From kevin.winker at alaska.edu Fri Dec 1 11:48:03 2023 From: kevin.winker at alaska.edu (Kevin Winker) Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2023 07:48:03 -0900 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] more on bird names -- a petition against sweeping changes Message-ID: Please consider signing a petition against the American Ornithological Society's decision to make sweeping changes to English bird names and sending on the link: https://www.change.org/p/petition-to-aos-leadership-on-the-recent-decision-to-change-all-eponymous-bird-names?recruiter=607648895&recruited_by_id=5d503000-8c99-11e6-8a35-1dde2ec944f8 If you are wondering why their decision should be opposed and we should work on a case-by-case basis, Michael Hurben, PhD, has write a couple of very thoughtful and powerful essays: https://legallyblindbirding.net/2023/11/08/bird-names-and-barriers/ https://legallyblindbirding.net/2023/11/10/bird-names-and-barriers-part-ii/ And, for what it's worth, my resignation letter is here, with additional links: https://www.universityofalaskamuseumbirds.org/winker-resigns-from-the-american-ornithological-union Finally, if your thought is, well, it's only English names -- well, clearly the next battle front is scientific names (e.g., Guedes et al. 2023; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-023-02022-y ). 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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 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From d.neumann at leibniz-lib.de Mon Dec 4 07:13:30 2023 From: d.neumann at leibniz-lib.de (Dirk Neumann) Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2023 13:13:30 +0100 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Roll-feed label printer In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1ab2e81d-1351-4e6b-a89d-a81c29b42af1@leibniz-lib.de> Hi Paul, it might be worth checking Seiko printers (link); Seiko (or formerly Seikosha) needle printers widely used paper-feed printing. I have not checked in detail, but they offer a wide range of printing/printing options, including printing on glass. Would eg be interesting to check if microslide-labels could be printed in archival quality with Seiko printers. Maybe worth trying Cheers, Dirk Am 01.12.2023 um 20:25 schrieb Callomon,Paul: Folks, We currently print our standard labels on letter-size sheets of paper, then cut them to size. I?m looking instead for a roll-feed printer that could take a roll of archival paper at our standard width and print using regular heat-bonded laser technology. Does anyone know of something suitable? This would not be one of the specialist roll-feed printers that folks use in alcohol collections (that take film or plastic paper) but simply an endless laser printer. 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 _______________________________________________ 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. -- **** Dirk Neumann Collection Manager, Hamburg Postal address: Museum of Nature Hamburg Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change Dirk Neumann Martin-Luther-King-Platz 3 20146 Hamburg +49 40 238 317 ? 628 d.neumann at leibniz-lib.de www.leibniz-lib.de -- Stiftung Leibniz-Institut zur Analyse des Biodiversit?tswandels Postanschrift: Adenauerallee 127, 53113 Bonn, Germany Stiftung des ?ffentlichen Rechts; Generaldirektion: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Misof (Generaldirektor), Adrian Gr?ter (Kaufm. Gesch?ftsf?hrer) Sitz der Stiftung: Adenauerallee 160 in Bonn Vorsitzender des Stiftungsrates: Dr. Michael Wappelhorst -- Stiftung Leibniz-Institut zur Analyse des Biodiversit?tswandels Postanschrift: Adenauerallee 127, 53113 Bonn, Germany Stiftung des ?ffentlichen Rechts; Generaldirektion: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Misof (Generaldirektor), Adrian Gr?ter (Kaufm. 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Maybe worth exploring Cheers, Dirk Am 01.12.2023 um 20:25 schrieb Callomon,Paul: Folks, We currently print our standard labels on letter-size sheets of paper, then cut them to size. I?m looking instead for a roll-feed printer that could take a roll of archival paper at our standard width and print using regular heat-bonded laser technology. Does anyone know of something suitable? This would not be one of the specialist roll-feed printers that folks use in alcohol collections (that take film or plastic paper) but simply an endless laser printer. 