcs4all -November 14-15, 2018. Integrated Pest Management for Cultural Institutions Conference. Register here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1264/1/arcs-ccaha-integrated-pest-management-for-cultural-institutions ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] **There is still time to Register!!** ARCS/CCAHA Integrated Pest Management Workshop-Nov 14 &15, 2018-Atlanta, GA | ARCS Special Update
***View our updated agenda and speaker list below!** Integrated Pest Management Plans are an integral, and oftentimes overlooked, core collections policy. In this day and a half workshop of presentations and practical exercises, speakers will discuss the elements of an integrated pest management plan, present tools for identification of common pests and the best monitoring strategies, introduce types of treatments appropriate for collections objects, and summarize common hazards staff may come in contact with when dealing with pests in their collection. Date: November 14 & 15, 2018 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Michael C. Carlos Museum Emory University 571 South Kilgo Cir NE Atlanta, GA Speakers: -Laura Fedynyszyn, Andrew W. Mellon Conservation Fellow, University of Miami Libraries -Chelle Hartzer, Orkin Technical Services Manager, Rollins Inc. -Sarah Giffin, Conservator, RLAConservation of Art and Architecture -Elise LeCompte, Registrar and Coordinator of Museum Health & Safety, Florida Museum of Natural History Fee: $150 - Integrated Pest Management in Cultural Institutions - Non-members $125 - Integrated Pest Management in Cultural Institutions - ARCS or CCAHA Members See link to view draft agenda and register! http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2018-ipm-for-cultural-institutions-workshop ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Breakfast Conversations, Political Ramifications and Forum Highlights ARCS Update Vol 3 | Update 22
***Breakfast Conversations*** POWarts’ popular breakfast series Colleagues and Friends returns Wednesday, October 24th. Independent Registrar and Art Management Consultant, Andrea Wood will be joined by Raina Mehler, Registrar at Pace Gallery, and John Thomas Robinette III, Manager of Storage and Installation at Coleccion Patricia Phelps de Cisneros, for a conversation about their career paths, the role of registrars in institutional settings, and diversity in the field. When: October 24th, 8:30 – 10 am Where: Emigrant Savings Bank 6 East 43rd Street New York, NY This edition of Colleagues and Friends is produced in partnership with ARCS. We are pleased to offer ARCS members the POWarts member ticket price. Members: $5 / Non-Members: $15 Get tickets here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colleagues-friends-andrea-wood-tickets-51538229231 The Colleagues and Friends breakfast series invites established women in the art world to have conversations about their current positions, career paths, and professional relationships. The program is generously hosted by Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance, a subsidiary of Emigrant Bank (Member FDIC, founded 1850) and its subsidiary, Fine Art Asset Management (Member APAA, AAA). Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance is a leading provider of loans secured by paintings, drawings, sculpture, wine, classic cars, stringed instruments, and other passion assets. Fine Art Asset Management provides independent, conflict-free, expert art advisory services, and USPAP compliant appraisals. **#ARCSChat November 6** When governmental budgetary constraints prohibited proper maintenance of the facilities in Brazil's national museum in Rio de Janeiro, politics collided with collections management in a very real way to disastrous effect. In November 6th’s #ARCSChat, which will take place on Election Day in the United States, we'll discuss this precarious intersection, identify the problems, and discuss ways to manage our situations so that more disasters can be avoided. Join us at 8 PM ET on Twitter- https://twitter.com/arcs4all **ARCS Forum Highlights** Did you know that you can share an event on the ARCS Forum? Simply go to the Forum page, and on the right there is a link with an easy-to-use template to add your event. You can also search the Forum specifically for events. It’s a great way to share your museum or groups’ activities with a wider audience, and to find collections-related learning and networking opportunities. https://www.arcsinfo.org/forum **Meet Your Board Member** This week we would like to introduce you to Board member Mark Ryan. Mark has over twenty years of experience working in the registration and collections management profession in art, historical and natural history institutions. He has been the Assistant Director for Collections & Exhibitions at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum since 2016 where he is responsible for the care and management of the museum’s collections and exhibitions program as well as overseeing the security and facilities departments while also currently guiding the museum through a major expansion project. Prior to his current