From jkelly at ou.edu Fri Apr 1 16:26:33 2022 From: jkelly at ou.edu (Kelly, Jeffrey F.) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2022 20:26:33 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Job Opening - Director - Sam Noble Museum - University of Oklahoma Message-ID: The Sam Noble Museum at the University of Oklahoma is seeking a visionary leader to serve as its next director. The job ad is here: https://apply.interfolio.com/104903 For more information or questions email: Jeff Kelly (jkelly at ou.edu) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From prc44 at drexel.edu Mon Apr 4 08:37:38 2022 From: prc44 at drexel.edu (Callomon,Paul) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 12:37:38 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Ziploc storage Message-ID: Folks, In pursuit of space savings, we are looking at adopting micro-vials and Ziploc or similar plastic bags for storing large numbers of physically small specimen lots rather than our current trays. Does anyone have experience with such things? Paul Callomon Collection Manager, Malacology and General Invertebrates ________________________________ Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103-1195, USA prc44 at drexel.edu Tel 215-405-5096 - Fax 215-299-1170 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jkrishna at nhmu.utah.edu Mon Apr 4 10:06:34 2022 From: jkrishna at nhmu.utah.edu (Janaki Krishna) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 14:06:34 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Seeking members for US Federal Collections s. committee Message-ID: The U.S. Federal Collections Committee, a sessional committee of SPNHC actively is seeking members. The goal of the committee is to work collaboratively to create equitable relationships with the federal agencies and the institutions curating the collections. The aim of these groups is similar, the best care and management of the collections Further we share similar constraints, financial and resource scarcity. The committee will explore ways in which the Society (SPNHC) can collaborate with federal agencies to develop best practices procedures in the care of their collections, whether managed directly or by federal or non-federal institutions. Equally, the committee will consider issues such as terms and conditions for repository agreements; facilitate communication between federal and non-federal collections staff; and communicate with SPNHC membership. The committee aids in drafting SPNHC responses to call for public comment on policy issues. As we are rebuilding this committee, we are open to adjustments in direction and focus. Anyone with any interest please contact me at jkrishna at nhmu.utah.edu Best, Janaki Janaki Krishna Registrar Pronouns she, her, hers Natural History Museum of Utah (UMNH) Forms can be found here: http://nhmu.utah.edu/collections/policies-forms Search our collections: https://nhmu.utah.edu/search-our-collections Please consider the environment before printing this email -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From eric.lazo-wasem at yale.edu Mon Apr 4 10:37:27 2022 From: eric.lazo-wasem at yale.edu (Lazo-Wasem, Eric) Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 14:37:27 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Ziploc storage In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: For a number of years now we have used 2-dram vials for storing small runs of dried crustaceans (barnacles, etc.) and small invertebrates, including small gastropods. These are the same vials we use for nested storage of fluid preserved specimens (small critter into a 1/4 dram vial, nested within a 2 dram vial, multiples in jars). Generally speaking, we have used these for "project" based storage, when an accession or research derivatives (vouchers) are kept together. We do not arrange these systematically, but in a simple numerical ordering that allows for quick retrieval. Vials are kept in standard museum trays in a drawer within a cabinet. Literally thousands of vials can be stored in a relatively small amount of space. Key of course, is having the material cataloged and with storage location codes. Eric Eric A. Lazo-Wasem, Senior Collections Manager Division of Invertebrate Zoology Peabody Museum of Natural History Yale University 170 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06520 ________________________________ From: Nhcoll-l on behalf of Callomon,Paul Sent: Monday, April 4, 2022 8:37 AM To: NH-COLL listserv (nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu) Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Ziploc storage Folks, In pursuit of space savings, we are looking at adopting micro-vials and Ziploc or similar plastic bags for storing large numbers of physically small specimen lots rather than our current trays. Does anyone have experience with such things? Paul Callomon Collection Manager, Malacology and General Invertebrates ________________________________ Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103-1195, USA prc44 at drexel.edu Tel 215-405-5096 - Fax 215-299-1170 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Rehman Herbarium Collections Manager (BRIT-SMU-VDB-NLU) [cid:image001.jpg at 01D848CF.1651CF40] MAIN (817) 332-4441 DIRECT (817) 546-1845 trehman at brit.org 1700 University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3400 brit.org | fwbg.org From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Janaki Krishna Sent: Monday, April 4, 2022 9:07 AM To: Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Seeking members for US Federal Collections s. committee The U.S. Federal Collections Committee, a sessional committee of SPNHC actively is seeking members. The goal of the committee is to work collaboratively to create equitable relationships with the federal agencies and the institutions curating the collections. The aim of these groups is similar, the best care and management of the collections Further we share similar constraints, financial and resource scarcity. The committee will explore ways in which the Society (SPNHC) can collaborate with federal agencies to develop best practices procedures in the care of their collections, whether managed directly or by federal or non-federal institutions. Equally, the committee will consider issues such as terms and conditions for repository agreements; facilitate communication between federal and non-federal collections staff; and communicate with SPNHC membership. The committee aids in drafting SPNHC responses to call for public comment on policy issues. As we are rebuilding this committee, we are open to adjustments in direction and focus. 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Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 12:00pm to 1:30pm (Eastern Time) Location: Zoom Organized by the Coalition of Slavic Librarians for Peace (CSLP): Olha Aleksic (Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University), Ksenya Kiebuzinski (University of Toronto), Liladhar R. Pendse (University of California-Berkeley) and George Andrew Spencer (University of Wisconsin-Madison) - Registration: [ https://huri.harvard.edu/event/voices-ukraine-ukrainian-librarians-struggle-against-russian-invasion ]( https://huri.harvard.edu/event/voices-ukraine-ukrainian-librarians-struggle-against-russian-invasion )[ ]( https://huri.harvard.edu/event/voices-ukraine-ukrainian-librarians-struggle-against-russian-invasion ) In this bilingual English/Ukrainian event, librarians from various libraries in Ukraine will speak about the current situation of libraries and the information infrastructure of Ukraine as the ongoing Russian invasion continues. 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The Collections Curator and Manager will report to the Associate University Librarian for Sciences and Engineering. The School holds a large collection of at least 250,000 objects that require professional curation and management. These objects include rock and mineral specimens, samples, artifacts, and associated items such as field notebooks, maps, and reports. This partially curated collection will be housed in a yet to be built permanent physical space with dedicated staff to oversee accessioning, processing, management, and access to the collections in order to further research and teaching within the School and the broader scientific community. We seek an experienced and dynamic expert manager who will build the repository from the ground up into an actively curated collection. The successful candidate will be responsible for the creation, oversight, procedures, maintenance, and management of the mineral, rock, and fossils specimen collection under the terms, conditions, and directions of the Stanford Libraries? AUL for Sciences and Engineering with the guidance of a committee of professors from the School. The Curator/Manager will be expected to provide leadership, vision, and strategic thinking in order to create a dynamic resource that will integrate the collections and their management into the research and academic programs at Stanford and the wider community. The successful candidate will be expected to provide expertise in setting up the database, create processes and procedures to accession the materials, work with the Faculty Committee on circulation and loan policies, and provide leadership on the creation of the physical space for long-term storage of the collection. The Curator/Manager will hire and manage 3 assistants in term-funded positions to help with the collection inventory, accessioning and photography of the collections. *Core Duties include but are not limited to:* - Manage all aspects of storage, maintenance, use, security, and preventive conservation of the collection. - Develop, implement, and manage policies, procedures, and documentation associated with the acquisition, care, display, and loan of the collections. - Develop and monitor access protocols for research and teaching use of the specimens by faculty, students, and other interested parties. - Facilitate access and track use of collections for purposes of research, education, loan, and exhibit. - Develop and maintain the specimen database. - Act as the primary liaison with the School of Earth faculty and develop a cooperative and productive relationship between the Libraries and the School of Earth ensuring successful management of the collections. - Hire, train, and supervise staff to inventory, process, photograph, and maintain the collections. - Document, facilitate, and monitor loan requests. - Conceive, research, develop, and collaborate with colleagues to organize and mount displays of varying scope and curate items for classroom use. - Prepare collections-related reports including an annual report. - Monitor and manage the stewardship needs of the collections in adherence to the university?s stewardship standards. - Collaborate with the Metadata Department and the Preservation Department on an as needed basis. - Respond to external requests for information about the specimens and field donation requests in collaboration with the Faculty Committee and Office of Development for the School. - Follow all University and museum ethics rules and protocols. - Other duties as assigned. *Minimum Requirements: * *Education & Experience* - Advanced degree in an earth sciences field with two years? work experience in museum collections? management, care, and documentation or over five years extensive experience in a managerial position of a natural history collection. *Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* - Demonstrated experience and background in physical and digital collection management including building or maintaining databases for objects. - Proven experience working with specimen collections and understanding the standards of practice in their management. - Familiarity with general museum collection protocols and library procedures. - Ability to handle delicate specimens and ancillary materials with damage or loss of data. - Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and efficiently, with competing deadlines. - Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office and Google Suites, and database management applications (preferably with regards to collection management software such as Gallery Systems). - Demonstrated management and project management skills. Must demonstrate the ability to be both an effective manager and team member who can work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. - Demonstrated ability to build effective long-term relationships both internally and externally and the ability to clearly articulate and carry out the Collection?s goals. - Sound knowledge of collections best practices, ethics, and standards. *Physical Requirements*:* - Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping. - Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. ** - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.* *Working Conditions:* - May work extended or non-standard hours, weekends and holidays based on business needs. - Occasional local and overnight travel may be required. - May work in areas with exposure to dust, paint, chemicals and other toxins. *Work Standards:* - Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. - Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. - Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University?s Administrative Guide, https://avanan.url-protection.com/v1/url?o=http%3A//adminguide.stanford.edu&g=MzliNGYxYzE1ZmU1NGJiYg==&h=MWI1ZDMyMzdkNzlmNzI3OWNhYjFhNjQyZGU4NTA0MTFkNGQ0MmIzMzZmYTUyYTk4NzBiMmMzNmZiZGRiOWE5Zg==&p=YXAzOmNhbGFjYWRlbXk6YTpnOjVjOTgyNjUyMmQ3YzY5MGIwODhkZTU0ZGNkZGY5ZjY2OnYxOnQ6Tg== . Librarian 3 Job Family: Library Job Series: Librarian Job Code: 1783 Grade I (Salary range: $72,300 - $138,900) Exemption: Exempt Best, Julie # # # Julie Sweetkind-Singer Associate University Librarian for Science and Engineering Resources Head, Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections Orcid ID: 0000-0002-2674-3406 Stanford University 650-505-7599 (cell) -- *Christine Garcia* Collection Manager of Geology California Academy of Sciences T 415.379.5258 cgarcia at calacademy.org 55 Music Concourse Drive Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA 94118 www.calacademy.org Facebook | Twitter | Instagram We regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Learn more at calacademy.org . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From wsimpson at fieldmuseum.org Wed Apr 6 17:47:50 2022 From: wsimpson at fieldmuseum.org (William Simpson) Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2022 16:47:50 -0500 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Job Posting: Geoscience Specimen Collections Curator and Manager, Stanford Libraries In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <390c4e09-8552-ec00-8626-8614e0d9a948@fieldmuseum.org> Hi Christine, How did you post this to Nhcoll?? Was it as simple as sending the whole email to , or did you have to arrange with someone to send out a job posting to show up on Nhcoll?? I've got a job post I'd like to send out, too, which is why I ask! Best, Bill On 4/5/22 6:19 PM, Christine Garcia wrote: > Dear colleagues, > > Please see the following announcement, on behalf of Julie > Sweetkind-Singer, Stanford Libraries: > > *Position: Geoscience Specimen Collections Curator and Manager, > Stanford Libraries* > > ** > > *Apply for the position here. > * > > Stanford Libraries in conjunction with the School of (Earth, Energy > and Environmental Sciences) invites applications for the full-time > permanent position of Collections Curator and Manager for the School?s > mineral, rock, and fossil collection.? The Collections Curator and > Manager will report to the Associate University Librarian for Sciences > and Engineering.? The School holds a large collection of at least > 250,000 objects that require professional curation and management.? > These objects include rock and mineral specimens, samples, artifacts, > and associated items such as field notebooks, maps, and reports.? This > partially curated collection will be housed in a yet to be built > permanent physical space with dedicated staff to oversee accessioning, > processing, management, and access to the collections in order to > further research and teaching within the School and the broader > scientific community.? We seek an experienced and dynamic expert > manager who will build the repository from the ground up into an > actively curated collection. > > The successful candidate will be responsible for the creation, > oversight, procedures, maintenance, and management of the mineral, > rock, and fossils specimen collection under the terms, conditions, and > directions of the Stanford Libraries? AUL for Sciences and Engineering > with the guidance of a committee of professors from the School. The > Curator/Manager will be expected to provide leadership, vision, and > strategic thinking in order to create a dynamic resource that will > integrate the collections and their management into the research and > academic programs at Stanford and the wider community. The successful > candidate will be expected to provide expertise in setting up the > database, create processes and procedures to accession the materials, > work with the Faculty Committee on circulation and loan policies, and > provide leadership on the creation of the physical space for long-term > storage of the collection.? The Curator/Manager will hire and manage 3 > assistants in term-funded positions to help with the collection > inventory, accessioning and photography of the collections. > > _Core Duties include but are not limited to:_ > > * Manage all aspects of storage, maintenance, use, security, and > preventive conservation of the collection. > * Develop, implement, and manage policies, procedures, and > documentation associated with the acquisition, care, display, and > loan of the collections. > * Develop and monitor access protocols for research and teaching use > of the specimens by faculty, students, and other interested parties. > > * Facilitate access and track use of collections for purposes of > research, education, loan, and exhibit. > * Develop and maintain the specimen database. > * Act as the primary liaison with the School of Earth faculty and > develop a cooperative and productive relationship between the > Libraries and the School of Earth ensuring successful management > of the collections. > * Hire, train, and supervise staff to inventory, process, > photograph, and maintain the collections. > * Document, facilitate, and monitor loan requests. > * Conceive, research, develop, and collaborate with colleagues to > organize and mount displays of varying scope and curate items for > classroom use. > * Prepare collections-related reports including an annual report. > * Monitor and manage the stewardship needs of the collections in > adherence to the university?s stewardship standards. > * Collaborate with the Metadata Department and the Preservation > Department on an as needed basis. > * Respond to external requests for information about the specimens > and field donation requests in collaboration with the Faculty > Committee and Office of Development for the School. > * Follow all University and museum ethics rules and protocols. > * Other duties as assigned. > > _Minimum Requirements: _ > > _Education & Experience_ > > * Advanced degree in an earth sciences field with two years? work > experience in museum collections? management, care, and > documentation or over five years extensive experience in a > managerial position of a natural history collection. > > _Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities_ > > * Demonstrated experience and background in physical and digital > collection management including building or maintaining databases > for objects. > * Proven experience working with specimen collections and > understanding the standards of practice in their management. > * Familiarity with general museum collection protocols and library > procedures. > * Ability to handle delicate specimens and ancillary materials with > damage or loss of data. > * Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and > efficiently, with competing deadlines. > * Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office and Google Suites, and > database management applications (preferably with regards to > collection management software such as Gallery Systems). > * Demonstrated management and project management skills.? Must > demonstrate the ability to be both an effective manager and team > member who can work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. > * Demonstrated ability to build effective long-term relationships > both internally and externally and the ability to clearly > articulate and carry out the Collection?s goals. > * Sound knowledge of collections best practices, ethics, and standards. > > _Physical Requirements*:_ > > * Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work and use > light/ fine grasping. > * Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push > pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. > > /* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University > will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a > disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential > functions of the job./ > > _Working Conditions:_ > > * May work extended or non-standard hours, weekends and holidays > based on business needs. > * Occasional local and overnight travel may be required. > * May work in areas with exposure to dust, paint, chemicals and > other toxins. > > _Work Standards:_ > > * Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with > Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. > * Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal > responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; > uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons > learned. > * Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University > policies and procedures, including but not limited to the > personnel policies and other policies found in the University?s > Administrative > Guide,https://avanan.url-protection.com/v1/url?o=http%3A//adminguide.stanford.edu&g=MzliNGYxYzE1ZmU1NGJiYg==&h=MWI1ZDMyMzdkNzlmNzI3OWNhYjFhNjQyZGU4NTA0MTFkNGQ0MmIzMzZmYTUyYTk4NzBiMmMzNmZiZGRiOWE5Zg==&p=YXAzOmNhbGFjYWRlbXk6YTpnOjVjOTgyNjUyMmQ3YzY5MGIwODhkZTU0ZGNkZGY5ZjY2OnYxOnQ6Tg== > . > > Librarian 3 > > Job Family: Library > Job Series: Librarian > > Job Code: 1783 > > Grade I (Salary range: $72,300 - $138,900) > > Exemption: Exempt > > Best, > > Julie > > # # # > > Julie Sweetkind-Singer > > Associate University Librarian for Science and Engineering Resources > > Head, Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections > > Orcid ID: 0000-0002-2674-3406 > > Stanford University > > 650-505-7599 (cell) > > -- > > *Christine Garcia*Collection Manager of GeologyCalifornia Academy of > SciencesT 415.379.5258 > > cgarcia at calacademy.org > > 55 Music Concourse DriveGolden Gate ParkSan Francisco, CA > 94118www.calacademy.org > > Facebook |Twitter > |Instagram > > > We regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and > collaboration. Learn more at calacademy.org . > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > https://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. Seehttp://www.spnhc.org for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. -- * William F. Simpson (he)* Head of Geological Collections McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates Gantz Family Collections Center *Field Museum of Natural History* 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL. 60605 (312) 665-7628 fieldmuseum.org Field Museum Logo -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We accomplish this through the efforts of our dynamic and diverse staff of not only scientists and educators, but also front line staff in Visitor Services and Membership, Protection Services, Facility Planning and Operations, as well as behind the scenes support staff. The Field Museum has an immediate opening for a Paleobotany Collections Manager. This full-time, permanent position reports to the Head of Geological Collections in the Gantz Family Collections Center.The Collections Manager is responsible for the management and development of one of the largest fossil plant collections in North America, in collaboration with the curator of paleobotany.The Paleobotany Collections Manager position is focused on management of the paleobotany collection (80%), with some allowance for personal research activities (20%). The fossil plant collection includes over 200,000 specimens, peels, slides, bulk samples and residues, of which more than half are catalogued.It contains more than 14,000 published specimens. Three recently accessioned collections from Michigan State University, Penn State University, and Ohio University have added significantly to the scope and balance of our plant fossil holdings.Strengths include the Paleozoic collection?s compression/adpression and anatomically-preserved specimens: Mississippian compression fossils from North America, Pennsylvanian coal balls and associated peels and slides, and siderite nodules from Mazon Creek form the core of the Paleozoic collection.Cretaceous and Paleogene fossils include charcoalified mesofossils from North America, and compression/adpression fossils from the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains.In addition, there are more than 100,000 palynological slides spanning Precambrian to Recent. The Museum encourages applicants with demonstrable expertise in collections management.? We are seeking a highly responsible, detail-oriented individual with the necessary management and curatorial skills to oversee a major collection. Applications may also be sent to this account: collectionscentersearch at fieldmuseum.org *The deadline for applications is Friday, May 6, 2022* Duties and responsibilities include: ?Curation of physical specimens, including specimen identification, cataloguing, care, and organization (barcoding, georeferencing, digital asset management); ?Training and supervision of staff and volunteers in collection-related duties; ?Solicitation of funding through federal and other programs, in support of collections care and accessibility to the research community and public; ?Support of inclusion and equity within collections, research, and all Museum environments ?Conduct and coordinate appropriate processing of new and existing collections, including physical preparation, labeling, cataloguing, accessioning, and loans; ?Establish priorities for collections care and management in coordination with curatorial and other research staff; ?Provide collection access to the research community, including assisting students and visitors in the use of the collections; ?Development and implementation of collections management policies that are aligned with best practices for paleontological collections; ?Digitization and continuing documentation of collections, including databasing, correspondence, archives, publications, and loans records using the Axiell(EMu) collection management software; ?Maintain electronic and digital records to current scientific standards (including updated taxonomic and auxiliary information as appropriate); ?Budgetary management for the paleobotany collection; ?Internal and external collaborations including but not limited to other collections areas, research scientists, exhibitions and education, Symbiota, iDigBio, GBIF, etc.; this is to include the pursuit of collaborative funding opportunities; ?Participation in and support of promotional and institutional advancement opportunities, including networking with the philanthropic community through Museum events (Members? Nights, corporate family days, behind-the-scenes tours, etc.); ?Participation in standing committees Qualifications include: ?Masters or PhD in a relevant field such as botany, plant sciences, or ecology & evolutionary biology ?3+ years? experience (masters), or 1+ years? experience (PhD) ?A strong educational background in paleontology, sedimentary geology, and paleobotany is required, including familiarity with organismal botany and historical developments and researchers in the discipline of paleobotany; ?Knowledge of taxonomic principles, relational databases, experience working with fossil plant collections including permineralized, compression-adpression, and cellulose acetate preparations; ?Training and experience in photography, micrography, SEM/SEM-EDS, palynological digestion, and demonstrable experience with paleobotanical usage of hydrofluoric acid are desirable; ?Technical literacy including Zoom, Microsoft suite, Google suite, Adobe and similar software; ?Strong organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and demonstrable experience directing and supervising personnel are required; ?Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive and equitable working environment. The Field Museum is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to create a working environment that is free of sexual, racial, and ethnic discrimination, and one that promotes human dignity and mutual respect among all staff. As such, it is the policy of the Field Museum to hire without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. The Field Museum strives to ensure that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application, or if you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accessibility at fieldmuseum.org. -- * William F. Simpson (he)* Head of Geological Collections McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates Gantz Family Collections Center *Field Museum of Natural History* 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL. 60605 (312) 665-7628 fieldmuseum.org Field Museum Logo -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: field-museum-logo_2018.png Type: image/png Size: 3117 bytes Desc: not available URL: From ryan.fisher at gov.sk.ca Thu Apr 7 12:44:04 2022 From: ryan.fisher at gov.sk.ca (Fisher, Ryan PCS) Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2022 16:44:04 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for lab work Message-ID: Hello, We are considering shifting some of our pencil and paper data collection while doing vertebrate specimen preparation to a digital format. We are anticipating having laptops available (the laptops would be out of the way of the specimen preparation, so don't necessarily need to be waterproof/washeable), but we are needing an external Bluetooth/wifi keyboard/mouse-trackpad that we can use to actually physically enter data. Of course, the data entry will be done while the specimen is being prepared so we need something that is washable and waterproof and can generally stand up to all of the fluids and fur/feathers that get on gloves and the preparation area. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on brands or options for this (or what you've tried and you recommend avoiding!). Thank you, Ryan Ryan Fisher, Ph.D. (he/him) Curator of Vertebrate Zoology Royal Saskatchewan Museum 2340 Albert St., Regina, SK S4P 2V7 (306) 519-5554 Adjunct Professor University of Regina Website: Ryan Fisher < Royal Saskatchewan Museum (royalsaskmuseum.ca) [cid:image001.png at 01D84A68.E6148BB0] Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail (and any attachment) was intended for a specific recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure. Any privilege that exists is not waived. If you are not the intended recipient, do not copy or distribute it to another person or use it for any other purpose. Please delete it and advise me by return e-mail or telephone. Thank you. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We are > anticipating having laptops available (the laptops would be out of the way > of the specimen preparation, so don?t necessarily need to be > waterproof/washeable), but we are needing an external Bluetooth/wifi > keyboard/mouse-trackpad that we can use to actually physically enter data. > Of course, the data entry will be done while the specimen is being prepared > so we need something that is washable and waterproof and can generally > stand up to all of the fluids and fur/feathers that get on gloves and the > preparation area. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on brands or > options for this (or what you?ve tried and you recommend avoiding!). > > Thank you, > > Ryan > > > > *Ryan Fisher, **Ph.D. (he/him)* > > > > Curator of Vertebrate Zoology > > Royal Saskatchewan Museum > > 2340 Albert St., Regina, SK S4P 2V7 > > (306) 519-5554 > > Adjunct Professor University of Regina > > > > Website: Ryan Fisher ? Royal Saskatchewan Museum (royalsaskmuseum.ca) > > > > > *Confidentiality Notice:* > > *This e-mail (and any attachment) was intended for a specific > recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged, confidential > or exempt from disclosure. Any privilege that exists is not waived. If you > are not the intended recipient, do not copy or distribute it to another > person or use it for any other purpose. Please delete it and advise me by > return e-mail or telephone. Thank you.* > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > https://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 http://www.spnhc.org for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 31672 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 31672 bytes Desc: not available URL: From emily.braker at colorado.edu Thu Apr 7 13:49:33 2022 From: emily.braker at colorado.edu (Emily M. Braker) Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2022 17:49:33 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for lab work In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Ryan, We use silicon keyboard skins when inventorying and rehousing fluid-preserved collections to protect our laptops from ETOH and contamination. They are easily washed and have held up for over four years now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GXKD0SE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 We also tend to use flocked nitrile gloves when working with our wet imaging station where a technician needs to go back and forth between a computer and the wet tank. The gloves are easy to take on and off with the flocking, so they can be reused many times before disposal. They are a bit pricey though, so they may not be ideal for one-off prep uses. https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/microflex-dura-flock-flock-lined-nitrile-gloves/19045860?ef_id=Cj0KCQjwl7qSBhD-ARIsACvV1X2XD78IhL1PldpxqxBGeaXzb_oXzt0Q2bm3zGViad4F3ZGWwK-WntkaAtbxEALw_wcB:G:s&ppc_id=PLA_goog_14403272621_126084879253_19045860__541272256452_678696277541733277&ev_chn=shop&s_kwcid=AL!4428!3!541272256452!!!u!297767879175!19045860&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl7qSBhD-ARIsACvV1X2XD78IhL1PldpxqxBGeaXzb_oXzt0Q2bm3zGViad4F3ZGWwK-WntkaAtbxEALw_wcB Best, Emily Emily Braker Vertebrate Collections Manager, Zoology Section University of Colorado Museum of Natural History 265 UCB, Bruce Curtis Building Boulder, CO 80309-0218 Phone: 303-492-8466 http://www.colorado.edu/cumuseum/research-collections/vertebrates From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Rachel Hawkins Sent: Thursday, April 7, 2022 11:20 AM To: Fisher, Ryan PCS Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for lab work I remember seeing plastic keyboard covers kicking around as part of our university's Covid response. Maybe something like this would be a possible solution: https://www.amazon.com/Disposable-Keyboard-Cover-500-BX/dp/B07FW3LHY6 On Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 12:44 PM Fisher, Ryan PCS > wrote: Hello, We are considering shifting some of our pencil and paper data collection while doing vertebrate specimen preparation to a digital format. We are anticipating having laptops available (the laptops would be out of the way of the specimen preparation, so don?t necessarily need to be waterproof/washeable), but we are needing an external Bluetooth/wifi keyboard/mouse-trackpad that we can use to actually physically enter data. Of course, the data entry will be done while the specimen is being prepared so we need something that is washable and waterproof and can generally stand up to all of the fluids and fur/feathers that get on gloves and the preparation area. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on brands or options for this (or what you?ve tried and you recommend avoiding!). Thank you, Ryan Ryan Fisher, Ph.D. (he/him) Curator of Vertebrate Zoology Royal Saskatchewan Museum 2340 Albert St., Regina, SK S4P 2V7 (306) 519-5554 Adjunct Professor University of Regina Website: Ryan Fisher ? Royal Saskatchewan Museum (royalsaskmuseum.ca) [cid:image001.png at 01D84A68.E6148BB0] Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail (and any attachment) was intended for a specific recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure. Any privilege that exists is not waived. If you are not the intended recipient, do not copy or distribute it to another person or use it for any other purpose. Please delete it and advise me by return e-mail or telephone. 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Paul Callomon Collection Manager, Malacology and General Invertebrates ________________________________ Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103-1195, USA prc44 at drexel.edu Tel 215-405-5096 - Fax 215-299-1170 From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Emily M. Braker Sent: Thursday, April 7, 2022 1:50 PM To: Rachel Hawkins ; Fisher, Ryan PCS Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for lab work External. Hi Ryan, We use silicon keyboard skins when inventorying and rehousing fluid-preserved collections to protect our laptops from ETOH and contamination. They are easily washed and have held up for over four years now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GXKD0SE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 We also tend to use flocked nitrile gloves when working with our wet imaging station where a technician needs to go back and forth between a computer and the wet tank. The gloves are easy to take on and off with the flocking, so they can be reused many times before disposal. They are a bit pricey though, so they may not be ideal for one-off prep uses. https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/microflex-dura-flock-flock-lined-nitrile-gloves/19045860?ef_id=Cj0KCQjwl7qSBhD-ARIsACvV1X2XD78IhL1PldpxqxBGeaXzb_oXzt0Q2bm3zGViad4F3ZGWwK-WntkaAtbxEALw_wcB:G:s&ppc_id=PLA_goog_14403272621_126084879253_19045860__541272256452_678696277541733277&ev_chn=shop&s_kwcid=AL!4428!3!541272256452!!!u!297767879175!19045860&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl7qSBhD-ARIsACvV1X2XD78IhL1PldpxqxBGeaXzb_oXzt0Q2bm3zGViad4F3ZGWwK-WntkaAtbxEALw_wcB Best, Emily Emily Braker Vertebrate Collections Manager, Zoology Section University of Colorado Museum of Natural History 265 UCB, Bruce Curtis Building Boulder, CO 80309-0218 Phone: 303-492-8466 http://www.colorado.edu/cumuseum/research-collections/vertebrates From: Nhcoll-l > On Behalf Of Rachel Hawkins Sent: Thursday, April 7, 2022 11:20 AM To: Fisher, Ryan PCS > Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for lab work I remember seeing plastic keyboard covers kicking around as part of our university's Covid response. Maybe something like this would be a possible solution: https://www.amazon.com/Disposable-Keyboard-Cover-500-BX/dp/B07FW3LHY6 On Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 12:44 PM Fisher, Ryan PCS > wrote: Hello, We are considering shifting some of our pencil and paper data collection while doing vertebrate specimen preparation to a digital format. We are anticipating having laptops available (the laptops would be out of the way of the specimen preparation, so don't necessarily need to be waterproof/washeable), but we are needing an external Bluetooth/wifi keyboard/mouse-trackpad that we can use to actually physically enter data. Of course, the data entry will be done while the specimen is being prepared so we need something that is washable and waterproof and can generally stand up to all of the fluids and fur/feathers that get on gloves and the preparation area. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on brands or options for this (or what you've tried and you recommend avoiding!). Thank you, Ryan Ryan Fisher, Ph.D. (he/him) Curator of Vertebrate Zoology Royal Saskatchewan Museum 2340 Albert St., Regina, SK S4P 2V7 (306) 519-5554 Adjunct Professor University of Regina Website: Ryan Fisher < Royal Saskatchewan Museum (royalsaskmuseum.ca) [cid:image001.png at 01D84A68.E6148BB0] Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail (and any attachment) was intended for a specific recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure. Any privilege that exists is not waived. If you are not the intended recipient, do not copy or distribute it to another person or use it for any other purpose. Please delete it and advise me by return e-mail or telephone. 