From barry_baker at fws.gov Tue Sep 1 13:22:40 2015 From: barry_baker at fws.gov (Baker, Barry) Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2015 10:22:40 -0700 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Job Announcements - Forensic Scientist (Mammalogy) and Forensic Scientist (Ornithology) Message-ID: Two Forensic Scientist positions (Mammalogy and Ornithology) are currently available within the Morphology Section of the US Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Forensics Laboratory in Ashland, Oregon. The mission of the Forensics Lab is to provide scientific analysis of evidence in federal wildlife crime investigations. Different sections of the Laboratory conduct species identifications; determine cause of death of animal remains; and analyze and compare physical evidence that may link victim, suspect, and crime scene. The Morphology section carries out species identification using the morphological features of the evidence, which is often partial and/or highly modified. In these Forensic Scientist positions, you will be responsible for the morphological identification of a wide variety of evidence types representing a diverse array North American and international species (mammal or bird). You will prepare forensic reports on your findings, conduct technical reviews of forensics reports and related case notes of other analysts, and testify in court. These are exciting and challenging positions, and we seek energetic, creative, and broadly trained applicants. The positions are permanent and full-time, at the GS-9/11 level, with a full-performance level of GS-12. The job announcements and qualifying requirements can be found at: Forensic Scientist (Ornithology), GS-401-9/11, *MPP* https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.usajobs.gov_GetJob_ViewDetails_411359200&d=AwIBaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=U9mb4EVTAIjWrAsMPiiXFmmCrJUtPtet2ngpYoRjPB0&s=sv4SInlkbJcG2oGkMfNsGP_esLuekMzxNOKm-pZyJhU&e= Forensic Scientist (Ornithology), GS-401-9/11, *DEU* https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.usajobs.gov_GetJob_ViewDetails_414129000&d=AwIBaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=U9mb4EVTAIjWrAsMPiiXFmmCrJUtPtet2ngpYoRjPB0&s=ue4Pxp0M9G_pRDxi8O6335jDKF5wCV7kKVpJ9m7UG2U&e= Forensic Scientist (Mammalogy), GS-401-9/11, *MPP* https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.usajobs.gov_GetJob_ViewDetails_411369700&d=AwIBaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=U9mb4EVTAIjWrAsMPiiXFmmCrJUtPtet2ngpYoRjPB0&s=HyN1Vui80leYebyg6lbFVM4pESuhQDcsOgVQwiTCvwE&e= Forensic Scientist (Mammalogy), GS-401-9/11, *DEU* https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.usajobs.gov_GetJob_ViewDetails_414136800&d=AwIBaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=U9mb4EVTAIjWrAsMPiiXFmmCrJUtPtet2ngpYoRjPB0&s=P1zlRz6fzSKQCKwzkkE5WN_rPV7FkeKeLoMfc_DaWhI&e= The application deadline is September 15, 2015. Please distribute these announcements to any qualified individuals. *Barry W. Baker, CWFS , RPA * *Supervisory Forensic Scientist - Morphology* *USFWS National Fish & Wildlife Forensics Laboratory* *Morphology Section* *1490 East Main Street* *Ashland, Oregon 97520-1310 USA* *tel (direct): 541.488.6528* *tel (front office): 541.482.4191* *fax 541.482.4989* *www.lab.fws.gov * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150901/b59ccd53/attachment.html From dabblepop at gmail.com Tue Sep 1 13:51:20 2015 From: dabblepop at gmail.com (David A. Bloom) Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2015 10:51:20 -0700 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Upcoming DataONE Webinar: Data Stewardship, Dr Margaret Leinen Message-ID: We are pleased to open registration for the first in our 2015-2016 DataONE Webinar Series (www.dataone.org/webinars). *The data flood: Implications for data stewardship and the culture of discovery*Dr Margaret Leinen, Director, Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Vice Chancellor for Marine Sciences, UC San Diego. Tuesday *September 8th at 9:00am Pacific / 12:00 noon Eastern*. The webinar abstract is available below. There is no cost to registration however you must pre-register at: www.dataone.org/upcoming-webinar. We welcome you to join us for this and future webinars in the series. Webinars are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12 noon Eastern Time. They will be recorded and made available for viewing latter the same day. A Q&A forum will also be available to attendees and later viewers alike. More information on the DataONE Webinar Series can be found at: www.dataone.org/webinars and we welcome suggestions for speakers and topics. Best Amber *Abstract* A new focus on making research data publicly available is sweeping through the research community and being highlighted in public discussions of research. Several trends have come together to prompt this discussion: Most data generated today begin as digital rather than analog data, whether they are collected automatically by instruments connected to computers, or entered into computers for analysis after collection. A new concern about ensuring that observations, experiments, and models are reproducible requires access to original data. And the open access publication movement is accompanied by a parallel demand for open access to the data on which the publications are based. These developments challenge scientific publications to find ways to ensure data availability. They challenge researchers who are used to having exclusive access to their data for years, if not for their entire career. They challenge researchers to be more forthcoming about the basis for research. And they challenge all data repositories to accommodate and curate many more data sets. The cost of such stewardship is a challenge to universities, to research consortia, and to governments. Such open data access has the ability to change the demographics of research and the style of discovery. best, dave bloom -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The research may occur outside, in a lab, at a natural history collection, at a field station, on a computer, in a classroom, or anywhere else research is done. The winning photo from the 2014 contest is featured on the cover of the May 2015 issue of BioScience. Submissions must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 30 September 2015. The contest is sponsored by the American Institute of Biological Sciences. For more information or to enter the contest, visit https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.aibs.org_public-2Dprograms_photocontest.html&d=AwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=oGwcOn0WFk_E7bd-ot24tN4-W7d06vWW3dSM9o1lEu4&s=v0OCup7ckCmvZA4f-aoA-PGlwMZmlxEGu9Ux9JpTf2g&e= -- Julie Palakovich Carr Public Policy Manager American Institute of Biological Sciences 1444 I Street, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 202-568-8117 www.aibs.org -- This message is confidential and should only be read by its intended recipients. 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Van Aken, Project Registrar Peabody Museum of Natural History Collection Studies Center (A21) Yale University West Campus PO Box 27384 West Haven, CT 06516 203-737-3073 203-376-5963 cell annette.vanaken at yale.edu CENTRAL CAMPUS Peabody Museum of Natural History Yale University PO Box 208118 170 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06520-8118 203-432-3799 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150902/7686aea3/attachment.html From lls94 at cornell.edu Wed Sep 2 13:48:11 2015 From: lls94 at cornell.edu (Leslie L Skibinski) Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 17:48:11 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Country restrictions on the export of Paleontological Material Message-ID: Hello everyone, We are interested in making a list of countries and their restrictions on the export of paleontological material. I am not interested in cultural material, unless the country classifies paleontological material as cultural material. Does anyone know of an established list, and if so, where it is located? If there is not a list, I'm asking members of the list serve to contact me with any information that they may have about a country or countries. We will be glad to compile the information and share it with others. My address is below. Thanks so much and remember that it is paleontological material. --Leslie Leslie L. Skibinski Collections Manager Paleontological Research Institution 1259 Trumansburg Road Ithaca, New York 14850-1398 Phone (607) 273-6623 ext. 28 Fax (607) 273-6620 lls94 at cornell.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In the meantime, if you are interested in applying for these positions, you may also wish to familiarize yourself with The Society for Wildlife Forensic Science: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.wildlifeforensicscience.org_&d=AwIBaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=a6O0R5QXwfeSFF1A6zvgSDb3NVzZnsLLjU2egbv0gzA&s=9ZlmG5CvEadX7vFbMYUL2JN2TsttIz2bLLpYGfwR2cc&e= *Barry W. Baker, CWFS , RPA * *Senior Forensic Scientist - Morphology* *USFWS National Fish & Wildlife Forensics Laboratory* *Morphology Section* *1490 East Main Street* *Ashland, Oregon 97520-1310 USA* *www.lab.fws.gov * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150903/090799d0/attachment.html From Jeff.Stephenson at dmns.org Thu Sep 3 12:12:55 2015 From: Jeff.Stephenson at dmns.org (Jeff Stephenson) Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2015 16:12:55 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] September on-line classes Message-ID: Hello, Please see below for a compendium of on-line courses in Museum Studies and Collections Management. This list is provided by the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections Professional Development Committee as a monthly service for Nhcoll subscribers. Please contact the course providers or instructors for more information or questions. Thank you. >From Museum Study, LLC: Join Instructor Lori Benson, veteran of three large scale museum collection moves, for the online course Moving Collections beginning August 31, 2015 on MuseumStudy.com Moving Collections provides an overview of how to plan and manage a move to avoid the many pitfalls. The course includes: defining your project, developing a Request for Proposal (RFP), developing a work plan, staffing, and packing protocols. Whether you are moving part of the collection within your building or moving the entire collection to another facility, Moving Collections provides a blueprint for you to follow. For more information: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.museumstudy.com_courses_course-2Dlist_moving-2Dcollections_&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=BB0Rbr7nyONXlVwKP0ak56bk5WKbFSQoismUYg2Hx0Y&e= Introduction to Natural History Collections 4 week online course begins October 5 on MuseumStudy.com Join Instructor Lori Benson for the 4 week online course Introduction to Natural History Collections. This course is for staff and institutions that primarily work with other types of collections; such as history, ethnography and art. We will focus on the issues encountered by collections staff including the importance of natural science and objects composed with biological and geological materials, documentation needs, identification, legal concerns and regulatory compliance issues, storage concerns, hazards, appropriate handling, pest management and issues related to loans and use. For more information visit our website: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.museumstudy.com_courses_course-2Dlist_introduction-2Dto-2Dnatural-2Dhistory-2Dcollections_&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=HB3R1Utz0wxHNRQG9SOZnX_qGq73SCCB_Ok2-6okwPM&e= Policies for Managing Collections 4 week online course begins October 5 on MuseumStudy.com Join instructor John Simmons author of Things Great and Small: Collections Management Policies for the course Policies for Managing Collections. In this course we will critically examine the purposes and functions of collections management policies, including how collections are defined, acquired, managed, used, maintained, and deaccessioned. For more information visit our website: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.museumstudy.com_courses_course-2Dlist_policies-2Dfor-2Dmanaging-2Dcollections_&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=nYN8BNf-9-1WoN3nJDc8mSvFzlHrSO9sHx2K5nU5CXg&e= Project Management for History Professionals 4 week online course begins October 19 on MuseumStudy.com Join us for this course from the American Association for State and Local History. This course teaches the basics of project management using a step-by-step, 'how to' guide to successfully managing projects in the history field. For more information visit our website: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.museumstudy.com_courses_course-2Dlist_project-2Dmanagement_&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=1hObAW9IIBHpLjY44pbRsQBLRzB7ar6Yd8aRujhR8wk&e= -- Brad Bredehoft CEO Museum Study, LLC www.MuseumStudy.com >From Helen Alten Northern States Conservation Center www.collectioncare.org www.museumclasses.org Early Bird Discount Available on September 2015 Online Courses Online Courses from Northern States Conservation Center that may be of interest Announcing Early Bird Discounts for Full Length Courses Beginning June 22, 2015 an Early Bird Discount will be available for anyone who signs up for a full length course from museumclasses.org 30 days prior to the start of that course. Sign up for a full length course up to 30 days prior to its start and pay only $400.00! For our course list or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_course-2Dlist&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=omudE7vpF_k7clo5p7bK5gRbDRY6SPBIhon8u7IRCoo&e= To take advantage of this discount, you must enter coupon code EARLYBIRD at checkout at collectioncare.org The Early Bird Discount deadline for September 2015 courses is August 3, 2015. September Courses MS 010: Condition Assessments September 14 to 18, 2015 Instructor: Helen Alten Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=uiTdGe1T_xucOPhC6iPl7DGFKbon8Gi30hDWFVhN7Ao&e= Description: Whenever an object leaves or enters your museum, it should have a dated condition report completed. A condition report is so much more than "good" or "poor." Learn about different types of condition reports, what is essential and what is optional information in each, the function of a condition report, and how to use an online condition assessment tool. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_condition-2Dassessments-2Dline-2Dshort-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=jKQSPzja68Qn7-oDx63rGcm6yH9OaJIpvTGb-n0z5Wg&e= MS 203: Storage Techniques September 7 to October 2, 2015 Instructor: Helen Alten Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=uiTdGe1T_xucOPhC6iPl7DGFKbon8Gi30hDWFVhN7Ao&e= Description: Is your collection stacked, packed and stressed? Museum Storage Techniques has the solution. The course builds on its sister course, Museum Facilities and Furniture, which looks at the bigger storage environment.. The Museum Storage Techniques course emphasizes the needs of individual objects and collection groupings. Guidelines for specific materials are provided. Participants learn about storage materials and mounts and the most effective use of trays, drawers, shelves and cabinets. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_museum-2Dstorage-2Dtechniques-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=q7T0kCSiJaPSuptWS9f2rfqncMl2RqnmTSBHBg5lJUA&e= MS 217: Museum Cleaning Basics September 7 to October 16, 2015 Instructor: Helen Alten Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=uiTdGe1T_xucOPhC6iPl7DGFKbon8Gi30hDWFVhN7Ao&e= Description: Cobwebs in the gallery, dust on the dinosaur skeleton, mice in storage - a dirty museum results in poor visitor experience and poor collections preservation. In a museum, cleanliness really is next to godliness. Museum Cleaning Basics explores everything you need to know about cleaning your collections. Participants learn when to clean - and when not to clean. They also learn how to make those decisions. Topics range from basic housekeeping to specific techniques for specific objects. You will learn why cleaning is important and how to prevent damage when cleaning. We will look at specific techniques that minimize damage while getting the work done. And we will discuss when to call in a specialist, such as a conservator. Students will create a housekeeping manual for their institution. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_museum-2Dcleaning-2Dbasics-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=D4X7ymxTpkZDyuVuRmfZqjZcxpmj9F1W0V26EACDpb8&e= MS 223: Care of Metals September 7 to October 2, 2015 Instructor: Diana Komejan Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=uiTdGe1T_xucOPhC6iPl7DGFKbon8Gi30hDWFVhN7Ao&e= Description: Outdoor sculpture, silver tea service, gold jewelry, axe head, wheel rim - metals are found in most museum collections and may be stored or displayed indoors or outdoors depending on the object. Learn how to identify different types of metal and their alloys. Gain an understanding of how and why metals deteriorate and methods for preventing deterioration from occurring or continuing. The pros and cons of different popular treatments will be covered along with recommendations for the least damaging approach to treatment. Care of Metals provides a simplified explanation of the chemistry and structure of metals, explaining the importance of the galvanic series and electrochemistry in care strategies. Starting with an overview of the history and function of metals and how they are made, the course will cover guidelines for handling, labeling, exhibiting and storing metals. An overview of treatments, including cleaning, used on metals and how appropriate they are for the long-term preservation of the metal object will help students make care decisions when consulting with conservators. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_care-2Dmetals-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=YQHR7FzTjf-jKCImLhpqzGkEdBNt-ljIlPEtFTZ83e4&e= MS 227: Care of Paintings September 7 to October 16, 2015 Instructor: Victoria Montana Ryan Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=uiTdGe1T_xucOPhC6iPl7DGFKbon8Gi30hDWFVhN7Ao&e= Description: Caring for paintings requires some knowledge of the component structure of paintings and the reaction of those components to both natural and man-made environments. This course looks at the painting structure, the effects of damaging environments, and proposes simple steps for basic care. Topics include the structure of paintings, proper condition reporting with standard damage vocabulary, and basic care and handling including environments, storage, and transport. The course is intended to help those entrusted with the care of paintings in any environment. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_care-2Dpaintings-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=okdXCb5pJwLVc4w4J-uTsh_EVAyKlBogcucpeCRrIow&e= An Early Bird Discount will be available for anyone who signs up for a full length course from museumclasses.org 30 days prior to the start of that course. Sign up for a full length course up to 30 days prior to its start and pay only $399.00! For our course list or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_course-2Dlist&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=omudE7vpF_k7clo5p7bK5gRbDRY6SPBIhon8u7IRCoo&e= To take advantage of this discount, you must enter coupon code EARLYBIRD at checkout at collectioncare.org The Early Bird Discount deadline for October 2015 courses is September 7, 2015. MS 104: An Introduction to Collections Preservation October 5 to 30, 2015 Instructor: Helen Alten Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=uiTdGe1T_xucOPhC6iPl7DGFKbon8Gi30hDWFVhN7Ao&e= Description: Every museum professional needs a solid foundation in preservation principles and techniques. Introduction to Collections Preservation provides an overview of current preservation issues from environmental monitoring to collection cleaning, exhibit mounts and storage furniture. Participants learn about every aspect of the modern museum and how the building, staff and fixtures affect preservation. Subjects include the agents of deterioration, risk management, object handling and transport, object labeling, exhibit lighting, security, emergency preparedness, materials for storage and display, storage and exhibit philosophies, and condition assessments. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_introduction-2Dcollections-2Dpreservation-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=HBwC9Uuz5hpXxdh2qpJFiHEe4pjQezXdiPF_JRSFeDE&e= MS 106: Exhibit Fundamentals: Ideas to Installation October 5 to November 13, 2015 Instructor: Lin Nelson-Mayson Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=uiTdGe1T_xucOPhC6iPl7DGFKbon8Gi30hDWFVhN7Ao&e= Description: Nearly every museum develops exhibits, but how can we improve communication with visitors while taking care of our objects? Exhibit Fundamentals explores exhibits from idea to final installation in a variety of settings. Topics include exhibit theory, the role of the museum's mission, creating a timeline, accessibility and script writing. Also covered are design elements, installation techniques, object safety and security, visitor safety and evaluations. Each student develops an exhibit plan for his or her museum. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_exhibit-2Dfundamentals-2Dideas-2Dinstallation-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=O00pnRvSD7Pk-v9dopS5j300IxqD5ae3Op_T_Px0q8g&e= MS 109: Museum Management October 5 to November 6, 2015 Instructor: Sue Near Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=uiTdGe1T_xucOPhC6iPl7DGFKbon8Gi30hDWFVhN7Ao&e= Description: Sound business practices are critical for a museum to fulfill its mission. Sounds like vegetables, right? Museum management is complex. A museum exists to preserve collections and educate, but it is also an institution that must employ sound business practices while being accountable to the public as a non-profit organization. Instructor Sue Near teaches participants how to administer a successful museum efficiently and effectively. Participants will engage in discussions about the changing cultural climate and its effect on museum operations. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_museum-2Dmanagement-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=tM6bjo3zh3P1J4nqqYAxo1gc9cG2uQXJ7vyGkL-H7Yw&e= MS 208: Applying Numbers to Collection Objects: Materials and Methods of Object Numbering October 5 to 30, 2015 Instructor: Helen Alten Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=uiTdGe1T_xucOPhC6iPl7DGFKbon8Gi30hDWFVhN7Ao&e= Description: Applying Numbers to Collection Objects covers the materials and methods of object numbering: registration, handling, labeling and marking, number placement, documentation, health and safety, transponders and barcodes, surface marks, inks, paints and barrier coats. Each participant receives a Northern States Conservation Center collections labeling kit and performs experiments using its contents. Participants learn to determine what pen, ink, barrier coat or tag is appropriate for each object and storage or display situation. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_applying-2Dnumbers-2Dcollection-2Dobjects-2Dmaterials-2Dand-2Dmethods-2Dobject-2Dnumbering-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=ty7cG7xa6PVdp0nOX_4KyvHOLNCxPDhZ_O3MEDgEzhw&e= MS 227: Care of Paintings NEW DATES: October 12- November 20th Instructor: Victoria Montana Ryan Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=uiTdGe1T_xucOPhC6iPl7DGFKbon8Gi30hDWFVhN7Ao&e= Description: Caring for paintings requires some knowledge of the component structure of paintings and the reaction of those components to both natural and man-made environments. This course looks at the painting structure, the effects of damaging environments, and proposes simple steps for basic care. Topics include the structure of paintings, proper condition reporting with standard damage vocabulary, and basic care and handling including environments, storage, and transport. The course is intended to help those entrusted with the care of paintings in any environment. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_care-2Dpaintings-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=okdXCb5pJwLVc4w4J-uTsh_EVAyKlBogcucpeCRrIow&e= MS 238: Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts October 5 to November 13, 2015 Instructor: Tom Bennett Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=uiTdGe1T_xucOPhC6iPl7DGFKbon8Gi30hDWFVhN7Ao&e= Description: Sprucing up your exhibits with safe, effective, inexpensive mounts can be easier and more fun than you thought. With a few tools, good technique and a bit of practice, you will be well on the way to presenting your objects in their most interesting light, with an eye on long-term safety and security. Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts presents the basics of mountmaking for the small to medium-sized museum including tools, techniques and materials. Be prepared to construct mounts during the course. Students will be sent a list of materials and tools to acquire before the course commences. Come along and exercise your creative side while doing the collection a world of good. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_design-2Dand-2Dconstruction-2Dexhibit-2Dmounts-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=Kp8H8TKDqq5QDX_JWzcjCb064vEFvLgJv5ekp1DDvok&e= MS 001: The Problem with Plastics October 19 to 23, 2015 Instructor: Diana Komejan Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=uiTdGe1T_xucOPhC6iPl7DGFKbon8Gi30hDWFVhN7Ao&e= Description: As we march boldly toward the 22nd century, artifact collecting includes that most fragile of materials - plastic. Not only is it in our collections, but it is used to house our collections, too. What problems have you seen? What problems have others seen? What materials are best? What can we, as caretakers, do to minimize long-term damage? Join Diana in this mini-course for discussing care and deterioration of plastics. Bring any questions you have about plastics in your museum. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_problem-2Dplastics-2Dline-2Dshort-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=1s2Q3K6ujwDgzR7d_wL9IRRhJY2fTTKtqfiHX5K2pzc&e= MS 014: Education Collections October 26 to 30, 2015 Instructor: Karin Hostetter Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=uiTdGe1T_xucOPhC6iPl7DGFKbon8Gi30hDWFVhN7Ao&e= Description: What do you do with collection objects that no longer belong in the scientific collection but are too good to throw out? What do you do with the donations that just don't quite 'fit?' Use them in education collections. Their value as educational objects for the public is immeasurable. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_education-2Dcollections-2Dline-2Dshort-2Dcourse&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=FhEI2lOSSyg2Mf1syLfH7PgTW-lVU2L2C_sPbiDoc2E&s=I6L0XiLOw_ghRnjzb216A2kE2g2m0M5mN2PafCd5rUg&e= Feel free to contact me with questions JEFF STEPHENSON COLLECTIONS MANAGER, ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENT [DMNS 2 Line RGB small.jpg] jeff.stephenson at dmns.org W 303.370.8319 F 303.331.6492 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver CO 80205 preserve, present, inspire, explore www.dmns.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150903/38f2e5d7/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 2894 bytes Desc: image001.jpg Url : http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150903/38f2e5d7/attachment.jpg From gnelson at bio.fsu.edu Fri Sep 4 10:02:17 2015 From: gnelson at bio.fsu.edu (Gil Nelson) Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 10:02:17 -0400 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Reminder: First of iDigBio's vertebrate digitization webinars is Sept 8 In-Reply-To: <55C2B2B1.10609@bio.fsu.edu> References: <55C2B2B1.10609@bio.fsu.edu> Message-ID: <55E9A469.6040608@bio.fsu.edu> See below! On 8/5/2015 9:04 PM, Gil Nelson wrote: > > iDigBio?s Vertebrate Digitization Interest Group is pleased to offer a > 4-part webinar series entitled /The Value of Digitizing Vertebrate > Collections/, all to be held on Tuesdays in September, 3:00-4:00 p.m. > EDT. These will be the first four of several webinars leading up to a > second iDigBio-sponsored vertebrate digitization workshop to be held > spring 2016. The purpose of this first series of four is to outline > the value and importance of digitizing vertebrate collections, > including herps, mammals, birds, and fishes, with an emphasis on > imaging. The target audience includes vertebrate zoologists, curators, > collections managers, and others interested in vertebrate > digitization. As defined for these webinars, digitization includes the > transcription of label data into electronic records, production of one > or more 2D or 3D images per selected specimen, the potential > enrichment of label data (e.g. appending georeferences and/or links to > catalogs, journals, and other source materials), and making > transcribed data and associated images available via the web. > > All webinars are 3-4 p.m. EDT and accessible at > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__idigbio.adobeconnect.com_vertdigitization&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=wR-M_eIocUcxGwB4r2V5XlgdBrCu3G1yabTPgLcNxMw&s=Qd5jFETtbxzXMPI4gpYnSJlWS0UtQI7cuHcgC7_jvk4&e= . Here is the schedule: > > *September 8:* The Value of Digitizing Mammal Collections, Cody > Thompson, University of Michigan > > *September 15:* The Value of Digitizing Fish Collections, Andy > Bentley, University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and President of > SPNCH > > *September 22:* The Value of Digitizing Herpetology Collections, Chris > Phillips, Illinois Natural History Survey, University of Illinois > > *September 29:* The Value of Digitizing Bird Collections, Carla > Cicero, UC Berkeley and Lead PI for Vertnet > > Webinars are strictly one hour long. Time is made available during the > webinar for questions and comments. > > We use AdobeConnect for our webinars, an online conferencing tool. No > special software is required. Any browser will work. Just navigate to > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__idigbio.adobeconnect.com_vertdigitization&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=wR-M_eIocUcxGwB4r2V5XlgdBrCu3G1yabTPgLcNxMw&s=Qd5jFETtbxzXMPI4gpYnSJlWS0UtQI7cuHcgC7_jvk4&e= , click Enter as > Guest, enter you name, and login. All webinars will be recorded and > made available on the interest group wiki at: > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.idigbio.org_wiki_index.php_Vert-5Fdigi-5Finterest-5Fgroup&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=wR-M_eIocUcxGwB4r2V5XlgdBrCu3G1yabTPgLcNxMw&s=gU4atgBMf0QolHuEpVCe1u7ba7fMzwngh13-LRYZBmc&e= . To > learn more about AdobeConnect, go here: > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.idigbio.org_wiki_images_a_ac_IDigBio-5FAdobe-5FConnect-5FQuick-5FStart-5FGuide.pdf&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=wR-M_eIocUcxGwB4r2V5XlgdBrCu3G1yabTPgLcNxMw&s=KLToUOSuVMfs4xV3r-dBGluMpvcZgmYRVEWrFokzIpA&e= > > Thanks! > > Gil > -- Gil Nelson, PhD Assistant Professor/Research iDigBio Steering Committee Integrated Digitized Biocollections Institute for Digital Information and Scientific Communication College of Communication and Information Courtesy Professor Department of Biological Sciences Robert K. Godfrey Herbarium Florida State University gnelson at bio.fsu.edu Twitter: @idiggilnelson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150904/93c472f5/attachment.html From talia.karim at colorado.edu Fri Sep 4 10:31:31 2015 From: talia.karim at colorado.edu (Talia S. Karim) Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 14:31:31 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Reminder: Monthly webinar, iDigBio Paleo Digitization Working Group Message-ID: iDigBio?s Paleo Digitization Working group is pleased to announce its September webinar, scheduled for September 8, 2015, 3-4 p.m. EDT. This is a free, open invitation session featuring Dr. Doug Boyer of Duke University with an overview of Morphosource, a project-based data archive that allows researchers to store and organize, share, and distribute their own 3d data. To attend, login at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__idigbio.adobeconnect.com_paleo&d=AwIF-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=Vb1tY5s2YF4Tr-Ms5Dxcpfe1RIo6QkWymTG8u9dWnKc&s=EMn8Kiiu0KC4qI6bABXHM9MwkPlJwLrmOHBr0bUe-6Q&e= , select ?Enter as guest,? enter your name, and click Enter room. For the complete schedule of this year?s webinars, visit the working group wiki athttps://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.idigbio.org_wiki_index.php_Paleo-5FDigitization-5FWorking-5FGroup&d=AwIF-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=Vb1tY5s2YF4Tr-Ms5Dxcpfe1RIo6QkWymTG8u9dWnKc&s=dsMPojS5-FNSzSoA49LjehEm3yPelVdLk9O9eJc193E&e= . Talia Karim and Gil Nelson ------ Talia Karim, PhD Collection Manager Invertebrate Paleontology CU Museum of Natural History University of Colorado 265 UCB Boulder, CO 80309-0265 https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__fossilinsects.colorado.edu&d=AwIF-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=Vb1tY5s2YF4Tr-Ms5Dxcpfe1RIo6QkWymTG8u9dWnKc&s=ccbZSyKhKTGG1Zxk_6MeS6-QKMXQSYMTiu9tL_VYwCo&e= -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150904/50d51a77/attachment.html From hfourie at ditsong.org.za Mon Sep 7 00:49:45 2015 From: hfourie at ditsong.org.za (Heidi Fourie) Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 06:49:45 +0200 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] FW: NHCOLL Microscope slide scanner References: <000e01d0e6e9$552f0e20$ff8d2a60$@ditsong.org.za> Message-ID: <003b01d0e928$9f597cb0$de0c7610$@ditsong.org.za> I post this on behalf of our Librarian. Regards From: Kizzy Shipalana [mailto:kizzy at ditsong.org.za] Sent: 04 September 2015 10:12 AM To: hfourie at ditsong.org.za; Teresa Kearney Cc: Tersia Perregil Subject: NHCOLL Microscope slide scanner Dear Heidi and Teresa, If either one of you are able to post on NHCOLL could I ask a favour? Could you post asking if anyone uses and can recommend a scanner used to scan microscope slides of insect genitalia? It does not need to scan in high volumes but should do a fairly decent with the resolution. Regards, Tersia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150907/71cdd294/attachment.html From peterar at berkeley.edu Mon Sep 7 01:21:18 2015 From: peterar at berkeley.edu (Peter Rauch) Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 22:21:18 -0700 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] FW: NHCOLL Microscope slide scanner In-Reply-To: <003b01d0e928$9f597cb0$de0c7610$@ditsong.org.za> References: <000e01d0e6e9$552f0e20$ff8d2a60$@ditsong.org.za> <003b01d0e928$9f597cb0$de0c7610$@ditsong.org.za> Message-ID: Is the scanner to scan only the slide labels, or to scan the genitalia in only operator-selected planes, or in 3-D, e.g., using focus-stacking, or one of the newer more esoteric technologies ? Peter On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 9:49 PM, Heidi Fourie wrote: > I post this on behalf of our Librarian. > > Regards > > > > *From:* Kizzy Shipalana [mailto:kizzy at ditsong.org.za > ] > *Sent:* 04 September 2015 10:12 AM > *To:* hfourie at ditsong.org.za; Teresa Kearney > *Cc:* Tersia Perregil > *Subject:* NHCOLL Microscope slide scanner > > > > Dear Heidi and Teresa, > > > > If either one of you are able to post on NHCOLL could I ask a favour? > Could you post asking if anyone uses and can recommend a scanner used to > scan microscope slides of insect genitalia? It does not need to scan in > high volumes but should do a fairly decent with the resolution. > > > > Regards, > Tersia > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Eileen Sobeck, administrator of NMFS, pointed out that the previous month was the warmest July ever recorded, primarily due to record-high ocean temperatures. ?Those warmer waters, along with rising seas, coastal droughts and ocean acidification, are already putting people, businesses, and communities at risk,? she said in a statement. ?With this strategy, we're taking a proactive approach in providing information on current and future conditions to try and reduce impacts and increase our resilience.? Richard Merrick, NOAA Fisheries Chief Science Advisor, reiterated the importance of ?knowing what changes are coming so they [communities and businesses] can take appropriate action to mitigate any negative effects on our economy and environment.? BioScience Talks Podcast on Extracellular Vesicles Listen to the newest episode of BioScience Talks podcast. August?s guests, Drs. 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This 'refixing' process was mentioned in a 1978 ASIH museum practices document, but we haven't seen it discussed in anything more recent. Are there any potential disadvantages to refixing specimens to improve specimen quality/ longevity? The herpetological collection is currently labeled using Resistall paper. The literature indicates that this paper type may result in an acidic/damaging pH. Is there another labeling paper that is recommended for use? A number of specimens have been preserved using Ward's solution. Are there any potential concerns or treatment procedures needed before transferring these specimens into ethanol (75%)? Secondly, is there any reason to worry about the condition of cleared and stained specimens, assuming they are still submerged in fluid? Thanks in advance for the advice! Jade Keehn and James Simmons Assistant Museum Curators Museum of Natural History University of Nevada, Reno -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150909/30831dbe/attachment.html From dirk.neumann at zsm.mwn.de Thu Sep 10 02:51:35 2015 From: dirk.neumann at zsm.mwn.de (Dirk Neumann) Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:51:35 +0200 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Refixing, Ward's solution, and other problems with old specimen In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <55F12877.6010404@zsm.mwn.de> Dear Jade, personally, I would refrain from injecting water-based, acidic formaldehyde solution to a specimens sitting in diluted ethanol. Especially if the specimen was weakly ethanol "fixed" in the beginning, you can't really re-fixate it by exposing it to formalin. The formaldehyde can, if at all, only preserve the current condition, but not improve it. Second, you might add a lot of osmotic issues, which could (further) damage the specimen (not to mention pH issues). I would try to determine the current concentration of your holding fluid and would move the specimen(s) through an rising alcohol ladder (normally 20/40/60/75%). Depending on the condition of the specimen, it might be good to inject carefully a little bit ethanol inside the body cavity of specimens to support this process (not into tissues). For any further questions centred around fluid collections, I strongly recommend John E. Simmons (2014) brilliant and exhaustive "Fluid Preservation - a comprehensive reference" (ISBN 9781442229655). Comprehensive is an understatement. It's /THE REFERENCE/ combining knowledge since the early days of fluid preservation. If "revamping" means a taking conservative measures on a larger collection, this book might be a very valuable reference during this work. Regarding the paper: the potential pH shift is correlated with the fluid amount inside containers; the same paper might give a strong pH shift in a small specimen jar (< 50 ml total volume), while in a 1000 l jar the shift might be negligible. In general, also in "normal paper" you may have up to 30 different chemicals added during production that are trapped inside the paper. A possible alternative would be usage of certified archival paper. However, before you shift to another label, you should test if your printing method works with the new printing medium - not all combinations of "paper" & "printer" produce durable labels. Hope this helps Dirk // Am 10.09.2015 um 03:32 schrieb Jade Keehn: > Greetings, > > This year, our department is working to revamp a historic fish and > herp collection in various states of disrepair. We have been > diligently sifting through the curatorial literature to prepare for > this process; however, there are a few things we could use some advice > on. Hopefully, there are a few knowledgeable wet collection curators > who can answer some questions before we begin our assessment and > treatment of this valuable collection. > > Our first question regards refixing museum specimens. A number of > amphibs are in rather "soggy" condition and we are considering > injecting them with 10% formalin before returning them to ethanol > solution. This 'refixing' process was mentioned in a 1978 ASIH museum > practices document, but we haven't seen it discussed in anything more > recent. Are there any potential disadvantages to refixing specimens to > improve specimen quality/ longevity? > > The herpetological collection is currently labeled using Resistall > paper. The literature indicates that this paper type may result in an > acidic/damaging pH. Is there another labeling paper that is > recommended for use? > > A number of specimens have been preserved using Ward's solution. Are > there any potential concerns or treatment procedures needed before > transferring these specimens into ethanol (75%)? Secondly, is there > any reason to worry about the condition of cleared and stained > specimens, assuming they are still submerged in fluid? > > Thanks in advance for the advice! > > > > Jade Keehn and James Simmons > Assistant Museum Curators > Museum of Natural History > University of Nevada, Reno > > > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l > > _______________________________________________ > NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of > Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose > mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of > natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to > society. 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I would suggest trying one less valuable and flabby specimen first and take it down to water, then fix and inject with formalin as per normal and then take it back up the alcohol dehydration ladder, (normally 2 hours per 10% of alcohol) until you reach your normal preservation strength. The formalin will halt the deterioration of any tissues that are starting to decay but whether the same carbonium ion reaction will take place in a specimen that has already been in alcohol for a long time, is purely theoretical - hence the need to try with one specimen. Ward?s solution is new to me and I checked their website but typically there is no suggestion of what is in it! I notice that it?s used for insect specimens so it should contain alcohol but any knowledge as to its formulae would be useful. As to Resistall: there is an acidic process apparently used in its manufacture and which can manifest itself (as Dirk suggested) if you use a large amount in a small container (likely?) However, it is a good labelling medium and I used to keep some in a jar of alcohol, then take out a sheet or 2 prior to use and let it dry out between blotters in a small field herbarium press. Bit time consuming but it did work. The pH shift in the jar where the paper was stored did drop slightly over time but not enough to worry about (down to 5). Specimens are often stored and will tolerate, slightly lower pH levels providing these don?t fall below 4.5 when decalcification of skeletons will start! Generally I used Goatskin Parchment paper from Arjo Wiggins as this had no pH issues at all, lasted for ?ever? and had no ink smudging issues. With all good wishes, Simon. Simon Moore MIScT, RSci, FLS, ACR Conservator of Natural Sciences and Cutlery Historian, www.natural-history-conservation.com On 10 Sep 2015, at 07:51, Dirk Neumann wrote: > Dear Jade, > > personally, I would refrain from injecting water-based, acidic formaldehyde solution to a specimens sitting in diluted ethanol. Especially if the specimen was weakly ethanol "fixed" in the beginning, you can't really re-fixate it by exposing it to formalin. The formaldehyde can, if at all, only preserve the current condition, but not improve it. Second, you might add a lot of osmotic issues, which could (further) damage the specimen (not to mention pH issues). > > I would try to determine the current concentration of your holding fluid and would move the specimen(s) through an rising alcohol ladder (normally 20/40/60/75%). Depending on the condition of the specimen, it might be good to inject carefully a little bit ethanol inside the body cavity of specimens to support this process (not into tissues). > > For any further questions centred around fluid collections, I strongly recommend John E. Simmons (2014) brilliant and exhaustive "Fluid Preservation - a comprehensive reference" (ISBN 9781442229655). Comprehensive is an understatement. It's THE REFERENCE combining knowledge since the early days of fluid preservation. If "revamping" means a taking conservative measures on a larger collection, this book might be a very valuable reference during this work. > > Regarding the paper: the potential pH shift is correlated with the fluid amount inside containers; the same paper might give a strong pH shift in a small specimen jar (< 50 ml total volume), while in a 1000 l jar the shift might be negligible. In general, also in "normal paper" you may have up to 30 different chemicals added during production that are trapped inside the paper. A possible alternative would be usage of certified archival paper. However, before you shift to another label, you should test if your printing method works with the new printing medium - not all combinations of "paper" & "printer" produce durable labels. > > Hope this helps > Dirk > > > Am 10.09.2015 um 03:32 schrieb Jade Keehn: >> Greetings, >> >> This year, our department is working to revamp a historic fish and herp collection in various states of disrepair. We have been diligently sifting through the curatorial literature to prepare for this process; however, there are a few things we could use some advice on. Hopefully, there are a few knowledgeable wet collection curators who can answer some questions before we begin our assessment and treatment of this valuable collection. >> >> Our first question regards refixing museum specimens. A number of amphibs are in rather "soggy" condition and we are considering injecting them with 10% formalin before returning them to ethanol solution. This 'refixing' process was mentioned in a 1978 ASIH museum practices document, but we haven't seen it discussed in anything more recent. Are there any potential disadvantages to refixing specimens to improve specimen quality/ longevity? >> >> The herpetological collection is currently labeled using Resistall paper. The literature indicates that this paper type may result in an acidic/damaging pH. Is there another labeling paper that is recommended for use? >> >> A number of specimens have been preserved using Ward's solution. Are there any potential concerns or treatment procedures needed before transferring these specimens into ethanol (75%)? Secondly, is there any reason to worry about the condition of cleared and stained specimens, assuming they are still submerged in fluid? >> >> Thanks in advance for the advice! >> >> >> >> Jade Keehn and James Simmons >> Assistant Museum Curators >> Museum of Natural History >> University of Nevada, Reno >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Nhcoll-l mailing list >> Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu >> http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l >> >> _______________________________________________ >> NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of >> Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose >> mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of >> natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to >> society. 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I had never heard of Ward?s solution (and apparently neither had John Simmons as there is no mention of it in his book ? probably because it is not a preservative usually associated with specimens) but I did find an MSDS online for the solution - https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.lakeland.edu_PDFs_MSDS_1332_Ward-2DSafe-2520Packing-2520Fluid-2520-2528Wards-2529.pdf&d=AwIGaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=p73XbT7yhpnL9Wpr7ympluasx_gNYl7Z4KYqKb8acSI&s=d-TvWsi8GR5eJAZLRKAexYQ_PpzYVC39aSzBuaKNC4o&e= It appears to be a small amount of methyl alcohol (2.87%) mixed with water and some other ingredients and as such would not be recommended due to the low concentration of preservative. For comparison we usually work with concentrations of 70% ethanol or 50% isopropanol in collections so this represents a very low concentration that would not prevent mold growth. Given this I would recommend the step up approach outlined by Dirk and others and may suggest some formaldehyde in the first step as a precaution. In terms of labelling, yes, Resistall paper is acidic and will eventually cause problems. The printing mechanism of choice now is the thermal transfer printer system sold by Alpha Systems together with the spun bound polyester media and ribbon ? see attached. There is a fairly large investment up front for the printer but the labels pay for themselves in durability and longevity. We have been using this system in our collection for about 15 years now and have been very happy with the results. We have seen no deterioration of labels over that time (no fading, no cracking, no brittleness etc.). They are also virtually indestructible and do not leach anything into the alcohol. Hope that helps Andy A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V Andy Bentley Ichthyology Collection Manager University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561 USA Tel: (785) 864-3863 Fax: (785) 864-5335 Email: abentley at ku.edu https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu&d=AwIGaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=p73XbT7yhpnL9Wpr7ympluasx_gNYl7Z4KYqKb8acSI&s=7aSTFQX7maKqllYOKX0iOGdtRUzybVmQ1MoBA-F7zP0&e= SPNHC President https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=AwIGaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=p73XbT7yhpnL9Wpr7ympluasx_gNYl7Z4KYqKb8acSI&s=3FsRBFdFQbZZmzD9VjnXCG969tWvxQnD6UsjPP0hYi8&e= : : A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Jade Keehn Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 8:32 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Cc: Chris Feldman ; jimmythesaint98 at hotmail.com Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Refixing, Ward's solution, and other problems with old specimen Greetings, This year, our department is working to revamp a historic fish and herp collection in various states of disrepair. 