position Mark was the Director of Collections & Operations at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo, ND where he had similar responsibilities. His formal education includes a B.S in Biology and a B.A. in History from the University of Wyoming and an M.A. in Museum Science from Texas Tech University. He is an active participant, leader and advocate for collections care through a number of current and past organizations and associated activities. In addition to his role as Recording Secretary for the Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS), Mark has served multiple terms on the boards of the Midwest Art Conservation Center (including a current term) and the Registrar’s Committee of the Mountain Plains Museums Association and has served as a reviewer for both IMLS and NEH. When not at the museum, Mark can be found motorcycle touring, hiking, cycling and generally just trying to keep up with his three young sons. **Newsflash >From a Member** On October 29th, ARCS Founding Board Member Suzanne Quigley, along with ARCS Member Maura Kehoe Collins, will be doing a session titled “10,000 Hours? Collections Management and the Art Appraiser” at the Appraisers Associations’ 2018 National Conference, Of Value. https://www.appraisersassociation.org/ **Important Dates** -October 24, 2018 8:30 – 10 AM POWarts’ breakfast series Colleagues and Friends. Tickets here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colleagues-friends-andrea-wood-tickets-51538229231 -November 6, 2018 8 PM ET #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here-https://twitter.com/arcs4all -November 14-15, 2018. Integrated Pest Management for Cultural Institutions Conference. Register here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1264/1/arcs-ccaha-integrated-pest-management-for-cultural-institutions __
[MCN-L] Politics, Pests and Podcasts ARCS Update Vol 3 | Update 23
**#ARCSChat Tonight!** When governmental budgetary constraints prohibited proper maintenance of the facilities in Brazil's national museum in Rio de Janeiro, politics collided with collections management in a very real way to disastrous effect. In tonight’s #ARCSchat, we'll discuss this precarious intersection, identify the problems, and discuss ways to manage our situations so that more disasters can be avoided. Join us at 8 PM ET on Twitter- https://twitter.com/arcs4all **Registration Extended Until Nov. 7th for Integrated Pest Management for Cultural Institutions** Integrated Pest Management Plans are an integral, and oftentimes overlooked, core collection policy. The Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists (ARCS) and the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) are pleased to offer a day and a half conference of presentations and practical exercises, where speakers will discuss the elements of an integrated pest management plan, present tools for identifying common pests and the best monitoring strategies, introduce types of treatments appropriate for collections objects, and summarize common hazards staff may come in contact with when dealing with pests in their collection. November 14 – 15, 2018 Michael C. Carlos Museum Atlanta, GA Registration Fees: $150 non-members $125 ARCS and CCAHA members Registration deadline: November 7, 2018 For more information and to register, please click here- https://ccaha.org/events/integrated-pest-management-cultural-institutions-atlanta-ga **ARCS Forum Highlights** Today we want to highlight one of the great conversations taking place on the ARCS Forums-https://www.arcsinfo.org/forum Do you follow any museum or collections-related podcasts? Or maybe you need some suggestions for something to listen to on your commute. Join the podcast conversation in the ARCS Forum, available to ARCS members only. And don’t forget to sign up to get daily or weekly email updates of the forum conversations so you don’t miss anything! **Important Dates** -November 6, 2018 8 PM ET #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here-https://twitter.com/arcs4all -November 14-15, 2018. Integrated Pest Management for Cultural Institutions Workshop. Register here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2018-ipm-for-cultural-institutions-workshop -November 14, 2018 6-8 PM ARCS Social - New York City, New York. RSVP here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1269/1/arcs-social-new-york-city-new-york-november-14-2018 ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Board Report and Meet your Board! ARCS Update Vol 3 | Update 24
**Report From Your ARCS Board** It's been a busy month! We hope you were able to join us for the #ARCSChat on November 6th, an IPM workshop in Atlanta with CCAHA, and a social at the Museum of Sex in New York. The board would like to thank you for your helpful thoughts and suggestions in our survey; based on your feedback, we are continuing to develop ARCS' strategic plan. On November 2nd and 3rd the board met with our strategic plan facilitator, Tecker International, to focus and further develop our plan. We had many productive conversations that were greatly informed by your responses. We are excited about defining ARCS' priorities for the next five years. We are moving full speed ahead on the 2019 conference in Philadelphia, and creating programs and educational opportunities for you in 2019. As always, please do let me know if you have any questions or suggestions about the future of ARCS. You can email me at presid...