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URL: From battermann at snsb.de Thu Apr 7 14:07:57 2022 From: battermann at snsb.de (Battermann, Nora) Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:07:57 +0200 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for lab work In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <06ebebbee27375dc051105a2780519a9@snsb.de> Hi all, using cling film to wrap around my keyboard is a method I've used in a zooarchaeological context, to prevent all the sandy, crumbly bits making their way into the keyboard. Works well, although not the most sustainable solution, I've got to admit. Also not 100% waterproof. Cheers, Nora --- Dr. Nora Battermann Koordination Sammlungsassessment --------------------------- Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock D-80539 M?nchen Telefon: +49 (0)174 2762445 --------------------------- www.snsb.de Am 2022-04-07 20:01, schrieb Callomon,Paul: > We have some experience with waterproof "rubber" (actually silicon) > floppy keyboards; they work OK, though their lack of key "kickback" > makes them an acquired taste for extensive typing. > > Something else to bear in mind, though, is that programs like Excel, > Access and Filemaker (and pretty well any other) can be made purely > voice-operated using either a dedicated voice-recognition program like > Dragon or Microsoft's own voice recognition utility, now built into > Windows. That way you don't have to touch the computer or a keyboard > at all. > > Paul Callomon > > Collection Manager, Malacology and General Invertebrates__ > > ------------------------- > > Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University > > 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103-1195, USA > _prc44 at drexel.edu Tel 215-405-5096 - Fax 215-299-1170_ > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Emily > M. Braker > Sent: Thursday, April 7, 2022 1:50 PM > To: Rachel Hawkins ; Fisher, Ryan PCS > > Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for > lab work > > External. > > Hi Ryan, > > We use silicon keyboard skins when inventorying and rehousing > fluid-preserved collections to protect our laptops from ETOH and > contamination. They are easily washed and have held up for over four > years now: > https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GXKD0SE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 > [4] > > We also tend to use flocked nitrile gloves when working with our wet > imaging station where a technician needs to go back and forth between > a computer and the wet tank. The gloves are easy to take on and off > with the flocking, so they can be reused many times before disposal. > They are a bit pricey though, so they may not be ideal for one-off > prep uses. > > https://www.fishersci.com/shop/products/microflex-dura-flock-flock-lined-nitrile-gloves/19045860?ef_id=Cj0KCQjwl7qSBhD-ARIsACvV1X2XD78IhL1PldpxqxBGeaXzb_oXzt0Q2bm3zGViad4F3ZGWwK-WntkaAtbxEALw_wcB:G:s&ppc_id=PLA_goog_14403272621_126084879253_19045860__541272256452_678696277541733277&ev_chn=shop&s_kwcid=AL!4428!3!541272256452!!!u!297767879175!19045860&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl7qSBhD-ARIsACvV1X2XD78IhL1PldpxqxBGeaXzb_oXzt0Q2bm3zGViad4F3ZGWwK-WntkaAtbxEALw_wcB > > > Best, > > Emily > > Emily Braker > > Vertebrate Collections Manager, Zoology Section > > University of Colorado Museum of Natural History > > 265 UCB, Bruce Curtis Building > > Boulder, CO 80309-0218 > > Phone: 303-492-8466 > > http://www.colorado.edu/cumuseum/research-collections/vertebrates [5] > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Rachel > Hawkins > Sent: Thursday, April 7, 2022 11:20 AM > To: Fisher, Ryan PCS > Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for > lab work > > I remember seeing plastic keyboard covers kicking around as part of > our university's Covid response. Maybe something like this would be a > possible solution: > https://www.amazon.com/Disposable-Keyboard-Cover-500-BX/dp/B07FW3LHY6 > [6] > > On Thu, Apr 7, 2022, 12:44 PM Fisher, Ryan PCS > wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> We are considering shifting some of our pencil and paper data >> collection while doing vertebrate specimen preparation to a digital >> format. We are anticipating having laptops available (the laptops >> would be out of the way of the specimen preparation, so don't >> necessarily need to be waterproof/washeable), but we are needing an >> external Bluetooth/wifi keyboard/mouse-trackpad that we can use to >> actually physically enter data. Of course, the data entry will be >> done while the specimen is being prepared so we need something that >> is washable and waterproof and can generally stand up to all of the >> fluids and fur/feathers that get on gloves and the preparation area. >> Just wondering if anyone has any advice on brands or options for >> this (or what you've tried and you recommend avoiding!). >> >> Thank you, >> >> Ryan >> >> Ryan Fisher, Ph.D. (he/him) >> >> Curator of Vertebrate Zoology >> >> Royal Saskatchewan Museum >> >> 2340 Albert St., Regina, SK S4P 2V7 >> >> (306) 519-5554 >> >> Adjunct Professor University of Regina >> >> Website: Ryan Fisher ? Royal Saskatchewan Museum >> (royalsaskmuseum.ca) [1] >> >> _Confidentiality Notice:_ >> >> _This e-mail (and any attachment) was intended for a specific >> recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged, >> confidential or exempt from disclosure. Any privilege that exists is >> not waived. 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See http://www.spnhc.org for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. From prc44 at drexel.edu Thu Apr 7 14:23:08 2022 From: prc44 at drexel.edu (Callomon,Paul) Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2022 18:23:08 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for lab work In-Reply-To: <06ebebbee27375dc051105a2780519a9@snsb.de> References: <06ebebbee27375dc051105a2780519a9@snsb.de> Message-ID: There are also soft silicon-rubber splash covers for certain conventional keyboards - not proof against immersion, but they keep splashes and schmutz out. From troberts at nhm.org Fri Apr 8 13:58:30 2022 From: troberts at nhm.org (Trina Roberts) Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2022 10:58:30 -0700 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Job Postings at NHMLA: Assistant CM Marine Biodiversity; CM Invertebrate Paleontology; 2 Registrars Message-ID: Dear colleagues, The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLA, or LACM to many of you) are currently hiring in several collections departments. - Assistant Collection Manager, Marine Biodiversity Center (candidates who have substantial experience beyond the minimum requirements may receive an offer at the Associate Collection Manager level): https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=2fc0a355-012e-4bef-9c85-724ae074a06a&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=428638 - Collection Manager, Invertebrate Paleontology: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=2fc0a355-012e-4bef-9c85-724ae074a06a&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=429956 - Assistant and Associate Registrar (we expect to hire one person at each level; apply once and we will consider you for both depending on your stated interests and experience): https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=2fc0a355-012e-4bef-9c85-724ae074a06a&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=429710 You can find the full descriptions for these positions through the Career Center links above or by following the links from our main open positions webpage at https://nhm.org/careers-our-museums/careers-natural-history-museum You must apply through our ADP recruitment site following the instructions in the ad. 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URL: From HawksC at si.edu Sun Apr 10 11:07:39 2022 From: HawksC at si.edu (Hawks, Catharine) Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2022 15:07:39 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Fwd: Collections Journal update on "Arctic Collections" call In-Reply-To: <4F40AE2E-D724-45E4-BC3B-107844CB5E98@rit.edu> References: <4F40AE2E-D724-45E4-BC3B-107844CB5E98@rit.edu> Message-ID: Sent from my iPhone Catharine Hawks ________________________________ From: Juilee Decker Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2022 9:32 AM To: vdelnavaz at SBNATURE2.ORG ; Adriana.Munoz at varldskulturmuseerna.se ; katelyn.trammell at unl.edu ; akpomujepaul at gmail.com ; Leisa.Gibbons at curtin.edu.au ; Rebecca Kennedy ; kellen.hinrichsen at gmail.com ; Keitumetse, S. (Dr) ; sanaeya_vandrewala at yahoo.com ; Alana Ryder ; David Kreidler ; kreidler06 at gmail.com ; wbaker at ku.edu ; braun.338 at osu.edu ; Diane.Bruxvoort at unt.edu ; nbryk at emich.edu ; Hawks, Catharine ; gLambousy at crt.la.gov ; victoria.martinez at liu.se ; carrie.meyer at unmc.edu ; margotnote at gmail.com ; laurel_racine at nps.gov ; reilly at uark.edu ; isabel.rey at csic.es ; kymrice at gmail.com ; c.sendino-lara at nhm.ac.uk ; Dee.Stubbs-Lee at nbm-mnb.ca ; heatherawade at yahoo.com ; Robert Waller ; HeatherMarie.Wells at crystalbridges.org ; pj-white at wiu.edu ; Barbara.Wood at nationaltrust.org.uk ; woodb8316 at aol.com ; susan barrett Subject: Re: Collections Journal update on "Arctic Collections" call External Email - Exercise Caution Hi everyone, see attached for the CFP for the Arctic Collections focus issue. Please promote within your networks. The lead Board member on this issue is Consuelo Sendino, Natural History Museum London, c.sendino-lara at nhm.ac.uk c.sendino-lara at nhm.ac.uk. We are also working on the focus issue with of the Safety and Cultural Heritage Summit: The First Six Years. In May, some of us will convene to discuss some of the focus issues, as noted at our Board Meeting. Please be in touch with any questions. And, if you have announcements, please share here. Thanks! Juilee Dr. Juilee Decker (she/her) Professor, History Department & Museum Studies Program Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY 14623 On 3/28/22, 10:34 PM, "Juilee Decker" > wrote: Dear friends, One of the focus issues from 2021, around the symposium for the Society of American Archaeology (SAA) Around ?grey areas.? The issue is called To Curate or Not to Curate: Surprises, Remorse, and Archaeological Grey Area and may be found here: https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/cjxa/17/1. The issue was guest-edited by Gwenn Gallenstein of the NPS?who serves as Museum Curator and NAGPRA Coordinator for the Flagstaff Area National Monuments? and S. Terry Childs, retired from the Department of the Interior Museum Program and a long-time Board Member, who retired from that role a few years ago. As it is now the ?Sample Issue,? that means free access for all. Encourage colleagues interested in what is collected from archaeological sites, what is left behind, and how collecting decisions are made by both archaeologists and curators ? whether their own work is in the American context or not?will enjoy these articles. Happy reading! From: Juilee Decker Date: Monday, March 14, 2022 at 2:45 PM Subject: Collections Journal Editorial Board Online Meet up MINUTES from 2022 meeting Dear colleagues, That last email got away from me with some random quick stroke of a few keys. Poof ? it was gone. So?.let me try this again! It was great to see you all virtually last month. Thank YOU for what you bring to the journal. It is my honor and pleasure to be able to work with all of you and to bring our community together, and to foster research, scholarship, and practice. Our meeting minutes have been posted here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JaGKmoxfrqljvwqjoRxJ3kENpAPAI0Uc6ZMRCFN_xY4/edit The video recordings will be shared and linked to the above. Several post-meeting updates, shared here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GtbhyalkDiZCsMm33vHHCqiX0RZ99R8lIxfn_P-rZG0/edit as well as metric info: * Some metrics posted here: https://journals.sagepub.com/metrics/cjx * You can look at individual metrics on articles here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/metrics/10.1177/15501906211072916 * PLEASE factor in that the metrics were not established until 2020. So while the citation states ?since 2016? we were note with SAGE until 2019 and our metrics were not stood up until 2020. * Subscriber base: over 10,000 subscribers, largely through databases Action Items and updates noted in the minutes. All CJX Board consider the following and how you might participate: -develop content for 2023 focus issues. Several ideas proposed. -develop language around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion ? launching working group in summer 2022. If you are interested in working on this, let me know. -develop initiatives toward new accessibility and bringing those to SAGE ? launching working group in summer 2022. If you are interested in working on this, let me know. See https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GtbhyalkDiZCsMm33vHHCqiX0RZ99R8lIxfn_P-rZG0/edit and https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CELv_0M9fcfEqsm7s0_sAmMA8kp7_hWU/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=112616395289538333566&rtpof=true Thank you, again, and I look forward to connecting with many of you on email as follow up from our meeting. Sincerely, Juilee Juilee Decker, Ph.D. (pronouns: she, her) Professor, Museum Studies Program Rochester Institute of Technology Editor, Collections: A Journal for Museum & Archives Professionals 92 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623 | 585 475 4206 | jdgsh at rit.edu | @RITmuse From: Juilee Decker Date: Monday, January 31, 2022 at 3:16 PM To: "vdelnavaz at SBNATURE2.ORG" , "Adriana.Munoz at varldskulturmuseerna.se" , "katelyn.trammell at unl.edu" , "akpomujepaul at gmail.com" , "Leisa.Gibbons at curtin.edu.au" , "RKennedy at curaecollections.com" , "kellen.hinrichsen at gmail.com" , "Dr. S.O. Keitumetse" , sanaeya vandrewala , Alana Ryder , David Kreidler , "kreidler06 at gmail.com" , Whitney Baker , "Jolie L. Braun" , Diane Bruxvoort , Nancy Bryk-emich , Cathy Hawks , Greg Lambousy , Victoria Martinez , Carrie Meyer , Margot Note , Laurel Racine , Michele Reilly , ISABEL REY FRAILE , Kym Rice , Consuelo Sendino , Dee Stubbs-Lee , "Heather A. Wade" , Rob Waller , Heather Marie Wells , Pamela White - WIU , Barbara Wood , "woodb8316 at aol.com" , susan barrett Subject: Collections Journal Editorial Board Online Meet up -- agenda enclosed Dear colleagues, I look forward to our meeting, either Wednesday or next Tuesday. See below for the link and details. Agenda for Meetings on February 2, and February 8, 2022 Here is our Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1pw4bz11JSydZWMPcCgRdqUEJmLdqzysD 1. Welcome and hellos 2. Updates on Focus Issues and Open Issues for 2022 a. Tori Van Orden Mart?nez, Indigenous Collections: Belongings, Decolonization, Contextualization b. Open Issues 18.02 (in process) and 18.03 c. In process: Cathy Hawks (late 2022 or early 2023) 1. Planning for 2023 and beyond a. Discussion surrounding topics of interest (focus issue ideas) b. Ideas for future topics for focus issues-decisioned by June 1 c. In conversation already: Focus Issue led by Barbara Wood (language that we use to describe and store information about collections) d. Plus at least one or two other topics from this list for 2023: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VRC-w-YKorZVOlsMqSUrfmLc8CfDd3dN-KHLudKkdOo/edit 1. Initiatives for 2022 a. Continue with Board Buddies for new Board Members and any other facilitation ? what can we do to support one another? b. Diversity and Inclusion efforts to facilitate broader authorship, readership, and peer-review (specific strategies) 1. Example: Discussion around: https://americanart.si.edu/research/toward-equity-publishing c. Consider adopting Alt Text usage 1. Announcements a. Two-Factor Authentication implemented by SAGE b. Please bring links to conferences, presentations, and initiatives related to your own research, scholarship, and practice work to share! 1. Set next annual meeting (is a year from now good?) DETAILS ON MEETING TIMES/LINKS BELOW ZOOM LINK IS THE SAME, REGARDLESS OF MEETING: Zoom: https://rit.zoom.us/j/8600402348 OR you may dial in +1 646 558 8656 and then enter Meeting ID: 860 040 2348 International: https://zoom.us/zoomconference Wednesday, Feb 2, 2022 at 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM ET (please calculate what time this is for yourself using this tool: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ [worldtimebuddy.com]) OR Tuesday, Feb 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET (please calculate what time this is for yourself using this tool: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ [worldtimebuddy.com]) The meetings will be recorded and available on the Drive afterward. Thank you, all! See you in a few days, or so! Juilee Juilee Decker, Ph.D. (pronouns: she, her, hers) Professor, Museum Studies Program Rochester Institute of Technology Editor, Collections: A Journal for Museum & Archives Professionals 92 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623 | | jdgsh at rit.edu | (585) 484-9838 From: Juilee Decker Date: Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 3:17 PM Dear colleagues, I hope this email finds you well and healthy. This email is your invitation to convene as the Editorial Board of Collections at the beginning of February 2022. Realizing we have many time zones represented, we will host two meetings, as we did last year. Wednesday, Feb 2, 2022 at 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM ET Tuesday, Feb 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET Everyone will receive invitations to both sessions, just to assist in calendar review. Please come to the one that fits best. We will also record the meeting, for you to view another time. Before the Editorial Board meeting, please access the online journal and our submission site. You can do this by logging in to here: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/cjx (the journal access site) and here: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/cjx (the submission system for peer review). Use your email address, and then click ?forget password.? If you can access the site, then you?re all set. If you cannot access, let me know and I will follow up. Your current resources are on our Google Drive, as well. As with last year?s meeting, an agenda will be sent in advance. One of our goals with the meeting is to cultivate focus issue ideas. This year, we will strive to road map our list of topics and move forward. I would also like to address how we might develop a more robust attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will, also, have time to share updates and socialize. Other agenda items welcome. Thank you, all! Take care, and see you in 2022! Juilee DETAILS ON MEETING TIMES/LINKS BELOW ZOOM LINK IS THE SAME, REGARDLESS OF MEETING TIME: Zoom: https://rit.zoom.us/j/8600402348 OR you may dial in +1 646 558 8656 and then enter Meeting ID: 860 040 2348 International: https://zoom.us/zoomconference Wednesday, Feb 2, 2022 at 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM ET (please calculate what time this is for yourself using this tool: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ [worldtimebuddy.com] or seeing how this interprets for ET and points east, https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/?qm=1&lid=5,2332459,2643743,1275339&h=5&date=2022-2-2&sln=9-10.5&hf=1 OR Tuesday, Feb 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET (please calculate what time this is for yourself using this tool: https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ [worldtimebuddy.com] or seeing how this interprets for ET and points west, https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/?qm=1&lid=5,4101260,1275339,2063523&h=5&date=2022-2-8&sln=19-20.5&hf=1 Juilee Decker, Ph.D. (pronouns: she, her) Professor, Department of History Program Director, Museum Studies | College of Liberal Arts Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY 14623 www.juileedecker.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The BCoN Steering Committee has compiled a list of some of these initiatives on our website. These resources are also listed below, with information about how you can help. ASPT's Herbarium Emergency Fund Index Herbariorum is an online database of the world's herbaria. Contributing information to Index Herbariorum has been a tradition in the herbarium community for nearly 80 years. This resource allowed the American Society of Plant Taxonomists (ASPT) to quickly identify and reach out to the herbaria of Ukraine (26 in total, with about 4 million specimens) to ask about the status of their collection, and offer modest financial support from their Herbarium Emergency Fund for supplies for stabilizing their collections. As a result, a small grant was made to the herbarium of the State Museum of Natural History in Lviv to purchase protective supplies, and these are now in place. You can still donate to ASPT's Herbarium Emergency Fund. Network of European Museum Organizations: Museums Support Ukraine NEMO is collecting and monitoring support activities and initiatives organized by European museums for Ukrainian colleagues and citizens. This page gathers support actions relating to support on the ground, storage and housing, job offers, donations, education and exhibitions. Emergency Appeal for Ukrainian Zoos The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria's (EAZA's) mission is to facilitate cooperation within the European zoo and aquarium community towards the goals of education, research and conservation. EAZA is coordinating the collection of relief funds for our colleagues in Ukrainian zoos. If you would like to donate to help efforts to care for animals and maintain please visit this page. ICOM Call for Donations to Support Museums and Museum Professionals The International Council of Museums (ICOM) Secretariat has been in close contact with the National Committees in the region to understand the immediate needs of Ukrainian museum professionals. After receiving many offers of direct aid from the global museum community, ICOM has issued a call for donations, through which these offers of support can be coordinated at an international level. Learn more about how ICOM members can participate. Are you aware of other similar initiatives or resources that could be shared with the collections community? Please contact us. 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Abstract Submissions Options for submission include: discussion, oral, or poster presentations. You must register to submit an abstract. The abstract submission link will be sent to you in your registration confirmation email. Abstract submission deadline: 22 April 2022 Registration Digital Data Conference Registration Fees*: $100.00 for professionals $50.00 for students. *Registration fees are optional but encouraged. When registering, those who wish not to make a financial contribution to the conference will have that option. Although registration is optional, your registration information, even if you opt out of the fee, will allow us to keep you updated about conference activities. Registration fees will support the digital format technology, the editing and publication of abstracts, and keeping the conference sustainable. Registration is open! Visit Eventbrite to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-digital-data-in-biodiversity-research-conference-tickets-252120779037 Virtual Mentoring Since we are virtual again this year we created a way to digitize some of that organic mentoring magic that happens at every conference through a new initiative: the Digital Data Mentorship Program. We will pair biodiversity professionals as mentors with emerging professionals and students as mentees and arrange an opportunity for them to speak informally about research, academia, careers, and beyond! If you are interested in serving as a mentor or participating as a mentee please select these options in the Digital Data Registration. More details are coming soon! Keynote and Plenary Speakers have been announced! >From research to policy: digitized specimens and digital data Charlotte Germain-Aubrey Scientific Officer; Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity Enhancing digitization towards its integration to Ecological niche models Marianna Sim?es Researcher and Curator; Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum A new platform to mobilize natural history collections for tropical conservation Nigel C. A. Pitman Mellon Senior Conservation Ecologist; Keller Science Action Center; Field Museum Future Discovery Across Digitized Collections Data Will Require Human-Machine Partnerships Paula Mabee Chief Scientist and Observatory Director; National Ecological Observatory Network Support Options for Digitized Data at the National Science Foundation Steven Ellis Program Officer; Division of Biological Infrastructure, Biological Sciences Directorate (BIO), National Science Foundation Co-developing Indigenous Data Governance Protocols within Biological Collections Warren Cardinal-McTeague Assistant Professor (incoming July 2022); Department of Forest & Conservation Sciences, University of British Columbia Please watch for further announcements and program developments on the conference announcement page: https://www.idigbio.org/content/digital-data-2022-enhancing-advancing-quality-digitized-data For further information or to ensure that you are on the conference email list, please contact Gil Nelson (gnelson at floridamuseum.ufl.edu) or Jill Goodwin (jgoodwin at floridamuseum.ufl.edu) at iDigBio. 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I am mulling over what message this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure.? Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? Best, Bill -- * William F. Simpson (he)* Head of Geological Collections McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates Gantz Family Collections Center *Field Museum of Natural History* 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL. 60605 (312) 665-7628 fieldmuseum.org Field Museum Logo -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: field-museum-logo_2018.png Type: image/png Size: 3117 bytes Desc: not available URL: From abentley at ku.edu Thu Apr 14 13:59:20 2022 From: abentley at ku.edu (Bentley, Andrew Charles) Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:59:20 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? In-Reply-To: <48dd9163-5949-2051-ddff-9d1056cd9ab3@fieldmuseum.org> References: <48dd9163-5949-2051-ddff-9d1056cd9ab3@fieldmuseum.org> Message-ID: I highly doubt that any damage would be caused to collections by a drone (except maybe by an inexperienced or careless operator) and suspect that the added exposure and advocacy for collections would far outweigh any concerns that could be adequately mitigated through policies and procedures. 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 ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of William Simpson Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 12:49 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? Hi All, I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? Best, Bill -- William F. Simpson (he) Head of Geological Collections McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates Gantz Family Collections Center Field Museum of Natural History 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL. 60605 (312) 665-7628 fieldmuseum.org [Field Museum Logo] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 3117 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From peterar at berkeley.edu Thu Apr 14 14:21:16 2022 From: peterar at berkeley.edu (Peter A Rauch) Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:21:16 -0700 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? In-Reply-To: <48dd9163-5949-2051-ddff-9d1056cd9ab3@fieldmuseum.org> References: <48dd9163-5949-2051-ddff-9d1056cd9ab3@fieldmuseum.org> Message-ID: First question might be about whether the responsibilities for professional care were met regardless of what message the video may send to the public. And in that regard, what risks to the collection / displays / specimens may the drone have presented in the course of creating the video? (I.e., did the museum adequately consider those risks and mediate for them?) In these contexts, a "drones are bad / drones are not bad" dichotomy is probably not useful, and a case-specific assessment of risks, costs, benefits will be. As an aside, what sorts of risks, or exposures to negative impacts to which particular specimens, might a drone present while flying to produce this particular video? Peter R. On Thu, Apr 14, 2022 at 10:51 AM William Simpson wrote: > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as > mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video *is > *a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends > to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for > professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such > promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > -- > * William F. Simpson (he)* > Head of Geological Collections > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > Gantz Family Collections Center > > *Field Museum of Natural History* > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > Chicago, IL. 60605 > (312) 665-7628 > fieldmuseum.org > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From tiffany-adrain at uiowa.edu Thu Apr 14 14:45:19 2022 From: tiffany-adrain at uiowa.edu (Adrain, Tiffany S) Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:45:19 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Looking for examples of orphaned/rescued collections for BioScience article In-Reply-To: <99381EA9-C5CD-4080-B7AF-A606572748C7@gmail.com> References: <99381EA9-C5CD-4080-B7AF-A606572748C7@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi everyone, I was contacted by Michelle Donahue (journalist and writer) regarding a feature for BioScience on orphaned natural history collections (see email below). Please contact Michelle (michelle.z.donahue at gmail.com) or respond on NHCOLL if * you have an example of an orphaned collection to share, or * you have revitalized an endangered collection, or * you are involved with a university natural history curation club. I'm sure there are plenty of great examples to share. Thanks, Tiffany Tiffany Adrain (pronouns: she/her/hers) Collections Manager, Paleontology Repository Instructor, Museum Studies Certificate Program Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences University of Iowa 115 Trowbridge Hall Iowa City, Iowa, 52242 phone: 319 335 1822 fax: 319 335 1821 email: tiffany-adrain at uiowa.edu website: https://clas.uiowa.edu/ees/ ________________________________ From: Michelle Z. Donahue Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 4:25 PM To: Adrain, Tiffany S Subject: [External] interview request - fate of natural history collections - for BioScience Ms. Adrain: I?m a contributing writer for the features section of the journal BioScience, and for an upcoming issue I?m preparing a story on the fate of natural history collections when their curator retires or passes away, or a collection otherwise becomes disused, abandoned or orphaned. I spent some time on the SPNHC page and browsed the Threatened and Orphaned Collections wiki, and wonder if you might have time and interest in speaking for the article. First and foremost, I?m interested in highlighting the donation or discovery of valuable natural history collections that otherwise may have been lost or forgotten. So if you know of any of these - I?m looking for examples. These could be private, at museums, universities, or other organizations (parks? visitors centers come to mind.) But I?d also like to get your thoughts on the section of the wiki concerning ?warning signs of endangered collections? - and if you know of any people or places who have taken some of these principles to heart and revived the condition and use of a collection (see this amazing work out of Portugal). Other questions I?m pondering: How do organizations learn of collections that might be available for donation? How does the inclusion of such collections to museum or university collections advance biodiversity research or opportunities for expansion of digitization efforts? I also learned about the existence of university natural history curation clubs which is a cool angle I want to include in the story - seems a clever way of accomplishing the goal of building interest in curation and collections care in the next generation, but also reviving the use of collections that might otherwise just sit on a shelf. I?m out next week, but looking to schedule interviews for this story during the week of April 25 and May 2. My deadline is May 13. Please let me know if you have time and interest in chatting - thanks in advance for the consideration of the request. Best, Michelle Michelle Z. Donahue Freelance Journalist and Writer www.MichelleZDonahue.com (571) 217-9554 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ewommack at uwyo.edu Thu Apr 14 15:03:17 2022 From: ewommack at uwyo.edu (Elizabeth Wommack) Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:03:17 -0600 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Looking for examples of orphaned/rescued collections for BioScience article In-Reply-To: References: <99381EA9-C5CD-4080-B7AF-A606572748C7@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi Tiffany, The UWYMV took on a really unusual orphaned collection, the Tyndale teaching collection. It was lost in the storage cupboards of our local highschool, and luckily someone got it to us before they took down the building. Tyndale had a really unique method of preparing his teaching specimens, and we use them for outreach, tours, and different college classes today. I'm attaching a pdf of the local article that was published when the collection first arrived. We've taken on several other small collections as well, and would be happy to discuss them too if you or Michelle are interested. cheers, Beth On Thu, Apr 14, 2022 at 12:49 PM Adrain, Tiffany S wrote: > ? This message was sent from a non-UWYO address. Please exercise caution > when clicking links or opening attachments from external sources. > > Hi everyone, > I was contacted by Michelle Donahue (journalist and writer) regarding a > feature for BioScience on orphaned natural history collections (see email > below). Please contact Michelle (michelle.z.donahue at gmail.com) or respond > on NHCOLL if > > - you have an example of an orphaned collection to share, or > - you have revitalized an endangered collection, or > - you are involved with a university natural history curation club. > > I'm sure there are plenty of great examples to share. > > Thanks, > Tiffany > > > Tiffany Adrain (pronouns: she/her/hers) > Collections Manager, Paleontology Repository > Instructor, Museum Studies Certificate Program > Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences > University of Iowa > 115 Trowbridge Hall > Iowa City, Iowa, 52242 > > phone: 319 335 1822 > fax: 319 335 1821 > email: tiffany-adrain at uiowa.edu > website: https://clas.uiowa.edu/ees/ > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Michelle Z. Donahue > *Sent:* Wednesday, April 13, 2022 4:25 PM > *To:* Adrain, Tiffany S > *Subject:* [External] interview request - fate of natural history > collections - for BioScience > > Ms. Adrain: > > I?m a contributing writer for the features section of the journal > BioScience, and for an upcoming issue I?m preparing a story on the fate of > natural history collections when their curator retires or passes away, or a > collection otherwise becomes disused, abandoned or orphaned. I spent some > time on the SPNHC page and browsed the Threatened and Orphaned Collections > wiki, and wonder if you might have time and interest in speaking for the > article. > > First and foremost, I?m interested in highlighting the donation or > discovery of valuable natural history collections that otherwise may have > been lost or forgotten. So if you know of any of these - I?m looking for > examples. These could be private, at museums, universities, or other > organizations (parks? visitors centers come to mind.) > > But I?d also like to get your thoughts on the section of the wiki > concerning ?warning signs of endangered collections? - and if you know of > any people or places who have taken some of these principles to heart and > revived the condition and use of a collection (see this amazing work out of > Portugal ). > > Other questions I?m pondering: How do organizations learn of collections > that might be available for donation? How does the inclusion of such > collections to museum or university collections advance biodiversity > research or opportunities for expansion of digitization efforts? I also > learned about the existence of university natural history curation clubs > > which is a cool angle I want to include in the story - seems a clever way > of accomplishing the goal of building interest in curation and collections > care in the next generation, but also reviving the use of collections that > might otherwise just sit on a shelf. > > I?m out next week, but looking to schedule interviews for this story > during the week of April 25 and May 2. My deadline is May 13. Please let me > know if you have time and interest in chatting - thanks in advance for the > consideration of the request. > > Best, > Michelle > > > *Michelle Z. Donahue *Freelance Journalist and Writer > www.MichelleZDonahue.com > (571) 217-9554 > > -- Elizabeth Wommack, PhD Curator and Collections Manager of Vertebrates University of Wyoming Museum of Vertebrates Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071 ewommack@ uwyo.edu pronouns: she, her, herself www.uwymv. org UWYMV Collection Use Policy -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: LDB061018-A01.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 3046333 bytes Desc: not available URL: From jcdrey at vims.edu Thu Apr 14 15:22:50 2022 From: jcdrey at vims.edu (Jennifer C. Dreyer) Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:22:50 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? In-Reply-To: <48dd9163-5949-2051-ddff-9d1056cd9ab3@fieldmuseum.org> References: <48dd9163-5949-2051-ddff-9d1056cd9ab3@fieldmuseum.org> Message-ID: As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link to the video if you can share that. Thanks, Jenny Dreyer **************************************************** Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) Research Manager Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection Virginia Institute of Marine Science PO Box 1346 (mailing) 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) Gloucester Point, VA 23062 Email: jcdrey at vims.edu Phone: (804) 684-7903 https://www.vims.edu/about/directory/faculty/other/dreyer_jc.php From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of William Simpson Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] Hi All, I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? Best, Bill -- William F. Simpson (he) Head of Geological Collections McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates Gantz Family Collections Center Field Museum of Natural History 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL. 60605 (312) 665-7628 fieldmuseum.org [Field Museum Logo] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 3117 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From abentley at ku.edu Thu Apr 14 15:29:32 2022 From: abentley at ku.edu (Bentley, Andrew Charles) Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:29:32 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? In-Reply-To: References: <48dd9163-5949-2051-ddff-9d1056cd9ab3@fieldmuseum.org> Message-ID: Imagine being able to fly down an aisle of open drawers in a collection much like those iconic images from the Smithsonian. Something like that would be so much more engaging that a static image. Same goes for ethanol collection shelves or exhibits like our iconic panorama here at KU. Now I need to put a bug in the ear of some drone pilots nearby ?. The closest we came was in using a snippet of some drone footage of the outside of our building for a collecting tour video we produced during COVID - https://mediahub.ku.edu/media/t/1_6i5a74g9 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 ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Jennifer C. Dreyer Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 2:23 PM To: simpson at fieldmuseum.org; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link to the video if you can share that. Thanks, Jenny Dreyer **************************************************** Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) Research Manager Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection Virginia Institute of Marine Science PO Box 1346 (mailing) 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) Gloucester Point, VA 23062 Email: jcdrey at vims.edu Phone: (804) 684-7903 https://www.vims.edu/about/directory/faculty/other/dreyer_jc.php From: Nhcoll-l > On Behalf Of William Simpson Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] Hi All, I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? Best, Bill -- William F. Simpson (he) Head of Geological Collections McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates Gantz Family Collections Center Field Museum of Natural History 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL. 60605 (312) 665-7628 fieldmuseum.org [Field Museum Logo] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 3117 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From battermann at snsb.de Thu Apr 14 15:30:15 2022 From: battermann at snsb.de (Battermann, Nora) Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:30:15 +0200 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? In-Reply-To: References: <48dd9163-5949-2051-ddff-9d1056cd9ab3@fieldmuseum.org> Message-ID: <48f09c1ed0a4bff481a4a990477cb1bd@snsb.de> In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. Cheers, Nora --- Dr. Nora Battermann Koordination Sammlungsassessment --------------------------- Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock D-80539 M?nchen Telefon: +49 (0)174 2762445 --------------------------- www.snsb.de Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > https://www.vims.edu/about/directory/faculty/other/dreyer_jc.php > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > > -- > > William F. Simpson (he) > Head of Geological Collections > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > Gantz Family Collections Center > > Field Museum of Natural History > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > Chicago, IL. 60605 > (312) 665-7628 > fieldmuseum.org [1] > > [2] > > > > Links: > ------ > [1] > https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fieldmuseum.