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I have never had to consider such a request. Our current collections policy document does not include language about this, and we will be updating our document. Any information would be appreciated. Feel free to reply off list (abraczi1 at msu.edu) Thanks and best, Laura Laura Abraczinskas, Collections Manager Vertebrate Collections Michigan State University Museum 409 West Circle Drive, Room 103 East Lansing, Michigan 48824 517/355-1290 Office Phone 517/432-2846 FAX -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150910/a5cb72e7/attachment.html From ABarber at calacademy.org Thu Sep 10 17:45:07 2015 From: ABarber at calacademy.org (Barber, Anne) Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 21:45:07 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Request for job descriptions Message-ID: Hi there! I?m interested in how the community describes the job duties for digitization staff at their institutions. 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URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150910/8d4d18e1/attachment.html From simmons.johne at gmail.com Thu Sep 10 22:05:33 2015 From: simmons.johne at gmail.com (John E Simmons) Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 22:05:33 -0400 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Refixing, Ward's solution, and other problems with old specimen In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Jade and James, You have received some excellent advice from Dirk, Simon, and Andy, but I thought I would add my two cents. I agree that re-fixation will be of little use. Formaldehyde fixes fresh tissues extremely well, but for long-preserved specimens it would really only work as a preservative, not a fixative. Particularly due to the safety issues in working with formaldehyde, I would follow the advice to stage the specimens down the concentration ladder to a bath of deionized or distilled water to wash them (to remove as much of the old preservatives as you can), then stage them back up to fresh 70% ethyl alcohol. You should check the alcohol concentration after a week or two to make sure that it is still 70% (the strength at which alcohol is a good biocide). Sometimes even when using a concentration ladder there can be enough water left in the specimens to dilute the preservative. Do use the concentration ladder--it is far better for the specimens. Fluid preservation in alcohol is a balance between dehydration and preservation. The stronger the alcohol, the more the specimens will shrink (dehydrate). Despite the number of recommendations you will see in the literature for 75% alcohol for fish and herps, it has never been shown to be more effective than 70% so I would use 70% to get less shrinkage of the specimens. But make sure it is a good 70%--check the concentration with a good, clean, dry hydrometer or better yet, a digital density meter (if you can afford one). The one exception to the above is fish and amphibian eggs and larvae. Because their tissues contain so much water, preserving them in alcohol will make the specimens unusable. Fish and amphibian eggs and larvae should be preserved and stored in buffered 10% formalin (1 part formaldehyde with 9 parts distilled or deionized water, neutral buffered). The proper name for "Wards solution" is Wards-safe, and it is mentioned in "Fluid Preservation: A Comprehensive Reference." On page 69 there is a discussion of glycol- and phenol-based preservatives including Wards-safe, and it is listed in Table 17, on page 332. The MSDS that Andy sent you is the correct one for this product. Based on an analysis done by an independent lab, the unknown proprietary ingredient in Wards-safe is most likely gluteraldehyde. The other ingredients, as Andy mentioned, are methyl alcohol (which is a lousy preservative due to the small size of its molecule--it is probably added as a denaturant) and propylene glycol, which works for a while as a holding fluid, but it is not a preservative, either. It is worth noting that Wards-safe and similar products were developed and sold as safer alternatives to formaldehyde and alcohol for specimens to be dissected. They were never intended to be used as lon-term preservatives, and do not work as long-term preservatives. Make sure you stage Wards-safe specimens to water and then up to alcohol. If you don't get the propylene glycol rinsed out of the specimen, it is likely to cause the preservative to turn cloudy later. I have worked with a collection once stored in Wards-safe and had a terrible time getting all the glycol out of the specimens--for larger specimens, it took many, many changes of fresh preservative. As for the cleared and stained specimens--do you know what they are stored in now? Most people keep them in 100% glycerin, although sometimes a dilute alcohol is used. If you wish to replace the Resistall labels you should try a spun-bonded polyethylene paper (we can't get the goatskin parchment in the US, unfortunately). Andy's recommendation of a thermal printer is excellent. If you can't afford that, however, you can purchase "Rite in the Rain" brand paper (which is really spun-bonded polyethylene) or a similar product. You can use it in some printers (but be careful, it can melt) or write on it with a permanent ink that you let dry for 24 hr before submerging, but do follow the advice of others and test your ink-and-label substrate combination before using it with specimens. You can find the Rite in the Rain products here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.riteintherain.com_shop-2Dproducts&d=AwIBaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=ZkAGzH1lN-gJ3H_VYP67I4xNHMzipmxs_lH1ae7ANuw&s=h04fBF0lxFQmJrpsil18hOBaF-GRF40YQniYx9SjHbE&e= Another book that you may find useful is the new (third) edition of "Herpetological Collecting and Collections Management," which was just issued in July 2015 (this is an update of the 2002 edition). Although it is very herpetology-centric, almost all of the preserving and collection management advice applies equally well to fish. It is available from the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR): https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.ssarbooks.com_si_007.html&d=AwIBaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=ZkAGzH1lN-gJ3H_VYP67I4xNHMzipmxs_lH1ae7ANuw&s=8kBehNpDvuTwNHR-J2hbvSLVu03Kl2XL-wotCHTFN48&e= Please feel free to contact me, Simon, Dirk, or Andy or post your queries to the listserv if you have any more questions. We are always happy to be of assistance. --John John E. Simmons Museologica 128 E. Burnside Street Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823-2010 simmons.johne at gmail.com 303-681-5708 www.museologica.com and Adjunct Curator of Collections Earth and Mineral Science Museum & Art Gallery Penn State University University Park, Pennsylvania and Instructor, Museum Studies School of Library and Information Science Kent State University and Lecturer in Art Juniata College Huntingdon, Pennsylvania On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 9:32 PM, Jade Keehn wrote: > Greetings, > > This year, our department is working to revamp a historic fish and herp > collection in various states of disrepair. We have been diligently sifting > through the curatorial literature to prepare for this process; however, > there are a few things we could use some advice on. Hopefully, there are a > few knowledgeable wet collection curators who can answer some questions > before we begin our assessment and treatment of this valuable collection. > > Our first question regards refixing museum specimens. A number of amphibs > are in rather "soggy" condition and we are considering injecting them with > 10% formalin before returning them to ethanol solution. This 'refixing' > process was mentioned in a 1978 ASIH museum practices document, but we > haven't seen it discussed in anything more recent. Are there any potential > disadvantages to refixing specimens to improve specimen quality/ longevity? > > The herpetological collection is currently labeled using Resistall paper. > The literature indicates that this paper type may result in an > acidic/damaging pH. Is there another labeling paper that is recommended for > use? > > A number of specimens have been preserved using Ward's solution. Are there > any potential concerns or treatment procedures needed before transferring > these specimens into ethanol (75%)? Secondly, is there any reason to worry > about the condition of cleared and stained specimens, assuming they are > still submerged in fluid? > > Thanks in advance for the advice! > > > > Jade Keehn and James Simmons > Assistant Museum Curators > Museum of Natural History > University of Nevada, Reno > > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l > > _______________________________________________ > NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of > Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose > mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of > natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to > society. 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A convenient source for estimating the RH x time boundaries at about room temperature is in Stefan?s web page on Incorrect Relative Humidity as an Agent at: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cci-2Dicc.gc.ca_resources-2Dressources_agentsofdeterioration-2Dagentsdedeterioration_chap10-2Deng.aspx&d=AwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=4yfc1mUVfSGbHR40pIgf41zrF2NHR6zNEBNDso2YVEE&s=e4pTnetq3lioAUTFOu26FNKlbIp_1-0QW3VZNCgG8VA&e= There you will see the time required for mold growth at these RH conditions can be estimated as: % RH Days 90 3 80 10 75 30 70 100 Remember the importance of guarding against temperature gradients or sources of moisture like damp walls, both of which can cause locally higher RH levels in collection materials than are measured in the middle of a room. Best, Rob From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Bryant, James Sent: September-10-15 3:08 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Cc: Milanovich, Sean Subject: [Nhcoll-l] preventing and treating mold in basketry and similar woven materials With a fairly large collection of historic basketry woven of plant materials, we are concerned that we are able to maintain the right environment to discourage mold occurrences (especially on baskets with past use in food gathering and prep), and also prevent the dispersal of mold between objects. Are there published standards for this sort of preventative conservation? Even though we are in an area (typically) known for low, year-round humidity, with the prospect of an extended El Nino wet season ahead, we?d like to know we?re doing all we can to inhibit mold. Any suggestions or comments from subscribers would be much appreciated. James M. Bryant Curator of Natural History Museum Depart., City of Riverside 3580 Mission Inn Avenue Riverside, CA 92501 TEL: 951-826-5273 FAX: 951-369-4970 jbryant at riversideca.gov i -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150910/a85e6d41/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 98829 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150910/a85e6d41/attachment.jpe From T.Schossleitner at mfn-berlin.de Fri Sep 11 09:02:48 2015 From: T.Schossleitner at mfn-berlin.de (Schossleitner, T.) Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:02:48 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] longterm stability of Instapak Foam Message-ID: <5D5A476C89F1E64FA000DF4973227C419E6C85BB@mfn-ex-1.naturkundemuseum-berlin.de> Hi there, we at the paleo vertebrate department of the MfN Berlin need to pack heavy and big dinosaur bones and are considering using instapak foam (or any other PU foam) inside a plaster casket. So I was wondering if anyone has some experience with it and if the foam is stable in the long term or if there are any other risks of outgassing or anything else. I know it is sensible to UV light, but as it is in an enclosed casket I would have hoped that shouldn't pose to much of a problem. I am also interested and open in/to any other idea concering the the storage of big fossil specimen. Thanks and all the best Thomas ___________________________________________________________________________________ Museum f?r Naturkunde Leibniz-Institut f?r Evolutions- und Biodiversit?tsforschung Thomas Schossleitner Invalidenstrasse 43 10115 Berlin Tel. +49(0)30 2093 8537 Fax. + 49(0)30 2093 8868 e-mail: t.schossleitner at mfn-berlin.de ___________________________________________________________________________________ www.naturkundemuseum-berlin.de -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150911/b58169cc/attachment.html From Rodrigo.Pellegrini at sos.nj.gov Fri Sep 11 09:31:01 2015 From: Rodrigo.Pellegrini at sos.nj.gov (Pellegrini, Rodrigo) Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:31:01 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] longterm stability of Instapak Foam In-Reply-To: <5D5A476C89F1E64FA000DF4973227C419E6C85BB@mfn-ex-1.naturkundemuseum-berlin.de> References: <5D5A476C89F1E64FA000DF4973227C419E6C85BB@mfn-ex-1.naturkundemuseum-berlin.de> Message-ID: I'm sure there are other list members that know materials better than I, but my understanding is Polyethylene (PE) foam is much more stable than PU. The system you describe would probably work well enough with PE foam, which would last much longer IIRC. You might also wish to review a copy of "Supporting Old Bones, Storage Jackets for Oversize Dinosaur Bones" by Fox, Marilyn, and Vicki Fitzgerald of the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. This was a poster presented at the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) Annual Meeting in 2012, Special Poster Session: Storage Techniques for Arts, Science, and Humanities Collections. I can forward a copy by private email if you don't have it in your library. Best regards, Rod Rodrigo Pellegrini, MA, MS Registrar, Natural History Bureau New Jersey State Museum 205 W. State St. PO Box 530 Trenton, NJ 08625-0530 USA Voice: (609) 292-5615 (office) (609) 826-3924 (laboratory) (609) 826-5449 (storage) Fax: (609) 292-7636 E-mail: Rodrigo.Pellegrini at sos.nj.gov Website: www.newjerseystatemuseum.org Blog: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__nhinnj.blogspot.com_&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=inOd9-RgnQFmfpjTA98yCFBoFdjtjB4P4GD56AkNew0&s=JEu1jTadrATauZ6rDPThmQJPd5GPXUrEvvs9YTMYORY&e= From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Schossleitner, T. Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 9:03 AM To: 'nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu' Subject: [Nhcoll-l] longterm stability of Instapak Foam Hi there, we at the paleo vertebrate department of the MfN Berlin need to pack heavy and big dinosaur bones and are considering using instapak foam (or any other PU foam) inside a plaster casket. So I was wondering if anyone has some experience with it and if the foam is stable in the long term or if there are any other risks of outgassing or anything else. I know it is sensible to UV light, but as it is in an enclosed casket I would have hoped that shouldn't pose to much of a problem. I am also interested and open in/to any other idea concering the the storage of big fossil specimen. Thanks and all the best Thomas ___________________________________________________________________________________ Museum f?r Naturkunde Leibniz-Institut f?r Evolutions- und Biodiversit?tsforschung Thomas Schossleitner Invalidenstrasse 43 10115 Berlin Tel. +49(0)30 2093 8537 Fax. + 49(0)30 2093 8868 e-mail: t.schossleitner at mfn-berlin.de ___________________________________________________________________________________ www.naturkundemuseum-berlin.de -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150911/1d59b067/attachment.html From AndersonG at CarnegieMNH.Org Fri Sep 11 11:33:14 2015 From: AndersonG at CarnegieMNH.Org (Anderson, Gretchen) Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:33:14 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] longterm stability of Instapak Foam In-Reply-To: <5D5A476C89F1E64FA000DF4973227C419E6C85BB@mfn-ex-1.naturkundemuseum-berlin.de> References: <5D5A476C89F1E64FA000DF4973227C419E6C85BB@mfn-ex-1.naturkundemuseum-berlin.de> Message-ID: Hi Thomas, I am not sure about the chemical stability of Instapak foam, however I can give you a take on the same idea done back in the 1990's. An expanding foam product (not sure which one, before my time here) was placed in polyethylene bags and used to create storage mounts for vertebrate Paleontology - basically the same idea as Instapak foam. It deteriorates over time (UV or no UV), losing cushioning and support. It literally crumbles away. We are now faced with replacing all of the mounts that were made - 10-15 years after the initial work was done. The other problem with this method is the exothermic reaction. It would be worth checking on that before experimenting with it. I have also seen it used to make a cast for exhibition purpose. The foam was coated with thin plaster and painted. There was no light exposure to it 10 years, yet is also deteriorated. Good Luck. Gretchen Anderson Gretchen Anderson Conservator Carnegie Museum of Natural History 5800 Baum Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15206 AndersonG at CarnegieMNH.Org 412-665-2607 (office) 412-420-9083 (Cell) From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Schossleitner, T. Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 9:03 AM To: 'nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu' Subject: [Nhcoll-l] longterm stability of Instapak Foam Hi there, we at the paleo vertebrate department of the MfN Berlin need to pack heavy and big dinosaur bones and are considering using instapak foam (or any other PU foam) inside a plaster casket. So I was wondering if anyone has some experience with it and if the foam is stable in the long term or if there are any other risks of outgassing or anything else. I know it is sensible to UV light, but as it is in an enclosed casket I would have hoped that shouldn't pose to much of a problem. I am also interested and open in/to any other idea concering the the storage of big fossil specimen. Thanks and all the best Thomas ___________________________________________________________________________________ Museum f?r Naturkunde Leibniz-Institut f?r Evolutions- und Biodiversit?tsforschung Thomas Schossleitner Invalidenstrasse 43 10115 Berlin Tel. +49(0)30 2093 8537 Fax. + 49(0)30 2093 8868 e-mail: t.schossleitner at mfn-berlin.de ___________________________________________________________________________________ www.naturkundemuseum-berlin.de The information contained in this message and/or attachments is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any system and destroy any copies. 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To join, navigate to https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__idigbio.adobeconnect.com_vertdigitization&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=S5jXPERt8rltXsk3uVtv7Sm5Z3-TolAXp5aJLdC8Rcs&s=1inPNtJ2WspOjrb_HuocqeNhgXbeBO5YSzxynn4uMeo&e= . Tomorrow's webinar topic features Andy Bentley, University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and President of SPNCH, on The Value of Digitizing Fish Collections. See below for additional information on the series. > On 8/5/2015 9:04 PM, Gil Nelson wrote: >> >> iDigBio?s Vertebrate Digitization Interest Group is pleased to offer >> a 4-part webinar series entitled /The Value of Digitizing Vertebrate >> Collections/, all to be held on Tuesdays in September, 3:00-4:00 p.m. >> EDT. These will be the first four of several webinars leading up to a >> second iDigBio-sponsored vertebrate digitization workshop to be held >> spring 2016. The purpose of this first series of four is to outline >> the value and importance of digitizing vertebrate collections, >> including herps, mammals, birds, and fishes, with an emphasis on >> imaging. The target audience includes vertebrate zoologists, >> curators, collections managers, and others interested in vertebrate >> digitization. As defined for these webinars, digitization includes >> the transcription of label data into electronic records, production >> of one or more 2D or 3D images per selected specimen, the potential >> enrichment of label data (e.g. appending georeferences and/or links >> to catalogs, journals, and other source materials), and making >> transcribed data and associated images available via the web. >> >> All webinars are 3-4 p.m. EDT and accessible at >> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__idigbio.adobeconnect.com_vertdigitization&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=S5jXPERt8rltXsk3uVtv7Sm5Z3-TolAXp5aJLdC8Rcs&s=1inPNtJ2WspOjrb_HuocqeNhgXbeBO5YSzxynn4uMeo&e= . Here is the schedule: >> >> *September 8:* The Value of Digitizing Mammal Collections, Cody >> Thompson, University of Michigan >> >> *September 15:* The Value of Digitizing Fish Collections, Andy >> Bentley, University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and President of >> SPNCH >> >> *September 22:* The Value of Digitizing Herpetology Collections, >> Chris Phillips, Illinois Natural History Survey, University of Illinois >> >> *September 29:* The Value of Digitizing Bird Collections, Carla >> Cicero, UC Berkeley and Lead PI for Vertnet >> >> Webinars are strictly one hour long. Time is made available during >> the webinar for questions and comments. >> >> We use AdobeConnect for our webinars, an online conferencing tool. No >> special software is required. Any browser will work. 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We used to have naphthalene in the boxes, but have removed it some years ago due to health concerns. There is still a heavy scent of naphthalene as it impregnated the furniture. But since then, we have regular disinfestations. However this Summer I have detected some drawers/boxes with Anthrenus (Dermestidae) infestation. It was detected early and there wasn?t much harm done has I have frozen the infested boxes and hopefully contained the infestation. This made me think that the disinfestation that is being done regularly is not adequate, and while I understand that chemical fumigation should be avoided, since the room doesn?t have temperature control, I think it is essential, at least when an infestation is detected. So the disinfestation that has been done is using alpha-cypermetrin and says to be able to control cockroaches, ants, flies, mosquitoes and silverfish. But doesn?t say anything for big concerns such as Dermestidae. It is applied as liquid in the ground. Is this disinfestation adequate for the type of pest that affect museum collections? Or what insecticides should be used? Anyone has any experience or can direct me to any specific information on this issue? Thank you very much! Filipe Lopes National Museum of Natural History and Science Rua da Escola Polit?cnica, 56-58 1250-102 Lisboa Portugal -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150914/c9938107/attachment.html From blayjorge at gmail.com Mon Sep 14 14:42:32 2015 From: blayjorge at gmail.com (Jorge A. Santiago-Blay) Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 14:42:32 -0400 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] White "transparencies" Message-ID: Hello: I am helping curate a collection containing some objects that are nearly black. In the case of the objects of the collection that are paler, transparency paper on which we have entered a printer-generated code is used. 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The Tree Room was developed through a partnership among the University of California Museum of Paleontology, the University of Kansas Natural History Museum, the Yale Peabody Museum, and the Paleontological Research Institution's Museum of the Earth with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. -- Teresa MacDonald, Associate Director of Public Programs KU Natural History Museum (part of the Biodiversity Institute) University of Kansas Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Blvd Lawrence, KS 66045-7593 email: tmacd at ku.edu tel: (785) 864-2371 fax: (785) 864-5335 www.naturalhistory.ku.