@arcsinfo.org. And thank you for your support of our field. Danielle Bennett President, ARCS **Meet Your Board Member** This week we would like to introduce you to Board member Cherie Summers Walcott. “I have been in the museum profession for a really long time! My first job in the field after arriving from New Mexico was at the Guggenheim Museum, followed by the Museum of Modern Art, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and most recently, after retiring, at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, working part time on a totally different collection with new learning experiences. I knew from the get-go that the creation of ARCS was a dream come true for our profession. Networking with members and vendors from all over the world every other year for two full days is priceless! I’m thrilled to be on the ARCS Board, where I experience continued growth keeping up with our ever-changing world of technology, while keeping our standards and practical needs firmly in focus. I’m proud that my committee recently completed the ARCS Code of Ethics and I continue to work on our Operations Manual along with other projects. I’m also the ARCS Corresponding Secretary on the Executive Committee. I recently became a grandmother and feel so fortunate to have my family, as well as my museum family, in my life. Juggling is what Registrars do best, and yes, we can do it all…with planning and patience!” **Important Dates** December 4, 2018 8 pm ET. #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here- https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] #ARCSConf 2019 Call for Proposals, #ARCSChat Tonight, and much more! ARCS Update Vol 3 | Update 25
***Call for Proposals for #ARCSConf 2019*** The ARCS Board invites you to submit proposals for lively, thoughtful, and substantive sessions for our 2019 conference November 7-9th, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. Sessions may address any aspect of your work. The proposal should ideally provide a 150-word or less description of the session – the number of words corresponds to the text we will include in a program, so the committee relies on your ability to clearly, enthusiastically, and efficiently describe the point of your session. The description should include: -A clear and concise session title -The focus of the session and the goals to be achieved -Complete contact information for all presenters Your proposal must include a session chair and an initial list of speakers. If you haven’t identified all of your speakers, or need assistance identifying an expert in the subject, send an email to confere...@arcsinfo.org and we will work with you to find qualified speakers. Proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm, Central Standard Time, January 31, 2019. The material must be prepared and submitted to our Program Committee in a timely manner for review, thus late proposals cannot be accepted.Proposals can be submitted via the online form located at https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2019-conference/call-for-papers. ***#ARCSChat Tonight!*** It's no secret that the gender gap between collections managers and their vendors is highly polarized and thus ripe for gender bias. On the next #ARCSchat, we address the nature of this bias, where it comes from, and how to address it. Joan Baldwin and Anne Ackerson of Leadership Matters, @NFPLeadership, who carried out an important survey on gender equity in the museum workplace this year ( https://leadershipmatters1213.wordpress.com/women-museums/), will lead the talk and provide important insight based on their findings and experiences. Join us for this important discussion at 8pm EST on Twitter. If you missed the November #ARCSchat “When Collections Care and Politics Collide: Lessons From Brazil”you can find it on Twitter Moments- https://twitter.com/i/moments/1061668687994859521 ***Report from the ARCS / CCAHA Integrated Pest Management Workshop*** On November 14 & 15, 2018 ARCS and CCAHA co-hosted an Integrated Pest Management for Cultural Institutions workshop at the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. 43 attendees from across the United States participated in the program, led by Robin Bauer Kilgo, Communications & Member Services Manager, ARCS/Contract Registrar and Samantha Forsko, Preservation Specialist, CCAHA/ARCS Board Member. The day and a half workshop included speakers specializing in pest identification, treatment, hazards, and monitoring methods. On the second day, workshop participants had the chance to participate in a practical activity by identifying pests, the ways they would handle pest infestations, and appropriate treatments using methods they learned the previous day. Once the workshop was completed participants were offered a behind the scenes tour of some of the storage areas at the museum. Thanks again to CCAHA for co-hosting the workshop as well as the Michael C. Carlos Museum for being such gracious hosts. ***Reminder: Call for ARCS Board Member Nominations *** Just a reminder that ARCS is looking for nominations of energetic, knowledgeable, engaged professionals to join the Board. Please send contact information and a resume for the proposed nominee (self-nominations are accepted) to: presid...