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjcdrey%40vims.edu%7Ca2c62a54df244f8e1f3508da1e3f59d7%7C8cbcddd9588d4e3b9c1e2367dbdf1740%7C0%7C1%7C637855554703805375%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=MrSTyzf%2F%2Bve9KQ%2BNP9h3J3Q%2FguxWHeBMxId5p%2BCcYZM%3D&reserved=0 > [2] > https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fieldmuseum.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjcdrey%40vims.edu%7Ca2c62a54df244f8e1f3508da1e3f59d7%7C8cbcddd9588d4e3b9c1e2367dbdf1740%7C0%7C1%7C637855554703805375%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=9EtFlxEW3TDGhRuoQGN11gTmrc2m8Ykp%2BXv3E9hPKzk%3D&reserved=0 > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > https://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 http://www.spnhc.org for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. From cbills at umnh.utah.edu Thu Apr 14 18:54:04 2022 From: cbills at umnh.utah.edu (Christy Bills) Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:54:04 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? In-Reply-To: <48f09c1ed0a4bff481a4a990477cb1bd@snsb.de> References: <48dd9163-5949-2051-ddff-9d1056cd9ab3@fieldmuseum.org> <48f09c1ed0a4bff481a4a990477cb1bd@snsb.de> Message-ID: I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum (Natural History Museum of Utah). https://gizmodo.com/a-tiny-drone-carrying-a-deconstructed-gopro-captured-th-1835201423 At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. We in collections and research were concerned that members of the public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting specimens at risk. Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised interdepartmental relationships). -Christy Bills (she/her) Invertebrates Collections Manager Natural History Museum of Utah ________________________________ From: Nhcoll-l on behalf of Battermann, Nora Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. Cheers, Nora --- Dr. Nora Battermann Koordination Sammlungsassessment --------------------------- Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock D-80539 M?nchen Telefon: +49 (0)174 2762445 --------------------------- www.snsb.de Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > https://www.vims.edu/about/directory/faculty/other/dreyer_jc.php > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > > -- > > William F. Simpson (he) > Head of Geological Collections > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > Gantz Family Collections Center > > Field Museum of Natural History > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > Chicago, IL. 60605 > (312) 665-7628 > fieldmuseum.org [1] > > [2] > > > > Links: > ------ > [1] > https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fieldmuseum.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjcdrey%40vims.edu%7Ca2c62a54df244f8e1f3508da1e3f59d7%7C8cbcddd9588d4e3b9c1e2367dbdf1740%7C0%7C1%7C637855554703805375%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=MrSTyzf%2F%2Bve9KQ%2BNP9h3J3Q%2FguxWHeBMxId5p%2BCcYZM%3D&reserved=0 > [2] > https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fieldmuseum.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjcdrey%40vims.edu%7Ca2c62a54df244f8e1f3508da1e3f59d7%7C8cbcddd9588d4e3b9c1e2367dbdf1740%7C0%7C1%7C637855554703805375%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=9EtFlxEW3TDGhRuoQGN11gTmrc2m8Ykp%2BXv3E9hPKzk%3D&reserved=0 > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > https://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 http://www.spnhc.org for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. _______________________________________________ Nhcoll-l mailing list Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu https://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 http://www.spnhc.org for membership information. Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From info at naturhistorische-konservierung.de Fri Apr 15 06:13:34 2022 From: info at naturhistorische-konservierung.de (Fabian Neisskenwirth) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:13:34 +0200 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? In-Reply-To: References: <48dd9163-5949-2051-ddff-9d1056cd9ab3@fieldmuseum.org> <48f09c1ed0a4bff481a4a990477cb1bd@snsb.de> Message-ID: <598f6fc1-e343-4c37-36d1-a43077744db3@naturhistorische-konservierung.de> Hey there, i think that drone videos are in fact a very nice possibility for non-museum people to have a better look in a museums function. Specially in collection that are not accessible for everyone. Here is a very nice example done by the Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum (montan.dok) at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum, its not natural history collections, but you will get the idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw2LDI186H8? (the music is horrible, but that's just a taste thing) I think that if there is professional piloting done in companionship of the local conservation team, the result can be very good for giving a nice insight in the collections. I can understand that sometimes it seems like new medias can be challenging and seem to get just a sensational effect. But at the same time we have to get the fact that it is 2022 and this kind of promotion attracts (specially younger) people to get involved with collection work and learn in some different way what museums do and why they are here for. So from my point of view videos like this can be very helpful for promotional use. Off course a good plan of what and how it is going to be shoot is very important for the safety of the collection. All best and nice holidays to everyone, Am 15.04.22 um 00:54 schrieb Christy Bills: > I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum > (Natural History Museum of Utah). > https://gizmodo.com/a-tiny-drone-carrying-a-deconstructed-gopro-captured-th-1835201423 > > At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with > collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. > We in collections and research were concerned that members of the > public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit > the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting > specimens at risk. > Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised > interdepartmental relationships). > > -Christy Bills > (she/her) > Invertebrates Collections Manager > Natural History Museum of Utah > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* Nhcoll-l on behalf of > Battermann, Nora > *Sent:* Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > *Subject:* Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > www.snsb.de > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion.? I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > https://www.vims.edu/about/directory/faculty/other/dreyer_jc.php > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons.?? What do you all think of this?? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience.? I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. Simpson (he) > > Head of Geological Collections > > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > > Gantz Family Collections Center > > > > Field Museum of Natural History > > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > > Chicago, IL. 60605 > > (312) 665-7628 > > fieldmuseum.org [1] > > > >? [2] > > > > > > > > Links: > > ------ > > [1] > > > https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fieldmuseum.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjcdrey%40vims.edu%7Ca2c62a54df244f8e1f3508da1e3f59d7%7C8cbcddd9588d4e3b9c1e2367dbdf1740%7C0%7C1%7C637855554703805375%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=MrSTyzf%2F%2Bve9KQ%2BNP9h3J3Q%2FguxWHeBMxId5p%2BCcYZM%3D&reserved=0 > > > [2] > > > https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fieldmuseum.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjcdrey%40vims.edu%7Ca2c62a54df244f8e1f3508da1e3f59d7%7C8cbcddd9588d4e3b9c1e2367dbdf1740%7C0%7C1%7C637855554703805375%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=9EtFlxEW3TDGhRuoQGN11gTmrc2m8Ykp%2BXv3E9hPKzk%3D&reserved=0 > > > _______________________________________________ > > Nhcoll-l mailing list > > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > https://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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We can?t let imaginable possibilities prevent us from demonstrating collections in effective ways to the public (who usually, actually owns them.) Jane Henderson and I have recently argued for not considering risks to collections independent from benefits of use. Abstract attached and video of presentation available on request. Rob From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Fabian Neisskenwirth Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 6:14 AM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? Hey there, i think that drone videos are in fact a very nice possibility for non-museum people to have a better look in a museums function. Specially in collection that are not accessible for everyone. Here is a very nice example done by the Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum (montan.dok) at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum, its not natural history collections, but you will get the idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw2LDI186H8 (the music is horrible, but that's just a taste thing) I think that if there is professional piloting done in companionship of the local conservation team, the result can be very good for giving a nice insight in the collections. I can understand that sometimes it seems like new medias can be challenging and seem to get just a sensational effect. But at the same time we have to get the fact that it is 2022 and this kind of promotion attracts (specially younger) people to get involved with collection work and learn in some different way what museums do and why they are here for. So from my point of view videos like this can be very helpful for promotional use. Off course a good plan of what and how it is going to be shoot is very important for the safety of the collection. All best and nice holidays to everyone, Am 15.04.22 um 00:54 schrieb Christy Bills: I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum (Natural History Museum of Utah). https://gizmodo.com/a-tiny-drone-carrying-a-deconstructed-gopro-captured-th-1835201423 At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. We in collections and research were concerned that members of the public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting specimens at risk. Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised interdepartmental relationships). -Christy Bills (she/her) Invertebrates Collections Manager Natural History Museum of Utah ________________________________ From: Nhcoll-l on behalf of Battermann, Nora Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. Cheers, Nora --- Dr. Nora Battermann Koordination Sammlungsassessment --------------------------- Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock D-80539 M?nchen Telefon: +49 (0)174 2762445 --------------------------- www.snsb.de Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > https://www.vims.edu/about/directory/faculty/other/dreyer_jc.php > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > > -- > > William F. Simpson (he) > Head of Geological Collections > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > Gantz Family Collections Center > > Field Museum of Natural History > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > Chicago, IL. 60605 > (312) 665-7628 > fieldmuseum.org [1] > > [2] > > > > Links: > ------ > [1] > https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fieldmuseum.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjcdrey%40vims.edu%7Ca2c62a54df244f8e1f3508da1e3f59d7%7C8cbcddd9588d4e3b9c1e2367dbdf1740%7C0%7C1%7C637855554703805375%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=MrSTyzf%2F%2Bve9KQ%2BNP9h3J3Q%2FguxWHeBMxId5p%2BCcYZM%3D&reserved=0 > [2] > https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fieldmuseum.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cjcdrey%40vims.edu%7Ca2c62a54df244f8e1f3508da1e3f59d7%7C8cbcddd9588d4e3b9c1e2367dbdf1740%7C0%7C1%7C637855554703805375%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=9EtFlxEW3TDGhRuoQGN11gTmrc2m8Ykp%2BXv3E9hPKzk%3D&reserved=0 > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > https://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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Less recommended, but not horrible (a couple of failures): Arteck Ultra-Slim Bluetooth (US$17.99 each). -Dean -- Dean Pentcheff pentcheff at gmail.com pentcheff at nhm.org https://research.nhm.org/disco On Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 9:44 AM Fisher, Ryan PCS wrote: > Hello, > > We are considering shifting some of our pencil and paper data collection > while doing vertebrate specimen preparation to a digital format. We are > anticipating having laptops available (the laptops would be out of the way > of the specimen preparation, so don?t necessarily need to be > waterproof/washeable), but we are needing an external Bluetooth/wifi > keyboard/mouse-trackpad that we can use to actually physically enter data. > Of course, the data entry will be done while the specimen is being prepared > so we need something that is washable and waterproof and can generally > stand up to all of the fluids and fur/feathers that get on gloves and the > preparation area. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on brands or > options for this (or what you?ve tried and you recommend avoiding!). > > Thank you, > > Ryan > > > > *Ryan Fisher, **Ph.D. (he/him)* > > > > Curator of Vertebrate Zoology > > Royal Saskatchewan Museum > > 2340 Albert St., Regina, SK S4P 2V7 > > (306) 519-5554 > > Adjunct Professor University of Regina > > > > Website: Ryan Fisher ? Royal Saskatchewan Museum (royalsaskmuseum.ca) > > > > > *Confidentiality Notice:* > > *This e-mail (and any attachment) was intended for a specific > recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged, confidential > or exempt from disclosure. Any privilege that exists is not waived. If you > are not the intended recipient, do not copy or distribute it to another > person or use it for any other purpose. Please delete it and advise me by > return e-mail or telephone. 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We will introduce photogrammetry as a method of 3D modeling, the uses of photogrammetry, image capture for photogrammetry (especially in the field), an example software workflow that has been optimized for plant specimens (but is applicable to other types), sharing and archiving options, and additional high-value resources. The course is open to everyone from the biodiversity research and adjacent communities from around the world. The course will occur on Friday, May 6, from 3?5 ET, and it will be led by Nicole James (Florida State University?s Department of Art), Alex Adkinson (FSU?s Department of Art), and Austin Mast (FSU?s Department of Biological Science and College of Communication and Information). The course will be presented in English. Questions can be directed to Lauren Cohen (lcohen3 at fsu.edu; iDigBio?s Workforce Development Manager) and Austin Mast (amast at fsu.edu; Director of iDigBio?s Digitization, Workforce Development, and Citizen Science Domain). To view the full course description, please visit: https://www.idigbio.org/content/introduction-photogrammetry-biodiversity-specimen-collectors-and-curators To register, please do so by this link: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAldu6grDMoG9QiWmbVHLFRDzmanBYwr326 Warm Regards, Lauren Cohen Workforce Development Manager Integrated Digitized Biocollections (iDigBio) Florida State University lcohen3 at fsu.edu (412)818-6800 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From amast at fsu.edu Mon Apr 18 16:13:39 2022 From: amast at fsu.edu (Austin Mast) Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:13:39 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] =?utf-8?q?C*_Science_2022_Conference_is_May_23?= =?utf-8?b?4oCTMjYh?= Message-ID: <5DA43BCD-FA75-4D6C-90A4-0CE7192AE5D9@fsu.edu> Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May 23-26th. Registration is now open at https://citizenscience.org/c-sci-2022/ This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a wealth of conversations happening across CSA. Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). Thanks for considering! Austin Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? Florida State University ? amast at fsu.edu ? he/him -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From phwimberger at pugetsound.edu Mon Apr 18 18:38:23 2022 From: phwimberger at pugetsound.edu (Peter H Wimberger) Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:38:23 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Valuation of stolen specimens Message-ID: Hello everyone, I have a question about insurance valuations (a recent NHCOLL discussion topic) that suddenly got real for us. We loaned a few specimens to a travelling Art/Science exhibit including a small pangolin. The museum was burglarized in the middle of the night (glass windows and cases smashed) and multiple artworks and specimens were taken including a pangolin, a beaver and beaver skull and a fossil. I need to place a value on the pangolin, which is irreplaceable. What are practices surrounding placing value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are for all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold where we could post the missing pangolin? Thanks, Peter Peter Wimberger (he suite) Director, Slater Museum of Natural History Professor, Biology University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA 98406 ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Austin Mast Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Cc: Jennifer Shirk Subject: [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! Caution: This email originated from outside the University of Puget Sound. Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May 23-26th. Registration is now open at https://citizenscience.org/c-sci-2022/ This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a wealth of conversations happening across CSA. Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). Thanks for considering! Austin Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? 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However pangolin specimens do exist in the hands of private collectors and transactions do occur. I'll reach out. K On Mon, Apr 18, 2022, 4:08 PM Peter H Wimberger wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I have a question about insurance valuations (a recent NHCOLL discussion > topic) that suddenly got real for us. We loaned a few specimens to a > travelling Art/Science exhibit including a small pangolin. The museum was > burglarized in the middle of the night (glass windows and cases smashed) > and multiple artworks and specimens were taken including a pangolin, a > beaver and beaver skull and a fossil. I need to place a value on the > pangolin, which is irreplaceable. What are practices surrounding placing > value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are for > all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? > > > > Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold > where we could post the missing pangolin? > > Thanks, > > Peter > > > > *Peter Wimberger (he suite)* > > Director, Slater Museum of Natural History > > Professor, Biology > > University of Puget Sound > > Tacoma, WA 98406 > > > > ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation > > > > > > > > *From:* Nhcoll-l *On Behalf Of *Austin > Mast > *Sent:* Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > *Cc:* Jennifer Shirk > *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > > > > *Caution:* This email originated from outside the University of Puget > Sound. Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or > responding to this email. > > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen > science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with > the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May > 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > > > https://citizenscience.org/c-sci-2022/ > > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes > cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The > platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing > this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, > agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you > focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, > easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a > wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer > Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. > Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). > > > > Thanks for considering! > > > > Austin > > > > *Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium > Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? > (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific > Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? Florida State > University ? amast at fsu.edu ? he/him* > > > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > https://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 http://www.spnhc.org for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Andrew.Haycock at museumwales.ac.uk Tue Apr 19 05:17:44 2022 From: Andrew.Haycock at museumwales.ac.uk (Andrew Haycock) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:17:44 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] FW: Marine Reptile Conference!! Registration deadline 29th April In-Reply-To: <03a4ef75c1fa4d5aaa684b095557f2a4@Ex01.horniman.local> References: <03a4ef75c1fa4d5aaa684b095557f2a4@Ex01.horniman.local> Message-ID: For interest, Many thanks, Kind regards Andrew From: The Geological Curators Group mailing list On Behalf Of Emma Nicholls Sent: 13 April 2022 10:18 To: GEO-CURATORS at JISCMAIL.AC.UK Subject: Marine Reptile Conference!! Registration deadline 29th April Dear all, We are delighted to announce a half day 'mini' Marine Reptile Conference, in conjunction with the Geological Curators Group, that will take place online on 4th May 2022. The conference will comprise posters, oral presentations, and a live Q&A! For more information and to book your place, please follow this link: https://www.geocurator.org/events/149-marine-reptile-mini-conference Registration closes 29th April 2022, but is first come first served. Please forward this email or the attached flier to anyone you think may be interested. Many thanks! 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Rob Robert Waller, PhD, CAPC, FIIC President and Senior Risk Analyst Protect Heritage Corp. 622 Simoneau Way Ottawa ON K4A 1P4 email: rw at protectheritage.com internet: www.protectheritage.com phone: 613-883-2707 (Canada) phone: 303-872-9739 (USA) [cid:image001.gif at 01D853CD.2E6D8480]http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9500-4113 skype: rrwaller Research Associate, Canadian Museum of Nature Adjunct Assistant Professor, Queen?s University From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Kairo Z Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 1:47 AM To: Peter H Wimberger Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Valuation of stolen specimens I'm involved in the private collections sector. Do you have photos of the specimens stolen? I can put it out to the network of private collector and specimen markets out there and someone will report it if it shows up for sale. Same with the fossils. Photos of any identifying marks will help greatly. It would probably be passed off as a vintage specimen if it comes up for sale, to get around questions about lack of paperwork. The specimen collections community is large but very well connected. So if it spread widely enough, the minute it comes up for sale somebody would see it. I don't have any current input for valuation. However pangolin specimens do exist in the hands of private collectors and transactions do occur. I'll reach out. K On Mon, Apr 18, 2022, 4:08 PM Peter H Wimberger > wrote: Hello everyone, I have a question about insurance valuations (a recent NHCOLL discussion topic) that suddenly got real for us. We loaned a few specimens to a travelling Art/Science exhibit including a small pangolin. The museum was burglarized in the middle of the night (glass windows and cases smashed) and multiple artworks and specimens were taken including a pangolin, a beaver and beaver skull and a fossil. I need to place a value on the pangolin, which is irreplaceable. What are practices surrounding placing value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are for all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold where we could post the missing pangolin? Thanks, Peter Peter Wimberger (he suite) Director, Slater Museum of Natural History Professor, Biology University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA 98406 ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation From: Nhcoll-l > On Behalf Of Austin Mast Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Cc: Jennifer Shirk > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! Caution: This email originated from outside the University of Puget Sound. Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May 23-26th. Registration is now open at https://citizenscience.org/c-sci-2022/ This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a wealth of conversations happening across CSA. Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). Thanks for considering! Austin Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? 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The post holders will also collaboratively create and maintain an online presence for the NHMD Conservation Unit via various social media formats and through the creation of an online blog. The advertisement for this role and application link can be found at: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx/?cid=1307&departmentId=19220&ProjectId=156027&MediaId=5&SkipAdvertisement=false Within Denmark it is usual practice for salaries to not be included in job postings, but I asked HR and they have sent me the following guidance for salaries (it is in Danish kroner!) : The salary scale for Bachelors: 340,576 ? 401,145 dkk (includes pension) The salary scale for Masters: 372,206 ? 453,541 dkk (includes pension) The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to negotiate a pay supplement on top of their salary for additional relevant experience. This is done with the assistance of a Union representative. 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Today's Topics: 1. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Jennifer C. Dreyer) 2. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Bentley, Andrew Charles) 3. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Battermann, Nora) 4. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Christy Bills) 5. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Fabian Neisskenwirth) 6. SPNHC Membership Committee looking for Co-Chairs (membership at spnhc.org) 7. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Robert Waller) 8. Re: Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for lab work (Dean Pentcheff) 9. Free, Online Course: Introduction to Photogrammetry, May 6th from 3-5 ET (Lauren Cohen) 10. C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! (Austin Mast) 11. Valuation of stolen specimens (Peter H Wimberger) 12. Re: Valuation of stolen specimens (Kairo Z) 13. FW: Marine Reptile Conference!! Registration deadline 29th April (Andrew Haycock) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:22:50 +0000 From: "Jennifer C. Dreyer" To: "simpson at fieldmuseum.org" , "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link to the video if you can share that. Thanks, Jenny Dreyer **************************************************** Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) Research Manager Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection Virginia Institute of Marine Science PO Box 1346 (mailing) 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) Gloucester Point, VA 23062 Email: jcdrey at vims.edu Phone: (804) 684-7903 https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of William Simpson Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] Hi All, I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? Best, Bill -- William F. Simpson (he) Head of Geological Collections McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates Gantz Family Collections Center Field Museum of Natural History 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL. 60605 (312) 665-7628 fieldmuseum.org [Field Museum Logo] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 3117 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:29:32 +0000 From: "Bentley, Andrew Charles" To: "Jennifer C. Dreyer" , "simpson at fieldmuseum.org" , "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Imagine being able to fly down an aisle of open drawers in a collection much like those iconic images from the Smithsonian. Something like that would be so much more engaging that a static image. Same goes for ethanol collection shelves or exhibits like our iconic panorama here at KU. Now I need to put a bug in the ear of some drone pilots nearby ?. The closest we came was in using a snippet of some drone footage of the outside of our building for a collecting tour video we produced during COVID - https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mediahub.ku.edu_media_t_1-5F6i5a74g9&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=J0T0qHBUuy6b-gUn8SsYYj31lAjh_nJUtO9QansQyGM&e= 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 ORCID: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orcid.org_0000-2D0002-2D3093-2D1258&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=3d5BY59_rJEGAY8OvJXXjIyn7j5rswp5rfh0Ilz9M1U&e= https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NEFsRtOPgDwJdS-66hbiujEVLlVu66S2gNdP9YK0T8s&e= A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Jennifer C. Dreyer Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 2:23 PM To: simpson at fieldmuseum.org; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link to the video if you can share that. Thanks, Jenny Dreyer **************************************************** Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) Research Manager Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection Virginia Institute of Marine Science PO Box 1346 (mailing) 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) Gloucester Point, VA 23062 Email: jcdrey at vims.edu Phone: (804) 684-7903 https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= From: Nhcoll-l > On Behalf Of William Simpson Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] Hi All, I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? Best, Bill -- William F. Simpson (he) Head of Geological Collections McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates Gantz Family Collections Center Field Museum of Natural History 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL. 60605 (312) 665-7628 fieldmuseum.org [Field Museum Logo] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 3117 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:30:15 +0200 From: "Battermann, Nora" To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? Message-ID: <48f09c1ed0a4bff481a4a990477cb1bd at snsb.de> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. Cheers, Nora --- Dr. Nora Battermann Koordination Sammlungsassessment --------------------------- Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock D-80539 M?nchen Telefon: +49 (0)174 2762445 --------------------------- https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > > -- > > William F. 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Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum (Natural History Museum of Utah). https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. We in collections and research were concerned that members of the public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting specimens at risk. Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised interdepartmental relationships). -Christy Bills (she/her) Invertebrates Collections Manager Natural History Museum of Utah ________________________________ From: Nhcoll-l on behalf of Battermann, Nora Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. Cheers, Nora --- Dr. Nora Battermann Koordination Sammlungsassessment --------------------------- Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock D-80539 M?nchen Telefon: +49 (0)174 2762445 --------------------------- https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > > -- > > William F. 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Here is a very nice example done by the Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum (montan.dok) at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum, its not natural history collections, but you will get the idea: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dvw2LDI186H8-3F&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=sCv8I87iI_DAiomg75jWVKwYvDaqgqgN-7IzCsDatlk&e= (the music is horrible, but that's just a taste thing) I think that if there is professional piloting done in companionship of the local conservation team, the result can be very good for giving a nice insight in the collections. I can understand that sometimes it seems like new medias can be challenging and seem to get just a sensational effect. But at the same time we have to get the fact that it is 2022 and this kind of promotion attracts (specially younger) people to get involved with collection work and learn in some different way what museums do and why they are here for. So from my point of view videos like this can be very helpful for promotional use. Off course a good plan of what and how it is going to be shoot is very important for the safety of the collection. All best and nice holidays to everyone, Am 15.04.22 um 00:54 schrieb Christy Bills: > I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum > (Natural History Museum of Utah). > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= > > At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with > collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. > We in collections and research were concerned that members of the > public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit > the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting > specimens at risk. > Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised > interdepartmental relationships). > > -Christy Bills > (she/her) > Invertebrates Collections Manager > Natural History Museum of Utah > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* Nhcoll-l on behalf of > Battermann, Nora > *Sent:* Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > *Subject:* Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion.? I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons.?? What do you all think of this?? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience.? I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. Simpson (he) > > Head of Geological Collections > > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > > Gantz Family Collections Center > > > > Field Museum of Natural History > > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > > Chicago, IL. 60605 > > (312) 665-7628 > > fieldmuseum.org [1] > > > >? 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URL: ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:24:21 +0000 From: Robert Waller To: Fabian Neisskenwirth , "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" Cc: Jane Henderson Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi Fabian, Well stated. What a great way to convey the size and diversity of collections. No doubt some risk is possible but, as you and others have well argued, it can be managed to a very low level. We can?t let imaginable possibilities prevent us from demonstrating collections in effective ways to the public (who usually, actually owns them.) Jane Henderson and I have recently argued for not considering risks to collections independent from benefits of use. Abstract attached and video of presentation available on request. Rob From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Fabian Neisskenwirth Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 6:14 AM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? Hey there, i think that drone videos are in fact a very nice possibility for non-museum people to have a better look in a museums function. Specially in collection that are not accessible for everyone. Here is a very nice example done by the Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum (montan.dok) at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum, its not natural history collections, but you will get the idea: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dvw2LDI186H8&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=yI0DSmp5dcA-akPy4uNBLvylac0OJnztMXcpZKYSa8Q&e= (the music is horrible, but that's just a taste thing) I think that if there is professional piloting done in companionship of the local conservation team, the result can be very good for giving a nice insight in the collections. I can understand that sometimes it seems like new medias can be challenging and seem to get just a sensational effect. But at the same time we have to get the fact that it is 2022 and this kind of promotion attracts (specially younger) people to get involved with collection work and learn in some different way what museums do and why they are here for. So from my point of view videos like this can be very helpful for promotional use. Off course a good plan of what and how it is going to be shoot is very important for the safety of the collection. All best and nice holidays to everyone, Am 15.04.22 um 00:54 schrieb Christy Bills: I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum (Natural History Museum of Utah). https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. We in collections and research were concerned that members of the public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting specimens at risk. Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised interdepartmental relationships). -Christy Bills (she/her) Invertebrates Collections Manager Natural History Museum of Utah ________________________________ From: Nhcoll-l on behalf of Battermann, Nora Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. Cheers, Nora --- Dr. Nora Battermann Koordination Sammlungsassessment --------------------------- Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock D-80539 M?nchen Telefon: +49 (0)174 2762445 --------------------------- https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > > -- > > William F. 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Less recommended, but not horrible (a couple of failures): Arteck Ultra-Slim Bluetooth (US$17.99 each). -Dean -- Dean Pentcheff pentcheff at gmail.com pentcheff at nhm.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__research.nhm.org_disco&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=GLYmZoiZc3CwchHK8LB72Oz2FdU6BGb9Am_zMSWUGtw&e= On Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 9:44 AM Fisher, Ryan PCS wrote: > Hello, > > We are considering shifting some of our pencil and paper data collection > while doing vertebrate specimen preparation to a digital format. We are > anticipating having laptops available (the laptops would be out of the way > of the specimen preparation, so don?t necessarily need to be > waterproof/washeable), but we are needing an external Bluetooth/wifi > keyboard/mouse-trackpad that we can use to actually physically enter data. > Of course, the data entry will be done while the specimen is being prepared > so we need something that is washable and waterproof and can generally > stand up to all of the fluids and fur/feathers that get on gloves and the > preparation area. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on brands or > options for this (or what you?ve tried and you recommend avoiding!). > > Thank you, > > Ryan > > > > *Ryan Fisher, **Ph.D. (he/him)* > > > > Curator of Vertebrate Zoology > > Royal Saskatchewan Museum > > 2340 Albert St., Regina, SK S4P 2V7 > > (306) 519-5554 > > Adjunct Professor University of Regina > > > > Website: Ryan Fisher ? 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We will introduce photogrammetry as a method of 3D modeling, the uses of photogrammetry, image capture for photogrammetry (especially in the field), an example software workflow that has been optimized for plant specimens (but is applicable to other types), sharing and archiving options, and additional high-value resources. The course is open to everyone from the biodiversity research and adjacent communities from around the world. The course will occur on Friday, May 6, from 3?5 ET, and it will be led by Nicole James (Florida State University?s Department of Art), Alex Adkinson (FSU?s Department of Art), and Austin Mast (FSU?s Department of Biological Science and College of Communication and Information). The course will be presented in English. Questions can be directed to Lauren Cohen (lcohen3 at fsu.edu; iDigBio?s Workforce Development Manager) and Austin Mast (amast at fsu.edu; Director of iDigBio?s Digitization, Workforce Development, and Citizen Science Domain). 