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 _______________________________________________ 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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We anticipate that the successful candidate?s research would bolster current strengths of the McGuire Center. We invite candidates who address questions in the field of Lepidoptera research and who would contribute to, and make use of, the Florida Museum?s McGuire Center?s specimen and digital collection. An ideal candidate will contribute to the museum?s goals of understanding, preserving, and interpreting biological and cultural diversity, and conduct research with opportunities for integrative collaborations with other faculty and divisions within the Florida Museum. Candidates using multidisciplinary approaches and making use of the research collections are encouraged to apply. The McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, which is part of the Florida Museum of Natural History, is the world?s largest collections-based research and education center focused on butterflies and moths. Its current strengths include evolutionary biology, systematics, and conservation of endangered and threatened species within the United States. This position will expand on the Center?s current strengths and we encourage applicants who study research topics which are currently not represented, such as, but not exclusively, global change biology, population biology, ecology, invasive species, and development. The successful applicant will use the vast collections resources of the Center in their research. The collections are taxonomically comprehensive and contain more than 10 million adult specimens, larval collections, genetic tissues, and digital images, which are widely used by an ever-growing global community of students and scientists. The McGuire Center supports a diverse research community studying Lepidoptera. The Center currently employs three curators, three full-time staff, and more than 20 postdoctoral researchers and graduate students. The Center also brings together a diverse research community studying Lepidoptera through collaborations with other ranges at the Florida Museum of Natural History including the Digital Imaging Division, and with the Florida State Collection of Arthropods at the Division of Plant Industry (DPI), the UF Entomology and Nematology Department, UF Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department, UF Invasion Science Research Institute (ISRI), and the Institute for Latin American Studies. More information about these resources is available at the webpage of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity. Broadly, The Florida Museum enjoys cross-campus collaborations with many of the 16 UF colleges, including those of potential relevance to this new faculty position: Agricultural and Life Sciences (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences), Education, Engineering, Libraries, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine. Other campus resources likely of interest to the holder of this position include the UF Genetics Institute, UF Biodiversity Institute, and the Ordway-Swisher Biological Station which is part of National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON). The Florida Museum of Natural History is the official state museum of Florida and is located on the campus of the University of Florida, the state of Florida?s flagship university that is currently ranked No. 6 among the nation?s top public research universities by U.S. News and World Report. The Florida Museum?s mission includes stewardship of 40 million specimens and artifacts, award-winning exhibitions, diverse public programs, and emerging virtual and digital engagement. The research and collections programs of the Department of Natural History are world class and attract about $10 million annually in government and philanthropic support. The Florida Museum is a national and international leader in biodiversity informatics, enhanced by its formative role in iDigBio, the national hub for digitization of natural history specimens. The Florida Museum, a college-level unit within UF, is a vibrant community of about 300 employees, including 29 full-time faculty, UF undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral research associates, and museum collections, education, and administrative support staff. Numerous volunteers and interns participate in research, education, and collection activities. The museum has dedicated labs for digital imaging, molecular genetics and genomics, and preparing skeletal specimens, as well as a new building dedicated to housing fluid-preserved collections. Qualifications The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Biology, Entomology, or a related field, conduct specimen-based research on Lepidoptera, and have evidence of excellence in research and teaching as demonstrated through publication and teaching record. Preference will be given to the candidate who demonstrates the ability to obtain extramural funding and create a grant-funded research group within the Center. Starting salary range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000 and is negotiable based on experience. Application Instructions Interested applicants must apply online at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/529517/ast-curator. Applications must include (1) cover letter; (2) full curriculum vitae, including lists of peer-reviewed publications and grants received; (3) research statement describing the applicant?s current and planned research; (4) statement providing the applicant?s experience with museum collections and vision on how their research will contribute to the overall research strength of the Center; (5) statement about the applicant?s experience in teaching, mentorship, outreach, and broadening representation; and (6) list of the names and email addresses of a minimum of three professional references (do not send letters). Review of applications will begin on Jan. 5, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of ?issued to student? is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For inquiries concerning this position, contact Dr. Akito Kawahara, Search Chair, kawahara at flmnh.ufl.edu. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida?s Sunshine Law. 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Karim) Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2023 18:30:31 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Job ad for the Curator of Entomology Message-ID: <72B2E0BB-3568-47C3-92A3-03DCD2F7DCFC@colorado.edu> Curator of Entomology and Assistant Professor in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology or another appropriate department The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History seeks applications for a dynamic Curator of Entomology with an outstanding track record of specimen-based and interdisciplinary research for a joint, tenure-track appointment as Curator of Entomology and Assistant Professor. Although Assistant Professor is the anticipated hiring rank, the Associate Professor rank may be considered based on experience and qualifications. The position is rostered in the Museum, with tenure home in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology or another academic department at CU relevant to the ecology and evolution of insects. Teaching responsibilities will be split between the tenure home department and the Museum & Field Studies Graduate Program in the Museum. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have research expertise in one or more areas including (but not limited to) insect comparative genomics, cutting-edge systematics, macroevolution, responses to environmental change, and/or ecophysiology. Strong preference will be given to candidates that demonstrate effective, large team cross-disciplinary projects, as evidenced by publications, grants and productive collaborations/partnerships. This research program will build on the Museum?s collections and unique strengths in the study of organismal responses to environmental change through time. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in advancing the Museum?s entomology collection, will engage with undergraduate and graduate students, and will demonstrate genuine interest in contributing to the Museum & Field Studies Masters and Professional Certificate Program. The Entomology Section houses over 1.4 million specimens, with strengths in Hymenoptera, Lepidoptera, Orthoptera, Hemiptera, and Coleoptera. More information about the Museum and the Entomology Section can be found at: https://colorado.edu/cumuseum. Applicants must have a doctoral degree and strong research, curatorial, teaching and mentoring credentials as well as a thoughtful approach to DEI goals. For more details see the full job ad and application portal: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=53360. Application materials must be submitted electronically, beginning Dec. 5, 2023. 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In the past acrylic resin (Acryloid B72) has been used to fix it but this never quite works - is there a better way to fix the leak while retaining all the contents (ie. not decanting the formalin & specimen)? btw. there is a small air gap (the formalin fills about 95% of the box) so it would be possible to turn the box so it dried out from the end joint before using anything.... best wishes and thanks in advance Jonathan From couteaufin at btinternet.com Wed Dec 6 04:30:49 2023 From: couteaufin at btinternet.com (Simon Moore) Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2023 09:30:49 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Very slow small leak of formalin from acrylic container In-Reply-To: <37681dc5-e93e-40c3-bbe7-0db9fe94487a@jk-conservation.com> References: <37681dc5-e93e-40c3-bbe7-0db9fe94487a@jk-conservation.com> Message-ID: <23761DDC-45C4-48BC-AA5D-57D87F42E4F1@btinternet.com> Yes there is a method that I use. As you suggest, turn the container so that the leaky bit is upright with the air space / bubble under it then drain out the fluid from the seam using the edge of a filter paper and when no more fluid comes out, leave it for an hour or so. Apply very thin adhesive on a brush tip so that it flows into the seam and repeat this until no more adhesive is taken into the seam. Leave overnight and that should have cured the leak. I use Acrifix 104 as an acrylic sealant / adhesive but I?m unsure where it can be purchased these days! With all good wishes, Simon Simon Moore MIScT, RSci, FLS, ACR Conservator of Natural Sciences and Cutlery Historian. www.natural-history-conservation.com > On 6 Dec 2023, at 03:03, Dr Jonathan Kemp wrote: > > Dear All > > We have a loaned specimen in