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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You can join us remotely to listen to the talks via https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__idigbio.adobeconnect.com_nhcdata&d=AwICaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=_gsCAFeE9loIQds-7xqUzKXlgRveHsuvlUDNRF4e8QM&s=MWBn776AwXYXVEga1kQFULP1vaIfQ_m29Q5-aoMoLos&e= The agenda for this workshop is https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__tinyurl.com_nhcdata&d=AwICaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=_gsCAFeE9loIQds-7xqUzKXlgRveHsuvlUDNRF4e8QM&s=hTdxyw0xnJuaDS1_XQwxfrGfaHzVlDeJ74UCMCYsZWw&e= . Hope to see you there! We're starting at 830 AM (PDT), that's 1130 AM (EDT). Best, Deb, et al (please excuse cross-posting) -- -- Upcoming iDigBio Events https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.idigbio.org_calendar&d=AwICaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=_gsCAFeE9loIQds-7xqUzKXlgRveHsuvlUDNRF4e8QM&s=EbxqnLtWBBlsntH_5d-zQLRjW0qHOwq5MZzegXQuFEY&e= -- Deborah Paul, iDigBio Technology Specialist Institute for Digital Information, 234 LSB Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida 32306 850-644-6366 From abentley at ku.edu Tue Sep 15 14:50:34 2015 From: abentley at ku.edu (Bentley, Andrew Charles) Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:50:34 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] iDigBio Vertebrate Digitization webinar Message-ID: <11131219c35944aa84e50108afcc418a@ex13-csf-cr-13.home.ku.edu> iDigBio Vertebrate Digitization Webinar: Fish Collections presented by Andy Bentley and moderated by yours truly is about to start in 15 min (3:00pm EST) join in here if you are interested in fishes, museum collections and digitization!: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__idigbio.adobeconnect.com_vertdigitization&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=fxa1QULCS3xZ5MFbWwqiFJ1D___iwzxQDSKAGxbfLeY&s=Qn0ed2uvdqzz_KqtPk8Sfll8NOrXBIXIYz_DqFhieiI&e= A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V Andy Bentley Ichthyology Collection Manager University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561 USA Tel: (785) 864-3863 Fax: (785) 864-5335 Email: abentley at ku.edu https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=fxa1QULCS3xZ5MFbWwqiFJ1D___iwzxQDSKAGxbfLeY&s=NR5TAwuXxIYGjA7fc_kqZheA8LdBcTOQeBNi2YQ67gw&e= SPNHC President https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=fxa1QULCS3xZ5MFbWwqiFJ1D___iwzxQDSKAGxbfLeY&s=rjPgk1TZhB_ObqPkLJEJkdH1VnkgDzFXNVlOumFLhuo&e= : : A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 17:00:37 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Environmental Improvements for the Oklahoma Collection of Genetic Resources of the Sam Noble Museum Message-ID: Environmental Improvements for the Oklahoma Collection of Genetic Resources of the Sam Noble Museum, University of Oklahoma The Oklahoma Collection of Genetic Resources (OCGR) of the Sam Noble Museum, University of Oklahoma was established in late 2006 and contains currently more than 36,000 vials of tissue from individuals representing 38 orders, 144 families, 394 genera, and 666 species of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish. It includes tissues from 23 type specimens and >100 rare and endangered species. The collection is significant for its large collections of tissue samples of mammals from Argentina, vertebrates (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds) from Oklahoma, mammals from Tennessee, and amphibians from Arkansas. The OCGR is publicly accessible via the SNM website and data portals (iDigBio, VertNet, GBIF). Beginning 1 October 2015, the OCGR will transition from electricity dependent, mechanical, ultra-cold freezer storage to a liquid nitrogen storage system. The conversion to a liquid nitrogen storage system will improve the stewardship of the OCGR, prevent catastrophic loss due to power disruptions in a disaster prone region (e.g., tornados and earthquakes); provide long-term conservation and preservation of samples that will ensure their integrity for current and future research; and provide increased capacity for growth of the collection. During the entire two-year project, the collection will remain open?new acquisitions will be cataloged and installed, staff will respond to requests for information, and loans of tissue subsamples will be provided. This project is made possible by a grant from the Museums for America program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (MA-30-15-0381-15). For additional information, please contact Dr. Janet K. Braun (jkbraun at ou.edu), Dr. Brandi S. Coyner (bcoyner at ou.edu), or Dr. Cameron D. Siler (camsiler at ou.edu). [Sam Noble Museum] Dr. Janet Braun Head Curator Curator of Mammals and Oklahoma Collection of Genomic Resources Interim Curator of Ornithology Interim Curator of Ichthyology t. 405.325.0801 f. 405.325.7699 Sam Noble Museum University of Oklahoma 2401 Chautauqua Ave. Norman, OK 73072-7029 [Link10] ? [Link11] ? [Link12] ? [Link13] ? [Link14] ? [Link15] ? [Link16] ? [Link17] ? [Link18] ? [Link19] [Link20] ? [Link21] ? [Link22] ? [Link23] ? [Link24] ? [Link25] ? [Link26] ? [Link27] ? [Link28] ? [Link29] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thank you, Patty _ _ _ _ _ _ Patty Jordan Search Committee Assistant Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Cornell University E235 Corson Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 607-254-4230 Pj17 at cornell.edu Curatorial/Research Associate Ichthyology and Herpetology Collections Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Cornell University The Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates (CUMV) is seeking an ichthyologist or herpetologist to curate and grow the collections through an organized program of accession involving Cornell students in all aspects of museum-based activities. We are interested in a leader for all aspects of the program, from field collections through specimen preparation and curation, to use of the collections in modern specimen-based research. The successful candidate will curate the Ichthyology and Herpetology Collections (with the collaboration of a full-time collections manager) and maintain an active research program in collections-based research. The CUMV is a unit of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and is housed in the modern Imogene Powers Johnson Center for Birds and Biodiversity, along with the Lab of Ornithology and its ~200 faculty and staff. The CUMV holdings include over 1.25 million specimens, including over 1.25 million fishes, 30,000 amphibian and reptile specimens, and a substantial tissue collection. The CUMV includes space for teaching, specimen preparation and molecular work; a walk-in freezer; X-ray lab; dermestarium; etc. Cornell supports a diverse community of faculty, staff and students pursuing an uncommonly large number of programs and projects in vertebrate biology, ecology and evolution. Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in ichthyology, herpetology, or related area, have broad knowledge of fishes and/or amphibians and reptiles, have experience working with natural history collections, and display an interest in interacting with students and the broader scientific communities at Cornell and beyond. Inquiries are encouraged to either of the co-chairs of the search committee: Prof. Amy R. McCune (arm2 at cornell.edu) or Prof. Kelly Zamudio (krz2 at cornell.edu). Please submit (as a single pdf file) a CV, a letter describing your vision for future collections-based research and education, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three individuals who can serve as references to: curator_search at cornell.edu. Review of applications will begin 15 November 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Cornell University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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[https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gallery.mailchimp.com_95a09b1507e3dcc0866293235_images_NSCALOGODC.png&d=AwIF-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=AgiDfXUPAsNTdP4pmK1iv2RqfBRT0vGUq4IdfJse-N8&s=1-QSSUN5Z0Ns9LewgzAEbn27Oz-9zXk-qeWqRGu6_TQ&e= ] NSC Alliance Washington Report, Volume 6, Issue 9, September 17, 2015 In this Issue: * Congress Nears Funding Deadline * BCoN Workshop Considers Opportunities for Improved Collections Communication * Illinois State Museum to Close * Biodiversity Collections Network Invites Your Participation * More Biological Collections to be Digitized with NSF Support * IMLS Accepting Nominations for National Medal for Museum and Library Service ________________________________ Policy News from NSC Alliance Through the NSC Alliance partnership with the American Institute of Biological Sciences, we are pleased to provide NSC Alliance members with the following public policy update. With proper attribution to NSC Alliance, all material from these reports may be reproduced or forwarded. We encourage you to share this report with colleagues at your institution. Anyone interested in receiving copies of the NSC Alliance Washington Report may subscribe at www.NSCAlliance.org -- it?s free! If you have any questions or require additional information regarding any of the following items, please contact NSC Alliance director of public policy Dr. Robert Gropp at 202-628-1500 x 250 or at rgropp at aibs.org. ________________________________ Congress Nears Funding Deadline Only two weeks remain before fiscal year 2016 commences. The federal government faces a potential shutdown unless Congress passes a stopgap funding mechanism, known as a Continuing Resolution, by October 1st. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has stated that there will not be a government shutdown this year, but some conservatives in the House seem willing to risk one over a fight about funding for Planned Parenthood. Other policy debates may influence the duration of a Continuing Resolution, including the possibility of a new budget deal that would partially undo sequestration. McConnell told reporters that it is likely that spending caps would be raised as a result of budget negotiations. Democratic lawmakers have been pushing for an increase for both non-defense and defense programs. Funding for non-defense programs was cut by $41 billion between 2010 and 2014. After adjusting for inflation, this is a 15 percent reduction. BCoN Workshop Considers Opportunities for Improved Collections Communication Thirty scientists, communication and outreach experts, and natural science collection administrators from across the country gathered in Chicago earlier this month for a two-day meeting to explore how the biodiversity collections community can better collaborate to share biodiversity information with the public and key decision-makers. The Biodiversity Collections Network organized and sponsored the meeting. NSC Alliance, along with the American Institute of Biological Sciences and the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections are founding members of BCoN, which is supported by a National Science Foundation Research Coordination Network grant. The working group included individuals from institutions across the nation, including representatives of NSC Alliance member organizations. A summary of the workshop is being prepared and will be shared with NSC Alliance members. Illinois State Museum to Close A partisan fight over the Illinois state budget will result in the closure of the Illinois State Museum on September 30, 2015. Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner (R) and the state legislature have been feuding over how to address a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall. The state has been operating without an adopted budget since July 1. A legislative panel ruled last month in favor of keeping the museum open, but the decision is non-binding. NSC Alliance provided testimony urging the state to keep the museum open. ?I certainly would prefer not to have to close the museum, but we?ve got to manage within our means,? Governor Rauner said after the decision was announced. ?Right now we don?t have a budget. We?re running short of resources. We?ve got to take management actions to get through the process as best we can.? The state estimates that the closure of the museum will save $4.8 million annually. All but three of the museum system?s 68 employees will be let go. Representative Raymond Poe (R-Springfield) expressed concerns about the loss of museum talent. ?If those people go to another state or another museum, they?re not going to come back,? Poe said. ?I don?t know how you replace that.? The state Senate has approved a bill that would prevent the governor from closing the museum. The measure is being considered in the House. Biodiversity Collections Network Invites Your Participation The Biodiversity Collections Network invites all natural history collections and related research centers to participate in community-building initiatives that strengthen the biodiversity collections community and contribute to the national goal of digitizing the specimens and associated data held in U.S. collections. One easy way to show your institution?s support for these efforts is to become a Supporting Organization. There is no cost to show your support, all you need to do is share our goals. Additional opportunities to participate in Biodiversity Collections Network meetings and programs will be announced on the initiative?s website https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bcon.aibs.org&d=AwIF-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=AgiDfXUPAsNTdP4pmK1iv2RqfBRT0vGUq4IdfJse-N8&s=JKNs3y8NC7iUuYPa1xJ8RtLqVJwX0wndJ-8EWo8l6CQ&e= . More Biological Collections to be Digitized with NSF Support In August, the National Science Foundation (NSF) made seven new awards in the Advancing Digitization of Biodiversity Collections program. Two new Thematic Collection Networks (TCN) will address ?grand challenges? in the areas of microfungi and marine invertebrates fossils. Both projects will bring together institutions across the country to digitize their biological specimens. The Microfungi Collections Consortium will digitize more than 1.2 million North American microfungi specimens. The project is led by Andrew Miller of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The other TCN will document the fossil marine invertebrate communities of the Eastern Pacific over the last 66 million years. The principle investigator for that award is Charles Marshall of the University of California, Berkeley. Five smaller awards were made for Partners to Existing Networks, which will participate in existing TCNs. Those grants will digitize additional specimens of macrofungi, fossils of insects, beetle specimens, and vascular plants from New England. Learn more at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.nsf.gov_news_news-5Fsumm.jsp-3Fcntn-5Fid-3D136007&d=AwIF-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=AgiDfXUPAsNTdP4pmK1iv2RqfBRT0vGUq4IdfJse-N8&s=3uqpdMOCI2I4xZatKZ2KEyfzTd0AH5EcjDl3rJ0xmWQ&e= . IMLS Accepting Nominations for National Medal for Museum and Library Service The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting nominations for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The award recognizes museums and libraries that have made extraordinary contributions to their communities. All types of nonprofit libraries and museums are eligible to receive the award. Anyone is free to make nominations, and self-nominations are accepted. Nomination forms are due by October 1, 2015. Approximately 30 finalists will be selected and featured by IMLS as part of a social media and press campaign leading up to the announcement of the winner. Winners will be honored at a ceremony in Washington, DC, and will be given the opportunity to host a two-day visit from StoryCorps to record community member stories. Winning the medal can also elevate an institutions profile and impact fundraising, programming, and outreach activity. 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URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150917/8f2a6d33/attachment.html From gnelson at bio.fsu.edu Mon Sep 21 12:54:49 2015 From: gnelson at bio.fsu.edu (Gil Nelson) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 12:54:49 -0400 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Reminder: Third of iDigBio's vertebrate digitization webinars is Sept 22 Message-ID: <56003659.6080609@bio.fsu.edu> Reminder: Third of iDigBio's vertebrate digitization webinars is Sept 22, featuring Chris Phillips (Illinois Natural History Survey) on The Value of Digitizing Herpetology Collections. See below for details on logging in. No registration required. iDigBio's Vertebrate Digitization Interest Group is pleased to offer a 4-part webinar series entitled The Value of Digitizing Vertebrate Collections, all to be held on Tuesdays in September, 3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT. These will be the first four of several webinars leading up to a second iDigBio-sponsored vertebrate digitization workshop to be held spring 2016. The purpose of this first series of four is to outline the value and importance of digitizing vertebrate collections, including herps, mammals, birds, and fishes, with an emphasis on imaging. The target audience includes vertebrate zoologists, curators, collections managers, and others interested in vertebrate digitization. As defined for these webinars, digitization includes the transcription of label data into electronic records, production of one or more 2D or 3D images per selected specimen, the potential enrichment of label data (e.g. appending georeferences and/or links to catalogs, journals, and other source materials), and making transcribed data and associated images available via the web. All webinars are 3-4 p.m. EDT and accessible at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__idigbio.adobeconnect.com_vertdigitization&d=AwICaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=Bk_uXSlOFfkFTLCni8iKM96kr6Rvr8spOMnHA6g_hHk&s=LNp5r_E-Zyd5k9tuQvU65yXo2GNP0KubfBl38ip3p1o&e= Here is the schedule: September 8: The Value of Digitizing Mammal Collections, Cody Thompson, University of Michigan September 15: The Value of Digitizing Fish Collections, Andy Bentley, University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and President of SPNCH September 22: The Value of Digitizing Herpetology Collections, Chris Phillips, Illinois Natural History Survey, University of Illinois September 29: The Value of Digitizing Bird Collections, Carla Cicero, UC Berkeley and Lead PI for Vertnet Webinars are strictly one hour long. Time is made available during the webinar for questions and comments. Gil -- Gil Nelson, PhD Assistant Professor/Research iDigBio Steering Committee Integrated Digitized Biocollections Institute for Digital Information and Scientific Communication College of Communication and Information Courtesy Professor Department of Biological Sciences Robert K. Godfrey Herbarium Florida State University gnelson at bio.fsu.edu From abentley at ku.edu Mon Sep 21 14:41:50 2015 From: abentley at ku.edu (Bentley, Andrew Charles) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 18:41:50 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Fwd: Science Policy News from AIBS References: Message-ID: Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. AIBS Public Policy Report AIBS Public Policy Report, Volume 16, Issue 19, September 21, 2015 * Congress Nears Funding Deadline, Mulls Budget Negotiations * 2,500 Organizations Call for End to Budget Sequestration * Republican-Backed Resolution Calls for Action on Climate Change * NSF Advisory Committee Report Addresses Future of Environmental Research, Education * Alabama School Board Supports Science-Based Teaching on Evolution * Upcoming White House Forum: Open Science and Innovation * NSF Accepting Nominations for 2016 Alan T. Waterman Award * Deadline Approaching: Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest * From the Federal Register * Become an Advocate for Science: Join the AIBS Legislative Action Center ________________________________ The AIBS Public Policy Report is distributed broadly by email every two weeks to the AIBS membership. Any interested party may self-subscribe to receive these free reports by email or RSS news feed, by going to www.aibs.org/public-policy-reports. With proper attribution to AIBS, all material from these reports may be reproduced or forwarded. AIBS staff appreciates receiving copies of materials used. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact the AIBS Director of Public Policy, Robert Gropp, at 202-628-1500 x 250. ________________________________ Congress Nears Funding Deadline, Mulls Budget Negotiations Less than two weeks remain before the start of fiscal year 2016. The federal government faces a potential shutdown unless Congress passes a stopgap funding mechanism, known as a Continuing Resolution, by 1 October. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has stated that there will not be a government shutdown this year, but some conservatives in the House of Representatives appear to be poised to risk one over a fight about government funding for Planned Parenthood. Other policy debates may influence the duration of a Continuing Resolution, including the possibility of a new budget deal to undo sequestration. McConnell told reporters that it is likely that spending caps would be raised as a result of budget negotiations. Democratic lawmakers have been pushing for an increase for both non-defense and defense programs. Funding for non-defense programs was cut by $41 billion between 2010 and 2014. After adjusting for inflation, this is a 15 percent reduction. Several Democrats in the House have introduced a bill that would raise the spending caps for non-defense and defense programs equally. The ?Prevent a Government Shutdown Act of 2015? would automatically eliminate sequestration for non-defense discretionary programs and provide the same amount of relief for defense programs if budget negotiations do not succeed by the start of the new fiscal year. The legislation, H.R. 3476, is sponsored by Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), the ranking member of the Budget Committee. 