@arcsinfo.org, using the subject line ARCS BOARD NOMINATION. Please indicate whether the suggested nominee has agreed to be nominated for board service. Deadline for recommendations is December 7, 2018. ***Important Dates*** -December 4, 2018 8 pm ET. #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here-https://twitter.com/arcs4all -December 7, 2018. Deadline for ARCS Board Recommendations. -January 31, 2019. Submission deadline for ARCSConf 2019 proposals. More information here- https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2019-conference/call-for-papers ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Membership, Mentorship, & News from the ERC! ARCS Update Vol 3 | Update 26
***Renew Your ARCS Membership*** Have you renewed your ARCS membership for 2019? If not, be sure to log into your account and click the renewal button in the upper right hand corner to continue enjoying the many benefits of membership, such as the ability to register for the biennial conference in Philadelphia, networking opportunities, online educational resources, and much more. Don’t delay, visit the ARCS webpage and renew today! https://www.arcsinfo.org/membership ***Is Mentoring for You?*** The RCS Mentoring Program (a joint collaboration between ARCS and the Collections Stewardship professional network of AAM) is accepting applications for both Mentors and Mentees to be matched in early 2019 for a 6 month time period. The mentoring relationship is a mutually rewarding experience that offer opportunities for professional growth and development throughout all career stages. During Fall 2018, 12 Mentees were matched with Mentors based on areas of interest and professional needs. For more information and to see if the program may be right for you, please go to http://www.arcsinfo.org/membership/registrars-and-collections-specialists-mentoring-program or www.collectionsstweardship.org ***Report from the European Registrars Conference*** Becky Bacheller, Collections Technician at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and member of ARCS Communications Committee, attended the European Registrars Conference in London, England from 17 – 19 November, 2018. She is happy to file the following report: For three days in November, hundreds of registrars, collections staff, and shippers from around the world descended on London for the 2018 European Registrars Conference. It was an excellent opportunity to network with international colleagues during receptions at the Victoria & Albert Museum and Tate Britain, on top of the opportunities to expand our knowledge at the countless panels and demonstrations in a beautiful conference center next to Westminster Abbey. London was a particularly relevant location this year as multiple panels and discussions focused on Brexit and how that could impact the museum field. The main takeaway was that there is still so much uncertainty, so plan for the worst, nominate your agents sooner, and allow extra time in any schedules, since Customs declarations are expected to increase from 50 to 250 million per year. Great advice for all museum professionals! Visit ERC’s website to learn more about the conference and sign up for information on ERC 2020! http://www.erc2018.org/ ***Happy New Year!*** ARCS would like to wish our members a very Happy New Year. We will return on January 15th, 2019 with more exciting updates, training opportunities, Twitter chats, and more! ***Important Dates*** -January 31, 2019. Submission deadline for ARCSConf 2019 proposals. More information here- https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2019-conference/call-for-papers ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Renew, Submit and Socialize in 2019 ARCS Update Vol 4 | Update 1
***First Social of 2019!*** Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists, George Washington University Museum Studies, and Collection Care Network Invite you to an evening of networking and fun with colleagues from the DC metro area! When: Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Remarks begin at 6pm Where:The “bridge” (mezzanine above the atrium, accessed via main stairwell) Corcoran School of the Arts & Design 500 17th St NW Washington, DC 20006 Parking: Metered street parking or parking garage at 1957 E Street, NW (access on 19th Street near E Street) Socials are a wonderful way for you to build relationships with fellow registrars and collections specialists in your area. They are casual, (no sales pitches!) and fun. AND bring your business card, because at every ARCS Social there is a drawing for a free one-year ARCS membership! Along with our gracious sponsor for the evening, Masterpiece