a smallish bespoke made rectangular acrylic container full of formalin. The box has a very slow and tiny leak from one end joint (before my time so I'm not sure how its been made). > > In the past acrylic resin (Acryloid B72) has been used to fix it but this never quite works - is there a better way to fix the leak while retaining all the contents (ie. not decanting the formalin & specimen)? > > btw. there is a small air gap (the formalin fills about 95% of the box) so it would be possible to turn the box so it dried out from the end joint before using anything.... > > best wishes and thanks in advance > > Jonathan > > _______________________________________________ > 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 Lennart.Lennuk at loodusmuuseum.ee Wed Dec 6 07:05:28 2023 From: Lennart.Lennuk at loodusmuuseum.ee (Lennart Lennuk) Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2023 12:05:28 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Terminology Message-ID: <6a18d93eaab9486397e2a21094b89268@loodusmuuseum.ee> Hi! How to name a collection that contains specimens with no data and is used for educational and commercial purposes? Our translator is using a word ?auxiliary collection? but I did not found any usage on that word. Best! Lennart -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thus if they are damaged via student handling or lost, then the consequences of that damage/loss are less significant. cheers lance On Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 7:26?AM Kamcke, Claudia wrote: > Hi Lennart, > > > > what about ?biocultural collection? or ?geocultural collection? for fossil > specimens and minerals etc. > > > > All the best from Braunschweig, > > Claudia > > > > *Von:* Nhcoll-l *Im Auftrag von *Lennart > Lennuk > *Gesendet:* Mittwoch, 6. Dezember 2023 13:05 > *An:* Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > *Betreff:* [Nhcoll-l] Terminology > > > > Hi! > > > > How to name a collection that contains specimens with no data and is used > for educational and commercial purposes? > > Our translator is using a word ?auxiliary collection? but I did not found > any usage on that word. > > > > Best! > Lennart > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > -- Lance McBrayer Professor & Curator of Herpetology Department of Biology Georgia Southern University TEL: 912.478.0545 *Webpage * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From prc44 at drexel.edu Wed Dec 6 08:37:57 2023 From: prc44 at drexel.edu (Callomon,Paul) Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2023 13:37:57 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Very slow small leak of formalin from acrylic container In-Reply-To: <37681dc5-e93e-40c3-bbe7-0db9fe94487a@jk-conservation.com> References: <37681dc5-e93e-40c3-bbe7-0db9fe94487a@jk-conservation.com> Message-ID: One of the most effective penetrant solvent adhesives for acrylic sheet (Lexan, Plexiglass, Lucite etc.) is chloroform. At design school we used to use it to bond sheets edge-to-edge; applied with a hypodermic needle it flows into the tiniest cracks and bonds hard in seconds. Unlike Acryloid, epoxy and others, it's not a cement but a true cold weld that briefly dissolves both surfaces. Obtaining it might be a bit harder these days, though, given its sedative/anesthetic/used-in-kidnappings qualities... 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 -----Original Message----- From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Dr Jonathan Kemp Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 10:04 PM To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Very slow small leak of formalin from acrylic container External. Dear All We have a loaned specimen in a smallish bespoke made rectangular acrylic container full of formalin. The box has a very slow and tiny leak from one end joint (before my time so I'm not sure how its been made). In the past acrylic resin (Acryloid B72) has been used to fix it but this never quite works - is there a better way to fix the leak while retaining all the contents (ie. not decanting the formalin & specimen)? btw. there is a small air gap (the formalin fills about 95% of the box) so it would be possible to turn the box so it dried out from the end joint before using anything.... best wishes and thanks in advance Jonathan _______________________________________________ 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 couteaufin at btinternet.com Wed Dec 6 09:48:30 2023 From: couteaufin at btinternet.com (Simon Moore) Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2023 14:48:30 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Very slow small leak of formalin from acrylic container In-Reply-To: References: <37681dc5-e93e-40c3-bbe7-0db9fe94487a@jk-conservation.com> Message-ID: <14270583-34C2-4C75-90FD-C48EB309FEC9@btinternet.com> Quick follow-up on Paul?s message, The organochlorines to which chloroform belongs are very useful solvents in this context, but you must bear in mind that it?s also known as tri-choloro methane when ordering otherwise it can cause alarm! With all good