2,500 Organizations Call for End to Budget Sequestration The American Institute of Biological Sciences and a diverse group of 2,500 organizations sent a letter to Congress to call for an end to budget sequestration. The letter calls for a balanced approach to deficit reduction that takes into account the deep reductions that non-defense (NDD) programs have sustained since 2010. "Such sequestration relief must be equally balanced between nondefense and defense programs, as strong investments in both NDD and defense are necessary to keep our country competitive, safe, and secure," states the letter. "There is bipartisan agreement that sequestration is bad policy and ultimately hurts our nation. It's time to end the era of austerity." Read the letter at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.aibs.org_position-2Dstatements_20150910-5Fndd-5Fstop-5Fsequestration.html&d=AwIGaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=7_R5IsLpLIBfN3FnZyRrLvOj79RF4vjRrUXYcakn6nU&s=sD4ildvIKZ9TNzkGutKFAJyD-jGSEkVG2KpWzXGC5bY&e= . Republican-Backed Resolution Calls for Action on Climate Change Ten Republican members of the House of Representatives are sponsoring a resolution that would direct the chamber to commit ?to working constructively ? to study and address the causes and effects of measured changes to our global and regional climates, including mitigation efforts and efforts to balance human activities that have been found to have an impact.? The resolution notes the negative impacts climate change could have across the country, including ?longer and hotter heat waves, more severe storms, worsening flood and drought cycles, growing invasive species and insect problems, threatened native plant and wildlife populations, rising sea levels, and, when combined with a lack of proper forest management, increased wildfire risk.? H.Res. 424 is sponsored by Representative Chris Gibson (R-NY) and co-sponsored by Representatives Ryan Costello (R-PA), Carolos Curbelo (R-FL), Robert Dold (R-IL), Michael Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Richard Hanna (R-NY), Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ), Patrick Meehan (R-PA), David Reichert (R-WA), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), and Elise Stefanik (R-NY). NSF Advisory Committee Report Addresses Future of Environmental Research, Education The National Science Foundation?s (NSF) Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education (AC-ERE) released a report on 16 September that offers recommendations for addressing environmental challenges over the next decade. The report, ?America?s Future: Environmental Research and Education for a Thriving Century: A 10-year Outlook,? notes that the United States is facing a wide range of environmental challenges, including climate change in the Arctic, El Ni?o affecting West Coast fisheries, drought in California, and land-use change in New England. It states that, ?Human systems are becoming dominant forces in ecosystems and the environment resulting in novel landscapes, altered hydrologic and biogeochemical regimes, and new disease pathways.? According the AC-ERE, the scientific community is ready for new approaches to research and education that reach across different disciplines to provide the understanding needed to solve environmental and societal challenges. The report stresses the need to integrate our understanding of biophysical processes and social processes as well as engineered systems in order to address complex environmental problems. James Olds, NSF assistant director for Biological Sciences, said, ?Interdisciplinary research and education are essential to carrying out NSF's vision. This report is very forward-looking and highlights the current and potential role of science as a catalyst for progress in the coming decades.? The AC-ERE recommends that NSF build on its core and special programs, including Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems; Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy and Water Systems; and Risk and Resilience, ?to integrate a stable, foundation-wide environmental portfolio across its research and education directorates and programs, creating new programs when needed to address specific research questions and societal-environmental challenges.? Moreover, ?NSF should invest in projects focused on studying best practices and supporting research that will improve methods of connecting science with decision-making.? The AC-ERE specifically proposes creating a program to support Broader Impact Networks and Nodes (BINNs), which would be multi-institutional collaborations to connect education and community engagement professionals with researchers to effectively accomplish broader impact goals. BINNs would help principal investigators who receive NSF awards to embed their projects' education and outreach activities in a larger framework. The report is available at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.nsf.gov_geo_ere_ereweb_ac-2Dere_ac-2Dere-5Fthriving-5Fcentury.pdf&d=AwIGaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=7_R5IsLpLIBfN3FnZyRrLvOj79RF4vjRrUXYcakn6nU&s=rPopSqR0ZEmIjuBid4V90vyfQV5cwysQB0XrLsjZPWQ&e= . Alabama School Board Supports Science-Based Teaching on Evolution On 10 September the Alabama State Board of Education unanimously approved new science standards that support a science-based approach to teaching evolution in public schools. Past standards sought to call into question evolutionary theory, referencing ?unanswered questions and unresolved problems? and questioning evidence for ?large changes? through natural selection. The new standards, which go into effect in 2016, support a curriculum that acknowledges the scientific consensus on evolution, stating, ?this theory [evolution] is substantiated with much direct and indirect evidence. Therefore, this course of study requires our students to understand the principles of the theory of evolution from the perspective of established scientific knowledge.? In addition, the new standards emphasize a critical thinking and data-driven approach to learning science. The revised standards also include climate change as part of the curriculum. The board?s ruling does not affect the disclaimer stickers required on Alabama science textbooks that state evolution is a theory, ?not a fact,? and must be ?critically considered.? The stickers may be discussed at a public hearing set for 9 November. The new standards can be found at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.alsde.edu_sec_sct_COS_2015-2520Alabama-2520Course-2520of-2520Study-2520-2520Science-2520-2520Final-25209-2D10-2D15.pdf&d=AwIGaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=7_R5IsLpLIBfN3FnZyRrLvOj79RF4vjRrUXYcakn6nU&s=vkdeHuK7uqR13Oys2D5nqaKaBf9M-3yPSZ2HM-AJpb0&e= . Upcoming White House Forum: Open Science and Innovation The White House?s Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and Domestic Policy Council (DPC) will convene a live-webcast forum to celebrate citizen science and crowdsourcing. ?Open Science and Innovation: Of the People, By the People, For the People? will be a cross-discipline discussion between representatives from academia, the private sector, all levels of government, and the general public to highlight topics such as the significant contributions of citizen science and crowdsourcing, publicly available tools and resources, and future potential for greater involvement. The forum will be available as a livestream at wh.gov/live from 8 am to 12 pm EDT on 30 September. Learn more at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.whitehouse.gov_blog_2015_09_09_open-2Dscience-2Dand-2Dinnovation-2Dpeople-2Dpeople-2Dpeople&d=AwIGaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=7_R5IsLpLIBfN3FnZyRrLvOj79RF4vjRrUXYcakn6nU&s=bt_4ZMxd8gCZYng2QlQUp5KV9zADX5Wl50Pjm44aUHY&e= . NSF Accepting Nominations for 2016 Alan T. Waterman Award The National Science Foundation (NSF) is accepting nominations for the 2016 Alan T. Waterman Award, an annual award recognizing a young researcher for his/her talent, creativity and influence. Congress established the award, named after the NSF?s first director, in 1975 to mark NSF?s 25th anniversary. Nominees can be from any NSF supported field of science or engineering, and the award recipient will be presented with a medal and a one million dollar research grant. Nominations and associated materials are due by 23 October. Nominations may be submitted at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.fastlane.nsf.gov_honawards_&d=AwIGaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=7_R5IsLpLIBfN3FnZyRrLvOj79RF4vjRrUXYcakn6nU&s=6Drz7rBYJKNrU0UAJGohPUjmwQjcbQWDgHEvLd46R48&e= . For more information about the award, past awardees, and eligibility and selection criteria, visit the NSF website at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.nsf.gov_od_waterman_waterman.jsp&d=AwIGaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=7_R5IsLpLIBfN3FnZyRrLvOj79RF4vjRrUXYcakn6nU&s=U7QfMFpELHszO99iKpzqDRcJcuO5_pIRH-kmpA5OETw&e= . Deadline Approaching: Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest Help the public and policymakers to better understand the breadth of biology by entering the Faces of Biology Photo Contest. The winner will receive $250 and have their image published on the cover of BioScience. The competition recognizes scientists who use imagery to communicate aspects of biological research to the public and policymakers. The theme of the contest is ?Faces of Biology.? Photographs entered into the competition must depict a person, such as a scientist, technician, or student, engaging in biological research. The research may occur outside, in a lab, at a natural history collection, at a field station, on a computer, in a classroom, or anywhere else research is done. The winning photo from the 2014 contest is featured on the cover of the May 2015 issue of BioScience. Submissions must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 30 September 2015. The contest is sponsored by the American Institute of Biological Sciences. 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Karim) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:24:53 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] iDigBio Paleo Digi Working Group Webinar-Tomorrow (Sept. 22nd) Message-ID: iDigBio?s Paleo Digitization Working group is pleased to announce its second September webinar, scheduled for September 22nd, 2015, 3-4 p.m. EDT. This is a free, open invitation session featuring Drs Susan Butts and Christopher Norris of Yale University?s Peabody Museum with an overview of iDigPaleo, a data portal being developed by the Fossil Insect Collaborative TCN as a way to share and explore digitized data specifically with an education and outreach focus in mind. To attend, login at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__idigbio.adobeconnect.com_paleo&d=AwIF-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=nu-I3DtTmZReNxfmVN_GIYv6NGQDDcyN0_BalDKGCvM&s=GKCRw7Dlq4EYigQBhT-ksWdgvcoJWjM0YdpYGuRNx6k&e= , select ?Enter as guest,? enter your name, and click Enter room. 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URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150921/394cd32e/attachment.html From gbrown1 at unl.edu Tue Sep 22 00:01:06 2015 From: gbrown1 at unl.edu (Gregory Brown) Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 23:01:06 -0500 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Remote freezer monitoring In-Reply-To: <4D5EA6A50434644CB694C83B567CDC262830F37B@CORREO2.sbnature.local> References: <4D5EA6A50434644CB694C83B567CDC262830F37B@CORREO2.sbnature.local> Message-ID: <6BD2166C995944F186099AB76FBEBF55@GregKT0KPC> I believe that our Curator of Parasitology has a wireless monitor and warning system for our tissue freezer that calls him when there are problems. Contact Scott Gardner at slg at unl.edu for information. Greg Gregory Brown Chief Preparator, Vertebrate Paleontology University of Nebraska State Museum (Retired 2014) From: Krista Fahy Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 5:28 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Remote freezer monitoring Hello Everyone, Has anyone done a review of the systems available for remote monitoring of freezer temperatures? We are looking for something wireless for both our regular and tissue freezers which are in areas where an audible alarm might go unheard for a period of time. Thanks in advance, Krista Fahy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Krista A. 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It works very well. Check out the Web site www.eltekdataloggers.co.uk Cheers Gill On 21 Sep 2015, at 23:29, Krista Fahy > wrote: Hello Everyone, Has anyone done a review of the systems available for remote monitoring of freezer temperatures? We are looking for something wireless for both our regular and tissue freezers which are in areas where an audible alarm might go unheard for a period of time. Thanks in advance, Krista Fahy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Krista A. 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Andy A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V Andy Bentley Ichthyology Collection Manager University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561 USA Tel: (785) 864-3863 Fax: (785) 864-5335 Email: abentley at ku.edu https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=pX1w-gKODpQ3ERyfxFbq42t2JJ0M8wbyMAK2-yXkE-A&s=t6ObEJv9ZRY4ftN8qpzcCNbV7ItxJXeYEeoT9s4xrHk&e= SPNHC President https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=pX1w-gKODpQ3ERyfxFbq42t2JJ0M8wbyMAK2-yXkE-A&s=AFQbdYbl_PiVOnObgVSbaAoOcokead5cKYjGpwlRg84&e= : : A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V On 9/22/15, 3:58 AM, "nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu on behalf of Gill Comerford" wrote: >Hi Krista > >We use freezer probes connected to an Eltek transmitter on our GenII >Telemetry system. 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We are looking for something wireless for both our > regular and tissue freezers which are in areas where an audible alarm might > go unheard for a period of time. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > > Krista Fahy > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > Krista A. 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URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150922/feca65d6/attachment.html From cjkemp at gmail.com Tue Sep 22 15:06:42 2015 From: cjkemp at gmail.com (Christopher Kemp) Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2015 15:06:42 -0400 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Species with Long Shelf Lives Message-ID: Friends, Periodically, I annoy you in order to gather more examples of species with long shelf lives for my book, now under contract with University of Chicago Press. I'm sorry if some of you have seen this before. I'm always hopeful that others haven't yet, and that it makes it to the right person. So, if you've responded before, no need to now (and thank you!). The criteria: species with specimens that were collected in the field decades ago -- like 70 years, 100 years, longer -- and then sat in collections until their recent description, say post-2005. Yes, some species are cryptic, others were oversplit, etc. There's all sorts of reasons for this happening. But I want more examples still. 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Katharine -- Katharine Corriveau Co-founder/COO Instrumentl Katharine at Instrumentl.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Visit us at www.Instrumentl.com Forest Challenge campaigns are live! Fossil Challenge registration closes October 2nd. Recent VICE article about Instrumentl's contribution to funding marine research. Check out our Fall 2015 Grant Challenge Schedule -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150922/e87903b5/attachment.html From gnelson at bio.fsu.edu Wed Sep 23 08:34:43 2015 From: gnelson at bio.fsu.edu (Gil Nelson) Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 08:34:43 -0400 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Reminder: Small Collections Network webinar 24 Sept 3:00 p.m. EDT Message-ID: <56029C63.3090602@bio.fsu.edu> Reminder, this month's SCNet webinar is tomorrow, 3 p.m. EDT. See below for description and where to log in. No special software needed. Navigate to the site, select Enter as guest, enter your name, and click Enter Room. Transcribing Specimens into Symbiota: a practical approach *Title: Transcribing Specimens into Symbiota: a practical approach* *Date: 24 September 2015* *Time: 3-4 pm EDT* *Virtual meeting place: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__idigbio.adobeconnect.com_scnet-2A&d=AwICaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=2oDCY179HTBYq3q4WTTkAdq6LeM_z8lY_97KQ1MX1fM&s=hfsKVl9C-pwElxsyhsvEi6iHIbFxVqXX6yAuT5aXN-Q&e= *Presenter: Leila Siciliano-Martina (Label Transcriptionist), Richard Rabeler (University of Michigan) and Ed Gilbert (Symbiota)* There is an art to transcribing labels and some initial learning curve issues arise as collections start this process for the first time. This is a "how to" webinar on transcribing labels. We will follow along as Leila Siciliano-Martina transcribes labels and details the top 10 "need to know" items when initiating this process. Rich Rabeler (University of Michigan) will speak to some collections challenges he has encountered when working on multi-institutional efforts to database collections. Ed Gilbert (Symbiota) will be on hand to answer questions about the Symbiota platform. This webinar is designed to assist collections in first steps of digitizing data. -- Gil Nelson, PhD Assistant Professor/Research iDigBio Steering Committee Integrated Digitized Biocollections Institute for Digital Information and Scientific Communication College of Communication and Information Courtesy Professor Department of Biological Sciences Robert K. Godfrey Herbarium Florida State University gnelson at bio.fsu.edu Twitter: @idiggilnelson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150923/db2da927/attachment.html From tiffany-adrain at uiowa.edu Wed Sep 23 12:26:43 2015 From: tiffany-adrain at uiowa.edu (Adrain, Tiffany S) Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 16:26:43 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] [HERBARIA] Verne Grant's field notes In-Reply-To: <9D0D2BC0BE5EB94ABF93C5FD8BEE12EB37099C69@si-msedag04.US.SINET.SI.EDU> References: <9D0D2BC0BE5EB94ABF93C5FD8BEE12EB37099C69@si-msedag04.US.SINET.SI.EDU> Message-ID: Hi Rusty, Thanks for the links to the Smithsonian Field Book Project. Two minutes later I'm looking at former UI Professor Bohumil Shimek's digitized - and transcribed - diary! And the blog post! Fantastic - thanks so much to everyone who participates in the project. Please digitize the rest of his papers :). In return, maybe Lindsay can help find a Czech transcriber/translator through the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, in nearby Cedar Rapids. Deb, Cindy and I have Shimek's specimens in our collections at the Iowa State University Ada Hayden Herbarium, the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and the University of Iowa Paleontology Repository. Access to Shimek's papers helps us with collection management, and gives us an amazing insight into the Shimek's life, not just as our "local" naturalist, but also as a supporter of Czechoslovak Independence through his connection with Tom?? Masaryk. Best wishes, Tiffany Tiffany Adrain Collections Manager, Paleontology Repository Instructor, Museum Studies Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (formerly Geoscience) The University of Iowa 115 Trowbridge Hall Iowa City, IA 52242 phone: 319 335 1822 fax: 319 335 1821 website: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__clas.uiowa.edu_ees_facilities_paleontology-2Drepository&d=AwIFBA&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=IRpKhvi3VEmQfe3B4hRlz3gzuPyXfnzXn2QxjYNmeYQ&s=9ATcLdCvaEIIJd1eAGe9j7tgvl95k8mwZCDLisCcDVc&e= Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections Membership Committee Chair https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=AwIFBA&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=IRpKhvi3VEmQfe3B4hRlz3gzuPyXfnzXn2QxjYNmeYQ&s=hxukFoGiWdhUfYyQLuCxkalFAn8Cc9Npdl-a_yS_QTo&e= From: HERBARIA [mailto:herbaria-bounces at NACSE.ORG] On Behalf Of Russell, Rusty Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 6:04 AM To: 'Dave Keil' ; HERBARIA at nacse.org Subject: Re: [HERBARIA] Verne Grant's field notes Hi Dave. Sorry that we don't have Verne Grants field books here at the Smithsonian, However, this might a good time to remind everyone that there are more than 8000 field books catalogued at the Smithsonian, more than 1100 of which describe plant collecting. These are the product of the Field Book Project https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.mnh.si.edu_rc_fieldbooks_&d=AwIFBA&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=IRpKhvi3VEmQfe3B4hRlz3gzuPyXfnzXn2QxjYNmeYQ&s=diN1WAiATiofdiJ9xgnGAS7tN3xlmvAfJlGiyu_QdMM&e= . There are multiple ways to search for these, the most complete of which is to visit https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__collections.si.edu_search_&d=AwIFBA&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=IRpKhvi3VEmQfe3B4hRlz3gzuPyXfnzXn2QxjYNmeYQ&s=wBlWbc_xNAsrAmnLUbhoeSSDUpjgK-gb0FUOc1WC4JU&e= , enter the collector name as a search term, and from that result set filter by type="Field notes". Many are now digitally imaged at the page level, and some have been full transcribed by the SI Transcription Center https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__transcription.si.edu_&d=AwIFBA&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=IRpKhvi3VEmQfe3B4hRlz3gzuPyXfnzXn2QxjYNmeYQ&s=1kHvJ_n8Krk71xxA7mF1D7AphknjUIdfplbFU-S7dZA&e= . The Field Book Project has recently become a BHL partner and we are beginning to load content into BHL. Just to make things a little easier, I've attached a spreadsheet containing the current list of botany field books, Any inquiries about the status of botany field books, or the Field Book Project in general, may be directed to me. About to survive a papal visit to DC, Rusty Rusty Russell Program Director for Collections & Informatics United States National Herbarium Smithsonian Institution https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__botany.si.edu_staff_staffPage.cfm-3FThisName-3D38-26homepage-3Dno&d=AwIFBA&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=IRpKhvi3VEmQfe3B4hRlz3gzuPyXfnzXn2QxjYNmeYQ&s=E5KL0DhnJhcCjHiGQ7mwyjJGymTmWskju6_XroeMhis&e= P Please consider the environment before printing this email. -----Original Message----- From: Dave Keil [mailto:dkeil at calpoly.edu] Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 11:24 PM To: HERBARIA at nacse.org Subject: [HERBARIA] Verne Grant's field notes Does anyone know the location of Verne Grant's field notes. They apparently are not at either RSA or TEX. I've checked with Tom Wendt, Karen Grant, and Nancy Elder, the head librarian at the University of Texas Science Library where Verne Grant's library is deposited. 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This is partially because we're working on a lot of larger size specimens, which is great for the collections but bad for having to reorder equipment every year. Does anyone have a particular brand of large scissors they find works really well for general lab use animal preparation? One alternative I've also starting to look into is sharpening the scissors. Does anyone have a particular sharpening kit that they find they really like? Would people recommend sharpening general use lab equipment? Any recommendations or advice is greatly appreciated. cheers, Beth Wommack -- Elizabeth Wommack, PhD Curator and Collections Manager of Vertebrates University of Wyoming Museum of Vertebrates Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center University of Wyoming, Laramie Laramie, WY 82071 ewommack@ uwyo.edu www.uwymv.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Best Sam Sumida _________________________________________ On 9/23/2015 9:52 AM, Elizabeth Wommack wrote: > The UWYMV is gaining more preparation students and volunteers, which > is fantastic, but I've run into a problem that I'm hoping someone may > have a solution for. > > The museum maintains a collection of cheaper preparatory equipment > (forceps, probes, scalpels, hemostats, etc.) for our volunteers, but > we go through our scissors really quickly. > The volunteers have been better about being careful with the small > detail scissors, but our larger pairs of scissors have been dulling > fast. This is partially because we're working on a lot of larger size > specimens, which is great for the collections but bad for having to > reorder equipment every year. > > Does anyone have a particular brand of large scissors they find works > really well for general lab use animal preparation? > One alternative I've also starting to look into is sharpening the > scissors. Does anyone have a particular sharpening kit that they find > they really like? Would people recommend sharpening general use lab > equipment? > > Any recommendations or advice is greatly appreciated. > > cheers, > Beth Wommack > > -- > Elizabeth Wommack, PhD > Curator and Collections Manager of Vertebrates > University of Wyoming Museum of Vertebrates > Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center > University of Wyoming, Laramie > Laramie, WY 82071 > ewommack@ uwyo.edu > > www.uwymv.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l > > _______________________________________________ > NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of > Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose > mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of > natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to > society. 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On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 9:22 AM, sam wrote: > . > > Hi Ellie, and all- > > Try a pair of tin snips. > They are not expensive. > Their blades are hardened. > > Best > Sam Sumida > _________________________________________ > > > On 9/23/2015 9:52 AM, Elizabeth Wommack wrote: > > The UWYMV is gaining more preparation students and volunteers, which is > fantastic, but I've run into a problem that I'm hoping someone may have a > solution for. > > The museum maintains a collection of cheaper preparatory equipment > (forceps, probes, scalpels, hemostats, etc.) for our volunteers, but we go > through our scissors really quickly. > The volunteers have been better about being careful with the small detail > scissors, but our larger pairs of scissors have been dulling fast. This is > partially because we're working on a lot of larger size specimens, which is > great for the collections but bad for having to reorder equipment every > year. > > Does anyone have a particular brand of large scissors they find works > really well for general lab use animal preparation? > One alternative I've also starting to look into is sharpening the > scissors. Does anyone have a particular sharpening kit that they find they > really like? Would people recommend sharpening general use lab equipment? > > Any recommendations or advice is greatly appreciated. > > cheers, > Beth Wommack > > -- > Elizabeth Wommack, PhD > Curator and Collections Manager of Vertebrates > University of Wyoming Museum of Vertebrates > Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center > University of Wyoming, Laramie > Laramie, WY 82071 > ewommack@ uwyo.edu > > www.uwymv.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing listNhcoll-l at mailman.yale.eduhttp://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l > > _______________________________________________ > NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of > Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose > mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of > natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to > society. 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The Morphology section carries out species identification using the morphological features of the evidence, which is often partial and/or highly modified. In these Forensic Scientist positions, you will be responsible for the morphological identification of a wide variety of evidence types representing a diverse array North American and international species. You will prepare forensic reports on your findings, conduct technical reviews of forensics reports and related case notes of other analysts, and testify in court. These are exciting and challenging positions, and we seek energetic, creative, and broadly trained applicants. These positions are permanent and full-time, at the GS-9/11 level, with a full-performance level of GS-12. 