International, we hope to see you there! http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1273/0/arcs-ccn-gw-social-washington-dc-february-6-2019 **Meet Your Board Member*** This week we would like to introduce you to Board member Tamara Johnson. I have been working in the museum field for 30 years, specializing in collections care education, collection management, project management (including all aspects of registration), policy development, and data management. I have a master’s degree in Museum Studies from the George Washington University and a baccalaureate in Art History and Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin (UW). I was one of twelve women who dared to jump the AAM ship and begin the Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists. It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the first treasurer of ARCS and as I turn in my calculator and roll off the Board, I am happy to say that I leave ARCS a fiscally healthy and thriving organization. I have devoted so much of my time to ARCS over the past six years that I will have a gaping hole in my schedule next July for some much-needed paid work. I look forward to spending time with my eldest child before he heads off to college and revamping my gardens in the Spring. I also hope to continue collaborations with my museum family to educate, support and train the next generation of ARCS. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2019-conference/call-for-papers ***Reminder: Submit Your Conference Proposals*** The deadline is fast approaching to submit your proposal for ARCSConf 2019! We invite you to submit proposals for lively, thoughtful, and substantive sessions for our 2019 conference. Sessions may address any aspect of your work. See our website for information regarding proposal guidelines and the online submission form. Any questions regarding the proposals can be submitted to confere...@arcsinfo.org. Note: The proposals must completed no later than 5:00 pm, Central Standard Time, January 31, 2019. The material must be prepared and submitted to our Program Committee in a timely manner for review, thus late proposals cannot be accepted. ***Reminder: Renew Your Membership*** If you haven’t already done so, now’s the time to renew your ARCS membership. And if you aren’t yet a member, come join us! With benefits like the ability to register for workshops and our biennial conference, exclusive access to educational material and publications, our Member Directory and forums, a host of networking opportunities and so much more, it’s worth it! To renew your membership, log into your account at www.ARCSInfo.org and click the renewal button in the upper right hand corner, next to your name. If you have any questions about membership benefits or would like to suggest a benefit for the Membership Committee to consider, please e-mail us at i...@arcsinfo.org. ***New Policy for Job Postings*** ARCS supports wage transparency and only accepts job postings for our website which have a stated salary range. ***Important Dates*** -January 31, 2019. Submission deadline for ARCSConf 2019 proposals. More information here- https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2019-conference/call-for-papers -February 5, 2019. #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here- https://twitter.com/arcs4all -February 6, 2019. Washington DC Social. RSVP here- https://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1273/1/arcs-social-washington-dc-february-6-2019 ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Sponsorship, #ARCSChat, and DC Social Reminder ARCS Update Vol 4 | Update 2
***Become an ARCS Sponsor*** ARCS sponsorship campaigns for 2019-2020 are underway. Your support will help fund our 2019 Conference in Philadelphia, as well as future workshops, webinars and publications. For more information, please see the flyer below, and check out our website: http://www.arcsinfo.org/support-arcs/sponsorship-opportunities. These sponsorship opportunities are limited, so please don't wait to contact us at developmenta...@gmail.com. ***#ARCSChat February 5th : Decolonizing the Museum and the Future of Collections Stewardship*** Museums have long been revered as prominent spaces of knowledge, scholarship, and privilege. But in recent years, institutions have been working to remove unnecessary barriers and engage in a meaningful way with their communities. In an ever-growing, global world, how will the management of institutional collections develop to support these changes? In this month's #ARCSchat, we'll discuss how the decolonization of the museum stands to impact current and future practices of collections stewardship. Join us on February 5 at 8 PM ET on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arcs4all ***Join Us!*** Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists, George Washington University Museum Studies, and Collection Care Network Invite you to an evening of networking and fun with colleagues from the DC metro area! When: Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Remarks begin at 6pm Where: Corcoran School of the Arts & Design 500 17th St NW Washington, DC 20006 The “bridge” (mezzanine above the atrium, accessed via main stairwell) Parking: Metered street parking or parking garage at 1957 E St. NW (access on 19th St. near E St.) Socials are a wonderful way for you to build relationships with fellow registrars and collections specialists in your area. They are casual, (no sales pitches!) and fun. One AIC student membership and two ARCS memberships will be raffled off, one for a student and one for an individual, so bring your business card. Index cards will be available for anyone who does not have a business card to contribute. Along with our gracious sponsor for the evening, Masterpiece International, we hope to see you there! RSVP Here- http://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1273/0/arcs-ccn-gw-social-washington-dc-february-6-2019 ***Reminder: Submit Your Conference Proposals*** The deadline is fast approaching to submit your proposal for #ARCSConf 2019! We invite you to submit proposals for lively, thoughtful, and substantive sessions for our 2019 conference. Sessions may address any aspect of your work. See our website for information regarding proposal guidelines and the online submission form. Any questions regarding the proposals can be submitted to confere...@arcsinfo.org. http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2019-conference/call-for-papers Note: The proposals must completed no later than 5:00 pm, Central Standard Time, January 31, 2019. The material must be prepared and submitted to our Program Committee in a timely manner for review, thus late proposals cannot be accepted. ***Reminder: Renew Your ARCS Membership*** If you haven’t already done so, now’s the time to renew your ARCS membership. And if you aren’t yet a member, come join us! With benefits like the ability to register for workshops and our biennial conference, exclusive access to educational material and publications, our Member Directory and forums, a host of networking opportunities and so much more, it’s worth it! To renew your membership, log into your account at www.ARCSInfo.org and click the renewal button in the upper right hand corner, next to your name. If you have any questions about membership benefits or would like to suggest a benefit for the Membership Committee to consider, please e-mail us at i...@arcsinfo.org. ***Correction*** In our last update we spelled Board member Tamara Johnston’s last name incorrectly. We apologize for this oversight. ***Important Dates*** -January 31, 2019. Submission deadline for ARCSConf 2019 proposals. More information here: https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2019-conference/call-for-papers -February 5, 2019. #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here: https://twitter.com/arcs4all -February 6, 2019. Washington DC Social. RSVP here: https://www.arcsinfo.org/news-events/event/1273/1/arcs-social-washington-dc-february-6-2019 ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] ARCS Special Update #ARCSConf 2019 Proposal Submissions Due Today - January 31!
Today is the final day to submit your proposal for #ARCSConf 2019! We invite you to submit proposals for lively, thoughtful, and substantive sessions for our 2019 conference. Sessions may address any aspect of your work. See our website for information regarding proposal guidelines and the online submission form. Any questions regarding the proposals can be submitted to confere...@arcsinfo.org. To submit your proposal: http://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2019-conference/call-for-papers Note: The proposals must completed no later than 5:00 pm, Central Standard Time, January 31, 2019. The material must be prepared and submitted to our Program Committee in a timely manner for review, thus late proposals cannot be accepted. ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Forum Spotlight, NAGPRA Survey, & Member News ARCS Update Vol 4 | Update 3
***ARCS Forum Spotlight*** Have you ever catalogued temporary or ephemeral artifacts? How about had an artist use spray paint in your gallery? If so, get on over to the ARCS Forum and share your expertise with colleagues! https://www.arcsinfo.org/forum None of us have time to re-invent the wheel, and that’s why our forum is a such a great resource – find people who have already dealt with what you’re dealing with, or share your solutions and save a colleague some time! Besides being a place to ask and answer questions, you can also share documents and events. And don’t forget, you can sign up for a daily or weekly email that tracks Forum activity, so you can easily keep up with all the questions, answers and documents. Find out more on our Forum Preferences page- https://www.arcsinfo.org/forum/preferences ***Survey on the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act*** The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) was enacted in 1990, almost 30 years ago. This fall, the University of Denver Museum of Anthropology received a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS, MG-70-18-0050-18) to develop a network of practitioners to support NAGPRA