wishes, Simon Simon Moore MIScT, RSci, FLS, ACR Conservator of Natural Sciences and Cutlery Historian. > On 6 Dec 2023, at 13:37, Callomon,Paul wrote: > > One of the most effective penetrant solvent adhesives for acrylic sheet (Lexan, Plexiglass, Lucite etc.) is chloroform. At design school we used to use it to bond sheets edge-to-edge; applied with a hypodermic needle it flows into the tiniest cracks and bonds hard in seconds. Unlike Acryloid, epoxy and others, it's not a cement but a true cold weld that briefly dissolves both surfaces. > Obtaining it might be a bit harder these days, though, given its sedative/anesthetic/used-in-kidnappings qualities... > > 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 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Dr Jonathan Kemp > Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 10:04 PM > To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Very slow small leak of formalin from acrylic container > > External. > > Dear All > > We have a loaned specimen in a smallish bespoke made rectangular acrylic container full of formalin. The box has a very slow and tiny leak from one end joint (before my time so I'm not sure how its been made). > > In the past acrylic resin (Acryloid B72) has been used to fix it but this never quite works - is there a better way to fix the leak while retaining all the contents (ie. not decanting the formalin & specimen)? > > btw. there is a small air gap (the formalin fills about 95% of the box) so it would be possible to turn the box so it dried out from the end joint before using anything.... > > best wishes and thanks in advance > > Jonathan > > _______________________________________________ > 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. From Jeff.Stephenson at dmns.org Wed Dec 6 11:54:02 2023 From: Jeff.Stephenson at dmns.org (Jeff Stephenson) Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2023 16:54:02 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] [External] Re: Terminology In-Reply-To: References: <6a18d93eaab9486397e2a21094b89268@loodusmuuseum.ee> <7a39a239c4c84aeba75941ba33a1451b@3landesmuseen.de> Message-ID: Hello, A synonym for ?Teaching Collections? is ?Education Collections? which may cover more than just university-level hands on experience. Either one should be an acceptable term. An Education Collection would have to comply with all rules, regulations, and ethics involved, and follow these as stated in the Museum?s Collections Policy. However, we would have to follow our Museum?s Collections Policy for any ?commercial? use. One way to think of Teaching/Education Collections in contrast to Research Collections is ?shelf life? ? one of our main goals for research collections is to house and care for the objects ?in perpetuity? while we don?t make that a goal of an Education Collection. They shouldn?t be thought of as ?disposable.? Thanks, Jeff JEFF STEPHENSON EDUCATION COLLECTIONS MANAGER AND MUSEUM SCIENCE LIAISON [DMNS 2 Line RGB small.jpg] jeff.stephenson at dmns.org W 303.370.8319 F 303.331.6492 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver CO 80205 preserve, present, inspire, explore www.dmns.org Mysteries of the Ice Ages: Discover the fascinating stories and mysteries of ice and adaptation through hundreds of artifacts and fossils, models and interactive experiences in "Mysteries of the Ice Ages," as you travel back in time through Earth?s icy history. Wild Color: Delve into the color spectrum in ?Wild Color? to explore the brightest, boldest and most delightful colors of the rainbow ? and take amazing, eye-catching photos! Misterios de las Eras de Hielo: Descubre las fascinantes historias y misterios del hielo y la adaptaci?n a trav?s de cientos de artefactos y f?siles, maquetas y experiencias interactivas en "Misterios de las Eras de Hielo", mientras viajas en el tiempo a trav?s de la historia helada de la Tierra. Color Salvaje: Sum?rgete en el espectro crom?tico en "Color Salvaje" para explorar los colores m?s brillantes, atrevidos y fascinantes del arco iris... ?y toma fotos asombrosas y llamativas! ------ The Denver Museum of Nature & Science salutes the citizens of metro Denver for helping fund arts, culture and science through their support of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Lance McBrayer Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 5:42 AM To: Kamcke, Claudia Cc: Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] [External] Re: Terminology Our collection, and many others at universities, would call this a "teaching collection". The specimens are useful for identification, outreach, etc., but have no data. Thus if they are damaged via student handling or lost, then the consequences of that damage/loss are less significant. cheers lance On Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 7:26?AM Kamcke, Claudia > wrote: Hi Lennart, what about ?biocultural collection? or ?geocultural collection? for fossil specimens and minerals etc. All the best from Braunschweig, Claudia Von: Nhcoll-l > Im Auftrag von Lennart Lennuk Gesendet: Mittwoch, 6. Dezember 2023 13:05 An: Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Betreff: [Nhcoll-l] Terminology Hi! How to name a collection that contains specimens with no data and is used for educational and commercial purposes? Our translator is using a word ?auxiliary collection? but I did not found any usage on that word. Best! Lennart _______________________________________________ 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. -- Lance McBrayer Professor & Curator of Herpetology Department of Biology Georgia Southern University TEL: 912.478.0545 Webpage CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organization. 