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Baker, CWFS , RPA * *Senior Forensic Scientist - Morphology* *USFWS National Fish & Wildlife Forensics Laboratory* *Morphology Section* *1490 East Main Street* *Ashland, Oregon 97520-1310 USA* *www.lab.fws.gov * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150923/764e03ed/attachment.html From sam at qty.com Wed Sep 23 14:30:07 2015 From: sam at qty.com (sam) Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:30:07 -0700 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] 2nd Re: Question about vertebrate specimen preparation equipment In-Reply-To: References: <5602DFD2.7040205@qty.com> Message-ID: <5602EFAF.9060205@qty.com> . (Sorry, I messed up addressing my last post. I hope Kevin and/or the List doesn't get this twice.) EMT/medical snips are used to cut heavy bandages, and casts, etc. Way back when, I mostly prepared small bird skins, so I never used a hacksaw, but it might be good for large bones. It would prolly make a cleaner cut. Replacement blades are inexpensive. Soft rubber jaws on a vise might be good when using a hacksaw. Amazon [soft jaw pad]. Best Sam Sumida On 9/23/2015 10:49 AM, Kevin Winker wrote: > Yeah -- we use aviation (or compound) snips on heavier bones and sticks. > > On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 9:22 AM, sam > wrote: > > . > > Hi Ellie, and all- > > Try a pair of tin snips. > They are not expensive. > Their blades are hardened. > > Best > Sam Sumida > _________________________________________ > > > On 9/23/2015 9:52 AM, Elizabeth Wommack wrote: >> The UWYMV is gaining more preparation students and volunteers, >> which is fantastic, but I've run into a problem that I'm hoping >> someone may have a solution for. >> >> The museum maintains a collection of cheaper preparatory >> equipment (forceps, probes, scalpels, hemostats, etc.) for our >> volunteers, but we go through our scissors really quickly. >> The volunteers have been better about being careful with the >> small detail scissors, but our larger pairs of scissors have been >> dulling fast. This is partially because we're working on a lot of >> larger size specimens, which is great for the collections but bad >> for having to reorder equipment every year. >> >> Does anyone have a particular brand of large scissors they find >> works really well for general lab use animal preparation? >> One alternative I've also starting to look into is sharpening the >> scissors. Does anyone have a particular sharpening kit that they >> find they really like? Would people recommend sharpening general >> use lab equipment? >> >> Any recommendations or advice is greatly appreciated. >> >> cheers, >> Beth Wommack >> >> -- >> Elizabeth Wommack, PhD >> Curator and Collections Manager of Vertebrates >> University of Wyoming Museum of Vertebrates >> Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center >> University of Wyoming, Laramie >> Laramie, WY 82071 >> ewommack@ uwyo.edu >> >> www.uwymv.org >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Nhcoll-l mailing list >> Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu >> http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l >> >> _______________________________________________ >> NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of >> Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose >> mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of >> natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to >> society. 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URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150923/d27ae20b/attachment.html From prc44 at drexel.edu Wed Sep 23 16:09:41 2015 From: prc44 at drexel.edu (Callomon,Paul) Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:09:41 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Mettler vs. Anton Message-ID: Folks, We're looking at getting a handheld densitometer for our alcohol collection. We have a choice of the Anton Paar 35: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.anton-2Dpaar.com_us-2Den_products_details_portable-2Ddensity-2Dmeter-2Ddma-2D35_&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=MlIVrUqnwIPvJRrgTKOoy6SIeEPxQSue4t8b2w0S-64&s=Qx_qr3hwgY_RfMNjFvYavhWc3pdVlqYw8MrlXub2GRY&e= or the Mettler Toledo Densito 30: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us.mt.com_us_en_home_products_Laboratory-5FAnalytics-5FBrowse_Density-5FFamily-5FBrowse-5Fmain_Portable-5Fdensity-5Fmeter-5Ffamily-5Fbrowse-5Fmain.html&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=MlIVrUqnwIPvJRrgTKOoy6SIeEPxQSue4t8b2w0S-64&s=3tH7iBdbSZiLKqGxlx1W0GuXOptFuwfTFg04JzbwP6I&e= Has anyone used either, or better yet both? Any recommendations? Paul Callomon Collection Manager, Malacology, Invertebrate Paleontology and General Invertebrates ________________________________ Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103-1195, USA callomon at ansp.org Tel 215-405-5096 - Fax 215-299-1170 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150923/634f2e61/attachment.html From prc44 at drexel.edu Wed Sep 23 16:19:00 2015 From: prc44 at drexel.edu (Callomon,Paul) Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:19:00 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Job opportunity Message-ID: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is searching for a Project Manager for the rehousing of the alcohol-preserved collections of the Malacology Department. The position is initially for two years, and requires efficiency, organization and above-average attention to detail. Qualifications - Minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline - Experience in supervising volunteers or student interns is required. In addition, experience in the following areas is desirable: - natural history collections - molluscan taxonomy - using database management software (e.g., FileMaker Pro) - fluid preservation techniques Also helpful: - ability to work independently and as part of team - knowledge of world geography - ability to decipher handwriting - knowledge of European languages - willingness to ask questions Essential Functions - inspection and remediation of approximately 50,000 containers of alcohol-preserved samples - cross-checking against collection database and carrying out fixes where necessary - partial dismantling and reassembly of steel shelving system - remediation of mold, dirt, rust and other surface conditions - supervising volunteers and student interns - monitoring stocks of materials and fluids - documenting operating procedures Supplemental Posting Information The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. 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See more details and apply at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__drexel.edu_hr_atDrexel_employmentOps_&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=6S37-UOfbmFy6CEoHIyIluDV8oRp__yana6N7k8PJSU&s=ZPwDWmtTUbIvfoeWNalegPU_WeQWpKSeJQ92N1A7074&e= Paul Callomon Collection Manager, Malacology, Invertebrate Paleontology and General Invertebrates ________________________________ Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103-1195, USA callomon at ansp.org Tel 215-405-5096 - Fax 215-299-1170 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150923/bce45013/attachment.html From HawksC at si.edu Wed Sep 23 16:42:04 2015 From: HawksC at si.edu (Hawks, Catharine) Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:42:04 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Mettler vs. Anton In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <670CB92C6F4F4C469FDCDB3373C781D03D6EBCC6@SI-MSEDAG03.US.SINET.SI.EDU> Have used the Anton Paar a great deal and really like it. Cathy Catharine Hawks Conservator National Museum of Natural History, MRC 106 Research & Collections, NHB 394 Smithsonian Institution PO Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013-7012 Office 202.633.0835 SI Cell 202.701.8458 CH Cell 703.200.4370 hawksc at si.edu ________________________________ From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] on behalf of Callomon,Paul [prc44 at drexel.edu] Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 4:10 PM To: NH-COLL listserv (nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu) Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Mettler vs. Anton Folks, We?re looking at getting a handheld densitometer for our alcohol collection. We have a choice of the Anton Paar 35: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.anton-2Dpaar.com_us-2Den_products_details_portable-2Ddensity-2Dmeter-2Ddma-2D35_&d=AwIF-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=eB1tgwPrON9moWiB3moYxpqkfN9ETXjQAGLLoCTsXGA&s=2RnKVEVCBdARxEkJ5viCq-tuw6CwwfVt6PdPjcnWewg&e= or the Mettler Toledo Densito 30: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us.mt.com_us_en_home_products_Laboratory-5FAnalytics-5FBrowse_Density-5FFamily-5FBrowse-5Fmain_Portable-5Fdensity-5Fmeter-5Ffamily-5Fbrowse-5Fmain.html&d=AwIF-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=eB1tgwPrON9moWiB3moYxpqkfN9ETXjQAGLLoCTsXGA&s=IwnGJTlBW8tAU-5BDYjTvc9lZ1R-lTG67PR6wEDjaMU&e= Has anyone used either, or better yet both? Any recommendations? Paul Callomon Collection Manager, Malacology, Invertebrate Paleontology and General Invertebrates ________________________________ Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103-1195, USA callomon at ansp.org Tel 215-405-5096 - Fax 215-299-1170 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150923/63768816/attachment.html From couteaufin at btinternet.com Wed Sep 23 17:18:44 2015 From: couteaufin at btinternet.com (Simon Moore) Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 22:18:44 +0100 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Question about vertebrate specimen preparation equipment In-Reply-To: References: <5602DFD2.7040205@qty.com> Message-ID: <37155E1C-4AA0-43DF-9206-6759B9A71435@btinternet.com> I use them too but make sure that they have a spring or shock absorber, otherwise they can snip through rather heavily and cause jarring in the hand. With all good wishes, Simon. Simon Moore MIScT, RSci, FLS, ACR Conservator of Natural Sciences and Cutlery Historian, www.natural-history-conservation.com On 23 Sep 2015, at 18:49, Kevin Winker wrote: > Yeah -- we use aviation (or compound) snips on heavier bones and sticks. > > On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 9:22 AM, sam wrote: > . > > Hi Ellie, and all- > > Try a pair of tin snips. > They are not expensive. > Their blades are hardened. > > Best > Sam Sumida > _________________________________________ > > > On 9/23/2015 9:52 AM, Elizabeth Wommack wrote: >> The UWYMV is gaining more preparation students and volunteers, which is fantastic, but I've run into a problem that I'm hoping someone may have a solution for. >> >> The museum maintains a collection of cheaper preparatory equipment (forceps, probes, scalpels, hemostats, etc.) for our volunteers, but we go through our scissors really quickly. >> The volunteers have been better about being careful with the small detail scissors, but our larger pairs of scissors have been dulling fast. This is partially because we're working on a lot of larger size specimens, which is great for the collections but bad for having to reorder equipment every year. >> >> Does anyone have a particular brand of large scissors they find works really well for general lab use animal preparation? >> One alternative I've also starting to look into is sharpening the scissors. Does anyone have a particular sharpening kit that they find they really like? Would people recommend sharpening general use lab equipment? >> >> Any recommendations or advice is greatly appreciated. >> >> cheers, >> Beth Wommack >> >> -- >> Elizabeth Wommack, PhD >> Curator and Collections Manager of Vertebrates >> University of Wyoming Museum of Vertebrates >> Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center >> University of Wyoming, Laramie >> Laramie, WY 82071 >> ewommack at uwyo.edu >> www.uwymv.org >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Nhcoll-l mailing list >> Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu >> http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l >> >> _______________________________________________ >> NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of >> Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose >> mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of >> natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to >> society. 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See https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=iqeXfggWXUIQXDgHy2ky5nVe-pEUorfWFP-YFvUTUc4&s=YQMLishKZvWZBLPrqGR0LQfOMziPWOqrJeSiDIimpLE&e= for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > > > > > -- > Kevin Winker > University of Alaska Museum > 907 Yukon Drive > Fairbanks, AK 99775 > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l > > _______________________________________________ > NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of > Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose > mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of > natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to > society. See https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=iqeXfggWXUIQXDgHy2ky5nVe-pEUorfWFP-YFvUTUc4&s=YQMLishKZvWZBLPrqGR0LQfOMziPWOqrJeSiDIimpLE&e= for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150923/353225ad/attachment.html From paleomail at gmail.com Wed Sep 23 20:58:20 2015 From: paleomail at gmail.com (Pedro A. Viegas) Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2015 10:58:20 +1000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Question about vertebrate specimen preparation equipment In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Good day Elizabeth For the smaller jobs we usually only buy Titanium scissors, they are very sharp and stay sharp for a long time (no need to resharpen after 4 years so far..) For the larger jobs the Aviation Snips or Sheet Metal Cutters will do the trick and go through anything. Resharpening blades (knifes, scissors..) is also part of the deal when purchasing them, so instead of buying new ones all the time, learning how to sharpen them is a really good time investment. Best wishes Pedro A Viegas Natural History Curator & Conservator paleomail at gmail.com +44(0)7587051425 Follow me on Twitter - @PedroAViegas A bit more about me on LinkedIn -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150924/bcf51023/attachment.html From abentley at ku.edu Thu Sep 24 01:27:24 2015 From: abentley at ku.edu (Bentley, Andrew Charles) Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2015 05:27:24 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Mettler vs. Anton Message-ID: Paul We have an Anton Paar unit and are very happy with it but I have no experience with the other unit to compare. Andy A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V Andy Bentley Ichthyology Collection Manager University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561 USA Tel: (785) 864-3863 Fax: (785) 864-5335 Email: abentley at ku.edu https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=L-L2corrO6y1trHRnw_JWz7RUNIuAKgvk0DrBpk6Dwk&s=QuA3JZI3u-5HSey_mD2Mf2Ybm5EeCmunQKeZ0g0NAyc&e= SPNHC President https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=L-L2corrO6y1trHRnw_JWz7RUNIuAKgvk0DrBpk6Dwk&s=YpBFB6XvGohMf4KIbqTT9zBlPaCmbUyGxi_6hjoSEh8&e= : : A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V From: > on behalf of "Callomon,Paul" > Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 3:09 PM To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Mettler vs. Anton Folks, We're looking at getting a handheld densitometer for our alcohol collection. We have a choice of the Anton Paar 35: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.anton-2Dpaar.com_us-2Den_products_details_portable-2Ddensity-2Dmeter-2Ddma-2D35_&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=L-L2corrO6y1trHRnw_JWz7RUNIuAKgvk0DrBpk6Dwk&s=SQhTk2ojUx-i8UC1zkhX97B-R3Z_zLHcWYwfKxJZfDw&e= or the Mettler Toledo Densito 30: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us.mt.com_us_en_home_products_Laboratory-5FAnalytics-5FBrowse_Density-5FFamily-5FBrowse-5Fmain_Portable-5Fdensity-5Fmeter-5Ffamily-5Fbrowse-5Fmain.html&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=L-L2corrO6y1trHRnw_JWz7RUNIuAKgvk0DrBpk6Dwk&s=_WB3ejIg-HlXmWFhuihaNKssl7V7rsA_mJIJz2JzdxU&e= Has anyone used either, or better yet both? Any recommendations? Paul Callomon Collection Manager, Malacology, Invertebrate Paleontology and General Invertebrates ________________________________ Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103-1195, USA callomon at ansp.org Tel 215-405-5096 - Fax 215-299-1170 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150924/229dfd36/attachment.html From dirk.neumann at zsm.mwn.de Thu Sep 24 03:07:56 2015 From: dirk.neumann at zsm.mwn.de (Dirk Neumann) Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2015 09:07:56 +0200 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Mettler vs. Anton In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5603A14C.4000004@zsm.mwn.de> Hi all, if I remember correctly, the main difference was the material (and chemical resistance) of the tube responsible for the measuring. Either the Anton or the Mettler has issues in the long run with keton denatured alcohols, so we decided to take the other for our collection (which was the Anton, if I remember correctly). So it might be worth to compare the construction of the measuring device, to see if there could be any issues arising from measuring in the collection (might include also "historic" mixtures of holding fluids containing various chemical components or solvents). Hope this helps Dirk Am 24.09.2015 um 07:27 schrieb Bentley, Andrew Charles: > Paul > > We have an Anton Paar unit and are very happy with it but I have no > experience with the other unit to compare. > > Andy > > A : A : A : > }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> > V V V > Andy Bentley > Ichthyology Collection Manager > University of Kansas > Biodiversity Institute > > Dyche Hall > 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard > Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561 > USA > > Tel: (785) 864-3863 > Fax: (785) 864-5335 > Email: abentley at ku.edu > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu&d=AwID-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=2oinrctfFFkObKCS5Eia384wubUbzd2s9-5YOlGAgA8&s=f8jFMuXVFSL64szCwlYypJw8Lr3-_XefxvVoEuR9RvY&e= > > > SPNHC President > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=AwID-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=2oinrctfFFkObKCS5Eia384wubUbzd2s9-5YOlGAgA8&s=BB67DyEczFlmiQe3oACerQNkDrqSTc4S_DwDa_Di3ZQ&e= > > > : : > A : A : A : > }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> > V V V > > > From: > on behalf of > "Callomon,Paul" > > Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 3:09 PM > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu " > > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Mettler vs. Anton > > Folks, > > We?re looking at getting a handheld densitometer for our alcohol > collection. We have a choice of the Anton Paar 35: > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.anton-2Dpaar.com_us-2Den_products_details_portable-2Ddensity-2Dmeter-2Ddma-2D35_&d=AwID-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=2oinrctfFFkObKCS5Eia384wubUbzd2s9-5YOlGAgA8&s=r5pR7O41BnAV0rv2wNSrOk4ZGnUfVEn9LyvfUaKrYWU&e= > > > or the Mettler Toledo Densito 30: > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us.mt.com_us_en_home_products_Laboratory-5FAnalytics-5FBrowse_Density-5FFamily-5FBrowse-5Fmain_Portable-5Fdensity-5Fmeter-5Ffamily-5Fbrowse-5Fmain.html&d=AwID-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=2oinrctfFFkObKCS5Eia384wubUbzd2s9-5YOlGAgA8&s=eVpDuX-0hpwY13hLlLoNZfCw6trqDHsKBIbtzmLsxGM&e= > > > Has anyone used either, or better yet both? Any recommendations? > > *Paul Callomon* > /Collection Manager, Malacology, Invertebrate Paleontology and General > Invertebrates/ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > *Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia*** > > 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103-1195, USA > /callomon at ansp.org Tel 215-405-5096 - Fax > 215-299-1170/ > > > > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l > > _______________________________________________ > NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of > Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose > mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of > natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to > society. 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Bryant Curator of Natural History Museum Depart., City of Riverside 3580 Mission Inn Avenue Riverside, CA 92501 TEL: 951-826-5273 FAX: 951-369-4970 jbryant at riversideca.gov From HawksC at si.edu Fri Sep 25 07:30:00 2015 From: HawksC at si.edu (Hawks, Catharine) Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2015 11:30:00 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] flooding disasters & prepping for El Nino In-Reply-To: <0ED1CF52B11686489010C2EFCD0202A29DBDFF86@RC-EXMB02.riverside.tld> References: <0ED1CF52B11686489010C2EFCD0202A29DBDFF86@RC-EXMB02.riverside.tld> Message-ID: <670CB92C6F4F4C469FDCDB3373C781D03D6F194A@SI-MSEDAG03.US.SINET.SI.EDU> Hi James Here are a couple that have info on what is needed to salvage collections from water disasters. Salvage techniques for paleontology specimens, study skins, botanical specimens, and skulls and skeletons. C. Hawks. In First Aid for Art (B. Roberts and J. Hutchins, eds.). Marquand Books, 2006. (now available as a e-book) Help! A Survivor?s Guide to Emergency Preparedness. Edited by C. Ball and A. Yardley-Jones. Museum Excellence Series Book 3. Museums Alberta, Edmonton. (currently under revision) Cathy Catharine Hawks Conservator National Museum of Natural History, MRC 106 Research & Collections, NHB 394 Smithsonian Institution PO Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013-7012 Office 202.633.0835 SI Cell 202.701.8458 CH Cell 703.200.4370 hawksc at si.edu ________________________________________ From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] on behalf of Bryant, James [JBRYANT at riversideca.gov] Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 7:39 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] flooding disasters & prepping for El Nino As part of our preparing for flood disaster response, I was wondering if there were specific publications or reports - in print or (even better) online - that best illustrate the impacts of flood (i.e. rising water) on natural history collections, ideally the impacts on anthropology/ethnographic materials. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. James M. Bryant Curator of Natural History Museum Depart., City of Riverside 3580 Mission Inn Avenue Riverside, CA 92501 TEL: 951-826-5273 FAX: 951-369-4970 jbryant at riversideca.gov _______________________________________________ Nhcoll-l mailing list Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l _______________________________________________ NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to society. See https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=AwIF-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=xIsLeLOziVWw5egGlEHWxc8Q8b03vZRSSvfm2aSnoJ0&s=aUMoiuTBdd5PmChFLn2sYkeKZ94tqq12bgII-GcGlJw&e= for membership information. 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Christine feels that she may be one of the only woman scientist in all of Africa studying land snails, which makes it really difficult for her to find support. As a result, she has made it her mission to transfer her passion for "bugs", as she calls it, to local children, in the hopes that they may be inspired to become scientists like her someday. Her latest project involves bringing local school children out to survey the invertebrate populations present in the home gardens of Kilimanjaro mountain, as these environments are becoming critical refugia for invertebrate species as the region becomes more urbanized. However, she cannot accomplish this goal without raising the $2,000 she needs for supplies, transportation, and educational materials. Please consider helping her cause by sharing her campaign with your networks or even making a small donation to her campaign on Instrumentl ! 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Does anyone have any recommendations for acid-free tissue that > could be used to pack skulls and skeletons in vials? We typically would > use toilet tissue for packing loans, but we would prefer to leave the > tissue in the vial until the specimens are accessed again for research, > loans, etc. We are not planning to wrap the specimens individually as we > would for loans; rather, we plan to use the tissue to stabilize the > material in the vial for transport. Therefore, we need a product that has > the flexibility of toilet tissue and could potentially be in the vial for > years. Anyhow, I would appreciate any suggestions! > > Thank you, > Cody > > Cody W. Thompson, PhD > Mammal Collections Manager > & Assistant Research Scientist > University of Michigan > Museum of Zoology > 1109 Geddes Avenue > Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 > Office: (734) 615-2810 > Fax: (734) 763-4080 > Email: cwthomp at umich.edu > Website: codythompson51.wordpress.com > > "Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land." > -Aldo Leopold > > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l > > _______________________________________________ > NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of > Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose > mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of > natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to > society. 