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Message-ID: <5DA43BCD-FA75-4D6C-90A4-0CE7192AE5D9 at fsu.edu> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May 23-26th. Registration is now open at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a wealth of conversations happening across CSA. Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). Thanks for considering! Austin Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? 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What are practices surrounding placing value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are for all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold where we could post the missing pangolin? Thanks, Peter Peter Wimberger (he suite) Director, Slater Museum of Natural History Professor, Biology University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA 98406 ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Austin Mast Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Cc: Jennifer Shirk Subject: [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! Caution: This email originated from outside the University of Puget Sound. Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May 23-26th. Registration is now open at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. 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URL: ------------------------------ Message: 12 Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:46:46 -0700 From: Kairo Z To: Peter H Wimberger Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Valuation of stolen specimens Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" I'm involved in the private collections sector. Do you have photos of the specimens stolen? I can put it out to the network of private collector and specimen markets out there and someone will report it if it shows up for sale. Same with the fossils. Photos of any identifying marks will help greatly. It would probably be passed off as a vintage specimen if it comes up for sale, to get around questions about lack of paperwork. The specimen collections community is large but very well connected. So if it spread widely enough, the minute it comes up for sale somebody would see it. I don't have any current input for valuation. However pangolin specimens do exist in the hands of private collectors and transactions do occur. I'll reach out. K On Mon, Apr 18, 2022, 4:08 PM Peter H Wimberger wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I have a question about insurance valuations (a recent NHCOLL discussion > topic) that suddenly got real for us. We loaned a few specimens to a > travelling Art/Science exhibit including a small pangolin. The museum was > burglarized in the middle of the night (glass windows and cases smashed) > and multiple artworks and specimens were taken including a pangolin, a > beaver and beaver skull and a fossil. I need to place a value on the > pangolin, which is irreplaceable. What are practices surrounding placing > value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are for > all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? > > > > Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold > where we could post the missing pangolin? > > Thanks, > > Peter > > > > *Peter Wimberger (he suite)* > > Director, Slater Museum of Natural History > > Professor, Biology > > University of Puget Sound > > Tacoma, WA 98406 > > > > ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation > > > > > > > > *From:* Nhcoll-l *On Behalf Of *Austin > Mast > *Sent:* Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > *Cc:* Jennifer Shirk > *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > > > > *Caution:* This email originated from outside the University of Puget > Sound. Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or > responding to this email. > > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen > science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with > the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May > 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= > > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes > cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The > platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing > this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, > agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you > focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, > easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a > wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer > Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. > Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). > > > > Thanks for considering! > > > > Austin > > > > *Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium > Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? > (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? 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Early, PhD* she/her *Barbara Brown Chair of Ornithology* e: cearly at smm.org https://catherineearly.wixsite.com/home We envision a world where everyone has the power to use science to make lives better, and we are committed to using STEM as a tool to advocate for justice and equity. On Tue, Apr 19, 2022 at 10:40 AM Lecompte,Elise V wrote: > I have two questions to post: > > 1. Does anyone know of an appraiser that can value animal pelts? We > received a call from an estate agent; of course, I told her that we cannot > value or appraise objects, but I did send her the web links to the American > Society of Appraisers and the International Society of Appraisers. > > 2. I received a call from a museum colleague here in Florida that needs to > find a conservator or collections specialist that can advise them on > conserving older fluid-preserved specimens. Does anyone have a suggestion? > > Thanks, Elise > > ___________________________ > Elise V. LeCompte > Registrar and Coordinator of Museum Health & Safety > Florida Museum of Natural History > Dickinson Hall > 1659 Museum Road > Gainesville, FL 32611-7800 > TEL: 352-273-1925 > www.flmnh.ufl.edu > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > nhcoll-l-request at mailman.yale.edu > Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 5:18 AM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Nhcoll-l Digest, Vol 119, Issue 4 > > [External Email] > > Send Nhcoll-l mailing list submissions to > nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mailman.yale.edu_mailman_listinfo_nhcoll-2Dl&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=LqRNZQsoMUCFui2pGtCIQPHt1dUDKqFvbd5jGvon8Gs&e= > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > nhcoll-l-request at mailman.yale.edu > > You can reach the person managing the list at > nhcoll-l-owner at mailman.yale.edu > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Nhcoll-l digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Jennifer C. Dreyer) > 2. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Bentley, Andrew Charles) > 3. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Battermann, Nora) > 4. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Christy Bills) > 5. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Fabian Neisskenwirth) > 6. SPNHC Membership Committee looking for Co-Chairs > (membership at spnhc.org) > 7. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Robert Waller) > 8. Re: Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for lab work > (Dean Pentcheff) > 9. Free, Online Course: Introduction to Photogrammetry, May 6th > from 3-5 ET (Lauren Cohen) > 10. C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! (Austin Mast) > 11. Valuation of stolen specimens (Peter H Wimberger) > 12. Re: Valuation of stolen specimens (Kairo Z) > 13. FW: Marine Reptile Conference!! Registration deadline 29th > April (Andrew Haycock) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:22:50 +0000 > From: "Jennifer C. Dreyer" > To: "simpson at fieldmuseum.org" , > "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > < > MN2PR03MB460625EBBB3F39EBF561DD13A2EF9 at MN2PR03MB4606.namprd03.prod.outlook.com > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many of > drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle avoidance > systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in extremely close > quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The obvious concern is the > experience of the drone operator as already pointed out. That is a more > relevant question in terms of responsibility of care. The benefits of > promoting natural history collections with non-traditional ways of engaging > people seems to outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now > that I had some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my > drone. Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a > very interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of William > Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as > mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is > a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to > the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for > professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such > promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > -- > > > William F. Simpson (he) > Head of Geological Collections > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > Gantz Family Collections Center > > Field Museum of Natural History > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > Chicago, IL. 60605 > (312) 665-7628 > fieldmuseum.org< > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.fieldmuseum.org-252F-26data-3D04-257C01-257Cjcdrey-2540vims.edu-257Ca2c62a54df244f8e1f3508da1e3f59d7-257C8cbcddd9588d4e3b9c1e2367dbdf1740-257C0-257C1-257C637855554703805375-257CUnknown-257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0-253D-257C2000-26sdata-3DMrSTyzf-252F-252Bve9KQ-252BNP9h3J3Q-252FguxWHeBMxId5p-252BCcYZM-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=l9pk9gX6jbWYwATNknDpvEaW84f4XCv9zToF-7xMaOI&e= > > > > > [Field Museum Logo]< > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttp-253A-252F-252Fwww.fieldmuseum.org-252F-26data-3D04-257C01-257Cjcdrey-2540vims.edu-257Ca2c62a54df244f8e1f3508da1e3f59d7-257C8cbcddd9588d4e3b9c1e2367dbdf1740-257C0-257C1-257C637855554703805375-257CUnknown-257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0-253D-257C2000-26sdata-3D9EtFlxEW3TDGhRuoQGN11gTmrc2m8Ykp-252BXv3E9hPKzk-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=lbaIbY7KWrqJrbgo6UJAhiztHMj2Y2c4cTvh91LpZTw&e= > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220414_949f2c37_attachment-2D0001.html&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=tugkTunL4s10n8ik9j82yRfM88p61NJ8DH82qSYavI4&e= > > > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.png > Type: image/png > Size: 3117 bytes > Desc: image001.png > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220414_949f2c37_attachment-2D0001.png&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=MG3t5Q0syP-2lwickYsS2F7TJcyQKOA4ZwrgLZ024iU&e= > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:29:32 +0000 > From: "Bentley, Andrew Charles" > To: "Jennifer C. Dreyer" , "simpson at fieldmuseum.org" > , "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > < > SN6PR01MB41910B95315B16EEA7F6E055B2EF9 at SN6PR01MB4191.prod.exchangelabs.com > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Imagine being able to fly down an aisle of open drawers in a collection > much like those iconic images from the Smithsonian. Something like that > would be so much more engaging that a static image. Same goes for ethanol > collection shelves or exhibits like our iconic panorama here at KU. > > Now I need to put a bug in the ear of some drone pilots nearby ?. The > closest we came was in using a snippet of some drone footage of the outside > of our building for a collecting tour video we produced during COVID - > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mediahub.ku.edu_media_t_1-5F6i5a74g9&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=J0T0qHBUuy6b-gUn8SsYYj31lAjh_nJUtO9QansQyGM&e= > > 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 > ORCID: > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orcid.org_0000-2D0002-2D3093-2D1258&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=3d5BY59_rJEGAY8OvJXXjIyn7j5rswp5rfh0Ilz9M1U&e= > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NEFsRtOPgDwJdS-66hbiujEVLlVu66S2gNdP9YK0T8s&e= > < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=WqpbkpvYka5b0-KK_fjZDi2tp23hH09BOnu7lky93mE&e= > > > A : A : A : > }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> > V V V > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Jennifer > C. Dreyer > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 2:23 PM > To: simpson at fieldmuseum.org; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many of > drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle avoidance > systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in extremely close > quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The obvious concern is the > experience of the drone operator as already pointed out. That is a more > relevant question in terms of responsibility of care. The benefits of > promoting natural history collections with non-traditional ways of engaging > people seems to outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now > that I had some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my > drone. Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a > very interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.vims.edu-252Fabout-252Fdirectory-252Ffaculty-252Fother-252Fdreyer-5Fjc.php-26data-3D04-257C01-257Cabentley-2540ku.edu-257C4ddfb2213b254703e27508da1e4c311f-257C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a-257C0-257C0-257C637855610001957439-257CUnknown-257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0-253D-257C3000-26sdata-3DCP0-252FDMi1eUa6RhQYPsWq6-252FwlIqmQJvpRVKzXSrFDJgc-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s= > G0R7Diw0SMai6PcbV8KPMo3PryHaYVI6Vh-zW3zq5pI&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu>> On Behalf Of William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as > mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is > a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to > the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for > professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such > promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > -- > > > William F. Simpson (he) > Head of Geological Collections > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > Gantz Family Collections Center > > Field Museum of Natural History > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > Chicago, IL. 60605 > (312) 665-7628 > fieldmuseum.org< > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.fieldmuseum.org-252F-26data-3D04-257C01-257Cabentley-2540ku.edu-257C4ddfb2213b254703e27508da1e4c311f-257C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a-257C0-257C0-257C637855610001957439-257CUnknown-257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0-253D-257C3000-26sdata-3Dc6921IO-252BADngCf868b8bF1RoPOIBT7MORnbRqIn9O-252BQ-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=5w9GQsDk5QPyvFHMptVYep1iJt0SM5Xpy9h7tLe0c_I&e= > > > > > [Field Museum Logo]< > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttp-253A-252F-252Fwww.fieldmuseum.org-252F-26data-3D04-257C01-257Cabentley-2540ku.edu-257C4ddfb2213b254703e27508da1e4c311f-257C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a-257C0-257C0-257C637855610001957439-257CUnknown-257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0-253D-257C3000-26sdata-3D3uVWtmuMx7EhXHTGFgj7pQNgKJQ7jcOoGxCCKz-252BXpGA-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=y2esT7Gj8yVGbcFTVi-V7cWYzWtVFDU3ZemNy6oDZxs&e= > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220414_d2dd2b11_attachment-2D0001.html&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=uuW7ay5xZl0lup4KAvhMUrrD0gtB2PMCnbLig3BQ8ew&e= > > > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.png > Type: image/png > Size: 3117 bytes > Desc: image001.png > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220414_d2dd2b11_attachment-2D0001.png&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=aO53QGJlm_H8koeKk6QRC9QsZcTCfrsbtw_JKgJzcv8&e= > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:30:15 +0200 > From: "Battermann, Nora" > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: <48f09c1ed0a4bff481a4a990477cb1bd at snsb.de> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. 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See > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=ZXCrPutHJtiXYNdet9pY1-4L-EBidne7TYIdOMxZ78E&e= > for membership information. > > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:54:04 +0000 > From: Christy Bills > To: "Battermann, Nora" , > "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > < > DM8PR11MB5720F185FEC4019E96F2B3DA83EF9 at DM8PR11MB5720.namprd11.prod.outlook.com > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum > (Natural History Museum of Utah). > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= > > At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with > collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. > We in collections and research were concerned that members of the public > would see the cool video and then think that they could visit the museum > and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting specimens at risk. > Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised > interdepartmental relationships). > > -Christy Bills > (she/her) > Invertebrates Collections Manager > Natural History Museum of Utah > > > ________________________________ > From: Nhcoll-l on behalf of > Battermann, Nora > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. 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See > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=ZXCrPutHJtiXYNdet9pY1-4L-EBidne7TYIdOMxZ78E&e= > for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220414_a2456fb5_attachment-2D0001.html&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=04GFWFaWhWjZjJiECVtwmm_ZNHohUxqGxCQRag_S0ks&e= > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:13:34 +0200 > From: Fabian Neisskenwirth > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > < > 598f6fc1-e343-4c37-36d1-a43077744db3 at naturhistorische-konservierung.de> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"; Format="flowed" > > Hey there, > > > i think that drone videos are in fact a very nice possibility for > non-museum people to have a better look in a museums function. Specially > in collection that are not accessible for everyone. Here is a very nice > example done by the Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum > (montan.dok) at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum, its not natural > history collections, but you will get the idea: > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dvw2LDI186H8-3F&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=sCv8I87iI_DAiomg75jWVKwYvDaqgqgN-7IzCsDatlk&e= > (the music is horrible, but > that's just a taste thing) > > > I think that if there is professional piloting done in companionship of > the local conservation team, the result can be very good for giving a > nice insight in the collections. > > > I can understand that sometimes it seems like new medias can be > challenging and seem to get just a sensational effect. But at the same > time we have to get the fact that it is 2022 and this kind of promotion > attracts (specially younger) people to get involved with collection work > and learn in some different way what museums do and why they are here for. > > > So from my point of view videos like this can be very helpful for > promotional use. > > > Off course a good plan of what and how it is going to be shoot is very > important for the safety of the collection. > > > > All best and nice holidays to everyone, > > > > > Am 15.04.22 um 00:54 schrieb Christy Bills: > > I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum > > (Natural History Museum of Utah). > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= > > > > At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with > > collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. > > We in collections and research were concerned that members of the > > public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit > > the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting > > specimens at risk. > > Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised > > interdepartmental relationships). > > > > -Christy Bills > > (she/her) > > Invertebrates Collections Manager > > Natural History Museum of Utah > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > *From:* Nhcoll-l on behalf of > > Battermann, Nora > > *Sent:* Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM > > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > *Subject:* Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > > > Cheers, > > Nora > > > > --- > > Dr. Nora Battermann > > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > > --------------------------- > > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > > D-80539 M?nchen > > > > Telefon: > > +49 (0)174 2762445 > > --------------------------- > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > > > > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion.? I only wish now that I had > > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > > > **************************************************** > > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > > Research Manager > > > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > > William Simpson > > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > > > Hi All, > > > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons.?? What do you all think of this?? The > > > video _is _a very engaging experience.? I am mulling over what message > > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > > > Best, > > > > > > Bill > > > > > > -- > > > > > > William F. Simpson (he) > > > Head of Geological Collections > > > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > > > Gantz Family Collections Center > > > > > > Field Museum of Natural History > > > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > > > Chicago, IL. 60605 > > > (312) 665-7628 > > > fieldmuseum.org [1] > > > > > >? 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No doubt > some risk is possible but, as you and others have well argued, it can be > managed to a very low level. We can?t let imaginable possibilities prevent > us from demonstrating collections in effective ways to the public (who > usually, actually owns them.) > Jane Henderson and I have recently argued for not considering risks to > collections independent from benefits of use. Abstract attached and video > of presentation available on request. > Rob > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Fabian > Neisskenwirth > Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 6:14 AM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > Hey there, > > > > i think that drone videos are in fact a very nice possibility for > non-museum people to have a better look in a museums function. Specially in > collection that are not accessible for everyone. Here is a very nice > example done by the Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum (montan.dok) > at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum, its not natural history > collections, but you will get the idea: > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dvw2LDI186H8&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=yI0DSmp5dcA-akPy4uNBLvylac0OJnztMXcpZKYSa8Q&e= > (the music is horrible, but that's just a taste thing) > > > > I think that if there is professional piloting done in companionship of > the local conservation team, the result can be very good for giving a nice > insight in the collections. > > > > I can understand that sometimes it seems like new medias can be > challenging and seem to get just a sensational effect. But at the same time > we have to get the fact that it is 2022 and this kind of promotion attracts > (specially younger) people to get involved with collection work and learn > in some different way what museums do and why they are here for. > > > > So from my point of view videos like this can be very helpful for > promotional use. > > > > Off course a good plan of what and how it is going to be shoot is very > important for the safety of the collection. > > > > > > All best and nice holidays to everyone, > > > > > > > Am 15.04.22 um 00:54 schrieb Christy Bills: > I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum > (Natural History Museum of Utah). > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= > > At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with > collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. > We in collections and research were concerned that members of the public > would see the cool video and then think that they could visit the museum > and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting specimens at risk. > Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised > interdepartmental relationships). > > -Christy Bills > (she/her) > Invertebrates Collections Manager > Natural History Museum of Utah > > > ________________________________ > From: Nhcoll-l nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> on behalf of Battermann, Nora < > battermann at snsb.de> > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu < > nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu> > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. 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We are > > anticipating having laptops available (the laptops would be out of the > way > > of the specimen preparation, so don?t necessarily need to be > > waterproof/washeable), but we are needing an external Bluetooth/wifi > > keyboard/mouse-trackpad that we can use to actually physically enter > data. > > Of course, the data entry will be done while the specimen is being > prepared > > so we need something that is washable and waterproof and can generally > > stand up to all of the fluids and fur/feathers that get on gloves and the > > preparation area. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on brands or > > options for this (or what you?ve tried and you recommend avoiding!). > > > > Thank you, > > > > Ryan > > > > > > > > *Ryan Fisher, **Ph.D. (he/him)* > > > > > > > > Curator of Vertebrate Zoology > > > > Royal Saskatchewan Museum > > > > 2340 Albert St., Regina, SK S4P 2V7 > > > > (306) 519-5554 > > > > Adjunct Professor University of Regina > > > > > > > > Website: Ryan Fisher ? Royal Saskatchewan Museum (royalsaskmuseum.ca) > > < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__royalsaskmuseum.ca_research_biology_ryan-2Dfisher&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=MLwMzgXwzs46mLO-u5AIQCHgGNUt1v3_U2Td-DF-LBA&e= > > > > > > > > > > *Confidentiality Notice:* > > > > *This e-mail (and any attachment) was intended for a specific > > recipient(s). 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See > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=ZXCrPutHJtiXYNdet9pY1-4L-EBidne7TYIdOMxZ78E&e= > for membership information. > > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220417_9b55b492_attachment-2D0001.html&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=yVe9vIWBmZSQqZKuGZ42f6t1sm2gEByxJnO8BE3rTjQ&e= > > > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.png > Type: image/png > Size: 31672 bytes > Desc: not available > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220417_9b55b492_attachment-2D0001.png&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=DS8gXwmLngArJ_iwFm6Y4eNhd3XtvBa5LmjDjlbaKms&e= > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:24:41 +0000 > From: Lauren Cohen > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Free, Online Course: Introduction to > Photogrammetry, May 6th from 3-5 ET > Message-ID: > < > PH0P220MB0348C27D76BAD5331CDC4361F0F39 at PH0P220MB0348.NAMP220.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > We are excited to introduce the next professional development opportunity > from iDigBio's Digitization Academy: a short, free, online course on > photogrammetry. Photogrammetry is a method that can produce 3D models of > organisms and their habitat for innovative use in research, education, > science communication, and other activities. This course introduces > biodiversity specimen collectors, curators, and other biodiversity > researchers to photogrammetry with special, though not exclusive, emphasis > on the documentation of specimens at the time of collection. We will > introduce photogrammetry as a method of 3D modeling, the uses of > photogrammetry, image capture for photogrammetry (especially in the field), > an example software workflow that has been optimized for plant specimens > (but is applicable to other types), sharing and archiving options, and > additional high-value resources. The course is open to everyone from the > biodiversity research and adjacent communities from around the world. > The course will occur on Friday, May 6, from 3?5 ET, and it will be led > by Nicole James (Florida State University?s Department of Art), Alex > Adkinson (FSU?s Department of Art), and Austin Mast (FSU?s Department of > Biological Science and College of Communication and Information). The > course will be presented in English. Questions can be directed to Lauren > Cohen (lcohen3 at fsu.edu; iDigBio?s Workforce > Development Manager) and Austin Mast (amast at fsu.edu; > Director of iDigBio?s Digitization, Workforce Development, and Citizen > Science Domain). > > To view the full course description, please visit: > > > https://www.idigbio.org/content/introduction-photogrammetry-biodiversity-specimen-collectors-and-curators > > > To register, please do so by this link: > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__fsu.zoom.us_meeting_register_tJAldu6grDMoG9QiWmbVHLFRDzmanBYwr326&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=yhTXKYQv4hMmFUq_W4M1ouz9WpB11ZhdPp9t1X4eh14&e= > > Warm Regards, > > > Lauren Cohen > Workforce Development Manager > Integrated Digitized Biocollections (iDigBio) > Florida State University > lcohen3 at fsu.edu > (412)818-6800 > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220418_422dc772_attachment-2D0001.html&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=8qKChCIbdjcBZmOhnxpPKtBShQmXaqMZZXigUlQfzgI&e= > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:13:39 +0000 > From: Austin Mast > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Cc: Jennifer Shirk > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > Message-ID: <5DA43BCD-FA75-4D6C-90A4-0CE7192AE5D9 at fsu.edu> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen > science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with > the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May > 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes > cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The > platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing > this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, > agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you > focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, > easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a > wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer > Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org > or events at citizenscience.org. > Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu amast at fsu.edu>). > > Thanks for considering! > > Austin > > Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium > Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? > (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific > Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? Florida State > University ? amast at fsu.edu ? he/him > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220418_57da3a13_attachment-2D0001.html&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NvDeD3DziePOPewxqhTItErlF38T6U4qFKNAK7XJrjs&e= > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:38:23 +0000 > From: Peter H Wimberger > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Valuation of stolen specimens > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hello everyone, > I have a question about insurance valuations (a recent NHCOLL discussion > topic) that suddenly got real for us. We loaned a few specimens to a > travelling Art/Science exhibit including a small pangolin. The museum was > burglarized in the middle of the night (glass windows and cases smashed) > and multiple artworks and specimens were taken including a pangolin, a > beaver and beaver skull and a fossil. I need to place a value on the > pangolin, which is irreplaceable. What are practices surrounding placing > value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are for > all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? > > Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold > where we could post the missing pangolin? > Thanks, > Peter > > Peter Wimberger (he suite) > Director, Slater Museum of Natural History > Professor, Biology > University of Puget Sound > Tacoma, WA 98406 > > ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Austin > Mast > Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Cc: Jennifer Shirk > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > > > Caution: This email originated from outside the University of Puget Sound. > Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or > responding to this email. > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen > science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with > the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May > 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes > cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The > platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing > this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, > agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you > focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, > easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a > wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer > Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org > or events at citizenscience.org. > Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu amast at fsu.edu>). > > Thanks for considering! > > Austin > > Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium > Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? > (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific > Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? Florida State > University ? amast at fsu.edu ? he/him > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220418_e20a8e1a_attachment-2D0001.html&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=YpoAOojUNTtXOkjhpWUhlzlydGHXFMRCa_4ILMwgxwA&e= > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:46:46 -0700 > From: Kairo Z > To: Peter H Wimberger > Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Valuation of stolen specimens > Message-ID: > C-XO-aXc-6RMjJA at mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > I'm involved in the private collections sector. > > Do you have photos of the specimens stolen? I can put it out to the network > of private collector and specimen markets out there and someone will report > it if it shows up for sale. > > Same with the fossils. > > Photos of any identifying marks will help greatly. > > It would probably be passed off as a vintage specimen if it comes up for > sale, to get around questions about lack of paperwork. > > The specimen collections community is large but very well connected. So if > it spread widely enough, the minute it comes up for sale somebody would see > it. > > I don't have any current input for valuation. However pangolin specimens do > exist in the hands of private collectors and transactions do occur. I'll > reach out. > > > K > > > > On Mon, Apr 18, 2022, 4:08 PM Peter H Wimberger < > phwimberger at pugetsound.edu> > wrote: > > > Hello everyone, > > > > I have a question about insurance valuations (a recent NHCOLL discussion > > topic) that suddenly got real for us. We loaned a few specimens to a > > travelling Art/Science exhibit including a small pangolin. The museum > was > > burglarized in the middle of the night (glass windows and cases smashed) > > and multiple artworks and specimens were taken including a pangolin, a > > beaver and beaver skull and a fossil. I need to place a value on the > > pangolin, which is irreplaceable. What are practices surrounding placing > > value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are > for > > all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? > > > > > > > > Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold > > where we could post the missing pangolin? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Peter > > > > > > > > *Peter Wimberger (he suite)* > > > > Director, Slater Museum of Natural History > > > > Professor, Biology > > > > University of Puget Sound > > > > Tacoma, WA 98406 > > > > > > > > ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* Nhcoll-l *On Behalf Of > *Austin > > Mast > > *Sent:* Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM > > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > *Cc:* Jennifer Shirk > > *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > > > > > > > > *Caution:* This email originated from outside the University of Puget > > Sound. Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, > or > > responding to this email. > > > > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen > > science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations > with > > the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May > > 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > > > > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= > > > > > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes > > cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The > > platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals > doing > > this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, > > agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help > you > > focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, > > easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into > a > > wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer > > Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. > > Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). > > > > > > > > Thanks for considering! > > > > > > > > Austin > > > > > > > > *Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium > > Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? > > (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? 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Registration > deadline 29th April > Message-ID: > < > LO6P123MB65504B125F4C410FC9229AEBCDF29 at LO6P123MB6550.GBRP123.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > For interest, > > Many thanks, > > Kind regards > Andrew > > From: The Geological Curators Group mailing list < > GEO-CURATORS at JISCMAIL.AC.UK> On Behalf Of Emma Nicholls > Sent: 13 April 2022 10:18 > To: GEO-CURATORS at JISCMAIL.AC.UK > Subject: Marine Reptile Conference!! 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See http://www.spnhc.org for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From couteaufin at btinternet.com Tue Apr 19 12:27:17 2022 From: couteaufin at btinternet.com (Simon Moore) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:27:17 +0100 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Nhcoll-l Digest, Vol 119, Issue 4 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <7B42E810-6FEB-4603-8041-C836DD12A703@btinternet.com> I can also answer such questions with fluid-preserved specimens but am just going away for 10 days! John Simmons is most likely to be an excellent responder. With all good wishes, Simon Simon Moore MIScT, RSci, FLS, ACR Conservator of Natural Sciences and Cutlery Historian, www.natural-history-conservation.com > On 19 Apr 2022, at 16:56, Catherine Early (she/her) wrote: > > Hi Elise, > > John Simmons is my go-to person for fluid-preserved specimen conservation. He is active on NHCOLL so he may have already seen your request. > > Best, > Catherine > > > Catherine M. Early, PhD > she/her > Barbara Brown Chair of Ornithology > e: cearly at smm.org > https://catherineearly.wixsite.com/home > We envision a world where everyone has the power to use science to make lives better, > and we are committed to using STEM as a tool to advocate for justice and equity. > > > On Tue, Apr 19, 2022 at 10:40 AM Lecompte,Elise V wrote: > I have two questions to post: > > 1. Does anyone know of an appraiser that can value animal pelts? We received a call from an estate agent; of course, I told her that we cannot value or appraise objects, but I did send her the web links to the American Society of Appraisers and the International Society of Appraisers. > > 2. I received a call from a museum colleague here in Florida that needs to find a conservator or collections specialist that can advise them on conserving older fluid-preserved specimens. 