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Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, A synonym for ?Teaching Collections? is ?Education Collections? which may cover more than just university-level hands on experience. Either one should be an acceptable term. An Education Collection would have to comply with all rules, regulations, and ethics involved, and follow these as stated in the Museum?s Collections Policy. However, we would have to follow our Museum?s Collections Policy for any ?commercial? use. One way to think of Teaching/Education Collections in contrast to Research Collections is ?shelf life? ? one of our main goals for research collections is to house and care for the objects ?in perpetuity? while we don?t make that a goal of an Education Collection. They shouldn?t be thought of as ?disposable.? Thanks, Jeff JEFF STEPHENSON EDUCATION COLLECTIONS MANAGER AND MUSEUM SCIENCE LIAISON [DMNS 2 Line RGB small.jpg] jeff.stephenson at dmns.org W 303.370.8319 F 303.331.6492 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver CO 80205 preserve, present, inspire, explore www.dmns.org Mysteries of the Ice Ages: Discover the fascinating stories and mysteries of ice and adaptation through hundreds of artifacts and fossils, models and interactive experiences in "Mysteries of the Ice Ages," as you travel back in time through Earth?s icy history. Wild Color: Delve into the color spectrum in ?Wild Color? to explore the brightest, boldest and most delightful colors of the rainbow ? and take amazing, eye-catching photos! Misterios de las Eras de Hielo: Descubre las fascinantes historias y misterios del hielo y la adaptaci?n a trav?s de cientos de artefactos y f?siles, maquetas y experiencias interactivas en "Misterios de las Eras de Hielo", mientras viajas en el tiempo a trav?s de la historia helada de la Tierra. Color Salvaje: Sum?rgete en el espectro crom?tico en "Color Salvaje" para explorar los colores m?s brillantes, atrevidos y fascinantes del arco iris... ?y toma fotos asombrosas y llamativas! ------ The Denver Museum of Nature & Science salutes the citizens of metro Denver for helping fund arts, culture and science through their support of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). From: Nhcoll-l > On Behalf Of Lance McBrayer Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 5:42 AM To: Kamcke, Claudia > Cc: Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] [External] Re: Terminology Our collection, and many others at universities, would call this a "teaching collection". The specimens are useful for identification, outreach, etc., but have no data. Thus if they are damaged via student handling or lost, then the consequences of that damage/loss are less significant. cheers lance On Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 7:26?AM Kamcke, Claudia > wrote: Hi Lennart, what about ?biocultural collection? or ?geocultural collection? for fossil specimens and minerals etc. All the best from Braunschweig, Claudia Von: Nhcoll-l > Im Auftrag von Lennart Lennuk Gesendet: Mittwoch, 6. Dezember 2023 13:05 An: Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Betreff: [Nhcoll-l] Terminology Hi! How to name a collection that contains specimens with no data and is used for educational and commercial purposes? Our translator is using a word ?auxiliary collection? but I did not found any usage on that word. Best! 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The chloroform/tricholoromethane route does seem too difficult for our labs given it should be treated as a carcinogen with workplace exposure limited to 10ppm/8 hours. many thanks Jonathan On 7/12/23 01:48, Simon Moore wrote: > Quick follow-up on Paul?s message, > > The organochlorines to which chloroform belongs are very useful solvents in this context, but you must bear in mind that it?s also known as tri-choloro methane when ordering otherwise it can cause alarm! > > With all good wishes, Simon > > Simon Moore MIScT, RSci, FLS, ACR > Conservator of Natural Sciences and Cutlery Historian. > > >> On 6 Dec 2023, at 13:37, Callomon,Paul wrote: >> >> One of the most effective penetrant solvent adhesives for acrylic sheet (Lexan, Plexiglass, Lucite etc.) is chloroform. At design school we used to use it to bond sheets edge-to-edge; applied with a hypodermic needle it flows into the tiniest cracks and bonds hard in seconds. Unlike Acryloid, epoxy and others, it's not a cement but a true cold weld that briefly dissolves both