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For example, I have spent the last few years helping unpack specimens that were "temporarily" packed with PVC dry cleaner bags 10 years ago--the bags are now turning yellow and degrading. At the time the specimens were packed, probably no one thought it would be ten years before they were unpacked. Whether you are packing specimens for shipment of preparing to put specimens into the collection, only stable, inert materials should be used. In almost any collection you can find examples of offgassing plastic, deteriorating rubber bands, acidic paper, and all sorts of other "temporary" materials that inadvertently became long-term, often to the detriment of the specimen. --John John E. Simmons Museologica 128 E. Burnside Street Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823-2010 simmons.johne at gmail.com 303-681-5708 www.museologica.com and Adjunct Curator of Collections Earth and Mineral Science Museum & Art Gallery Penn State University University Park, Pennsylvania and Instructor, Museum Studies School of Library and Information Science Kent State University and Lecturer in Art Juniata College Huntingdon, Pennsylvania On Sun, Sep 27, 2015 at 12:14 PM, Gregory Schneider wrote: > probably spun polyester batting or tissue - gaylord has it > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.gaylord.com_c_Wrapping-2DLining-2Dand-2DSupport-2DMaterials&d=AwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=SJCuW0wi4kjNfjAFAG2NTr4bkaHoWYMLspe8WjE-Umc&s=Ng2MyNVdAh3tY6Jo0gUox6OmsENFz_SHcMNALsjo9VU&e= > > > On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 11:58 AM, Cody Thompson wrote: > >> Hello all: >> >> The UMMZ Mammal Division is beginning our packing process for our >> relocation. Does anyone have any recommendations for acid-free tissue that >> could be used to pack skulls and skeletons in vials? We typically would >> use toilet tissue for packing loans, but we would prefer to leave the >> tissue in the vial until the specimens are accessed again for research, >> loans, etc. We are not planning to wrap the specimens individually as we >> would for loans; rather, we plan to use the tissue to stabilize the >> material in the vial for transport. Therefore, we need a product that has >> the flexibility of toilet tissue and could potentially be in the vial for >> years. Anyhow, I would appreciate any suggestions! >> >> Thank you, >> Cody >> >> Cody W. Thompson, PhD >> Mammal Collections Manager >> & Assistant Research Scientist >> University of Michigan >> Museum of Zoology >> 1109 Geddes Avenue >> Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 >> Office: (734) 615-2810 >> Fax: (734) 763-4080 >> Email: cwthomp at umich.edu >> Website: codythompson51.wordpress.com >> >> >> "Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land." >> -Aldo Leopold >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Nhcoll-l mailing list >> Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu >> http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l >> >> _______________________________________________ >> NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of >> Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose >> mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of >> natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to >> society. 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Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 3152 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150927/ac87996c/attachment.jpg From HawksC at si.edu Mon Sep 28 06:59:08 2015 From: HawksC at si.edu (Hawks, Catharine) Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:59:08 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Acid-Free Tissue Recommendations In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <670CB92C6F4F4C469FDCDB3373C781D03D6F3B31@SI-MSEDAG03.US.SINET.SI.EDU> I strongly concur with the advice from John and Greg. One caveat to keep in mind is that if you are packing skins with furs or feathers, avoid alkaline-buffered tissues (make sur the tissue is pH-neutral). As John notes, things may end up in the packing materials much longer that planned. Prolonged contact with an alkali can increase the rate of oxidation of pigments in hair and feathers. Cathy _______________________________ Catharine Hawks Museum Conservator National Museum of Natural History, MRC 107 NHB M85-J Smithsonian Institution PO Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013-7012 Office 202.633.0835 Conservation 202.633.4041 Cell (work) 202.701.8458 Cell (pers) 703.200.4370 From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of John E Simmons Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2015 12:34 PM To: Gregory Schneider Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Acid-Free Tissue Recommendations Greg's suggestion is excellent. A few other vendors of conservation supplies carry similar materials as well. The problem with using materials such as toilet tissue is that there is no guarantee when the loan will be unpacked and the bad packing materials discarded. I have seen dozens and dozens of examples of museum specimens packed with "temporary" materials that turned into long-term storage materials due to oversight, accident, or ignorance, any one of which carries the same potential for specimen damage. For example, I have spent the last few years helping unpack specimens that were "temporarily" packed with PVC dry cleaner bags 10 years ago--the bags are now turning yellow and degrading. At the time the specimens were packed, probably no one thought it would be ten years before they were unpacked. Whether you are packing specimens for shipment of preparing to put specimens into the collection, only stable, inert materials should be used. In almost any collection you can find examples of offgassing plastic, deteriorating rubber bands, acidic paper, and all sorts of other "temporary" materials that inadvertently became long-term, often to the detriment of the specimen. --John John E. Simmons Museologica 128 E. Burnside Street Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823-2010 simmons.johne at gmail.com 303-681-5708 www.museologica.com and Adjunct Curator of Collections Earth and Mineral Science Museum & Art Gallery Penn State University University Park, Pennsylvania and Instructor, Museum Studies School of Library and Information Science Kent State University and Lecturer in Art Juniata College Huntingdon, Pennsylvania On Sun, Sep 27, 2015 at 12:14 PM, Gregory Schneider > wrote: probably spun polyester batting or tissue - gaylord has it https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.gaylord.com_c_Wrapping-2DLining-2Dand-2DSupport-2DMaterials&d=AwIGaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=hG3Iy4oGxWUkChPVBCIoB6Ez7Yp8Lxo0HcS1zY5Wg6I&s=S_xKGxuH-TK5aKQvBPqYytyyZGgoRmCubzcJQCYfazc&e= On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 11:58 AM, Cody Thompson > wrote: Hello all: The UMMZ Mammal Division is beginning our packing process for our relocation. Does anyone have any recommendations for acid-free tissue that could be used to pack skulls and skeletons in vials? We typically would use toilet tissue for packing loans, but we would prefer to leave the tissue in the vial until the specimens are accessed again for research, loans, etc. We are not planning to wrap the specimens individually as we would for loans; rather, we plan to use the tissue to stabilize the material in the vial for transport. Therefore, we need a product that has the flexibility of toilet tissue and could potentially be in the vial for years. Anyhow, I would appreciate any suggestions! Thank you, Cody Cody W. 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Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 3152 bytes Desc: image001.jpg Url : http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150928/a342e4b6/attachment.jpg From cwthomp at umich.edu Mon Sep 28 08:54:34 2015 From: cwthomp at umich.edu (Cody Thompson) Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 08:54:34 -0400 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Acid-Free Tissue Recommendations In-Reply-To: <670CB92C6F4F4C469FDCDB3373C781D03D6F3B31@SI-MSEDAG03.US.SINET.SI.EDU> References: <670CB92C6F4F4C469FDCDB3373C781D03D6F3B31@SI-MSEDAG03.US.SINET.SI.EDU> Message-ID: Thank you everyone for the suggestions! We are mainly looking for an item that is as pliable as toilet tissue but has the ability to move beyond a temporary fix (i.e., it?s archival). We have no intentions of using anything that is not archival given the potential for long-term storage. As of right now, we are not planning to pack skins individually; rather, we are looking for solutions to secure the tray in its entirety prior to relocation. We are thinking of tacking down a piece of polyethylene foam to our current wooden trays and shrink-wrapping them. This will be removed when we place the specimens in new cabinets and drawers in our renovated space. Anyhow, I had at least one person ask about sending out suggestions, so here is a list of what has been sent to me thus far: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.gaylord.com_c_Wrapping-2DLining-2Dand-2DSupport-2DMaterials&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EfT6bbiDkyKbhFu9IPgMjSdca-MUeiIEBw2pKLRsGnw&s=zLXdCqMH0UzxbrQ3lvMgCey5b9OnGcrEPThHpTSgV9c&e= https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.universityproducts.com_cart.php-3Fm-3Dproduct-5Flist-26c-3D933&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EfT6bbiDkyKbhFu9IPgMjSdca-MUeiIEBw2pKLRsGnw&s=UJFGUm6Km4FnbWmnG4B6oTgrQHz2iOfVw3zbuOS0iig&e= https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.gaylord.com_Preservation_Artifact-2D-2526-2DCollectibles-2DPreservation_L&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EfT6bbiDkyKbhFu9IPgMjSdca-MUeiIEBw2pKLRsGnw&s=GOf1v540th9lOpdM1BAQwB4giE7keebwAMu2cYXpnc4&e= abeling-%26-Supplies/Gaylord%26%23174%3B-Unbuffered-Acid-Free-Tissue-%28Roll %29/p/HYB01352 https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__apps.bnt.com_ecom_catalog_product-5Fspecific.cfm-3FClientID-3D15-26ProductID-3D&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EfT6bbiDkyKbhFu9IPgMjSdca-MUeiIEBw2pKLRsGnw&s=2hY0HPsMfeOLLnRj6PDfJ8RWz8TVsOwf8AnunFDa4bw&e= 25809 Thanks again, Cody Cody W. Thompson, PhD Mammal Collections Manager & Assistant Research Scientist University of Michigan Museum of Zoology 1109 Geddes Avenue Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 Office: (734) 615-2810 Fax: (734) 763-4080 Email: cwthomp at umich.edu Website: codythompson51.wordpress.com "Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land." -Aldo Leopold From: on behalf of "Hawks, Catharine" Date: Monday, September 28, 2015 at 6:59 AM To: 'John E Simmons' , Gregory Schneider Cc: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Acid-Free Tissue Recommendations I strongly concur with the advice from John and Greg. One caveat to keep in mind is that if you are packing skins with furs or feathers, avoid alkaline-buffered tissues (make sur the tissue is pH-neutral). As John notes, things may end up in the packing materials much longer that planned. Prolonged contact with an alkali can increase the rate of oxidation of pigments in hair and feathers. Cathy _______________________________ Catharine Hawks Museum Conservator National Museum of Natural History, MRC 107 NHB M85-J Smithsonian Institution PO Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013-7012 Office 202.633.0835 Conservation 202.633.4041 Cell (work) 202.701.8458 Cell (pers) 703.200.4370 From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of John E Simmons Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2015 12:34 PM To: Gregory Schneider Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Acid-Free Tissue Recommendations Greg's suggestion is excellent. A few other vendors of conservation supplies carry similar materials as well. The problem with using materials such as toilet tissue is that there is no guarantee when the loan will be unpacked and the bad packing materials discarded. I have seen dozens and dozens of examples of museum specimens packed with "temporary" materials that turned into long-term storage materials due to oversight, accident, or ignorance, any one of which carries the same potential for specimen damage. For example, I have spent the last few years helping unpack specimens that were "temporarily" packed with PVC dry cleaner bags 10 years ago--the bags are now turning yellow and degrading. At the time the specimens were packed, probably no one thought it would be ten years before they were unpacked. Whether you are packing specimens for shipment of preparing to put specimens into the collection, only stable, inert materials should be used. In almost any collection you can find examples of offgassing plastic, deteriorating rubber bands, acidic paper, and all sorts of other "temporary" materials that inadvertently became long-term, often to the detriment of the specimen. --John John E. Simmons Museologica 128 E. Burnside Street Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823-2010 simmons.johne at gmail.com 303-681-5708 www.museologica.com and Adjunct Curator of Collections Earth and Mineral Science Museum & Art Gallery Penn State University University Park, Pennsylvania and Instructor, Museum Studies School of Library and Information Science Kent State University and Lecturer in Art Juniata College Huntingdon, Pennsylvania On Sun, Sep 27, 2015 at 12:14 PM, Gregory Schneider wrote: > > probably spun polyester batting or tissue - gaylord has it > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.gaylord.com_c_Wrapping-2DLining-2Dand-2DSupport-2DMaterials&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=EfT6bbiDkyKbhFu9IPgMjSdca-MUeiIEBw2pKLRsGnw&s=zLXdCqMH0UzxbrQ3lvMgCey5b9OnGcrEPThHpTSgV9c&e= > g-2DLining-2Dand-2DSupport-2DMaterials&d=AwMFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLF > ZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=Feyma_fP3iPB5YYlqlF6PKZ0pD12QHHM0cQ > _ikhI8a8&s=6wv166lXqNtjrb8nmaYGlO5nRidGw1O5oPfz0Vi2l9c&e=> > > > > On Fri, Sep 25, 2015 at 11:58 AM, Cody Thompson wrote: >> >> Hello all: >> >> >> >> The UMMZ Mammal Division is beginning our packing process for our relocation. >> Does anyone have any recommendations for acid-free tissue that could be used >> to pack skulls and skeletons in vials? We typically would use toilet tissue >> for packing loans, but we would prefer to leave the tissue in the vial until >> the specimens are accessed again for research, loans, etc. We are not >> planning to wrap the specimens individually as we would for loans; rather, we >> plan to use the tissue to stabilize the material in the vial for transport. >> Therefore, we need a product that has the flexibility of toilet tissue and >> could potentially be in the vial for years. Anyhow, I would appreciate any >> suggestions! >> >> >> >> Thank you, >> >> Cody >> >> >> >> Cody W. Thompson, PhD >> >> Mammal Collections Manager >> >> & Assistant Research Scientist >> >> University of Michigan >> >> Museum of Zoology >> >> 1109 Geddes Avenue >> >> Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 >> >> Office: (734) 615-2810 >> >> Fax: (734) 763-4080 >> >> Email: cwthomp at umich.edu >> >> Website: codythompson51.wordpress.com >> > .com&d=AwMFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3f >> XNoRNzI&m=Feyma_fP3iPB5YYlqlF6PKZ0pD12QHHM0cQ_ikhI8a8&s=0brlf1_C7EQ_K1mWkRjXQ >> SmKFRYQVdQRirhW9knXG5A&e=> >> >> >> >> "Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land." >> >> -Aldo Leopold >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Nhcoll-l mailing list >> Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu >> http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l >> >> _______________________________________________ >> NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of >> Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose >> mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of >> natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to >> society. 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Flood disaster: a case study. In: Carter, D. & Walker, A. (eds). (1999). Appendix IV: Care and Conservation of Natural History Collections. Oxford: Butterwoth Heinemann, pp. 214 - 221. URL: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.natsca.org_care-2Dand-2Dconservation&d=AwID-g&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=SuhdhqNrY1MowaIW2sJOpFTW3w4Cs7pZSkd3bl9V2Wo&s=BowmEHCnEuM0sr8q_ZqhkMYnVrDTldp_xbasJJyXWVU&e= ************* Am 25.09.2015 um 13:30 schrieb Hawks, Catharine: > Hi James > > Here are a couple that have info on what is needed to salvage collections from water disasters. > > Salvage techniques for paleontology specimens, study skins, botanical specimens, and skulls and skeletons. C. Hawks. In First Aid for Art (B. Roberts and J. Hutchins, eds.). Marquand Books, 2006. (now available as a e-book) > > Help! A Survivor?s Guide to Emergency Preparedness. Edited by C. Ball and A. Yardley-Jones. Museum Excellence Series Book 3. Museums Alberta, Edmonton. (currently under revision) > > Cathy > > Catharine Hawks > Conservator > National Museum of Natural History, MRC 106 > Research & Collections, NHB 394 > Smithsonian Institution > PO Box 37012 > Washington, DC 20013-7012 > Office 202.633.0835 > SI Cell 202.701.8458 > CH Cell 703.200.4370 > hawksc at si.edu > ________________________________________ > From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] on behalf of Bryant, James [JBRYANT at riversideca.gov] > Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 7:39 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] flooding disasters & prepping for El Nino > > As part of our preparing for flood disaster response, I was wondering if there were specific publications or reports - in print or (even better) online - that best illustrate the impacts of flood (i.e. rising water) on natural history collections, ideally the impacts on anthropology/ethnographic materials. 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The purpose of the survey is to collect data to enable the task force determine and demonstrate (1) The digital readiness of the world's biocollections and their institutions; (2) the benefits to the collection/institution that digitization engenders; and (3) the impediments to collection data digitization. If you are one of the target respondents please follow this link to take the Survey: Take the Survey OR copy and paste the following URL into your internet browser: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ufl.qualtrics.com_SE_-3FSID-3DSV-5Fbyg2mgbtYdeF3bT&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=jMghp-P498X740Wb9KLIY5ZBg9N9NodGOMre7oDMTIg&s=-fb1DV9pjgSq355iybfZgKHgZYIv-P0mb2VJXOk8Cps&e= Otherwise kindly assist us to further distribute this survey to relevant contacts and distribution lists so that the survey can have the widest reach possible. We apologise in advance for cross-posting. Dr. Barbara M. Thiers Patricia K. Holmgren Director of the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium And Vice President for Administration, Science Division Editor, Index Herbariorum New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY 10458-5126 bthiers at nybg.org 718-817-8626 Download Index Herbariorum questionnaire: Index Herbariorum Registration Form Index Herbariorum Registration Form Example -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150928/2433b76c/attachment.html From gnelson at bio.fsu.edu Mon Sep 28 13:38:37 2015 From: gnelson at bio.fsu.edu (Gil Nelson) Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 13:38:37 -0400 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Reminder: Fourth of iDigBio's vertebrate digitization webinars is Sept 29 Message-ID: <56097B1D.4030208@bio.fsu.edu> Reminder: Fourth of iDigBio's vertebrate digitization webinars is Sept 29, featuring Carla Cicero (Berkeley Museum of Vertebrate Zoology) on The Value of Digitizing Bird Collections. See below for details on logging in. No registration required. iDigBio's Vertebrate Digitization Interest Group is pleased to offer a 4-part webinar series entitled The Value of Digitizing Vertebrate Collections, all to be held on Tuesdays in September, 3:00-4:00 p.m. EDT. These will be the first four of several webinars leading up to a second iDigBio-sponsored vertebrate digitization workshop to be held spring 2016. The purpose of this first series of four is to outline the value and importance of digitizing vertebrate collections, including herps, mammals, birds, and fishes, with an emphasis on imaging. The target audience includes vertebrate zoologists, curators, collections managers, and others interested in vertebrate digitization. As defined for these webinars, digitization includes the transcription of label data into electronic records, production of one or more 2D or 3D images per selected specimen, the potential enrichment of label data (e.g. appending georeferences and/or links to catalogs, journals, and other source materials), and making transcribed data and associated images available via the web. All webinars are 3-4 p.m. EDT and accessible at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__idigbio.adobeconnect.com_vertdigitization&d=AwICaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=dXA3cKZ6Dj6G0RrU5avvfAa5H7GfezirKH44GC-gS54&s=JRV3BxXxSTNBXQsY9jLQy69S1glRDHwOJMmRJr6hwZo&e= Here is the schedule: September 8: The Value of Digitizing Mammal Collections, Cody Thompson, University of Michigan September 15: The Value of Digitizing Fish Collections, Andy Bentley, University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and President of SPNCH September 22: The Value of Digitizing Herpetology Collections, Chris Phillips, Illinois Natural History Survey, University of Illinois September 29: The Value of Digitizing Bird Collections, Carla Cicero, UC Berkeley and Lead PI for Vertnet Webinars are strictly one hour long. Time is made available during the webinar for questions and comments. -- Gil Nelson, PhD Assistant Professor/Research iDigBio Steering Committee Integrated Digitized Biocollections Institute for Digital Information and Scientific Communication College of Communication and Information Courtesy Professor Department of Biological Sciences Robert K. Godfrey Herbarium Florida State University gnelson at bio.fsu.edu From carrie at geology.wisc.edu Mon Sep 28 16:33:59 2015 From: carrie at geology.wisc.edu (Carrie A. Eaton) Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 20:33:59 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] vertebrate (paleo) exhibits Message-ID: Hi all, Our museum is working on an exhibit renovation and I just have a brief question to those of you who work in museums with exhibit areas: what surface is underneath YOUR museum's large skeletons? Is it painted wood, cement, artificial landscape, tile, wood flooring, etc.? And a follow up question if you have the time [or feel so inclined]: do you love/hate that surface for any reason? A hearty thanks, in advance, for your time. All the best, Carrie Carrie Eaton, Museum Curator UW Geology Museum 1215 West Dayton Street Madison, WI 53706 608.262.4912 twitter @uwgeologymuseum facebook.com/uwgeologymuseum -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150928/d8e2f1b6/attachment.html From heidi.mead at gcsu.edu Tue Sep 29 08:19:15 2015 From: heidi.mead at gcsu.edu (Heidi Mead) Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:19:15 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Laminating Ethafoam Message-ID: Hello All, I am looking for viable options to laminate sheets of Ethafoam to create customized cradles for natural history specimens while on display. Suggestions? Would a heat gun work? I think not, cools too fast. Is there a better way, acceptable way, to go about making specimen mounts? My resources are very limited, but am open to any suggestions. Also, Can anyone tell me a little more about an adhesive called "Rhoplex N-580"? I just came across the name, and am wondering if this is an accepted "best practice" adhesive for museum use. Thank you, Heidi Mead Fossil Preparation Natural History Museum Georgia College CBX 081 Milledgeville, GA 31061 heidi.mead at gcsu.