implementation. To that end, they are conducting a nation-wide survey of museum professionals and NAGPRA representatives of tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and federal and state agencies. The goal is to develop a picture of NAGPRA implementation 30 years in and to identify opportunities for the future. Please take a moment to lend your voice to the conversation! The survey is anonymous and will take about 10 minutes. Please answer the questions as completely and honestly as possible. Your feedback will be used to inform the scope and direction of this community of practice. The hope is to talk to as many people as possible, so please forward the survey link (https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9shmcoehFpXncAR) to colleagues and organizations engaged in this work. ***Newsflash from a Member*** Board member John E. Simmons is teaching Connecting to Collections Care’s online course, Collections Management for Smaller Cultural Institutions, running February 12 – March 5, 2019. https://www.connectingtocollections.org/course-collections-management/ Important Dates*** -March 5, 2019. #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here- https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] 2019 Conference Hotel & #ARCSChats ARCS Update Vol 4 | Update 4
***#ARCSConf 2019 Hotel Announcement*** We hope you will be joining us November 7 – 9th for the 2019 ARCS Biennial Conference at the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott. Stay tuned this spring for an announcement on how to reserve your room at special conference rates. https://www.arcsinfo.org/programs/2019-conference/accommodations ***#ARCSChat March 5th*** Join us March 5th at 8 pm ET for our next #ARCSChat: Everything You Know is Wrong: Re-examining How We Work. As collections managers, our job description involves the ambivalent alchemy of creating project gold out of resource coal. However, when, if ever, do we actually re-examine the most basic aspects of our job to make ourselves more efficient and produce better results? For March's #ARCSChat we ask what fundamental processes you feel could use updating, what job hacks have you come across that might benefit colleagues, and what protocols you feel could be made more efficient? https://twitter.com/arcs4all ***Catch up on #ARCSChat*** Did you miss the February #ARCSChat on Decolonizing the Museum and the Future of Collections Stewardship? You can easily follow the conversation with the handy Twitter Moments feature, that captures the conversation in one easy to follow place. https://twitter.com/i/moments/1095435006334435328 ***Important Dates*** March 5, 2019. #ARCSChat on Twitter. Participate and follow here- https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] Looking for some help? OnContract is here! & #ARCSConf 2019 Fees ARCS Update Vol 4 | Update 5
***OnContract Directory*** Are you looking for professional and experienced assistance for projects? ARCS is pleased to offer OnContract, a search service to the field. Anyone, whether an ARCS member or not, seeking a contractor in the field may search our database without charge. And if you’re a contract registrar or a freelance collection manager, registering with OnContract just might secure your next project. Listing with OnContract is one of the many benefits available exclusively to ARCS members. To search the directory, or learn more about this service, please visit our website: https://www.arcsinfo.org/on-contract ***ARCS Membership Cancellations*** As of March 1st, any unpaid memberships were cancelled. If you wish to continue to receive all the benefits of being an ARCS member, please make sure visit our membership page and renew today: https://www.arcsinfo.org/membership ***#ARCSConf Registration Fees Announced*** Registration will open soon for the 2019 ARCS biennial conference, being held in Philadelphia, PA November 7-9, 2019. We are pleased to announce the following fees for attending: -Individual $295.00 -Students and Retirees $210.00 -Vendors $1,200.00 From the two and a half days of lively, informative sessions covering a myriad of topics, to the fun social events where you can connect with old friends and new, to the opportunity to participate in our popular Les Bénévoles events and network with colleagues and vendors, we think these prices are a steal! ***Newsflash from a Member*** ARCS member Lori Benson is teaching an online course, Moving Museum Collections, through museumstudy.com. Anyone who has faced a move knows how daunting they can be. The course will help you define the scope of your project, develop a work plan and schedule, prepare a communication scheme, define proposals for vendors, choose equipment, estimate costs, identify hazards, organize staffing and establish packing techniques and standards. For more information, or to register, please visit their website here: http://www.museumstudy.com/courses/course-list/moving-museum-collections/ ***Important Dates*** April 2, 2019. #ARCSchat on Twitter. Participate and follow here: https://twitter.com/arcs4all ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