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Registration deadline 29th > April (Andrew Haycock) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:22:50 +0000 > From: "Jennifer C. Dreyer" > To: "simpson at fieldmuseum.org" , > "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > -- > > > William F. Simpson (he) > Head of Geological Collections > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > Gantz Family Collections Center > > Field Museum of Natural History > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > Chicago, IL. 60605 > (312) 665-7628 > fieldmuseum.org > > > [Field Museum Logo] > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.png > Type: image/png > Size: 3117 bytes > Desc: image001.png > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:29:32 +0000 > From: "Bentley, Andrew Charles" > To: "Jennifer C. Dreyer" , "simpson at fieldmuseum.org" > , "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Imagine being able to fly down an aisle of open drawers in a collection much like those iconic images from the Smithsonian. Something like that would be so much more engaging that a static image. Same goes for ethanol collection shelves or exhibits like our iconic panorama here at KU. > > Now I need to put a bug in the ear of some drone pilots nearby ?. The closest we came was in using a snippet of some drone footage of the outside of our building for a collecting tour video we produced during COVID - https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mediahub.ku.edu_media_t_1-5F6i5a74g9&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=J0T0qHBUuy6b-gUn8SsYYj31lAjh_nJUtO9QansQyGM&e= > > 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 > ORCID: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orcid.org_0000-2D0002-2D3093-2D1258&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=3d5BY59_rJEGAY8OvJXXjIyn7j5rswp5rfh0Ilz9M1U&e= > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NEFsRtOPgDwJdS-66hbiujEVLlVu66S2gNdP9YK0T8s&e= > A : A : A : > }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> > V V V > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Jennifer C. Dreyer > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 2:23 PM > To: simpson at fieldmuseum.org; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= G0R7Diw0SMai6PcbV8KPMo3PryHaYVI6Vh-zW3zq5pI&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l > On Behalf Of William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > -- > > > William F. Simpson (he) > Head of Geological Collections > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > Gantz Family Collections Center > > Field Museum of Natural History > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > Chicago, IL. 60605 > (312) 665-7628 > fieldmuseum.org > > > [Field Museum Logo] > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.png > Type: image/png > Size: 3117 bytes > Desc: image001.png > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:30:15 +0200 > From: "Battermann, Nora" > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: <48f09c1ed0a4bff481a4a990477cb1bd at snsb.de> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. 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Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. 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See https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=ZXCrPutHJtiXYNdet9pY1-4L-EBidne7TYIdOMxZ78E&e= for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:13:34 +0200 > From: Fabian Neisskenwirth > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > <598f6fc1-e343-4c37-36d1-a43077744db3 at naturhistorische-konservierung.de> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"; Format="flowed" > > Hey there, > > > i think that drone videos are in fact a very nice possibility for > non-museum people to have a better look in a museums function. Specially > in collection that are not accessible for everyone. Here is a very nice > example done by the Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum > (montan.dok) at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum, its not natural > history collections, but you will get the idea: > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dvw2LDI186H8-3F&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=sCv8I87iI_DAiomg75jWVKwYvDaqgqgN-7IzCsDatlk&e= (the music is horrible, but > that's just a taste thing) > > > I think that if there is professional piloting done in companionship of > the local conservation team, the result can be very good for giving a > nice insight in the collections. > > > I can understand that sometimes it seems like new medias can be > challenging and seem to get just a sensational effect. But at the same > time we have to get the fact that it is 2022 and this kind of promotion > attracts (specially younger) people to get involved with collection work > and learn in some different way what museums do and why they are here for. > > > So from my point of view videos like this can be very helpful for > promotional use. > > > Off course a good plan of what and how it is going to be shoot is very > important for the safety of the collection. > > > > All best and nice holidays to everyone, > > > > > Am 15.04.22 um 00:54 schrieb Christy Bills: > > I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum > > (Natural History Museum of Utah). > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= > > > > At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with > > collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. > > We in collections and research were concerned that members of the > > public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit > > the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting > > specimens at risk. > > Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised > > interdepartmental relationships). > > > > -Christy Bills > > (she/her) > > Invertebrates Collections Manager > > Natural History Museum of Utah > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > *From:* Nhcoll-l on behalf of > > Battermann, Nora > > *Sent:* Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM > > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > *Subject:* Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > > > Cheers, > > Nora > > > > --- > > Dr. Nora Battermann > > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > > --------------------------- > > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > > D-80539 M?nchen > > > > Telefon: > > +49 (0)174 2762445 > > --------------------------- > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion.? I only wish now that I had > > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > > > **************************************************** > > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > > Research Manager > > > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > > William Simpson > > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > > > Hi All, > > > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons.?? What do you all think of this?? The > > > video _is _a very engaging experience.? I am mulling over what message > > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > > > Best, > > > > > > Bill > > > > > > -- > > > > > > William F. Simpson (he) > > > Head of Geological Collections > > > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > > > Gantz Family Collections Center > > > > > > Field Museum of Natural History > > > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > > > Chicago, IL. 60605 > > > (312) 665-7628 > > > fieldmuseum.org [1] > > > > > >? 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No doubt some risk is possible but, as you and others have well argued, it can be managed to a very low level. We can?t let imaginable possibilities prevent us from demonstrating collections in effective ways to the public (who usually, actually owns them.) > Jane Henderson and I have recently argued for not considering risks to collections independent from benefits of use. Abstract attached and video of presentation available on request. > Rob > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Fabian Neisskenwirth > Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 6:14 AM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > Hey there, > > > > i think that drone videos are in fact a very nice possibility for non-museum people to have a better look in a museums function. Specially in collection that are not accessible for everyone. Here is a very nice example done by the Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum (montan.dok) at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum, its not natural history collections, but you will get the idea: > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dvw2LDI186H8&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=yI0DSmp5dcA-akPy4uNBLvylac0OJnztMXcpZKYSa8Q&e= (the music is horrible, but that's just a taste thing) > > > > I think that if there is professional piloting done in companionship of the local conservation team, the result can be very good for giving a nice insight in the collections. > > > > I can understand that sometimes it seems like new medias can be challenging and seem to get just a sensational effect. But at the same time we have to get the fact that it is 2022 and this kind of promotion attracts (specially younger) people to get involved with collection work and learn in some different way what museums do and why they are here for. > > > > So from my point of view videos like this can be very helpful for promotional use. > > > > Off course a good plan of what and how it is going to be shoot is very important for the safety of the collection. > > > > > > All best and nice holidays to everyone, > > > > > > > Am 15.04.22 um 00:54 schrieb Christy Bills: > I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum (Natural History Museum of Utah). > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= > > At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. > We in collections and research were concerned that members of the public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting specimens at risk. > Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised interdepartmental relationships). > > -Christy Bills > (she/her) > Invertebrates Collections Manager > Natural History Museum of Utah > > > ________________________________ > From: Nhcoll-l on behalf of Battermann, Nora > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. 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See https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=ZXCrPutHJtiXYNdet9pY1-4L-EBidne7TYIdOMxZ78E&e= for membership information. > > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > -- > Tel: +49 (0) 1573 2778729 > > Web: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.naturhistorische-2Dkonservierung.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=vWGt5gU-24V-ZMTBjjBSo1Qx9BoeTFyD8VetFRSlue0&e= > > [cid:image001.jpg at 01D850DC.CACEB040] > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.jpg > Type: image/jpeg > Size: 47337 bytes > Desc: image001.jpg > URL: > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: Beyond compromise is optimise IADA 2022 Abstract.pdf > Type: application/pdf > Size: 144494 bytes > Desc: Beyond compromise is optimise IADA 2022 Abstract.pdf > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2022 21:25:31 -0700 > From: Dean Pentcheff > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for > lab work > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > An alternative approach is to consider keyboards as cheap expendables. > We've taken that approach for a wet collection digitization project we've > been working on at volume in the past few months. > > Recommended (no failures yet, despite sometimes wet hands): Logitech K380 > (US$29.99 each). > Less recommended, but not horrible (a couple of failures): Arteck > Ultra-Slim Bluetooth (US$17.99 each). > > -Dean > -- > Dean Pentcheff > pentcheff at gmail.com > pentcheff at nhm.org > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__research.nhm.org_disco&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=GLYmZoiZc3CwchHK8LB72Oz2FdU6BGb9Am_zMSWUGtw&e= > > > > On Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 9:44 AM Fisher, Ryan PCS > wrote: > > > Hello, > > > > We are considering shifting some of our pencil and paper data collection > > while doing vertebrate specimen preparation to a digital format. We are > > anticipating having laptops available (the laptops would be out of the way > > of the specimen preparation, so don?t necessarily need to be > > waterproof/washeable), but we are needing an external Bluetooth/wifi > > keyboard/mouse-trackpad that we can use to actually physically enter data. > > Of course, the data entry will be done while the specimen is being prepared > > so we need something that is washable and waterproof and can generally > > stand up to all of the fluids and fur/feathers that get on gloves and the > > preparation area. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on brands or > > options for this (or what you?ve tried and you recommend avoiding!). > > > > Thank you, > > > > Ryan > > > > > > > > *Ryan Fisher, **Ph.D. (he/him)* > > > > > > > > Curator of Vertebrate Zoology > > > > Royal Saskatchewan Museum > > > > 2340 Albert St., Regina, SK S4P 2V7 > > > > (306) 519-5554 > > > > Adjunct Professor University of Regina > > > > > > > > Website: Ryan Fisher ? 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See https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=ZXCrPutHJtiXYNdet9pY1-4L-EBidne7TYIdOMxZ78E&e= for membership information. > > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.png > Type: image/png > Size: 31672 bytes > Desc: not available > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:24:41 +0000 > From: Lauren Cohen > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Free, Online Course: Introduction to > Photogrammetry, May 6th from 3-5 ET > Message-ID: > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > We are excited to introduce the next professional development opportunity from iDigBio's Digitization Academy: a short, free, online course on photogrammetry. Photogrammetry is a method that can produce 3D models of organisms and their habitat for innovative use in research, education, science communication, and other activities. This course introduces biodiversity specimen collectors, curators, and other biodiversity researchers to photogrammetry with special, though not exclusive, emphasis on the documentation of specimens at the time of collection. We will introduce photogrammetry as a method of 3D modeling, the uses of photogrammetry, image capture for photogrammetry (especially in the field), an example software workflow that has been optimized for plant specimens (but is applicable to other types), sharing and archiving options, and additional high-value resources. The course is open to everyone from the biodiversity research and adjacent communities from around the world. > The course will occur on Friday, May 6, from 3?5 ET, and it will be led by Nicole James (Florida State University?s Department of Art), Alex Adkinson (FSU?s Department of Art), and Austin Mast (FSU?s Department of Biological Science and College of Communication and Information). The course will be presented in English. Questions can be directed to Lauren Cohen (lcohen3 at fsu.edu; iDigBio?s Workforce Development Manager) and Austin Mast (amast at fsu.edu; Director of iDigBio?s Digitization, Workforce Development, and Citizen Science Domain). > > To view the full course description, please visit: > > https://www.idigbio.org/content/introduction-photogrammetry-biodiversity-specimen-collectors-and-curators > > > To register, please do so by this link: > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__fsu.zoom.us_meeting_register_tJAldu6grDMoG9QiWmbVHLFRDzmanBYwr326&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=yhTXKYQv4hMmFUq_W4M1ouz9WpB11ZhdPp9t1X4eh14&e= > > Warm Regards, > > > Lauren Cohen > Workforce Development Manager > Integrated Digitized Biocollections (iDigBio) > Florida State University > lcohen3 at fsu.edu > (412)818-6800 > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:13:39 +0000 > From: Austin Mast > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Cc: Jennifer Shirk > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > Message-ID: <5DA43BCD-FA75-4D6C-90A4-0CE7192AE5D9 at fsu.edu> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). > > Thanks for considering! > > Austin > > Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? Florida State University ? amast at fsu.edu ? he/him > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:38:23 +0000 > From: Peter H Wimberger > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Valuation of stolen specimens > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hello everyone, > I have a question about insurance valuations (a recent NHCOLL discussion topic) that suddenly got real for us. We loaned a few specimens to a travelling Art/Science exhibit including a small pangolin. The museum was burglarized in the middle of the night (glass windows and cases smashed) and multiple artworks and specimens were taken including a pangolin, a beaver and beaver skull and a fossil. I need to place a value on the pangolin, which is irreplaceable. What are practices surrounding placing value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are for all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? > > Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold where we could post the missing pangolin? > Thanks, > Peter > > Peter Wimberger (he suite) > Director, Slater Museum of Natural History > Professor, Biology > University of Puget Sound > Tacoma, WA 98406 > > ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Austin Mast > Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Cc: Jennifer Shirk > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > > > Caution: This email originated from outside the University of Puget Sound. Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). > > Thanks for considering! > > Austin > > Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? Florida State University ? amast at fsu.edu ? he/him > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:46:46 -0700 > From: Kairo Z > To: Peter H Wimberger > Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Valuation of stolen specimens > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > I'm involved in the private collections sector. > > Do you have photos of the specimens stolen? I can put it out to the network > of private collector and specimen markets out there and someone will report > it if it shows up for sale. > > Same with the fossils. > > Photos of any identifying marks will help greatly. > > It would probably be passed off as a vintage specimen if it comes up for > sale, to get around questions about lack of paperwork. > > The specimen collections community is large but very well connected. So if > it spread widely enough, the minute it comes up for sale somebody would see > it. > > I don't have any current input for valuation. However pangolin specimens do > exist in the hands of private collectors and transactions do occur. I'll > reach out. > > > K > > > > On Mon, Apr 18, 2022, 4:08 PM Peter H Wimberger > wrote: > > > Hello everyone, > > > > I have a question about insurance valuations (a recent NHCOLL discussion > > topic) that suddenly got real for us. We loaned a few specimens to a > > travelling Art/Science exhibit including a small pangolin. The museum was > > burglarized in the middle of the night (glass windows and cases smashed) > > and multiple artworks and specimens were taken including a pangolin, a > > beaver and beaver skull and a fossil. I need to place a value on the > > pangolin, which is irreplaceable. What are practices surrounding placing > > value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are for > > all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? > > > > > > > > Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold > > where we could post the missing pangolin? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Peter > > > > > > > > *Peter Wimberger (he suite)* > > > > Director, Slater Museum of Natural History > > > > Professor, Biology > > > > University of Puget Sound > > > > Tacoma, WA 98406 > > > > > > > > ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* Nhcoll-l *On Behalf Of *Austin > > Mast > > *Sent:* Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM > > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > *Cc:* Jennifer Shirk > > *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > > > > > > > > *Caution:* This email originated from outside the University of Puget > > Sound. Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or > > responding to this email. > > > > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen > > science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with > > the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May > > 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > > > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= > > > > > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes > > cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The > > platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing > > this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, > > agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you > > focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, > > easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a > > wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer > > Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. > > Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). > > > > > > > > Thanks for considering! > > > > > > > > Austin > > > > > > > > *Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium > > Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? > > (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? 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From gnelson at floridamuseum.ufl.edu Wed Apr 20 12:07:48 2022 From: gnelson at floridamuseum.ufl.edu (Nelson,Gil) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:07:48 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Friday deadlines: 6th Annual Digital Data Conference: May 23-25 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: [cid:00bd6e95-59f4-4f8a-b1ba-44cb41c63cb9] Abstract submission & Mentoring program Deadline Friday! Sixth Annual Digital Data in Biodiversity Research Conference The Field Museum in collaboration with iDigBio and the Natural Science Collections Alliance is pleased to announce the sixth annual Digital Data in Biodiversity Research Conference, to be hosted May 23-25, 2022. This year's event with be a virtual meeting. The conference will again provide an important opportunity to explore digital data tools, techniques, research protocols, discoveries, and outcomes across all biodiversity research domains. Abstract Submissions Options for submission include: discussion, oral, or poster presentations. You must register to submit an abstract. The abstract submission link will be sent to you in your registration confirmation email. Abstract submission deadline: 22 April 2022 Registration Digital Data Conference Registration Fees*: $100.00 for professionals $50.00 for students. *Registration fees are optional but encouraged. When registering, those who wish not to make a financial contribution to the conference will have that option. Although registration is optional, your registration information, even if you opt out of the fee, will allow us to keep you updated about conference activities. Registration fees will support the digital format technology, the editing and publication of abstracts, and keeping the conference sustainable. Registration is open! Visit Eventbrite to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-digital-data-in-biodiversity-research-conference-tickets-252120779037 Virtual Mentoring Since we are virtual again this year we created a way to digitize some of that organic mentoring magic that happens at every conference through a new initiative: the Digital Data Mentorship Program. We will pair biodiversity professionals as mentors with emerging professionals and students as mentees and arrange an opportunity for them to speak informally about research, academia, careers, and beyond! If you are interested in serving as a mentor or participating as a mentee please select these options in the Digital Data Registration. Visit the mentoring advertisement page for more information. The deadline to sign up is also Friday, April 22nd. 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Name: image.png Type: image/png Size: 343821 bytes Desc: image.png URL: From Rodrigo.Pellegrini at sos.nj.gov Wed Apr 20 12:52:42 2022 From: Rodrigo.Pellegrini at sos.nj.gov (Pellegrini, Rodrigo [DOS]) Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:52:42 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Thermal Transfer Printing with a Zebra Message-ID: We recently replaced our aging Datamax/O?Neill I-Class thermal transfer printer with a Zebra ZT411, and we have ran into a problem while setting it up. With our IT dept.?s help we installed the drivers, assembled the cuter kit and connected the printer. We could not get the printer to actually print after loading it though. The media is loaded correctly and advances fine, but the labels come out blank. Turns out the SDR3 ribbon we got from Alpha Systems for our old Datamax is coated on the side of the ribbon that faces the print head, rather than the polyester print media--or maybe it?s the opposite, I?m not quite sure, but it?s on the ?wrong? side for the new printer. Bottom line, the printer we bought cannot use this ribbon?the coating has to be on the other side. The IT guy that was helping me set it up had to google for a while to find it, but apparently the manufacturer is very specific the ribbon has to be coated on the other side or it won?t work. So, here I am with a brand new printer, and no way of using the ribbon we ordered. The questions I?m hoping someone here can answer are: 1) Could this have as simple a solution as re-spooling the ribbon so the coated surface is on the other side? Or will this affect the printer or the finished product/printed label adversely? 2) Zebra makes thermal transfer ribbons, too. How do I find a directly comparable ribbon to the Datamax SDR3 or 5? What is it I need to look for? Is the coating on the label side of the ribbon important for preservation issues, or is this of no consequence? I?m hoping someone already using a Zebra may have some of the answers. Thanks for any input. 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LeCompte Registrar and Coordinator of Museum Health & Safety Florida Museum of Natural History Dickinson Hall 1659 Museum Road Gainesville, FL 32611-7800 TEL: 352-273-1925 www.flmnh.ufl.edu -----Original Message----- From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of nhcoll-l-request at mailman.yale.edu Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 12:09 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Nhcoll-l Digest, Vol 119, Issue 5 [External Email] Send Nhcoll-l mailing list submissions to nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mailman.yale.edu_mailman_listinfo_nhcoll-2Dl&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=hZ2PguTSL4CND-tkgzKJUR2s12RANG3ID-aDOg5TBIoKfnMwbfV61bLST_d0-kGQ&s=LjRNVDQFn0Y0-6XddYxaLVbC5U_RHSLA_TDTK0PgPcE&e= or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to nhcoll-l-request at mailman.yale.edu You can reach the person managing the list at nhcoll-l-owner at mailman.yale.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Nhcoll-l digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Valuation of stolen specimens (Robert Waller) 2. Natural History Conservator Job (deadline extended) (Bethany Palumbo) 3. Re: Nhcoll-l Digest, Vol 119, Issue 4 (Lecompte,Elise V) 4. Re: Nhcoll-l Digest, Vol 119, Issue 4 (Catherine Early (she/her)) 5. Re: Nhcoll-l Digest, Vol 119, Issue 4 (Simon Moore) 6. Friday deadlines: 6th Annual Digital Data Conference: May 23-25 (Nelson,Gil) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:09:33 +0000 From: Robert Waller To: Kairo Z , Peter H Wimberger Cc: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Valuation of stolen specimens Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Thanks Kairo, Similarly you can post this information to Museum Security Network, or send it to me and I will post for you, That way collecting institutions can be made aware and on the look out for items offered to them either for sale or tax credit. Rob Robert Waller, PhD, CAPC, FIIC President and Senior Risk Analyst Protect Heritage Corp. 622 Simoneau Way Ottawa ON K4A 1P4 email: rw at protectheritage.com internet: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.protectheritage.com&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=hZ2PguTSL4CND-tkgzKJUR2s12RANG3ID-aDOg5TBIoKfnMwbfV61bLST_d0-kGQ&s=oGp3eAPFy6oECNj3SFKawzn6Yr1acF6bIAiG5m0iS0Y&e= phone: 613-883-2707 (Canada) phone: 303-872-9739 (USA) [cid:image001.gif at 01D853CD.2E6D8480]http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9500-4113 skype: rrwaller Research Associate, Canadian Museum of Nature Adjunct Assistant Professor, Queen?s University From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Kairo Z Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 1:47 AM To: Peter H Wimberger Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Valuation of stolen specimens I'm involved in the private collections sector. Do you have photos of the specimens stolen? I can put it out to the network of private collector and specimen markets out there and someone will report it if it shows up for sale. Same with the fossils. Photos of any identifying marks will help greatly. It would probably be passed off as a vintage specimen if it comes up for sale, to get around questions about lack of paperwork. The specimen collections community is large but very well connected. So if it spread widely enough, the minute it comes up for sale somebody would see it. I don't have any current input for valuation. However pangolin specimens do exist in the hands of private collectors and transactions do occur. I'll reach out. K On Mon, Apr 18, 2022, 4:08 PM Peter H Wimberger > wrote: Hello everyone, I have a question about insurance valuations (a recent NHCOLL discussion topic) that suddenly got real for us. We loaned a few specimens to a travelling Art/Science exhibit including a small pangolin. The museum was burglarized in the middle of the night (glass windows and cases smashed) and multiple artworks and specimens were taken including a pangolin, a beaver and beaver skull and a fossil. I need to place a value on the pangolin, which is irreplaceable. What are practices surrounding placing value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are for all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold where we could post the missing pangolin? Thanks, Peter Peter Wimberger (he suite) Director, Slater Museum of Natural History Professor, Biology University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA 98406 ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation From: Nhcoll-l > On Behalf Of Austin Mast Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Cc: Jennifer Shirk > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! Caution: This email originated from outside the University of Puget Sound. Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May 23-26th. Registration is now open at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=hZ2PguTSL4CND-tkgzKJUR2s12RANG3ID-aDOg5TBIoKfnMwbfV61bLST_d0-kGQ&s=Miagyd1Wd48qVFOtRuTDT2WaAeYjJqo_UV68MBsrUKo&e= This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a wealth of conversations happening across CSA. Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). Thanks for considering! Austin Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? 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The post holders will also collaboratively create and maintain an online presence for the NHMD Conservation Unit via various social media formats and through the creation of an online blog. The advertisement for this role and application link can be found at: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__candidate.hr-2Dmanager.net_ApplicationInit.aspx_-3Fcid-3D1307-26departmentId-3D19220-26ProjectId-3D156027-26MediaId-3D5-26SkipAdvertisement-3Dfalse&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=hZ2PguTSL4CND-tkgzKJUR2s12RANG3ID-aDOg5TBIoKfnMwbfV61bLST_d0-kGQ&s=GrZ4UxoWl7LYXz5Qvbk5p0ul71-Nl9spn8og2oGLcSM&e= Within Denmark it is usual practice for salaries to not be included in job postings, but I asked HR and they have sent me the following guidance for salaries (it is in Danish kroner!) : The salary scale for Bachelors: 340,576 ? 401,145 dkk (includes pension) The salary scale for Masters: 372,206 ? 453,541 dkk (includes pension) The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to negotiate a pay supplement on top of their salary for additional relevant experience. This is done with the assistance of a Union representative. If you have any questions about the role or would like more information about the job, the museum of life in Copenhagen, then feel free to contact me off-list. The deadline for applications is April 26th 2022 All the best -- Bethany Palumbo, ACR Head of Conservation Unit Statens Naturhistoriske Museum Universitetsparken 15, 2100 K?benhavn Twitter | @bethany_bug Instagram | @palumbo_conservation -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:40:01 +0000 From: "Lecompte,Elise V" To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Nhcoll-l Digest, Vol 119, Issue 4 Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I have two questions to post: 1. Does anyone know of an appraiser that can value animal pelts? 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Today's Topics: 1. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Jennifer C. Dreyer) 2. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Bentley, Andrew Charles) 3. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Battermann, Nora) 4. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Christy Bills) 5. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Fabian Neisskenwirth) 6. SPNHC Membership Committee looking for Co-Chairs (membership at spnhc.org) 7. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Robert Waller) 8. Re: Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for lab work (Dean Pentcheff) 9. Free, Online Course: Introduction to Photogrammetry, May 6th from 3-5 ET (Lauren Cohen) 10. C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! (Austin Mast) 11. Valuation of stolen specimens (Peter H Wimberger) 12. Re: Valuation of stolen specimens (Kairo Z) 13. FW: Marine Reptile Conference!! Registration deadline 29th April (Andrew Haycock) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:22:50 +0000 From: "Jennifer C. Dreyer" To: "simpson at fieldmuseum.org" , "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link to the video if you can share that. Thanks, Jenny Dreyer **************************************************** Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) Research Manager Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection Virginia Institute of Marine Science PO Box 1346 (mailing) 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) Gloucester Point, VA 23062 Email: jcdrey at vims.edu Phone: (804) 684-7903 https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of William Simpson Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] Hi All, I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? Best, Bill -- William F. Simpson (he) Head of Geological Collections McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates Gantz Family Collections Center Field Museum of Natural History 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL. 60605 (312) 665-7628 fieldmuseum.org [Field Museum Logo] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 3117 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:29:32 +0000 From: "Bentley, Andrew Charles" To: "Jennifer C. Dreyer" , "simpson at fieldmuseum.org" , "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Imagine being able to fly down an aisle of open drawers in a collection much like those iconic images from the Smithsonian. Something like that would be so much more engaging that a static image. Same goes for ethanol collection shelves or exhibits like our iconic panorama here at KU. Now I need to put a bug in the ear of some drone pilots nearby ?. The closest we came was in using a snippet of some drone footage of the outside of our building for a collecting tour video we produced during COVID - https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mediahub.ku.edu_media_t_1-5F6i5a74g9&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=J0T0qHBUuy6b-gUn8SsYYj31lAjh_nJUtO9QansQyGM&e= 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 ORCID: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orcid.org_0000-2D0002-2D3093-2D1258&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=3d5BY59_rJEGAY8OvJXXjIyn7j5rswp5rfh0Ilz9M1U&e= https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NEFsRtOPgDwJdS-66hbiujEVLlVu66S2gNdP9YK0T8s&e= A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Jennifer C. Dreyer Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 2:23 PM To: simpson at fieldmuseum.org; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link to the video if you can share that. Thanks, Jenny Dreyer **************************************************** Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) Research Manager Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection Virginia Institute of Marine Science PO Box 1346 (mailing) 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) Gloucester Point, VA 23062 Email: jcdrey at vims.edu Phone: (804) 684-7903 https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= From: Nhcoll-l > On Behalf Of William Simpson Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] Hi All, I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? Best, Bill -- William F. Simpson (he) Head of Geological Collections McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates Gantz Family Collections Center Field Museum of Natural History 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL. 60605 (312) 665-7628 fieldmuseum.org [Field Museum Logo] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 3117 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:30:15 +0200 From: "Battermann, Nora" To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? Message-ID: <48f09c1ed0a4bff481a4a990477cb1bd at snsb.de> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. Cheers, Nora --- Dr. Nora Battermann Koordination Sammlungsassessment --------------------------- Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock D-80539 M?nchen Telefon: +49 (0)174 2762445 --------------------------- https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > > -- > > William F. 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Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum (Natural History Museum of Utah). https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. We in collections and research were concerned that members of the public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting specimens at risk. Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised interdepartmental relationships). -Christy Bills (she/her) Invertebrates Collections Manager Natural History Museum of Utah ________________________________ From: Nhcoll-l on behalf of Battermann, Nora Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. Cheers, Nora --- Dr. Nora Battermann Koordination Sammlungsassessment --------------------------- Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock D-80539 M?nchen Telefon: +49 (0)174 2762445 --------------------------- https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > > -- > > William F. 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Here is a very nice example done by the Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum (montan.dok) at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum, its not natural history collections, but you will get the idea: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dvw2LDI186H8-3F&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=sCv8I87iI_DAiomg75jWVKwYvDaqgqgN-7IzCsDatlk&e= (the music is horrible, but that's just a taste thing) I think that if there is professional piloting done in companionship of the local conservation team, the result can be very good for giving a nice insight in the collections. I can understand that sometimes it seems like new medias can be challenging and seem to get just a sensational effect. But at the same time we have to get the fact that it is 2022 and this kind of promotion attracts (specially younger) people to get involved with collection work and learn in some different way what museums do and why they are here for. So from my point of view videos like this can be very helpful for promotional use. Off course a good plan of what and how it is going to be shoot is very important for the safety of the collection. All best and nice holidays to everyone, Am 15.04.22 um 00:54 schrieb Christy Bills: > I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum > (Natural History Museum of Utah). > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= > > At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with > collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. > We in collections and research were concerned that members of the > public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit > the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting > specimens at risk. > Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised > interdepartmental relationships). > > -Christy Bills > (she/her) > Invertebrates Collections Manager > Natural History Museum of Utah > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* Nhcoll-l on behalf of > Battermann, Nora > *Sent:* Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > *Subject:* Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion.? I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons.?? What do you all think of this?? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience.? I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. Simpson (he) > > Head of Geological Collections > > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > > Gantz Family Collections Center > > > > Field Museum of Natural History > > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > > Chicago, IL. 60605 > > (312) 665-7628 > > fieldmuseum.org [1] > > > >? 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URL: ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:24:21 +0000 From: Robert Waller To: Fabian Neisskenwirth , "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" Cc: Jane Henderson Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi Fabian, Well stated. What a great way to convey the size and diversity of collections. No doubt some risk is possible but, as you and others have well argued, it can be managed to a very low level. We can?t let imaginable possibilities prevent us from demonstrating collections in effective ways to the public (who usually, actually owns them.) Jane Henderson and I have recently argued for not considering risks to collections independent from benefits of use. Abstract attached and video of presentation available on request. Rob From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Fabian Neisskenwirth Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 6:14 AM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? Hey there, i think that drone videos are in fact a very nice possibility for non-museum people to have a better look in a museums function. Specially in collection that are not accessible for everyone. Here is a very nice example done by the Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum (montan.dok) at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum, its not natural history collections, but you will get the idea: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dvw2LDI186H8&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=yI0DSmp5dcA-akPy4uNBLvylac0OJnztMXcpZKYSa8Q&e= (the music is horrible, but that's just a taste thing) I think that if there is professional piloting done in companionship of the local conservation team, the result can be very good for giving a nice insight in the collections. I can understand that sometimes it seems like new medias can be challenging and seem to get just a sensational effect. But at the same time we have to get the fact that it is 2022 and this kind of promotion attracts (specially younger) people to get involved with collection work and learn in some different way what museums do and why they are here for. So from my point of view videos like this can be very helpful for promotional use. Off course a good plan of what and how it is going to be shoot is very important for the safety of the collection. All best and nice holidays to everyone, Am 15.04.22 um 00:54 schrieb Christy Bills: I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum (Natural History Museum of Utah). https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. We in collections and research were concerned that members of the public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting specimens at risk. Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised interdepartmental relationships). -Christy Bills (she/her) Invertebrates Collections Manager Natural History Museum of Utah ________________________________ From: Nhcoll-l on behalf of Battermann, Nora Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. Cheers, Nora --- Dr. Nora Battermann Koordination Sammlungsassessment --------------------------- Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock D-80539 M?nchen Telefon: +49 (0)174 2762445 --------------------------- https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > > -- > > William F. 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Less recommended, but not horrible (a couple of failures): Arteck Ultra-Slim Bluetooth (US$17.99 each). -Dean -- Dean Pentcheff pentcheff at gmail.com pentcheff at nhm.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__research.nhm.org_disco&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=GLYmZoiZc3CwchHK8LB72Oz2FdU6BGb9Am_zMSWUGtw&e= On Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 9:44 AM Fisher, Ryan PCS wrote: > Hello, > > We are considering shifting some of our pencil and paper data collection > while doing vertebrate specimen preparation to a digital format. We are > anticipating having laptops available (the laptops would be out of the way > of the specimen preparation, so don?t necessarily need to be > waterproof/washeable), but we are needing an external Bluetooth/wifi > keyboard/mouse-trackpad that we can use to actually physically enter data. > Of course, the data entry will be done while the specimen is being prepared > so we need something that is washable and waterproof and can generally > stand up to all of the fluids and fur/feathers that get on gloves and the > preparation area. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on brands or > options for this (or what you?ve tried and you recommend avoiding!). > > Thank you, > > Ryan > > > > *Ryan Fisher, **Ph.D. (he/him)* > > > > Curator of Vertebrate Zoology > > Royal Saskatchewan Museum > > 2340 Albert St., Regina, SK S4P 2V7 > > (306) 519-5554 > > Adjunct Professor University of Regina > > > > Website: Ryan Fisher ? 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We will introduce photogrammetry as a method of 3D modeling, the uses of photogrammetry, image capture for photogrammetry (especially in the field), an example software workflow that has been optimized for plant specimens (but is applicable to other types), sharing and archiving options, and additional high-value resources. The course is open to everyone from the biodiversity research and adjacent communities from around the world. The course will occur on Friday, May 6, from 3?5 ET, and it will be led by Nicole James (Florida State University?s Department of Art), Alex Adkinson (FSU?s Department of Art), and Austin Mast (FSU?s Department of Biological Science and College of Communication and Information). The course will be presented in English. Questions can be directed to Lauren Cohen (lcohen3 at fsu.edu; iDigBio?s Workforce Development Manager) and Austin Mast (amast at fsu.edu; Director of iDigBio?s Digitization, Workforce Development, and Citizen Science Domain). 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Message-ID: <5DA43BCD-FA75-4D6C-90A4-0CE7192AE5D9 at fsu.edu> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May 23-26th. Registration is now open at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a wealth of conversations happening across CSA. Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). Thanks for considering! Austin Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? 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What are practices surrounding placing value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are for all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold where we could post the missing pangolin? Thanks, Peter Peter Wimberger (he suite) Director, Slater Museum of Natural History Professor, Biology University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA 98406 ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Austin Mast Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Cc: Jennifer Shirk Subject: [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! Caution: This email originated from outside the University of Puget Sound. Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May 23-26th. Registration is now open at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. 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URL: ------------------------------ Message: 12 Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:46:46 -0700 From: Kairo Z To: Peter H Wimberger Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Valuation of stolen specimens Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" I'm involved in the private collections sector. Do you have photos of the specimens stolen? I can put it out to the network of private collector and specimen markets out there and someone will report it if it shows up for sale. Same with the fossils. Photos of any identifying marks will help greatly. It would probably be passed off as a vintage specimen if it comes up for sale, to get around questions about lack of paperwork. The specimen collections community is large but very well connected. So if it spread widely enough, the minute it comes up for sale somebody would see it. I don't have any current input for valuation. However pangolin specimens do exist in the hands of private collectors and transactions do occur. I'll reach out. K On Mon, Apr 18, 2022, 4:08 PM Peter H Wimberger wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I have a question about insurance valuations (a recent NHCOLL discussion > topic) that suddenly got real for us. We loaned a few specimens to a > travelling Art/Science exhibit including a small pangolin. The museum was > burglarized in the middle of the night (glass windows and cases smashed) > and multiple artworks and specimens were taken including a pangolin, a > beaver and beaver skull and a fossil. I need to place a value on the > pangolin, which is irreplaceable. What are practices surrounding placing > value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are for > all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? > > > > Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold > where we could post the missing pangolin? > > Thanks, > > Peter > > > > *Peter Wimberger (he suite)* > > Director, Slater Museum of Natural History > > Professor, Biology > > University of Puget Sound > > Tacoma, WA 98406 > > > > ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation > > > > > > > > *From:* Nhcoll-l *On Behalf Of *Austin > Mast > *Sent:* Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > *Cc:* Jennifer Shirk > *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > > > > *Caution:* This email originated from outside the University of Puget > Sound. Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or > responding to this email. > > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen > science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with > the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May > 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= > > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes > cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The > platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing > this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, > agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you > focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, > easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a > wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer > Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. > Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). > > > > Thanks for considering! > > > > Austin > > > > *Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium > Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? > (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? 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Early, PhD* she/her *Barbara Brown Chair of Ornithology* e: cearly at smm.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__catherineearly.wixsite.com_home&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=hZ2PguTSL4CND-tkgzKJUR2s12RANG3ID-aDOg5TBIoKfnMwbfV61bLST_d0-kGQ&s=yDIVFCX1BIQsprvrW_9qI3Hp7tLFXOmYBzD1V7RA1ok&e= We envision a world where everyone has the power to use science to make lives better, and we are committed to using STEM as a tool to advocate for justice and equity. On Tue, Apr 19, 2022 at 10:40 AM Lecompte,Elise V wrote: > I have two questions to post: > > 1. Does anyone know of an appraiser that can value animal pelts? We > received a call from an estate agent; of course, I told her that we cannot > value or appraise objects, but I did send her the web links to the American > Society of Appraisers and the International Society of Appraisers. > > 2. I received a call from a museum colleague here in Florida that needs to > find a conservator or collections specialist that can advise them on > conserving older fluid-preserved specimens. Does anyone have a suggestion? > > Thanks, Elise > > ___________________________ > Elise V. LeCompte > Registrar and Coordinator of Museum Health & Safety > Florida Museum of Natural History > Dickinson Hall > 1659 Museum Road > Gainesville, FL 32611-7800 > TEL: 352-273-1925 > http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > nhcoll-l-request at mailman.yale.edu > Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 5:18 AM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Nhcoll-l Digest, Vol 119, Issue 4 > > [External Email] > > Send Nhcoll-l mailing list submissions to > nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mailman.yale.edu_mailman_listinfo_nhcoll-2Dl&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=LqRNZQsoMUCFui2pGtCIQPHt1dUDKqFvbd5jGvon8Gs&e= > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > nhcoll-l-request at mailman.yale.edu > > You can reach the person managing the list at > nhcoll-l-owner at mailman.yale.edu > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Nhcoll-l digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Jennifer C. Dreyer) > 2. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Bentley, Andrew Charles) > 3. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Battermann, Nora) > 4. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Christy Bills) > 5. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Fabian Neisskenwirth) > 6. SPNHC Membership Committee looking for Co-Chairs > (membership at spnhc.org) > 7. Re: Drones around real specimens? (Robert Waller) > 8. Re: Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for lab work > (Dean Pentcheff) > 9. Free, Online Course: Introduction to Photogrammetry, May 6th > from 3-5 ET (Lauren Cohen) > 10. C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! (Austin Mast) > 11. Valuation of stolen specimens (Peter H Wimberger) > 12. Re: Valuation of stolen specimens (Kairo Z) > 13. FW: Marine Reptile Conference!! Registration deadline 29th > April (Andrew Haycock) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:22:50 +0000 > From: "Jennifer C. Dreyer" > To: "simpson at fieldmuseum.org" , > "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > < > MN2PR03MB460625EBBB3F39EBF561DD13A2EF9 at MN2PR03MB4606.namprd03.prod.outlook.com > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many of > drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle avoidance > systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in extremely close > quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The obvious concern is the > experience of the drone operator as already pointed out. That is a more > relevant question in terms of responsibility of care. The benefits of > promoting natural history collections with non-traditional ways of engaging > people seems to outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now > that I had some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my > drone. Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a > very interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of William > Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as > mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is > a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to > the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for > professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such > promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > -- > > > William F. Simpson (he) > Head of Geological Collections > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > Gantz Family Collections Center > > Field Museum of Natural History > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > Chicago, IL. 60605 > (312) 665-7628 > fieldmuseum.org< > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.fieldmuseum.org-252F-26data-3D04-257C01-257Cjcdrey-2540vims.edu-257Ca2c62a54df244f8e1f3508da1e3f59d7-257C8cbcddd9588d4e3b9c1e2367dbdf1740-257C0-257C1-257C637855554703805375-257CUnknown-257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0-253D-257C2000-26sdata-3DMrSTyzf-252F-252Bve9KQ-252BNP9h3J3Q-252FguxWHeBMxId5p-252BCcYZM-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=l9pk9gX6jbWYwATNknDpvEaW84f4XCv9zToF-7xMaOI&e= > > > > > [Field Museum Logo]< > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttp-253A-252F-252Fwww.fieldmuseum.org-252F-26data-3D04-257C01-257Cjcdrey-2540vims.edu-257Ca2c62a54df244f8e1f3508da1e3f59d7-257C8cbcddd9588d4e3b9c1e2367dbdf1740-257C0-257C1-257C637855554703805375-257CUnknown-257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0-253D-257C2000-26sdata-3D9EtFlxEW3TDGhRuoQGN11gTmrc2m8Ykp-252BXv3E9hPKzk-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=lbaIbY7KWrqJrbgo6UJAhiztHMj2Y2c4cTvh91LpZTw&e= > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220414_949f2c37_attachment-2D0001.html&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=tugkTunL4s10n8ik9j82yRfM88p61NJ8DH82qSYavI4&e= > > > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.png > Type: image/png > Size: 3117 bytes > Desc: image001.png > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220414_949f2c37_attachment-2D0001.png&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=MG3t5Q0syP-2lwickYsS2F7TJcyQKOA4ZwrgLZ024iU&e= > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:29:32 +0000 > From: "Bentley, Andrew Charles" > To: "Jennifer C. Dreyer" , "simpson at fieldmuseum.org" > , "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > < > SN6PR01MB41910B95315B16EEA7F6E055B2EF9 at SN6PR01MB4191.prod.exchangelabs.com > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Imagine being able to fly down an aisle of open drawers in a collection > much like those iconic images from the Smithsonian. Something like that > would be so much more engaging that a static image. Same goes for ethanol > collection shelves or exhibits like our iconic panorama here at KU. > > Now I need to put a bug in the ear of some drone pilots nearby ?. The > closest we came was in using a snippet of some drone footage of the outside > of our building for a collecting tour video we produced during COVID - > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mediahub.ku.edu_media_t_1-5F6i5a74g9&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=J0T0qHBUuy6b-gUn8SsYYj31lAjh_nJUtO9QansQyGM&e= > > 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 > ORCID: > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orcid.org_0000-2D0002-2D3093-2D1258&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=3d5BY59_rJEGAY8OvJXXjIyn7j5rswp5rfh0Ilz9M1U&e= > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NEFsRtOPgDwJdS-66hbiujEVLlVu66S2gNdP9YK0T8s&e= > < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=WqpbkpvYka5b0-KK_fjZDi2tp23hH09BOnu7lky93mE&e= > > > A : A : A : > }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> > V V V > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Jennifer > C. Dreyer > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 2:23 PM > To: simpson at fieldmuseum.org; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many of > drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle avoidance > systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in extremely close > quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The obvious concern is the > experience of the drone operator as already pointed out. That is a more > relevant question in terms of responsibility of care. The benefits of > promoting natural history collections with non-traditional ways of engaging > people seems to outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now > that I had some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my > drone. Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a > very interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.vims.edu-252Fabout-252Fdirectory-252Ffaculty-252Fother-252Fdreyer-5Fjc.php-26data-3D04-257C01-257Cabentley-2540ku.edu-257C4ddfb2213b254703e27508da1e4c311f-257C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a-257C0-257C0-257C637855610001957439-257CUnknown-257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0-253D-257C3000-26sdata-3DCP0-252FDMi1eUa6RhQYPsWq6-252FwlIqmQJvpRVKzXSrFDJgc-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s= > G0R7Diw0SMai6PcbV8KPMo3PryHaYVI6Vh-zW3zq5pI&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu>> On Behalf Of William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as > mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is > a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to > the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for > professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such > promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > -- > > > William F. Simpson (he) > Head of Geological Collections > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > Gantz Family Collections Center > > Field Museum of Natural History > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > Chicago, IL. 60605 > (312) 665-7628 > fieldmuseum.org< > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fwww.fieldmuseum.org-252F-26data-3D04-257C01-257Cabentley-2540ku.edu-257C4ddfb2213b254703e27508da1e4c311f-257C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a-257C0-257C0-257C637855610001957439-257CUnknown-257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0-253D-257C3000-26sdata-3Dc6921IO-252BADngCf868b8bF1RoPOIBT7MORnbRqIn9O-252BQ-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=5w9GQsDk5QPyvFHMptVYep1iJt0SM5Xpy9h7tLe0c_I&e= > > > > > [Field Museum Logo]< > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttp-253A-252F-252Fwww.fieldmuseum.org-252F-26data-3D04-257C01-257Cabentley-2540ku.edu-257C4ddfb2213b254703e27508da1e4c311f-257C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a-257C0-257C0-257C637855610001957439-257CUnknown-257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0-253D-257C3000-26sdata-3D3uVWtmuMx7EhXHTGFgj7pQNgKJQ7jcOoGxCCKz-252BXpGA-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=y2esT7Gj8yVGbcFTVi-V7cWYzWtVFDU3ZemNy6oDZxs&e= > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220414_d2dd2b11_attachment-2D0001.html&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=uuW7ay5xZl0lup4KAvhMUrrD0gtB2PMCnbLig3BQ8ew&e= > > > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.png > Type: image/png > Size: 3117 bytes > Desc: image001.png > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220414_d2dd2b11_attachment-2D0001.png&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=aO53QGJlm_H8koeKk6QRC9QsZcTCfrsbtw_JKgJzcv8&e= > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:30:15 +0200 > From: "Battermann, Nora" > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: <48f09c1ed0a4bff481a4a990477cb1bd at snsb.de> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. 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See > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=ZXCrPutHJtiXYNdet9pY1-4L-EBidne7TYIdOMxZ78E&e= > for membership information. > > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:54:04 +0000 > From: Christy Bills > To: "Battermann, Nora" , > "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > < > DM8PR11MB5720F185FEC4019E96F2B3DA83EF9 at DM8PR11MB5720.namprd11.prod.outlook.com > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum > (Natural History Museum of Utah). > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= > > At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with > collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. > We in collections and research were concerned that members of the public > would see the cool video and then think that they could visit the museum > and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting specimens at risk. > Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised > interdepartmental relationships). > > -Christy Bills > (she/her) > Invertebrates Collections Manager > Natural History Museum of Utah > > > ________________________________ > From: Nhcoll-l on behalf of > Battermann, Nora > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. 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See > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=ZXCrPutHJtiXYNdet9pY1-4L-EBidne7TYIdOMxZ78E&e= > for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220414_a2456fb5_attachment-2D0001.html&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=04GFWFaWhWjZjJiECVtwmm_ZNHohUxqGxCQRag_S0ks&e= > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:13:34 +0200 > From: Fabian Neisskenwirth > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > < > 598f6fc1-e343-4c37-36d1-a43077744db3 at naturhistorische-konservierung.de> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"; Format="flowed" > > Hey there, > > > i think that drone videos are in fact a very nice possibility for > non-museum people to have a better look in a museums function. Specially > in collection that are not accessible for everyone. Here is a very nice > example done by the Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum > (montan.dok) at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum, its not natural > history collections, but you will get the idea: > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dvw2LDI186H8-3F&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=sCv8I87iI_DAiomg75jWVKwYvDaqgqgN-7IzCsDatlk&e= > (the music is horrible, but > that's just a taste thing) > > > I think that if there is professional piloting done in companionship of > the local conservation team, the result can be very good for giving a > nice insight in the collections. > > > I can understand that sometimes it seems like new medias can be > challenging and seem to get just a sensational effect. But at the same > time we have to get the fact that it is 2022 and this kind of promotion > attracts (specially younger) people to get involved with collection work > and learn in some different way what museums do and why they are here for. > > > So from my point of view videos like this can be very helpful for > promotional use. > > > Off course a good plan of what and how it is going to be shoot is very > important for the safety of the collection. > > > > All best and nice holidays to everyone, > > > > > Am 15.04.22 um 00:54 schrieb Christy Bills: > > I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum > > (Natural History Museum of Utah). > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= > > > > At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with > > collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. > > We in collections and research were concerned that members of the > > public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit > > the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting > > specimens at risk. > > Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised > > interdepartmental relationships). > > > > -Christy Bills > > (she/her) > > Invertebrates Collections Manager > > Natural History Museum of Utah > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > *From:* Nhcoll-l on behalf of > > Battermann, Nora > > *Sent:* Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM > > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > *Subject:* Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > > > Cheers, > > Nora > > > > --- > > Dr. Nora Battermann > > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > > --------------------------- > > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > > D-80539 M?nchen > > > > Telefon: > > +49 (0)174 2762445 > > --------------------------- > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > > > > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion.? I only wish now that I had > > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > > > **************************************************** > > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > > Research Manager > > > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > > William Simpson > > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > > > Hi All, > > > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons.?? What do you all think of this?? The > > > video _is _a very engaging experience.? I am mulling over what message > > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > > > Best, > > > > > > Bill > > > > > > -- > > > > > > William F. Simpson (he) > > > Head of Geological Collections > > > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > > > Gantz Family Collections Center > > > > > > Field Museum of Natural History > > > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > > > Chicago, IL. 60605 > > > (312) 665-7628 > > > fieldmuseum.org [1] > > > > > >? 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No doubt > some risk is possible but, as you and others have well argued, it can be > managed to a very low level. We can?t let imaginable possibilities prevent > us from demonstrating collections in effective ways to the public (who > usually, actually owns them.) > Jane Henderson and I have recently argued for not considering risks to > collections independent from benefits of use. Abstract attached and video > of presentation available on request. > Rob > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Fabian > Neisskenwirth > Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 6:14 AM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > Hey there, > > > > i think that drone videos are in fact a very nice possibility for > non-museum people to have a better look in a museums function. Specially in > collection that are not accessible for everyone. Here is a very nice > example done by the Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum (montan.dok) > at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum, its not natural history > collections, but you will get the idea: > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dvw2LDI186H8&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=yI0DSmp5dcA-akPy4uNBLvylac0OJnztMXcpZKYSa8Q&e= > (the music is horrible, but that's just a taste thing) > > > > I think that if there is professional piloting done in companionship of > the local conservation team, the result can be very good for giving a nice > insight in the collections. > > > > I can understand that sometimes it seems like new medias can be > challenging and seem to get just a sensational effect. But at the same time > we have to get the fact that it is 2022 and this kind of promotion attracts > (specially younger) people to get involved with collection work and learn > in some different way what museums do and why they are here for. > > > > So from my point of view videos like this can be very helpful for > promotional use. > > > > Off course a good plan of what and how it is going to be shoot is very > important for the safety of the collection. > > > > > > All best and nice holidays to everyone, > > > > > > > Am 15.04.22 um 00:54 schrieb Christy Bills: > I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum > (Natural History Museum of Utah). > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= > > At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with > collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. > We in collections and research were concerned that members of the public > would see the cool video and then think that they could visit the museum > and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting specimens at risk. > Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised > interdepartmental relationships). > > -Christy Bills > (she/her) > Invertebrates Collections Manager > Natural History Museum of Utah > > > ________________________________ > From: Nhcoll-l nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> on behalf of Battermann, Nora < > battermann at snsb.de> > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu < > nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu> > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. 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We are > > anticipating having laptops available (the laptops would be out of the > way > > of the specimen preparation, so don?t necessarily need to be > > waterproof/washeable), but we are needing an external Bluetooth/wifi > > keyboard/mouse-trackpad that we can use to actually physically enter > data. > > Of course, the data entry will be done while the specimen is being > prepared > > so we need something that is washable and waterproof and can generally > > stand up to all of the fluids and fur/feathers that get on gloves and the > > preparation area. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on brands or > > options for this (or what you?ve tried and you recommend avoiding!). > > > > Thank you, > > > > Ryan > > > > > > > > *Ryan Fisher, **Ph.D. (he/him)* > > > > > > > > Curator of Vertebrate Zoology > > > > Royal Saskatchewan Museum > > > > 2340 Albert St., Regina, SK S4P 2V7 > > > > (306) 519-5554 > > > > Adjunct Professor University of Regina > > > > > > > > Website: Ryan Fisher ? Royal Saskatchewan Museum (royalsaskmuseum.ca) > > < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__royalsaskmuseum.ca_research_biology_ryan-2Dfisher&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=MLwMzgXwzs46mLO-u5AIQCHgGNUt1v3_U2Td-DF-LBA&e= > > > > > > > > > > *Confidentiality Notice:* > > > > *This e-mail (and any attachment) was intended for a specific > > recipient(s). 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See > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=ZXCrPutHJtiXYNdet9pY1-4L-EBidne7TYIdOMxZ78E&e= > for membership information. > > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220417_9b55b492_attachment-2D0001.html&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=yVe9vIWBmZSQqZKuGZ42f6t1sm2gEByxJnO8BE3rTjQ&e= > > > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.png > Type: image/png > Size: 31672 bytes > Desc: not available > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220417_9b55b492_attachment-2D0001.png&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=DS8gXwmLngArJ_iwFm6Y4eNhd3XtvBa5LmjDjlbaKms&e= > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:24:41 +0000 > From: Lauren Cohen > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Free, Online Course: Introduction to > Photogrammetry, May 6th from 3-5 ET > Message-ID: > < > PH0P220MB0348C27D76BAD5331CDC4361F0F39 at PH0P220MB0348.NAMP220.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > We are excited to introduce the next professional development opportunity > from iDigBio's Digitization Academy: a short, free, online course on > photogrammetry. Photogrammetry is a method that can produce 3D models of > organisms and their habitat for innovative use in research, education, > science communication, and other activities. This course introduces > biodiversity specimen collectors, curators, and other biodiversity > researchers to photogrammetry with special, though not exclusive, emphasis > on the documentation of specimens at the time of collection. We will > introduce photogrammetry as a method of 3D modeling, the uses of > photogrammetry, image capture for photogrammetry (especially in the field), > an example software workflow that has been optimized for plant specimens > (but is applicable to other types), sharing and archiving options, and > additional high-value resources. The course is open to everyone from the > biodiversity research and adjacent communities from around the world. > The course will occur on Friday, May 6, from 3?5 ET, and it will be led > by Nicole James (Florida State University?s Department of Art), Alex > Adkinson (FSU?s Department of Art), and Austin Mast (FSU?s Department of > Biological Science and College of Communication and Information). The > course will be presented in English. Questions can be directed to Lauren > Cohen (lcohen3 at fsu.edu; iDigBio?s Workforce > Development Manager) and Austin Mast (amast at fsu.edu; > Director of iDigBio?s Digitization, Workforce Development, and Citizen > Science Domain). > > To view the full course description, please visit: > > > https://www.idigbio.org/content/introduction-photogrammetry-biodiversity-specimen-collectors-and-curators > > > To register, please do so by this link: > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__fsu.zoom.us_meeting_register_tJAldu6grDMoG9QiWmbVHLFRDzmanBYwr326&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=yhTXKYQv4hMmFUq_W4M1ouz9WpB11ZhdPp9t1X4eh14&e= > > Warm Regards, > > > Lauren Cohen > Workforce Development Manager > Integrated Digitized Biocollections (iDigBio) > Florida State University > lcohen3 at fsu.edu > (412)818-6800 > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220418_422dc772_attachment-2D0001.html&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=8qKChCIbdjcBZmOhnxpPKtBShQmXaqMZZXigUlQfzgI&e= > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:13:39 +0000 > From: Austin Mast > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Cc: Jennifer Shirk > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > Message-ID: <5DA43BCD-FA75-4D6C-90A4-0CE7192AE5D9 at fsu.edu> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen > science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with > the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May > 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes > cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The > platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing > this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, > agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you > focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, > easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a > wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer > Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org > or events at citizenscience.org. > Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu amast at fsu.edu>). > > Thanks for considering! > > Austin > > Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium > Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? > (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific > Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? Florida State > University ? amast at fsu.edu ? he/him > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220418_57da3a13_attachment-2D0001.html&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NvDeD3DziePOPewxqhTItErlF38T6U4qFKNAK7XJrjs&e= > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:38:23 +0000 > From: Peter H Wimberger > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Valuation of stolen specimens > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hello everyone, > I have a question about insurance valuations (a recent NHCOLL discussion > topic) that suddenly got real for us. We loaned a few specimens to a > travelling Art/Science exhibit including a small pangolin. The museum was > burglarized in the middle of the night (glass windows and cases smashed) > and multiple artworks and specimens were taken including a pangolin, a > beaver and beaver skull and a fossil. I need to place a value on the > pangolin, which is irreplaceable. What are practices surrounding placing > value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are for > all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? > > Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold > where we could post the missing pangolin? > Thanks, > Peter > > Peter Wimberger (he suite) > Director, Slater Museum of Natural History > Professor, Biology > University of Puget Sound > Tacoma, WA 98406 > > ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Austin > Mast > Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Cc: Jennifer Shirk > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > > > Caution: This email originated from outside the University of Puget Sound. > Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or > responding to this email. > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen > science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with > the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May > 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes > cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The > platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing > this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, > agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you > focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, > easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a > wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer > Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org > or events at citizenscience.org. > Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu amast at fsu.edu>). > > Thanks for considering! > > Austin > > Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium > Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? > (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific > Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? Florida State > University ? amast at fsu.edu ? he/him > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mailman.yale.edu_pipermail_nhcoll-2Dl_attachments_20220418_e20a8e1a_attachment-2D0001.html&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=YpoAOojUNTtXOkjhpWUhlzlydGHXFMRCa_4ILMwgxwA&e= > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:46:46 -0700 > From: Kairo Z > To: Peter H Wimberger > Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Valuation of stolen specimens > Message-ID: > C-XO-aXc-6RMjJA at mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > I'm involved in the private collections sector. > > Do you have photos of the specimens stolen? I can put it out to the network > of private collector and specimen markets out there and someone will report > it if it shows up for sale. > > Same with the fossils. > > Photos of any identifying marks will help greatly. > > It would probably be passed off as a vintage specimen if it comes up for > sale, to get around questions about lack of paperwork. > > The specimen collections community is large but very well connected. So if > it spread widely enough, the minute it comes up for sale somebody would see > it. > > I don't have any current input for valuation. However pangolin specimens do > exist in the hands of private collectors and transactions do occur. I'll > reach out. > > > K > > > > On Mon, Apr 18, 2022, 4:08 PM Peter H Wimberger < > phwimberger at pugetsound.edu> > wrote: > > > Hello everyone, > > > > I have a question about insurance valuations (a recent NHCOLL discussion > > topic) that suddenly got real for us. We loaned a few specimens to a > > travelling Art/Science exhibit including a small pangolin. The museum > was > > burglarized in the middle of the night (glass windows and cases smashed) > > and multiple artworks and specimens were taken including a pangolin, a > > beaver and beaver skull and a fossil. I need to place a value on the > > pangolin, which is irreplaceable. What are practices surrounding placing > > value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are > for > > all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? > > > > > > > > Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold > > where we could post the missing pangolin? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Peter > > > > > > > > *Peter Wimberger (he suite)* > > > > Director, Slater Museum of Natural History > > > > Professor, Biology > > > > University of Puget Sound > > > > Tacoma, WA 98406 > > > > > > > > ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* Nhcoll-l *On Behalf Of > *Austin > > Mast > > *Sent:* Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM > > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > *Cc:* Jennifer Shirk > > *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > > > > > > > > *Caution:* This email originated from outside the University of Puget > > Sound. Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, > or > > responding to this email. > > > > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen > > science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations > with > > the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May > > 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > > > > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= > > > > > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes > > cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The > > platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals > doing > > this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, > > agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help > you > > focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, > > easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into > a > > wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer > > Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. > > Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). > > > > > > > > Thanks for considering! > > > > > > > > Austin > > > > > > > > *Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium > > Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? > > (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? 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Registration > deadline 29th April > Message-ID: > < > LO6P123MB65504B125F4C410FC9229AEBCDF29 at LO6P123MB6550.GBRP123.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > For interest, > > Many thanks, > > Kind regards > Andrew > > From: The Geological Curators Group mailing list < > GEO-CURATORS at JISCMAIL.AC.UK> On Behalf Of Emma Nicholls > Sent: 13 April 2022 10:18 > To: GEO-CURATORS at JISCMAIL.AC.UK > Subject: Marine Reptile Conference!! 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With all good wishes, Simon Simon Moore MIScT, RSci, FLS, ACR Conservator of Natural Sciences and Cutlery Historian, https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.natural-2Dhistory-2Dconservation.com&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=hZ2PguTSL4CND-tkgzKJUR2s12RANG3ID-aDOg5TBIoKfnMwbfV61bLST_d0-kGQ&s=eDIS8ZUyCS0qrN1dD9DqfVyhA_OsT5lNuuUc7bmQhuw&e= > On 19 Apr 2022, at 16:56, Catherine Early (she/her) wrote: > > Hi Elise, > > John Simmons is my go-to person for fluid-preserved specimen conservation. He is active on NHCOLL so he may have already seen your request. > > Best, > Catherine > > > Catherine M. 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Registration deadline 29th > April (Andrew Haycock) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:22:50 +0000 > From: "Jennifer C. Dreyer" > To: "simpson at fieldmuseum.org" , > "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > -- > > > William F. Simpson (he) > Head of Geological Collections > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > Gantz Family Collections Center > > Field Museum of Natural History > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > Chicago, IL. 60605 > (312) 665-7628 > fieldmuseum.org > > > [Field Museum Logo] > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.png > Type: image/png > Size: 3117 bytes > Desc: image001.png > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:29:32 +0000 > From: "Bentley, Andrew Charles" > To: "Jennifer C. Dreyer" , "simpson at fieldmuseum.org" > , "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Imagine being able to fly down an aisle of open drawers in a collection much like those iconic images from the Smithsonian. Something like that would be so much more engaging that a static image. Same goes for ethanol collection shelves or exhibits like our iconic panorama here at KU. > > Now I need to put a bug in the ear of some drone pilots nearby ?. The closest we came was in using a snippet of some drone footage of the outside of our building for a collecting tour video we produced during COVID - https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mediahub.ku.edu_media_t_1-5F6i5a74g9&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=J0T0qHBUuy6b-gUn8SsYYj31lAjh_nJUtO9QansQyGM&e= > > 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 > ORCID: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__orcid.org_0000-2D0002-2D3093-2D1258&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=3d5BY59_rJEGAY8OvJXXjIyn7j5rswp5rfh0Ilz9M1U&e= > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NEFsRtOPgDwJdS-66hbiujEVLlVu66S2gNdP9YK0T8s&e= > A : A : A : > }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> > V V V > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Jennifer C. Dreyer > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 2:23 PM > To: simpson at fieldmuseum.org; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > Jenny Dreyer > > **************************************************** > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > Research Manager > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= G0R7Diw0SMai6PcbV8KPMo3PryHaYVI6Vh-zW3zq5pI&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l > On Behalf Of William Simpson > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > Hi All, > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The video is a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > Best, > > Bill > -- > > > William F. Simpson (he) > Head of Geological Collections > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > Gantz Family Collections Center > > Field Museum of Natural History > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > Chicago, IL. 60605 > (312) 665-7628 > fieldmuseum.org > > > [Field Museum Logo] > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.png > Type: image/png > Size: 3117 bytes > Desc: image001.png > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:30:15 +0200 > From: "Battermann, Nora" > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: <48f09c1ed0a4bff481a4a990477cb1bd at snsb.de> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. 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See https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=ZXCrPutHJtiXYNdet9pY1-4L-EBidne7TYIdOMxZ78E&e= for membership information. > > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:54:04 +0000 > From: Christy Bills > To: "Battermann, Nora" , > "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum (Natural History Museum of Utah). > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= > > At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. > We in collections and research were concerned that members of the public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting specimens at risk. > Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised interdepartmental relationships). > > -Christy Bills > (she/her) > Invertebrates Collections Manager > Natural History Museum of Utah > > > ________________________________ > From: Nhcoll-l on behalf of Battermann, Nora > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. 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See https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=ZXCrPutHJtiXYNdet9pY1-4L-EBidne7TYIdOMxZ78E&e= for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:13:34 +0200 > From: Fabian Neisskenwirth > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > Message-ID: > <598f6fc1-e343-4c37-36d1-a43077744db3 at naturhistorische-konservierung.de> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"; Format="flowed" > > Hey there, > > > i think that drone videos are in fact a very nice possibility for > non-museum people to have a better look in a museums function. Specially > in collection that are not accessible for everyone. Here is a very nice > example done by the Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum > (montan.dok) at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum, its not natural > history collections, but you will get the idea: > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dvw2LDI186H8-3F&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=sCv8I87iI_DAiomg75jWVKwYvDaqgqgN-7IzCsDatlk&e= (the music is horrible, but > that's just a taste thing) > > > I think that if there is professional piloting done in companionship of > the local conservation team, the result can be very good for giving a > nice insight in the collections. > > > I can understand that sometimes it seems like new medias can be > challenging and seem to get just a sensational effect. But at the same > time we have to get the fact that it is 2022 and this kind of promotion > attracts (specially younger) people to get involved with collection work > and learn in some different way what museums do and why they are here for. > > > So from my point of view videos like this can be very helpful for > promotional use. > > > Off course a good plan of what and how it is going to be shoot is very > important for the safety of the collection. > > > > All best and nice holidays to everyone, > > > > > Am 15.04.22 um 00:54 schrieb Christy Bills: > > I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum > > (Natural History Museum of Utah). > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= > > > > At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with > > collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. > > We in collections and research were concerned that members of the > > public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit > > the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting > > specimens at risk. > > Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised > > interdepartmental relationships). > > > > -Christy Bills > > (she/her) > > Invertebrates Collections Manager > > Natural History Museum of Utah > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > *From:* Nhcoll-l on behalf of > > Battermann, Nora > > *Sent:* Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM > > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > *Subject:* Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > > > Cheers, > > Nora > > > > --- > > Dr. Nora Battermann > > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > > --------------------------- > > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > > D-80539 M?nchen > > > > Telefon: > > +49 (0)174 2762445 > > --------------------------- > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion.? I only wish now that I had > > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > > > **************************************************** > > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > > Research Manager > > > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > > William Simpson > > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > > > Hi All, > > > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons.?? What do you all think of this?? The > > > video _is _a very engaging experience.? I am mulling over what message > > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > > > Best, > > > > > > Bill > > > > > > -- > > > > > > William F. Simpson (he) > > > Head of Geological Collections > > > McCarter Collections Manager, Fossil Vertebrates > > > Gantz Family Collections Center > > > > > > Field Museum of Natural History > > > 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive > > > Chicago, IL. 60605 > > > (312) 665-7628 > > > fieldmuseum.org [1] > > > > > >? 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No doubt some risk is possible but, as you and others have well argued, it can be managed to a very low level. We can?t let imaginable possibilities prevent us from demonstrating collections in effective ways to the public (who usually, actually owns them.) > Jane Henderson and I have recently argued for not considering risks to collections independent from benefits of use. Abstract attached and video of presentation available on request. > Rob > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Fabian Neisskenwirth > Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 6:14 AM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > Hey there, > > > > i think that drone videos are in fact a very nice possibility for non-museum people to have a better look in a museums function. Specially in collection that are not accessible for everyone. Here is a very nice example done by the Montanhistorisches Dokumentationszentrum (montan.dok) at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum in Bochum, its not natural history collections, but you will get the idea: > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dvw2LDI186H8&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=yI0DSmp5dcA-akPy4uNBLvylac0OJnztMXcpZKYSa8Q&e= (the music is horrible, but that's just a taste thing) > > > > I think that if there is professional piloting done in companionship of the local conservation team, the result can be very good for giving a nice insight in the collections. > > > > I can understand that sometimes it seems like new medias can be challenging and seem to get just a sensational effect. But at the same time we have to get the fact that it is 2022 and this kind of promotion attracts (specially younger) people to get involved with collection work and learn in some different way what museums do and why they are here for. > > > > So from my point of view videos like this can be very helpful for promotional use. > > > > Off course a good plan of what and how it is going to be shoot is very important for the safety of the collection. > > > > > > All best and nice holidays to everyone, > > > > > > > Am 15.04.22 um 00:54 schrieb Christy Bills: > I'm afraid the video in question might have been filmed at my museum (Natural History Museum of Utah). > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gizmodo.com_a-2Dtiny-2Ddrone-2Dcarrying-2Da-2Ddeconstructed-2Dgopro-2Dcaptured-2Dth-2D1835201423&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=iY7zCDYPE7hROBqsQ6zk_QWRk57SWJx8NQ7f9vaxk6E&e= > > At the time it was filmed our publicity folks forgot to clear it with collections staff and it did cause quite a stir, and a change in policy. > We in collections and research were concerned that members of the public would see the cool video and then think that they could visit the museum and freely fly drones through the galleries, putting specimens at risk. > Nothing was damaged during the filming (unless you count some bruised interdepartmental relationships). > > -Christy Bills > (she/her) > Invertebrates Collections Manager > Natural History Museum of Utah > > > ________________________________ > From: Nhcoll-l on behalf of Battermann, Nora > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:30 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > In addition to what has already been said, I also doubt the majority of > those viewing the videos would have any concerns about the safety of the > objects. Most museums struggle with objects being touched when they are > not supposed to be handled and I think that these days we are so > accustomed to drone videos that many people would enjoy the views but > not think about the risks, especially those outside the museum sector. > > Cheers, > Nora > > --- > Dr. Nora Battermann > Koordination Sammlungsassessment > --------------------------- > Kaulbachstr. 37, III. Stock > D-80539 M?nchen > > Telefon: > +49 (0)174 2762445 > --------------------------- > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.snsb.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=54Vg6b0peOHaszl0R7R-UR6nYeFU8cDyJti3iFpIB04&e= > > Am 2022-04-14 21:22, schrieb Jennifer C. Dreyer: > > As a certified drone pilot myself and a curator for an invertebrate > > collection I agree with Andy that it would be highly unlikely for any > > damage to result from flying close to these types of specimens. Many > > of drones available on the market have sophisticated obstacle > > avoidance systems and experienced drone pilots can maneuver in > > extremely close quarters with amazing accuracy (and speed). The > > obvious concern is the experience of the drone operator as already > > pointed out. That is a more relevant question in terms of > > responsibility of care. The benefits of promoting natural history > > collections with non-traditional ways of engaging people seems to > > outweigh any potential risk in my opinion. I only wish now that I had > > some cool, large invertebrate specimens to fly over with my drone. > > Alas, most of my invertebrates are tiny and would not make for a very > > interesting video. But a brilliant idea! I would love to see the link > > to the video if you can share that. Thanks, > > > > Jenny Dreyer > > > > **************************************************** > > Jennifer Dreyer (she/her) > > Research Manager > > > > Curator of VIMS Invertebrate Collection > > Virginia Institute of Marine Science > > PO Box 1346 (mailing) > > > > 1370 Greate Rd. (shipping) > > Gloucester Point, VA 23062 > > Email: jcdrey at vims.edu > > Phone: (804) 684-7903 > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.vims.edu_about_directory_faculty_other_dreyer-5Fjc.php&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=NjgT-3ZqxuqyGuZiVUAu6m5HarNLmi5BfVTShyy82sc&e= > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of > > William Simpson > > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 1:49 PM > > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drones around real specimens? > > > > [EXTERNAL to VIMS received message] > > > > Hi All, > > > > I've just seen a promotional video taken by a drone flying inside a > > natural history museum, including getting close to real specimens such > > as mounted dinosaur skeletons. What do you all think of this? The > > video _is _a very engaging experience. I am mulling over what message > > this sends to the public about a museum's attitude concerning its > > responsibilities for professional care vs increased public exposure. > > Do the benefits of such promotion justify this? > > > > Best, > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > > > William F. 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See https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=ZXCrPutHJtiXYNdet9pY1-4L-EBidne7TYIdOMxZ78E&e= for membership information. > > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > -- > Tel: +49 (0) 1573 2778729 > > Web: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.naturhistorische-2Dkonservierung.de&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=vWGt5gU-24V-ZMTBjjBSo1Qx9BoeTFyD8VetFRSlue0&e= > > [cid:image001.jpg at 01D850DC.CACEB040] > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.jpg > Type: image/jpeg > Size: 47337 bytes > Desc: image001.jpg > URL: > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: Beyond compromise is optimise IADA 2022 Abstract.pdf > Type: application/pdf > Size: 144494 bytes > Desc: Beyond compromise is optimise IADA 2022 Abstract.pdf > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2022 21:25:31 -0700 > From: Dean Pentcheff > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Advice on waterproof/washable keyboards for > lab work > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > An alternative approach is to consider keyboards as cheap expendables. > We've taken that approach for a wet collection digitization project we've > been working on at volume in the past few months. > > Recommended (no failures yet, despite sometimes wet hands): Logitech K380 > (US$29.99 each). > Less recommended, but not horrible (a couple of failures): Arteck > Ultra-Slim Bluetooth (US$17.99 each). > > -Dean > -- > Dean Pentcheff > pentcheff at gmail.com > pentcheff at nhm.org > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__research.nhm.org_disco&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=GLYmZoiZc3CwchHK8LB72Oz2FdU6BGb9Am_zMSWUGtw&e= > > > > On Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 9:44 AM Fisher, Ryan PCS > wrote: > > > Hello, > > > > We are considering shifting some of our pencil and paper data collection > > while doing vertebrate specimen preparation to a digital format. We are > > anticipating having laptops available (the laptops would be out of the way > > of the specimen preparation, so don?t necessarily need to be > > waterproof/washeable), but we are needing an external Bluetooth/wifi > > keyboard/mouse-trackpad that we can use to actually physically enter data. > > Of course, the data entry will be done while the specimen is being prepared > > so we need something that is washable and waterproof and can generally > > stand up to all of the fluids and fur/feathers that get on gloves and the > > preparation area. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on brands or > > options for this (or what you?ve tried and you recommend avoiding!). > > > > Thank you, > > > > Ryan > > > > > > > > *Ryan Fisher, **Ph.D. (he/him)* > > > > > > > > Curator of Vertebrate Zoology > > > > Royal Saskatchewan Museum > > > > 2340 Albert St., Regina, SK S4P 2V7 > > > > (306) 519-5554 > > > > Adjunct Professor University of Regina > > > > > > > > Website: Ryan Fisher ? 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See https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.spnhc.org&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=ZXCrPutHJtiXYNdet9pY1-4L-EBidne7TYIdOMxZ78E&e= for membership information. > > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > -------------- next part -------------- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: image001.png > Type: image/png > Size: 31672 bytes > Desc: not available > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:24:41 +0000 > From: Lauren Cohen > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Free, Online Course: Introduction to > Photogrammetry, May 6th from 3-5 ET > Message-ID: > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > We are excited to introduce the next professional development opportunity from iDigBio's Digitization Academy: a short, free, online course on photogrammetry. Photogrammetry is a method that can produce 3D models of organisms and their habitat for innovative use in research, education, science communication, and other activities. This course introduces biodiversity specimen collectors, curators, and other biodiversity researchers to photogrammetry with special, though not exclusive, emphasis on the documentation of specimens at the time of collection. We will introduce photogrammetry as a method of 3D modeling, the uses of photogrammetry, image capture for photogrammetry (especially in the field), an example software workflow that has been optimized for plant specimens (but is applicable to other types), sharing and archiving options, and additional high-value resources. The course is open to everyone from the biodiversity research and adjacent communities from around the world . > The course will occur on Friday, May 6, from 3?5 ET, and it will be led by Nicole James (Florida State University?s Department of Art), Alex Adkinson (FSU?s Department of Art), and Austin Mast (FSU?s Department of Biological Science and College of Communication and Information). The course will be presented in English. Questions can be directed to Lauren Cohen (lcohen3 at fsu.edu; iDigBio?s Workforce Development Manager) and Austin Mast (amast at fsu.edu; Director of iDigBio?s Digitization, Workforce Development, and Citizen Science Domain). > > To view the full course description, please visit: > > https://www.idigbio.org/content/introduction-photogrammetry-biodiversity-specimen-collectors-and-curators > > > To register, please do so by this link: > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__fsu.zoom.us_meeting_register_tJAldu6grDMoG9QiWmbVHLFRDzmanBYwr326&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=yhTXKYQv4hMmFUq_W4M1ouz9WpB11ZhdPp9t1X4eh14&e= > > Warm Regards, > > > Lauren Cohen > Workforce Development Manager > Integrated Digitized Biocollections (iDigBio) > Florida State University > lcohen3 at fsu.edu > (412)818-6800 > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:13:39 +0000 > From: Austin Mast > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Cc: Jennifer Shirk > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > Message-ID: <5DA43BCD-FA75-4D6C-90A4-0CE7192AE5D9 at fsu.edu> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). > > Thanks for considering! > > Austin > > Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? Florida State University ? amast at fsu.edu ? he/him > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:38:23 +0000 > From: Peter H Wimberger > To: "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Valuation of stolen specimens > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hello everyone, > I have a question about insurance valuations (a recent NHCOLL discussion topic) that suddenly got real for us. We loaned a few specimens to a travelling Art/Science exhibit including a small pangolin. The museum was burglarized in the middle of the night (glass windows and cases smashed) and multiple artworks and specimens were taken including a pangolin, a beaver and beaver skull and a fossil. I need to place a value on the pangolin, which is irreplaceable. What are practices surrounding placing value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are for all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? > > Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold where we could post the missing pangolin? > Thanks, > Peter > > Peter Wimberger (he suite) > Director, Slater Museum of Natural History > Professor, Biology > University of Puget Sound > Tacoma, WA 98406 > > ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation > > > > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Austin Mast > Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Cc: Jennifer Shirk > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > > > Caution: This email originated from outside the University of Puget Sound. Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). > > Thanks for considering! > > Austin > > Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? Institute for Digital Information & Scientific Communication ? College of Communication and Information ? Florida State University ? amast at fsu.edu ? he/him > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:46:46 -0700 > From: Kairo Z > To: Peter H Wimberger > Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Valuation of stolen specimens > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > I'm involved in the private collections sector. > > Do you have photos of the specimens stolen? I can put it out to the network > of private collector and specimen markets out there and someone will report > it if it shows up for sale. > > Same with the fossils. > > Photos of any identifying marks will help greatly. > > It would probably be passed off as a vintage specimen if it comes up for > sale, to get around questions about lack of paperwork. > > The specimen collections community is large but very well connected. So if > it spread widely enough, the minute it comes up for sale somebody would see > it. > > I don't have any current input for valuation. However pangolin specimens do > exist in the hands of private collectors and transactions do occur. I'll > reach out. > > > K > > > > On Mon, Apr 18, 2022, 4:08 PM Peter H Wimberger > wrote: > > > Hello everyone, > > > > I have a question about insurance valuations (a recent NHCOLL discussion > > topic) that suddenly got real for us. We loaned a few specimens to a > > travelling Art/Science exhibit including a small pangolin. The museum was > > burglarized in the middle of the night (glass windows and cases smashed) > > and multiple artworks and specimens were taken including a pangolin, a > > beaver and beaver skull and a fossil. I need to place a value on the > > pangolin, which is irreplaceable. What are practices surrounding placing > > value on specific specimens (as opposed to entire collections) that are for > > all intents and purposes, irreplaceable? > > > > > > > > Are there murky places on the web where specimens are bought and sold > > where we could post the missing pangolin? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Peter > > > > > > > > *Peter Wimberger (he suite)* > > > > Director, Slater Museum of Natural History > > > > Professor, Biology > > > > University of Puget Sound > > > > Tacoma, WA 98406 > > > > > > > > ?living and working on the Homelands of the Puyallup Nation > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* Nhcoll-l *On Behalf Of *Austin > > Mast > > *Sent:* Monday, April 18, 2022 1:14 PM > > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > > *Cc:* Jennifer Shirk > > *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] C* Science 2022 Conference is May 23?26! > > > > > > > > *Caution:* This email originated from outside the University of Puget > > Sound. Please exercise caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or > > responding to this email. > > > > Hi, everyone! If your work involves (or if you are considering) citizen > > science, community science, or other forms of research collaborations with > > the public, please join me at the virtual C*Sci2022 conference, May > > 23-26th. Registration is now open at > > > > > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__citizenscience.org_c-2Dsci-2D2022_&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=yY9LSXhwRJHfNTtUjQwyDx2adblscaNa488KYfUJi-sIkzt7-WmBuGv3soZI6MgK&s=HX6VhFdx8XLtuTSejo5161Oks1FV1Zut5VtG1YHD68M&e= > > > > > > This event, hosted by the Citizen Science Association (CSA), convenes > > cross-disciplinary conversations that you won't hear anyplace else. The > > platform is designed to connect you with other science professionals doing > > this work, as well as engagement specialists, funders, app designers, > > agency leaders, community members, and others whose expertise can help you > > focus and enhance your research, education, and outreach. > > > > With the virtual event spanning just four half-days through a single, > > easy-to-access connection it?s a low-stakes year to explore and tap into a > > wealth of conversations happening across CSA. > > > > Questions? A good person to contact is the Executive Director, Jennifer > > Shirk, at jennifer at citizenscience.org or events at citizenscience.org. > > Alternatively, you can shoot them my way (amast at fsu.edu). > > > > > > > > Thanks for considering! > > > > > > > > Austin > > > > > > > > *Austin Mast ? Professor ? Department of Biological Science ? 319 Stadium > > Drive ? Florida State University ? Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295 ? U.S.A. ? > > (850) 645-1500 ? Director ? 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This year's event with be a virtual meeting. The conference will again provide an important opportunity to explore digital data tools, techniques, research protocols, discoveries, and outcomes across all biodiversity research domains. Abstract Submissions Options for submission include: discussion, oral, or poster presentations. You must register to submit an abstract. The abstract submission link will be sent to you in your registration confirmation email. Abstract submission deadline: 22 April 2022 Registration Digital Data Conference Registration Fees*: $100.00 for professionals $50.00 for students. *Registration fees are optional but encouraged. When registering, those who wish not to make a financial contribution to the conference will have that option. Although registration is optional, your registration information, even if you opt out of the fee, will allow us to keep you updated about conference activities. Registration fees will support the digital format technology, the editing and publication of abstracts, and keeping the conference sustainable. Registration is open! Visit Eventbrite to register: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.eventbrite.com_e_6th-2Dannual-2Ddigital-2Ddata-2Din-2Dbiodiversity-2Dresearch-2Dconference-2Dtickets-2D252120779037&d=DwICAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=i0c5vJaMWi-2QhSY6xk_kJBCSeknwdfLcTpqwKfr_JQ&m=hZ2PguTSL4CND-tkgzKJUR2s12RANG3ID-aDOg5TBIoKfnMwbfV61bLST_d0-kGQ&s=lV8zOA47znYoj_z8v7vF9snKg0Yry50N3moo1x2ujdw&e= Virtual Mentoring Since we are virtual again this year we created a way to digitize some of that organic mentoring magic that happens at every conference through a new initiative: the Digital Data Mentorship Program. We will pair biodiversity professionals as mentors with emerging professionals and students as mentees and arrange an opportunity for them to speak informally about research, academia, careers, and beyond! If you are interested in serving as a mentor or participating as a mentee please select these options in the Digital Data Registration. Visit the mentoring advertisement page for more information. The deadline to sign up is also Friday, April 22nd. Please watch for further announcements and program developments on the conference announcement page: https://www.idigbio.org/content/digital-data-2022-enhancing-advancing-quality-digitized-data For further information or to ensure that you are on the conference email list, please contact Gil Nelson (gnelson at floridamuseum.ufl.edu) or Jill Goodwin (jgoodwin at floridamuseum.ufl.edu) at iDigBio. Jillian Goodwin iDigBio Conference Manager Florida Museum of Natural History 508-887-6043 http://www.idigbio.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We had the same issue where our printer is mainly meant to be threaded one way, but you can reverse the way the roll faces and thread it the other way to adjust the coated side. Attached is a photo of how we thread our ribbon ? it looks different than what the diagram states, but works fine. Most printers should be able to handle both. We?ve printed 81,000 barcodes so far and haven?t had a problem yet.[Open photo] I think there are ribbons that are coated on both sides, but just reversing the ribbon would be the easy solution. You may have to fiddle with the heat settings until you find the right one and I?ve found that our zebra ribbon doesn?t work with our EIM media no matter what or I haven?t figured out the setting (wasn?t worth it on our end, because we had the compatible ribbon). EIM has been great if you end up needing something different and will send samples. They?ve worked with several museums (i.e. MVZ, MSB) and I think are just a little more expensive or about the same price as Zebra. https://barcode-labels.com/solutions/asset-labels/library/ For finding compatible ribbon, mainly, you?ll need to pay attention to the core size of the ribbon and match that up to your printer specs. Hope that helps! Vicky (Mingna) Zhuang PhD. Biodiversity Collections Manager UTEP Biodiversity Collections B209 Biology Building University of Texas at El Paso 500 W University Avenue El Paso, TX 79968 phone: 915-747-5479 email: mzhuang at utep.edu website: https://www.utep.edu/biodiversity/ facebook, twitter, Instagram: @utepbc From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Pellegrini, Rodrigo [DOS] Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 10:53 AM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Thermal Transfer Printing with a Zebra We recently replaced our aging Datamax/O?Neill I-Class thermal transfer printer with a Zebra ZT411, and we have ran into a problem while setting it up. With our IT dept.?s help we installed the drivers, assembled the cuter kit and connected the printer. We could not get the printer to actually print after loading it though. The media is loaded correctly and advances fine, but the labels come out blank. Turns out the SDR3 ribbon we got from Alpha Systems for our old Datamax is coated on the side of the ribbon that faces the print head, rather than the polyester print media--or maybe it?s the opposite, I?m not quite sure, but it?s on the ?wrong? side for the new printer. Bottom line, the printer we bought cannot use this ribbon?the coating has to be on the other side. The IT guy that was helping me set it up had to google for a while to find it, but apparently the manufacturer is very specific the ribbon has to be coated on the other side or it won?t work. So, here I am with a brand new printer, and no way of using the ribbon we ordered. The questions I?m hoping someone here can answer are: 1. Could this have as simple a solution as re-spooling the ribbon so the coated surface is on the other side? Or will this affect the printer or the finished product/printed label adversely? 2. Zebra makes thermal transfer ribbons, too. How do I find a directly comparable ribbon to the Datamax SDR3 or 5? What is it I need to look for? Is the coating on the label side of the ribbon important for preservation issues, or is this of no consequence? I?m hoping someone already using a Zebra may have some of the answers. Thanks for any input. Regards, Rod Pellegrini New Jersey State Museum -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Watkins-Colwell Sr. Collection Manager, Herpetology and Ichthyology Division of Vertebrate Zoology https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7789-9806 YALE PEABODY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Main Office: 203-432-3791; West Campus: 203-737-7568; Fax 203-432-9277 Package shipping address: Greg Watkins-Colwell Division of Vertebrate Zoology YALE PEABODY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 170-210 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06511 USA 203-432-3791 ****************** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jbandjb at live.com Thu Apr 21 11:50:13 2022 From: jbandjb at live.com (James and Judy Bryant) Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:50:13 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] new paper In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Authors? More like a brain trust. :-) Very good work, all. James Bryant SOJOURN Science - Nature - Education Santa Fe, NM https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-bryant-0598a940/ On Apr 21, 2022, at 9:45 AM, Watkins-Colwell, Gregory > wrote: A new paper just came out in BioScience that may be of interest to folks. Several SPNHC members are co-authors. https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/advance-article/doi/10.1093/biosci/biac022/6570825?searchresult=1 Greg **************** Gregory J. Watkins-Colwell Sr. Collection Manager, Herpetology and Ichthyology Division of Vertebrate Zoology https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7789-9806 YALE PEABODY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Main Office: 203-432-3791; West Campus: 203-737-7568; Fax 203-432-9277 Package shipping address: Greg Watkins-Colwell Division of Vertebrate Zoology YALE PEABODY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 170?210 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06511 USA 203-432-3791 ****************** _______________________________________________ Nhcoll-l mailing list Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu https://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 http://www.spnhc.org for membership information. 