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150929/481dda34/attachment.html From prc44 at drexel.edu Tue Sep 29 09:43:55 2015 From: prc44 at drexel.edu (Callomon,Paul) Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:43:55 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] flooding disasters & prepping for El Nino In-Reply-To: <670CB92C6F4F4C469FDCDB3373C781D03D6F194A@SI-MSEDAG03.US.SINET.SI.EDU> References: <0ED1CF52B11686489010C2EFCD0202A29DBDFF86@RC-EXMB02.riverside.tld> <670CB92C6F4F4C469FDCDB3373C781D03D6F194A@SI-MSEDAG03.US.SINET.SI.EDU> Message-ID: I have here a very informative and well-produced book (in Japanese and excellent English) entitled "Stabilization Processing". Its 28 authors set out in detail with extensive pictures the tactical and strategic measures taken by museums (cultural and natural history) in the tsunami zone to recover and restore their materials from under tons of mud, debris and flood water. The 255-page book was published jointly by the "Multi-organizational co-operative project for preserving and restoring assets damaged by tsunami on March 11, 2011" and the Japanese Association of Museums/ICOM Japan in 2014. I strongly recommend this work, but don't know how available it is. It doesn't have an ISBN number or a price, but one could try writing to the publisher: Japanese Association of Museums Shoyu Kaikan Building 3-3-1 Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, 100-8925 Japan webmaster at j-muse.or.jp The e-mail address for ICOM Japan is: icom at j-muse.or.jp Paul Callomon Collection Manager, Malacology, Invertebrate Paleontology and General Invertebrates Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103-1195, USA callomon at ansp.org Tel 215-405-5096 - Fax 215-299-1170 From Rodrigo.Pellegrini at sos.nj.gov Tue Sep 29 09:55:56 2015 From: Rodrigo.Pellegrini at sos.nj.gov (Pellegrini, Rodrigo) Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:55:56 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Laminating Ethafoam In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I've used a hot glue gun to laminate ethafoam. The long-term stability of the glue itself will of course depend on the hot/melt glue you use (really, a thermoplastic), but it works well and my understanding is these glues are relatively stable and produce little to no VOCs. You should check the properties of the glue stick you will use to make sure it is suitable before use, of course. But still, remember that no specimens would be on direct contact with the glue at any rate, and the ethafoam itself should act as a seal, so I think this might be a viable solution for you. Regards, Rod Rodrigo Pellegrini, MA, MS Registrar, Natural History Bureau New Jersey State Museum 205 W. State St. PO Box 530 Trenton, NJ 08625-0530 USA Voice: (609) 292-5615 (office) (609) 826-3924 (laboratory) (609) 826-5449 (storage) Fax: (609) 292-7636 E-mail: Rodrigo.Pellegrini at sos.nj.gov Website: www.newjerseystatemuseum.org Blog: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__nhinnj.blogspot.com_&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=MoCMBbqXP8fLKFI_7qw-A77Dy7Jr_WPcIY8ZxC5P_Dw&s=vNWlhWLlbZTTvkWlKl7lwhZyaZshryX74V1FLRuBtZc&e= From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Heidi Mead Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 8:19 AM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Laminating Ethafoam Hello All, I am looking for viable options to laminate sheets of Ethafoam to create customized cradles for natural history specimens while on display. Suggestions? Would a heat gun work? I think not, cools too fast. Is there a better way, acceptable way, to go about making specimen mounts? My resources are very limited, but am open to any suggestions. Also, Can anyone tell me a little more about an adhesive called "Rhoplex N-580"? I just came across the name, and am wondering if this is an accepted "best practice" adhesive for museum use. Thank you, Heidi Mead Fossil Preparation Natural History Museum Georgia College CBX 081 Milledgeville, GA 31061 heidi.mead at gcsu.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150929/8a053536/attachment.html From lori-benson at usa.net Tue Sep 29 10:07:19 2015 From: lori-benson at usa.net (Lori Benson) Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:07:19 -0500 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] flooding disasters & prepping for El Nino Message-ID: <575TiCogT8528S01.1443535639@web01.cms.usa.net> It appears on the ICOM site: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icom-2Dcc.org_54_document_stabilization-2Dprocessing-2Dmulti-2Dorganizational-2Dco-2Doperative-2Dproject-2Dfor-2Dpreserving-2Dand-2Drestoring-2Dcultural-2Dassets-2Ddamaged-2Dby-2Dtsunami-2Don-2Dmarch-2D11th-2D2011_-3Fid-3D1358&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=ON4qMEkdNBi8z-rmQrLgfbJH7YEi2AzvrrDaJZ5xln8&s=pIZnH038UzdAuIUNbviiE7rX2KABAh92Q3u5appd3XE&e= ------ Original Message ------ Received: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 08:46:50 AM CDT From: "Callomon,Paul" To: "Hawks, Catharine" , "Bryant, James" , "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] flooding disasters & prepping for El Nino I have here a very informative and well-produced book (in Japanese and excellent English) entitled "Stabilization Processing". Its 28 authors set out in detail with extensive pictures the tactical and strategic measures taken by museums (cultural and natural history) in the tsunami zone to recover and restore their materials from under tons of mud, debris and flood water. The 255-page book was published jointly by the "Multi-organizational co-operative project for preserving and restoring assets damaged by tsunami on March 11, 2011" and the Japanese Association of Museums/ICOM Japan in 2014. I strongly recommend this work, but don't know how available it is. It doesn't have an ISBN number or a price, but one could try writing to the publisher: Japanese Association of Museums Shoyu Kaikan Building 3-3-1 Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, 100-8925 Japan webmaster at j-muse.or.jp The e-mail address for ICOM Japan is: icom at j-muse.or.jp Paul Callomon Collection Manager, Malacology, Invertebrate Paleontology and General Invertebrates Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103-1195, USA callomon at ansp.org Tel 215-405-5096 - Fax 215-299-1170 _______________________________________________ Nhcoll-l mailing list Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l _______________________________________________ NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to society. See https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=ON4qMEkdNBi8z-rmQrLgfbJH7YEi2AzvrrDaJZ5xln8&s=PC6Km-gYqY2-nHIFtkTC42ZeEQdguKhhCiDQPjtZYig&e= for membership information. Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. From JBRYANT at riversideca.gov Tue Sep 29 13:45:45 2015 From: JBRYANT at riversideca.gov (Bryant, James) Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:45:45 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] [External] Re: flooding disasters & prepping for El Nino In-Reply-To: <575TiCogT8528S01.1443535639@web01.cms.usa.net> References: <575TiCogT8528S01.1443535639@web01.cms.usa.net> Message-ID: <0ED1CF52B11686489010C2EFCD0202A2D7898619@RC-EXMB04.riverside.tld> Thanks, Lori and Paul. Scary stuff, and sobering.... James M. Bryant Curator of Natural History Museum Depart., City of Riverside 3580 Mission Inn Avenue Riverside, CA 92501 TEL: 951-826-5273 FAX: 951-369-4970 jbryant at riversideca.gov -----Original Message----- From: Lori Benson [mailto:lori-benson at usa.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 7:07 AM To: Callomon,Paul; Hawks, Catharine; Bryant, James; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [External] Re: [Nhcoll-l] flooding disasters & prepping for El Nino It appears on the ICOM site: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icom-2Dcc.org_54_document_stabilization-2Dprocessing-2Dmulti-2Dorganizational-2Dco-2Doperative-2Dproject-2Dfor-2Dpreserving-2Dand-2Drestoring-2Dcultural-2Dassets-2Ddamaged-2Dby-2Dtsunami-2Don-2Dmarch-2D11th-2D2011_-3Fid-3D1358&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=s-UqTBtYGn5S6JcqgfBNshOoYPh-yBNXaKCHlqN3d8s&s=wzBA6YmkNk_uCj4cdssc2z3nTJnZ6ksnM3edAkT-h9M&e= ------ Original Message ------ Received: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 08:46:50 AM CDT From: "Callomon,Paul" To: "Hawks, Catharine" , "Bryant, James" , "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] flooding disasters & prepping for El Nino I have here a very informative and well-produced book (in Japanese and excellent English) entitled "Stabilization Processing". Its 28 authors set out in detail with extensive pictures the tactical and strategic measures taken by museums (cultural and natural history) in the tsunami zone to recover and restore their materials from under tons of mud, debris and flood water. The 255-page book was published jointly by the "Multi-organizational co-operative project for preserving and restoring assets damaged by tsunami on March 11, 2011" and the Japanese Association of Museums/ICOM Japan in 2014. I strongly recommend this work, but don't know how available it is. It doesn't have an ISBN number or a price, but one could try writing to the publisher: Japanese Association of Museums Shoyu Kaikan Building 3-3-1 Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, 100-8925 Japan webmaster at j-muse.or.jp The e-mail address for ICOM Japan is: icom at j-muse.or.jp Paul Callomon Collection Manager, Malacology, Invertebrate Paleontology and General Invertebrates Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103-1195, USA callomon at ansp.org Tel 215-405-5096 - Fax 215-299-1170 _______________________________________________ Nhcoll-l mailing list Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu http://mailman.yale.edu/mailman/listinfo/nhcoll-l _______________________________________________ NHCOLL-L is brought to you by the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC), an international society whose mission is to improve the preservation, conservation and management of natural history collections to ensure their continuing value to society. See https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=AwIFAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=s-UqTBtYGn5S6JcqgfBNshOoYPh-yBNXaKCHlqN3d8s&s=EIPrj6JdgOj5MjCGqTVkJFhxJiGfUJgPwRVStqO4VOo&e= for membership information. Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. From JBRYANT at riversideca.gov Tue Sep 29 13:47:10 2015 From: JBRYANT at riversideca.gov (Bryant, James) Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:47:10 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] [External] Re: flooding disasters & prepping for El Nino In-Reply-To: <56094AAB.2000800@zsm.mwn.de> References: <0ED1CF52B11686489010C2EFCD0202A29DBDFF86@RC-EXMB02.riverside.tld> <670CB92C6F4F4C469FDCDB3373C781D03D6F194A@SI-MSEDAG03.US.SINET.SI.EDU> <56094AAB.2000800@zsm.mwn.de> Message-ID: <0ED1CF52B11686489010C2EFCD0202A2D7898628@RC-EXMB04.riverside.tld> Certainly a good example of the effects of catastrophic flooding on natural history collections... Danke sehr, Dirk. James M. Bryant Curator of Natural History Museum Depart., City of Riverside 3580 Mission Inn Avenue Riverside, CA 92501 TEL: 951-826-5273 FAX: 951-369-4970 jbryant at riversideca.gov -----Original Message----- From: Dirk Neumann [mailto:dirk.neumann at zsm.mwn.de] Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 7:12 AM To: Bryant, James; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [External] Re: [Nhcoll-l] flooding disasters & prepping for El Nino Hi James, it might be worth to compare the Tarmann paper: Flood disaster: a case study. The PDF is quite heavy, but natsca kindly offers a free download to this valuable resource (includes also other interesting papers on collection care) - see below. Maybe this case study is useful All the best Dirk ************* Title: Flood disaster: a case study Author(s): Tarmann, G. M. Source: Tarmann, G. M. (1999). Flood disaster: a case study. In: Carter, D. & Walker, A. (eds). (1999). Appendix IV: Care and Conservation of Natural History Collections. Oxford: Butterwoth Heinemann, pp. 214 - 221. URL: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.natsca.org_care-2Dand-2Dconservation&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=u1nYpkfzCwxLYxtRkoLWbGIxLAYhOtO0OIKg6a6aano&s=71AEnJ18nw5EyUwJmPKD2UYqDsWyUjZr1hDnSfedQCg&e= ************* Am 25.09.2015 um 13:30 schrieb Hawks, Catharine: > Hi James > > Here are a couple that have info on what is needed to salvage collections from water disasters. > > Salvage techniques for paleontology specimens, study skins, botanical > specimens, and skulls and skeletons. C. Hawks. In First Aid for Art > (B. Roberts and J. Hutchins, eds.). Marquand Books, 2006. (now > available as a e-book) > > Help! A Survivor's Guide to Emergency Preparedness. Edited by C. Ball > and A. Yardley-Jones. Museum Excellence Series Book 3. Museums > Alberta, Edmonton. (currently under revision) > > Cathy > > Catharine Hawks > Conservator > National Museum of Natural History, MRC 106 Research & Collections, > NHB 394 Smithsonian Institution PO Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013-7012 > Office 202.633.0835 SI Cell 202.701.8458 CH Cell 703.200.4370 > hawksc at si.edu ________________________________________ > From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu > [nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] on behalf of Bryant, James > [JBRYANT at riversideca.gov] > Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 7:39 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] flooding disasters & prepping for El Nino > > As part of our preparing for flood disaster response, I was wondering if there were specific publications or reports - in print or (even better) online - that best illustrate the impacts of flood (i.e. rising water) on natural history collections, ideally the impacts on anthropology/ethnographic materials. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. > > James M. 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Introduction to Collections Preservation provides an overview of current preservation issues from environmental monitoring to collection cleaning, exhibit mounts and storage furniture. Participants learn about every aspect of the modern museum and how the building, staff and fixtures affect preservation. Subjects include the agents of deterioration, risk management, object handling and transport, object labeling, exhibit lighting, security, emergency preparedness, materials for storage and display, storage and exhibit philosophies, and condition assessments. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_introduction-2Dcollections-2Dpreservation-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=pHYXSDE9eL0mCZ6tFMPYMbgbDOJHwdafQWDckzBtSTw&e= *MS 106: Exhibit Fundamentals: Ideas to Installation * October 5 to November 13, 2015 Instructor: Karin Hostetter Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e= Description: Nearly every museum develops exhibits, but how can we improve communication with visitors while taking care of our objects? Exhibit Fundamentals explores exhibits from idea to final installation in a variety of settings. Topics include exhibit theory, the role of the museum's mission, creating a timeline, accessibility and script writing. Also covered are design elements, installation techniques, object safety and security, visitor safety and evaluations. Each student develops an exhibit plan for his or her museum. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_exhibit-2Dfundamentals-2Dideas-2Dinstallation-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=Y0pc7AoWip7GA_p0M4np2VOXYdk8kvRvDbscVYYx8VU&e= *MS 109: Museum Management * October 5 to November 6, 2015 Instructor: Sue Near Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e= Description: Sound business practices are critical for a museum to fulfill its mission. Sounds like vegetables, right? Museum management is complex. A museum exists to preserve collections and educate, but it is also an institution that must employ sound business practices while being accountable to the public as a non-profit organization. Instructor Sue Near teaches participants how to administer a successful museum efficiently and effectively. Participants will engage in discussions about the changing cultural climate and its effect on museum operations. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_museum-2Dmanagement-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=TW98o4ht2Kq6QBY6Wu9fnxtKijzeN5RJBa6yNP1K764&e= *MS 208: Applying Numbers to Collection Objects: Materials and Methods of Object Numbering * October 5 to 30, 2015 Instructor: Helen Alten Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e= Description: Applying Numbers to Collection Objects covers the materials and methods of object numbering: registration, handling, labeling and marking, number placement, documentation, health and safety, transponders and barcodes, surface marks, inks, paints and barrier coats. 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For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_applying-2Dnumbers-2Dcollection-2Dobjects-2Dmaterials-2Dand-2Dmethods-2Dobject-2Dnumbering-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=LiVb5wB1CzAjbWeq59zH_ybQmFJUIAZtiNKHOqF4FAo&e= *MS 227: Care of Paintings * *NEW DATES: October 12- November 20th* Instructor: Victoria Montana Ryan Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e= Description: Caring for paintings requires some knowledge of the component structure of paintings and the reaction of those components to both natural and man-made environments. This course looks at the painting structure, the effects of damaging environments, and proposes simple steps for basic care. Topics include the structure of paintings, proper condition reporting with standard damage vocabulary, and basic care and handling including environments, storage, and transport. The course is intended to help those entrusted with the care of paintings in any environment. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_care-2Dpaintings-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=4AQd01hHhfs2t2GgoDAehuX_6dSBQECMzQ2Sre_UkmM&e= *MS 238: Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts * October 5 to November 13, 2015 Instructor: Tom Bennett Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e= Description: Sprucing up your exhibits with safe, effective, inexpensive mounts can be easier and more fun than you thought. With a few tools, good technique and a bit of practice, you will be well on the way to presenting your objects in their most interesting light, with an eye on long-term safety and security. Design and Construction of Exhibit Mounts presents the basics of mountmaking for the small to medium-sized museum including tools, techniques and materials. Be prepared to construct mounts during the course. Students will be sent a list of materials and tools to acquire before the course commences. Come along and exercise your creative side while doing the collection a world of good. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_design-2Dand-2Dconstruction-2Dexhibit-2Dmounts-2Dline-2Dcourse&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=ajhCoPa4t2swaiD8nr9zRpIl12PVo3GNHhtHxMc11a0&e= *MS 001: The Problem with Plastics * October 19 to 23, 2015 Instructor: Diana Komejan Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e= Description: As we march boldly toward the 22nd century, artifact collecting includes that most fragile of materials ? plastic. Not only is it in our collections, but it is used to house our collections, too. What problems have you seen? What problems have others seen? What materials are best? What can we, as caretakers, do to minimize long-term damage? Join Diana in this mini-course for discussing care and deterioration of plastics. Bring any questions you have about plastics in your museum. For more information or to sign up: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.collectioncare.org_problem-2Dplastics-2Dline-2Dshort-2Dcourse&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=mYa_i0noFkZoLLuVZfYxXGRRtvDjSOId6ALCoHHDUZw&e= *MS 014: Education Collections * October 26 to 30, 2015 Instructor: Karin Hostetter Location: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__museumclasses.org&d=AwIDaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=M13_RRjJTPfTEkTdLCLIFka2dsbnaUvU-MhaRrp6Urk&s=3eeg6WoUiuPPy854BaDmd8ulsEG0EWYg0Hkr_uwUkws&e= Description: What do you do with collection objects that no longer belong in the scientific collection but are too good to throw out? What do you do with the donations that just don't quite 'fit?' Use them in education collections. Their value as educational objects for the public is immeasurable. 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As this exhibit will be deinstalled moved and reinstalled at a new location every month and this occurs in a very public space (a bank lobby during business hours), she has some concerns about the minerals they are considering using. While the minerals are in a vitrine during the exhibit she has concerns regarding the mounts as well as concerns during installation as it will be in an area only partially cordoned off. Would anyone be able to speak to these concerns and/or offer recommendations? The topic for the next traveling treasures is poison. For that case, we have the following minerals: Galena Stibnite Orpiment Vanadinite Cinnabar I am looking for direction on safe handling (especially during brass mount-making) and also any display consideration of these minerals. thanks, Dawn Ren?e Farkas Prasad Thanks You, Janaki Janaki Krishna Registrar Natural History Museum of Utah 801-585-7484 Website: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__nhmu.utah.edu_&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=STwSlULsinhgm8HLBpO0f6cF_KUnicjR_dgZcE4rl4A&s=PMk0vkLrbSoOEn26Yr23GKT-bTV7Fb1PBtGlvnSg03c&e= Most updated forms can be found here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.nhmu.utah.edu_collections_policies-2Dforms&d=AwIFAw&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=STwSlULsinhgm8HLBpO0f6cF_KUnicjR_dgZcE4rl4A&s=gKhgCdIw7oY2AYP-hQi0UKgOAhvGb5Dd_ka1kv8T1-A&e= P Please consider the environment before printing this email -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.yale.edu/pipermail/nhcoll-l/attachments/20150929/fd6e1a48/attachment.html From kamakos at verizon.net Wed Sep 30 16:15:51 2015 From: kamakos at verizon.net (Kathryn Makos) Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:15:51 -0400 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Safe Mineral Handling In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000301d0fbbc$cdc64190$6952c4b0$@net> The poster is wise to be cautious about handling these hazardous minerals. Vitrines should protect visitors/public, but be sure that if any displayed minerals also contain radioactive elements/generate radon gas that the enclosure material and thickness are adequate for that hazard. Barrier gloves (e.g. vinyl or nitrile, and frequently changed and disposed) should be used handling all of these minerals. Kathryn Makos, MPH CIH (Ret.) Smithsonian The following suggestions are forwarded from a colleague at the Smithsonian who liaisons with NMNH: "In general, all of these minerals should probably receive a thorough HEPA vacuuming prior to placement within the vitrine, and the vitrine interior HEPA vacuumed during the de-installation (to prevent cross contamination). Handlers should wear gloves and wash their hands after handling the object. They need to have MSDS for each mineral and be familiar with the health hazards associated with each mineral, and also brief the building owner on what they are bringing into the site. Minerals should be secured at all times during the installation/deinstallation. Some thoughts: . Galena is a mineral form of lead. Avoid generation of dust. . Cinnabar is the most common source for elemental mercury; https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__en.wikipedia.org_wiki_Cinnabar&d=AwICAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=qma1tLIP9-AWX4qD5Ur8GOlCKMnte8ibgycw88GQFvs&s=lWGdR005hx_LRlfb2nxtFiaLoqvCWlxzmQoUYfwJ9BU&e= . The MSDS for this product should be thoroughly reviewed before handling and the appropriate PPE procured (MSDS example: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__fscimage.fishersci.com_msds_94301.htm&d=AwICAg&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=qma1tLIP9-AWX4qD5Ur8GOlCKMnte8ibgycw88GQFvs&s=MilGdWrLALyBJlkV4v2Nw41eaBFO3m9vtfC19poT9HU&e= ). Above all, the product must not be heated, hazardous fumes may be generated. If brazing needs to be performed during mount making, I would think it prudent to keep the cinnabar far away from the heat. Avoid generation of dust. . Orpiment is an arsenic sulfide mineral. I very strongly recommend wearing gloves. Avoid generation of dust. I do not have any experience with Stibnite, or Vanadinite. " Mike Hunt, CIH Smithsonian Institution OFEO-OSHEM Industrial Hygienist 202-633-2626" ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:14:43 +0000 From: Janaki Krishna Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Safe mineral handling To: "'Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu'" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hello, I am posting for my colleague in our exhibits department who is working on a new travelling exhibit, see her comments below. As this exhibit will be deinstalled moved and reinstalled at a new location every month and this occurs in a very public space (a bank lobby during business hours), she has some concerns about the minerals they are considering using. While the minerals are in a vitrine during the exhibit she has concerns regarding the mounts as well as concerns during installation as it will be in an area only partially cordoned off. Would anyone be able to speak to these concerns and/or offer recommendations? The topic for the next traveling treasures is poison. For that case, we have the following minerals: Galena Stibnite Orpiment Vanadinite Cinnabar I am looking for direction on safe handling (especially during brass mount-making) and also any display consideration of these minerals. thanks, Dawn Ren?e Farkas Prasad Thanks You, Janaki Janaki Krishna Registrar Natural History Museum of Utah 801-585-7484