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I wonder if any of you could weigh in on this and tell me what your experiences have been, and whether or not you would bother preserving these specimens in spirit, or if we should just prep them as skeletons? Thanks! Tonya ------------------------------------------------- Dr. Tonya M. Haff Collection Manager Australian National Wildlife Collection CSIRO -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Tonya.Haff at csiro.au Wed Apr 27 00:28:56 2022 From: Tonya.Haff at csiro.au (Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace)) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:28:56 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc Message-ID: Hello all, I am trying to figure out a nice solution for housing larger specimens. Right now we have them stored in either old canning jars (really rammed in, not great), or in buckets (don't seal properly and aren't archival) or drums with rubber (?) gaskets (they seem to leak when you tip them, no matter how much they are tightened). I really want a good, leak-proof or at least minimising solution, and I feel I haven't found it yet. It's really frustrating - the drums are even made for brewing, so you would think they would form a nice seal, but they don't seem to. If any of you have a solution you like for housing medium to larger specimens (and I actually mean anything over a 2L jar), or a solution for making gasketed drums work, I would love to hear it. Thank you! Cheers, Tonya ------------------------------------------------- Dr. Tonya M. Haff Collection Manager Australian National Wildlife Collection CSIRO -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From atrox10 at gmail.com Wed Apr 27 00:46:18 2022 From: atrox10 at gmail.com (Carol Spencer) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:46:18 -0700 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] prepping frozen herps In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: We make frozen herps into ethanol specimens all the time. They?re not as flexible as fresh ones but they still look fine and make good specimens. Unless you really need them as skeletons, you can prepare them as ethanol herps. On Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 9:26 PM Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace) < Tonya.Haff at csiro.au> wrote: > Hello all, > > > > I have read (in John Simmon?s book on herpetological collecting, among > other places) that frozen snake and lizard specimens do not make suitable > formalin-preserved specimens, and should be instead skeletonised. We have > quite a few herp specimens in the freezer that we have been planning on > prepping as ?pickles? (fixed in formalin and then stored in ETOH), but I > haven?t started yet because of the concern that it may not be worthwhile. I > wonder if any of you could weigh in on this and tell me what your > experiences have been, and whether or not you would bother preserving these > specimens in spirit, or if we should just prep them as skeletons? > > > > Thanks! > > > > Tonya > > > > ------------------------------------------------- > > Dr. Tonya M. Haff > > Collection Manager > > Australian National Wildlife Collection > > CSIRO > > > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > https://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 http://www.spnhc.org for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > -- Sent from Gmail Mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ewommack at uwyo.edu Wed Apr 27 01:03:30 2022 From: ewommack at uwyo.edu (Elizabeth Wommack) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 23:03:30 -0600 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] prepping frozen herps In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Tonya, We make frozen herps into ETOH specimens too. Since we get a majority of our herps from salvage, frozen is how most of our herps arrive at the museum. They turn out ok, and we can often take tissue samples out from them as well. cheers, Beth On Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 10:46 PM Carol Spencer wrote: > ? This message was sent from a non-UWYO address. Please exercise caution > when clicking links or opening attachments from external sources. > > We make frozen herps into ethanol specimens all the time. They?re not as > flexible as fresh ones but they still look fine and make good specimens. > Unless you really need them as skeletons, you can prepare them as ethanol > herps. > > On Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 9:26 PM Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace) < > Tonya.Haff at csiro.au> wrote: > >> Hello all, >> >> >> >> I have read (in John Simmon?s book on herpetological collecting, among >> other places) that frozen snake and lizard specimens do not make suitable >> formalin-preserved specimens, and should be instead skeletonised. We have >> quite a few herp specimens in the freezer that we have been planning on >> prepping as ?pickles? (fixed in formalin and then stored in ETOH), but I >> haven?t started yet because of the concern that it may not be worthwhile. I >> wonder if any of you could weigh in on this and tell me what your >> experiences have been, and whether or not you would bother preserving these >> specimens in spirit, or if we should just prep them as skeletons? >> >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> >> >> Tonya >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------- >> >> Dr. Tonya M. Haff >> >> Collection Manager >> >> Australian National Wildlife Collection >> >> CSIRO >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Nhcoll-l mailing list >> Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu >> https://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://www.steelfixture.com/products/tanks/tanks.shtml Best, Paul Paul Sweet | Collection Manager | Department of Ornithology | American Museum of Natural History | 200 Central Park West | NY 10024 | Tel 212 769 5780 | Mob 718 757 5941 On Apr 27, 2022, at 12:29 AM, Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace) wrote: ? EXTERNAL SENDER Hello all, I am trying to figure out a nice solution for housing larger specimens. Right now we have them stored in either old canning jars (really rammed in, not great), or in buckets (don?t seal properly and aren?t archival) or drums with rubber (?) gaskets (they seem to leak when you tip them, no matter how much they are tightened). I really want a good, leak-proof or at least minimising solution, and I feel I haven?t found it yet. It?s really frustrating ? the drums are even made for brewing, so you would think they would form a nice seal, but they don?t seem to. 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URL: From abentley at ku.edu Wed Apr 27 09:24:17 2022 From: abentley at ku.edu (Bentley, Andrew Charles) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:24:17 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] prepping frozen herps In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Tonya It is true that frozen specimens do not make ideal ethanol specimens as the formalin and ethanol do not pervade the tissues as well when frozen an thawed. You can counteract some of that by injecting with formalin into all body cavities and leaving it soaking in formalin for a little longer. It also helps to step the specimen up through concentrations of ethanol to ensure good preservation throughout the specimen. 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 ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace) Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:26 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] prepping frozen herps Hello all, I have read (in John Simmon's book on herpetological collecting, among other places) that frozen snake and lizard specimens do not make suitable formalin-preserved specimens, and should be instead skeletonised. We have quite a few herp specimens in the freezer that we have been planning on prepping as 'pickles' (fixed in formalin and then stored in ETOH), but I haven't started yet because of the concern that it may not be worthwhile. I wonder if any of you could weigh in on this and tell me what your experiences have been, and whether or not you would bother preserving these specimens in spirit, or if we should just prep them as skeletons? Thanks! Tonya ------------------------------------------------- Dr. Tonya M. Haff Collection Manager Australian National Wildlife Collection CSIRO -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From abentley at ku.edu Wed Apr 27 09:30:07 2022 From: abentley at ku.edu (Bentley, Andrew Charles) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:30:07 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Tonya We too use metal tanks from Delta Designs (we have found that they are superior to Steel Fixtures tanks) - see attached. They come in three sizes and can also be custom made to pretty much any size. You may be able to shop these designs around in Australia to see if there is someone there who would make them for you. The drawback is that these are pretty expensive - as attached from some time ago. Steel prices and supply chain issues have increased these I am sure. As a cheaper alternative we have had some success with using these in the field and they are very sturdy and leak proof. We have shipped specimens back from the field in these without issue. They too come in various sizes and have a gasketed lid and indentations for carrying - https://www.chewy.com/gamma2-vittles-vault-pet-food-storage/dp/101384 I would however warn you off these - https://www.universityproducts.com/polycarbonate-storage-pails-for-wet-collections.html. Our herpetology division played around with these some and they are not alcohol safe - they crack over time and do not seal well at all. 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 ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace) Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:29 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc Hello all, I am trying to figure out a nice solution for housing larger specimens. Right now we have them stored in either old canning jars (really rammed in, not great), or in buckets (don't seal properly and aren't archival) or drums with rubber (?) gaskets (they seem to leak when you tip them, no matter how much they are tightened). I really want a good, leak-proof or at least minimising solution, and I feel I haven't found it yet. It's really frustrating - the drums are even made for brewing, so you would think they would form a nice seal, but they don't seem to. If any of you have a solution you like for housing medium to larger specimens (and I actually mean anything over a 2L jar), or a solution for making gasketed drums work, I would love to hear it. Thank you! Cheers, Tonya ------------------------------------------------- Dr. Tonya M. Haff Collection Manager Australian National Wildlife Collection CSIRO -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Delta Designs specimens tank series 70.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 282421 bytes Desc: Delta Designs specimens tank series 70.pdf URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Rob From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace) Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 12:29 AM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc Hello all, I am trying to figure out a nice solution for housing larger specimens. Right now we have them stored in either old canning jars (really rammed in, not great), or in buckets (don't seal properly and aren't archival) or drums with rubber (?) gaskets (they seem to leak when you tip them, no matter how much they are tightened). I really want a good, leak-proof or at least minimising solution, and I feel I haven't found it yet. It's really frustrating - the drums are even made for brewing, so you would think they would form a nice seal, but they don't seem to. If any of you have a solution you like for housing medium to larger specimens (and I actually mean anything over a 2L jar), or a solution for making gasketed drums work, I would love to hear it. Thank you! 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What I said in *Herpetological Collecting and Collections Management* (3rd edition, 2015) is that ?Once a specimen has been frozen, it is *usually* not possible to make a satisfactory fluid preserved preparation from it? due to the rupture of cells from freezing and thawing (thawing usually causes more damage to tissues than does freezing) which weakens the structural integrity of the tissues, thus ?Frozen specimens are *best prepared* as skeletons? (emphasis added in both quotations). I also recommended that if you do need to make a fluid-preserved prep from a frozen specimen that it should be thawed in a buffered formaldehyde solution and injected progressively as thawing permits?this step is important because, as Andy stated, fixatives and preservatives cannot penetrate frozen tissues. If you fail to inject specimens as they thaw the outermost tissues become fixed long before the inner tissues, resulting in an unevenly fixed specimen. For large specimens, you should mark injection sites on a sketch of the specimen or put pins in the needle punctures to ensure that the specimen is injected evenly as it thaws. Andy?s recommendation to stage the specimen from formaldehyde up to the desired ethanol concentration should also be followed, as this has been demonstrated to reduce shrinkage, it leaves much less formaldehyde in the specimen (the trace amounts of formaldehyde will eventually show up in the alcohol the specimen is in), and overall makes a better specimen. There are several studies that have looked at the problems of fluid preservation of frozen specimens, which I summarized in *Fluid Preservation: A Comprehensive Reference* (2014), and I also reported on shrinkage and color changes due to freezing. To briefly summarize, freezing disrupts the arrangement of myofibers, distorts sarcolemmas (connective tissue sheaths), the time lag between death and when the animal is thoroughly frozen allows for extensive autolysis and biological deterioration to take place, and there is a lot of tissue damage and cell rupture from the formation of ice crystals during both freezing and thawing cycles. If you want to take tissues from a frozen specimen, that should be done before the specimen is preserved, preferably while it is still frozen as thawing initiates the degradation of DNA, but be warned that tissue from such specimens will be degraded compared to tissues removed and processed immediately after the specimen was euthanized. Be sure to label all tissues removed from frozen specimens as likely to be degraded. Also, add a note in the catalog record if a fluid-preserved specimen was made from a frozen specimen?this information will be of use for future research use of the specimen. Lastly, about skeletons?given the choice between preparing a good skeleton or a fair fluid-preserved preparation, why not opt for the good skeleton? Most herpetological collections are woefully deficient in good skeletal material. If the specimen is needed as an identification voucher, you can take digital photographs of the specimen, link them to the specimen record in the database for confirmation of ID, and still prepare a very useful skeleton from the specimen. --John John E. Simmons Writer and Museum Consultant Museologica *and* Associate Curator of Collections Earth and Mineral Science Museum & Art Gallery Penn State University *and* Investigador Asociado, Departamento de Ornitologia Museo de Historia Natural, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima On Wed, Apr 27, 2022 at 9:24 AM Bentley, Andrew Charles wrote: > Hi Tonya > > > > It is true that frozen specimens do not make ideal ethanol specimens as > the formalin and ethanol do not pervade the tissues as well when frozen an > thawed. You can counteract some of that by injecting with formalin into > all body cavities and leaving it soaking in formalin for a little longer. > It also helps to step the specimen up through concentrations of ethanol to > ensure good preservation throughout the specimen. > > > > 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 > > ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 > > http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu > > A : A : A : > }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> > V V V > > > > *From:* Nhcoll-l * On Behalf Of *Haff, > Tonya (NCMI, Crace) > *Sent:* Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:26 PM > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] prepping frozen herps > > > > Hello all, > > > > I have read (in John Simmon?s book on herpetological collecting, among > other places) that frozen snake and lizard specimens do not make suitable > formalin-preserved specimens, and should be instead skeletonised. We have > quite a few herp specimens in the freezer that we have been planning on > prepping as ?pickles? (fixed in formalin and then stored in ETOH), but I > haven?t started yet because of the concern that it may not be worthwhile. I > wonder if any of you could weigh in on this and tell me what your > experiences have been, and whether or not you would bother preserving these > specimens in spirit, or if we should just prep them as skeletons? > > > > Thanks! > > > > Tonya > > > > ------------------------------------------------- > > Dr. Tonya M. Haff > > Collection Manager > > Australian National Wildlife Collection > > CSIRO > > > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > https://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 http://www.spnhc.org for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gpauly at nhm.org Wed Apr 27 10:30:57 2022 From: gpauly at nhm.org (Greg Pauly) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:30:57 -0700 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] prepping frozen herps In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: As others have mentioned, fixing and preserving frozen herps is common practice in herpetological collections. I concur with Andy that you want to be extra diligent with injecting formalin, and also making incisions to allow the formalin adequate access to internal tissues (especially for larger snakes and lizards). As soon as the specimen has started to get a little bit rigid, move it to a formalin bath and keep it in the formalin bath longer than you would for fresh material. Obviously, take tissue samples prior to formalin exposure. With a bit of extra attention during formalin exposure, the resulting specimen will be suitable for all standard research requests (including things like histological examination of gonads). The most challenging thing is to get enough formalin exposure to fully preserve the inside of the GI tract so that dissection for GI parasites isn't complicated by a decomposing gut lining, but I've found this is doable even for larger turtles and snakes as long as you thoroughly inject and move to the formalin bath quickly (I aim for starting at least a partial formalin bath within 8-12 hours). Greg On Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 9:26 PM Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace) < Tonya.Haff at csiro.au> wrote: > Hello all, > > > > I have read (in John Simmon?s book on herpetological collecting, among > other places) that frozen snake and lizard specimens do not make suitable > formalin-preserved specimens, and should be instead skeletonised. We have > quite a few herp specimens in the freezer that we have been planning on > prepping as ?pickles? (fixed in formalin and then stored in ETOH), but I > haven?t started yet because of the concern that it may not be worthwhile. I > wonder if any of you could weigh in on this and tell me what your > experiences have been, and whether or not you would bother preserving these > specimens in spirit, or if we should just prep them as skeletons? > > > > Thanks! > > > > Tonya > > > > ------------------------------------------------- > > Dr. Tonya M. Haff > > Collection Manager > > Australian National Wildlife Collection > > CSIRO > > > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > https://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 http://www.spnhc.org for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > -- Gregory B. Pauly, Ph.D. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90007 213-763-3212 (work) https://nhm.org/research-collections/departments/herpetology www.facebook.com/LACMherps www.inaturalist.org/projects/rascals *He/Him/His* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From simmons.johne at gmail.com Wed Apr 27 10:45:02 2022 From: simmons.johne at gmail.com (John E Simmons) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:45:02 -0400 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I agree with Andy, the Delta Design steel tanks are vastly superior to any others on the market. I also second his choice for the "Gamma Seal lid" containers. Laura Abrazinskas has used these at the Michigan State University Museum for years with great success--they seal really tight. Keep all polyethylene (usually stamped PE on the bottom) out of sunlight and interior UV sources (such as fluorescent lights), as exposure to UV will cause the PE to deteriorate over time. --John John E. Simmons Writer and Museum Consultant Museologica *and* Associate Curator of Collections Earth and Mineral Science Museum & Art Gallery Penn State University *and* Investigador Asociado, Departamento de Ornitologia Museo de Historia Natural, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima On Wed, Apr 27, 2022 at 9:30 AM Bentley, Andrew Charles wrote: > Tonya > > > > We too use metal tanks from Delta Designs (we have found that they are > superior to Steel Fixtures tanks) ? see attached. They come in three sizes > and can also be custom made to pretty much any size. You may be able to > shop these designs around in Australia to see if there is someone there who > would make them for you. The drawback is that these are pretty expensive ? > as attached from some time ago. Steel prices and supply chain issues have > increased these I am sure. > > > > As a cheaper alternative we have had some success with using these in the > field and they are very sturdy and leak proof. We have shipped specimens > back from the field in these without issue. They too come in various sizes > and have a gasketed lid and indentations for carrying - > https://www.chewy.com/gamma2-vittles-vault-pet-food-storage/dp/101384 > > > > I would however warn you off these - > https://www.universityproducts.com/polycarbonate-storage-pails-for-wet-collections.html. > Our herpetology division played around with these some and they are not > alcohol safe ? they crack over time and do not seal well at all. > > > > 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 > > ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 > > http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu > > A : A : A : > }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> > V V V > > > > *From:* Nhcoll-l * On Behalf Of *Haff, > Tonya (NCMI, Crace) > *Sent:* Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:29 PM > *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc > > > > Hello all, > > > > I am trying to figure out a nice solution for housing larger specimens. > Right now we have them stored in either old canning jars (really rammed in, > not great), or in buckets (don?t seal properly and aren?t archival) or > drums with rubber (?) gaskets (they seem to leak when you tip them, no > matter how much they are tightened). I really want a good, leak-proof or at > least minimising solution, and I feel I haven?t found it yet. It?s really > frustrating ? the drums are even made for brewing, so you would think they > would form a nice seal, but they don?t seem to. If any of you have a > solution you like for housing medium to larger specimens (and I actually > mean anything over a 2L jar), or a solution for making gasketed drums work, > I would love to hear it. > > > > Thank you! > > > > Cheers, > > > > Tonya > > > > ------------------------------------------------- > > Dr. Tonya M. Haff > > Collection Manager > > Australian National Wildlife Collection > > CSIRO > > > _______________________________________________ > Nhcoll-l mailing list > Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > https://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 http://www.spnhc.org for membership information. > Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate. > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nathaliedjanchekar at therooms.ca Wed Apr 27 11:03:09 2022 From: nathaliedjanchekar at therooms.ca (DjanChekar, Nathalie) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:03:09 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1ed48a081404494a919909d740ac3f4d@therooms.ca> Dear all, I'm curious about ways of separating specimens in the steel tanks, as specimens that are too large for glass jars often do not fill a stainless steel tank. To maximize use of the tanks, we're looking into how we might put several lots in one. It raises many issues, shared preservative, physical contact/compression, etc... Thanks for your insight, Nathalie Nathalie Djan-Ch?kar Natural History Collections Manager Provincial Museum Division The Rooms t: 709 757- 8082 9 Bonaventure Ave, PO Box 1800, St. John?s, NL, Canada A1C 5P9 -----Original Message----- From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of John E Simmons Sent: 27 avril 2022 12:15 To: Bentley, Andrew Charles Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc I agree with Andy, the Delta Design steel tanks are vastly superior to any others on the market. I also second his choice for the "Gamma Seal lid" containers. Laura Abrazinskas has used these at the Michigan State University Museum for years with great success--they seal really tight. Keep all polyethylene (usually stamped PE on the bottom) out of sunlight and interior UV sources (such as fluorescent lights), as exposure to UV will cause the PE to deteriorate over time. --John John E. Simmons Writer and Museum Consultant Museologica and Associate Curator of Collections Earth and Mineral Science Museum & Art Gallery Penn State University and Investigador Asociado, Departamento de Ornitologia Museo de Historia Natural, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima On Wed, Apr 27, 2022 at 9:30 AM Bentley, Andrew Charles wrote: Tonya We too use metal tanks from Delta Designs (we have found that they are superior to Steel Fixtures tanks) ? see attached. They come in three sizes and can also be custom made to pretty much any size. You may be able to shop these designs around in Australia to see if there is someone there who would make them for you. The drawback is that these are pretty expensive ? as attached from some time ago. Steel prices and supply chain issues have increased these I am sure. As a cheaper alternative we have had some success with using these in the field and they are very sturdy and leak proof. We have shipped specimens back from the field in these without issue. They too come in various sizes and have a gasketed lid and indentations for carrying - https://www.chewy.com/gamma2-vittles-vault-pet-food-storage/dp/101384 I would however warn you off these - https://www.universityproducts.com/polycarbonate-storage-pails-for-wet-collections.html. Our herpetology division played around with these some and they are not alcohol safe ? they crack over time and do not seal well at all. 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 ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace) Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:29 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc Hello all, I am trying to figure out a nice solution for housing larger specimens. Right now we have them stored in either old canning jars (really rammed in, not great), or in buckets (don?t seal properly and aren?t archival) or drums with rubber (?) gaskets (they seem to leak when you tip them, no matter how much they are tightened). I really want a good, leak-proof or at least minimising solution, and I feel I haven?t found it yet. It?s really frustrating ? the drums are even made for brewing, so you would think they would form a nice seal, but they don?t seem to. If any of you have a solution you like for housing medium to larger specimens (and I actually mean anything over a 2L jar), or a solution for making gasketed drums work, I would love to hear it. Thank you! Cheers, Tonya ------------------------------------------------- Dr. Tonya M. Haff Collection Manager Australian National Wildlife Collection CSIRO ?This email and any attached files are intended for the sole use of the primary and copied addressee(s) and may contain privileged and/or confidential information. Any distribution, use or copying by any means of this information is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in error, please delete it immediately and notify the sender.? From abraczi1 at msu.edu Wed Apr 27 11:09:14 2022 From: abraczi1 at msu.edu (Abraczinskas, Laura) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:09:14 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thank you John. Curtis Schmidt had been using PE pails with gamma seal lids for a number of years and put us on to that product. We obtained white pails/buckets and the gamma seal lids from Uline in 2015. Best, Laura Laura Abraczinskas Pronouns: She, Her, Hers Collections Manager, Vertebrate Collections Michigan State University Museum 409 West Circle Drive East Lansing, Michigan 48824 USA (517) 355-1290 (Office) Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg?Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. The University resides on Land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw. From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of John E Simmons Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 10:45 AM To: Bentley, Andrew Charles Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc I agree with Andy, the Delta Design steel tanks are vastly superior to any others on the market. I also second his choice for the "Gamma Seal lid" containers. Laura Abrazinskas has used these at the Michigan State University Museum for years with great success--they seal really tight. Keep all polyethylene (usually stamped PE on the bottom) out of sunlight and interior UV sources (such as fluorescent lights), as exposure to UV will cause the PE to deteriorate over time. --John John E. Simmons Writer and Museum Consultant Museologica and Associate Curator of Collections Earth and Mineral Science Museum & Art Gallery Penn State University and Investigador Asociado, Departamento de Ornitologia Museo de Historia Natural, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima On Wed, Apr 27, 2022 at 9:30 AM Bentley, Andrew Charles > wrote: Tonya We too use metal tanks from Delta Designs (we have found that they are superior to Steel Fixtures tanks) ? see attached. They come in three sizes and can also be custom made to pretty much any size. You may be able to shop these designs around in Australia to see if there is someone there who would make them for you. The drawback is that these are pretty expensive ? as attached from some time ago. Steel prices and supply chain issues have increased these I am sure. As a cheaper alternative we have had some success with using these in the field and they are very sturdy and leak proof. We have shipped specimens back from the field in these without issue. They too come in various sizes and have a gasketed lid and indentations for carrying - https://www.chewy.com/gamma2-vittles-vault-pet-food-storage/dp/101384 I would however warn you off these - https://www.universityproducts.com/polycarbonate-storage-pails-for-wet-collections.html. Our herpetology division played around with these some and they are not alcohol safe ? they crack over time and do not seal well at all. 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 ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V From: Nhcoll-l > On Behalf Of Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace) Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:29 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc Hello all, I am trying to figure out a nice solution for housing larger specimens. Right now we have them stored in either old canning jars (really rammed in, not great), or in buckets (don?t seal properly and aren?t archival) or drums with rubber (?) gaskets (they seem to leak when you tip them, no matter how much they are tightened). I really want a good, leak-proof or at least minimising solution, and I feel I haven?t found it yet. It?s really frustrating ? the drums are even made for brewing, so you would think they would form a nice seal, but they don?t seem to. If any of you have a solution you like for housing medium to larger specimens (and I actually mean anything over a 2L jar), or a solution for making gasketed drums work, I would love to hear it. Thank you! Cheers, Tonya ------------------------------------------------- Dr. Tonya M. 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URL: From abentley at ku.edu Wed Apr 27 11:17:34 2022 From: abentley at ku.edu (Bentley, Andrew Charles) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:17:34 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc In-Reply-To: <1ed48a081404494a919909d740ac3f4d@therooms.ca> References: <1ed48a081404494a919909d740ac3f4d@therooms.ca> Message-ID: Nathalie All of the specimens we place in tanks are individually tagged with a catalog number however, in rare cases we do have a lot of specimens in a tank. Ion some cases these are tied together to maintain the lot, in other cases they are just left loose but individually tagged with the same catalog number. In some cases, usually for large lots of smaller individuals that will not fit in a jar, we have created cheesecloth bags for the fish and have labelled the bag with a catalog number tag. I will admit that as the tanks get fuller, specimens are more difficult to locate and unless managed carefully can become over full resulting in specimens sitting out of alcohol. Tank alcohol concentration and levels need to be periodically monitored to ensure that there is no evaporation or reduction in concentration. We usually do a tank inventory every couple of years to keep on top of that. Tanks can also be a space concern and we are slowly but surely running out of space for tanks that are usually kept below our static shelving units in our collection. At some point we are looking at a grant to install tank racking systems to accommodate more tanks and alleviate some of our overcrowding issues. 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?? ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu ? ? A? :???????????? A? :???????????? A? : ?}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> ??? V??????????????? V??????????????? V -----Original Message----- From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of DjanChekar, Nathalie Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 10:03 AM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc Dear all, I'm curious about ways of separating specimens in the steel tanks, as specimens that are too large for glass jars often do not fill a stainless steel tank. To maximize use of the tanks, we're looking into how we might put several lots in one. It raises many issues, shared preservative, physical contact/compression, etc... Thanks for your insight, Nathalie Nathalie Djan-Ch?kar Natural History Collections Manager Provincial Museum Division The Rooms t: 709 757- 8082 9 Bonaventure Ave, PO Box 1800, St. John's, NL, Canada A1C 5P9 -----Original Message----- From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of John E Simmons Sent: 27 avril 2022 12:15 To: Bentley, Andrew Charles Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc I agree with Andy, the Delta Design steel tanks are vastly superior to any others on the market. I also second his choice for the "Gamma Seal lid" containers. Laura Abrazinskas has used these at the Michigan State University Museum for years with great success--they seal really tight. Keep all polyethylene (usually stamped PE on the bottom) out of sunlight and interior UV sources (such as fluorescent lights), as exposure to UV will cause the PE to deteriorate over time. --John John E. Simmons Writer and Museum Consultant Museologica and Associate Curator of Collections Earth and Mineral Science Museum & Art Gallery Penn State University and Investigador Asociado, Departamento de Ornitologia Museo de Historia Natural, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima On Wed, Apr 27, 2022 at 9:30 AM Bentley, Andrew Charles wrote: Tonya We too use metal tanks from Delta Designs (we have found that they are superior to Steel Fixtures tanks) - see attached. They come in three sizes and can also be custom made to pretty much any size. You may be able to shop these designs around in Australia to see if there is someone there who would make them for you. The drawback is that these are pretty expensive - as attached from some time ago. Steel prices and supply chain issues have increased these I am sure. As a cheaper alternative we have had some success with using these in the field and they are very sturdy and leak proof. We have shipped specimens back from the field in these without issue. They too come in various sizes and have a gasketed lid and indentations for carrying - https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chewy.com%2Fgamma2-vittles-vault-pet-food-storage%2Fdp%2F101384&data=05%7C01%7Cabentley%40ku.edu%7C4369055dc13b48ccd6af08da285f18d1%7C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a%7C0%7C0%7C637866686310561781%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Peu%2Fg7N7H3SCMs%2F09OPwJd5%2BtFzylP7iuFLbzo4AFuM%3D&reserved=0 I would however warn you off these - https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityproducts.com%2Fpolycarbonate-storage-pails-for-wet-collections.html&data=05%7C01%7Cabentley%40ku.edu%7C4369055dc13b48ccd6af08da285f18d1%7C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a%7C0%7C0%7C637866686310561781%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vzZFA%2FrU6dQv8hEElkEIeBG%2FGLssksYRlg8dbzfOY8w%3D&reserved=0. Our herpetology division played around with these some and they are not alcohol safe - they crack over time and do not seal well at all. 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 ORCID: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Forcid.org%2F0000-0002-3093-1258&data=05%7C01%7Cabentley%40ku.edu%7C4369055dc13b48ccd6af08da285f18d1%7C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a%7C0%7C0%7C637866686310561781%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7hS98CeghABBNRZ2nfo5DFBTD2DC%2FIHG1JaxOB80HvM%3D&reserved=0 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu A : A : A : }<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<(((_?>.,.,.,.}<)))_?> V V V From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace) Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:29 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Drums, etc Hello all, I am trying to figure out a nice solution for housing larger specimens. Right now we have them stored in either old canning jars (really rammed in, not great), or in buckets (don't seal properly and aren't archival) or drums with rubber (?) gaskets (they seem to leak when you tip them, no matter how much they are tightened). I really want a good, leak-proof or at least minimising solution, and I feel I haven't found it yet. It's really frustrating - the drums are even made for brewing, so you would think they would form a nice seal, but they don't seem to. If any of you have a solution you like for housing medium to larger specimens (and I actually mean anything over a 2L jar), or a solution for making gasketed drums work, I would love to hear it. Thank you! Cheers, Tonya ------------------------------------------------- Dr. Tonya M. 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This can happen when defrosting in a hot water bath or leaving specimens in a fume hood overnight. We salvaged an old refrigerator for our lab for the very purpose of defrosting specimens. cheers, Tom From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Greg Pauly Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 8:31 To: Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace) Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] prepping frozen herps [EXTERNAL] As others have mentioned, fixing and preserving frozen herps is common practice in herpetological collections. I concur with Andy that you want to be extra diligent with injecting formalin, and also making incisions to allow the formalin adequate access to internal tissues (especially for larger snakes and lizards). As soon as the specimen has started to get a little bit rigid, move it to a formalin bath and keep it in the formalin bath longer than you would for fresh material. Obviously, take tissue samples prior to formalin exposure. With a bit of extra attention during formalin exposure, the resulting specimen will be suitable for all standard research requests (including things like histological examination of gonads). The most challenging thing is to get enough formalin exposure to fully preserve the inside of the GI tract so that dissection for GI parasites isn't complicated by a decomposing gut lining, but I've found this is doable even for larger turtles and snakes as long as you thoroughly inject and move to the formalin bath quickly (I aim for starting at least a partial formalin bath within 8-12 hours). Greg On Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 9:26 PM Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace) > wrote: Hello all, I have read (in John Simmon?s book on herpetological collecting, among other places) that frozen snake and lizard specimens do not make suitable formalin-preserved specimens, and should be instead skeletonised. We have quite a few herp specimens in the freezer that we have been planning on prepping as ?pickles? 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