surfaces. >> Obtaining it might be a bit harder these days, though, given its sedative/anesthetic/used-in-kidnappings qualities... >> >> 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 >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Dr Jonathan Kemp >> Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 10:04 PM >> To:nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu >> Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Very slow small leak of formalin from acrylic container >> >> External. >> >> Dear All >> >> We have a loaned specimen in a smallish bespoke made rectangular acrylic container full of formalin. The box has a very slow and tiny leak from one end joint (before my time so I'm not sure how its been made). >> >> In the past acrylic resin (Acryloid B72) has been used to fix it but this never quite works - is there a better way to fix the leak while retaining all the contents (ie. not decanting the formalin & specimen)? >> >> btw. there is a small air gap (the formalin fills about 95% of the box) so it would be possible to turn the box so it dried out from the end joint before using anything.... >> >> best wishes and thanks in advance >> >> Jonathan >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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URL: From couteaufin at btinternet.com Thu Dec 7 05:09:35 2023 From: couteaufin at btinternet.com (Simon Moore) Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2023 10:09:35 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Very slow small leak of formalin from acrylic container In-Reply-To: <3434957e-8b89-4412-a41b-22cd6f8a0d6c@jk-conservation.com> References: <37681dc5-e93e-40c3-bbe7-0db9fe94487a@jk-conservation.com> <14270583-34C2-4C75-90FD-C48EB309FEC9@btinternet.com> <3434957e-8b89-4412-a41b-22cd6f8a0d6c@jk-conservation.com> Message-ID: <9BDBD9C0-FACA-4DDF-9FCF-0497504A4A78@btinternet.com> Challenging problem Jonathan. Acrifix 107 (not 104, my mistake) was made by Degussa Chemicals. They are now owned by Evonik in Virginia? Otherwise it?s down to finding a suitable solvent for perspex / acrylic. Acetone and xylene will mark acrylic plastics but whether they?re suitable to make an adhesive by dissolving acrylic in them is unknown to me. With all good wishes, Simon Simon Moore MIScT, RSci, FLS, ACR Conservator of Natural Sciences and Cutlery Historian. www.natural-history-conservation.com > On 6 Dec 2023, at 22:41, Dr Jonathan Kemp wrote: > > Dear Simon and Paul > Many thanks for your advice. > re. Acrifix 104 - I cannot find this but wonder if you meant ACRIFIX? 2R 1074 although this is not for water contact. > ACRIFIX? 2R 0190 appears to be versatile and used for gap filling. > The chloroform/tricholoromethane route does seem too difficult for our labs given it should be treated as a carcinogen with workplace exposure limited to 10ppm/8 hours. > many thanks Jonathan > On 7/12/23 01:48, Simon Moore wrote: >> Quick follow-up on Paul?s message, >> >> The organochlorines to which chloroform belongs are very useful solvents in this context, but you must bear in mind that it?s also known as tri-choloro methane when ordering otherwise it can cause alarm! >> >> With all good wishes, Simon >> >> Simon Moore MIScT, RSci, FLS, ACR >> Conservator of Natural Sciences and Cutlery Historian. >> >> >> >>> On 6 Dec 2023, at 13:37, Callomon,Paul wrote: >>> >>> One of the most effective penetrant solvent adhesives for acrylic sheet (Lexan, Plexiglass, Lucite etc.) is chloroform. At design school we used to use it to bond sheets edge-to-edge; applied with a hypodermic needle it flows into the tiniest cracks and bonds hard in seconds. Unlike Acryloid, epoxy and others, it's not a cement but a true cold weld that briefly dissolves both surfaces. >>> Obtaining it might be a bit harder these days, though, given its sedative/anesthetic/used-in-kidnappings qualities... >>> >>> 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 >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Dr Jonathan Kemp >>> Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 10:04 PM >>> To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu >>> Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Very slow small leak of formalin from acrylic container >>> >>> External. >>> >>> Dear All >>> >>> We have a loaned specimen in a smallish bespoke made rectangular acrylic container full of formalin. The box has a very slow and tiny leak from one end joint (before my time so I'm not sure how its been made). >>> >>> In the past acrylic resin (Acryloid B72) has been used to fix it but this never quite works - is there a better way to fix the leak while retaining all the contents (ie. not decanting the formalin & specimen)? >>> >>> btw. there is a small air gap (the formalin fills about 95% of the box) so it would be possible to turn the box so it dried out from the end joint before using anything.... >>> >>> best wishes and thanks in advance >>> >>> Jonathan >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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. >>> >> From jessica.bazeley at yale.edu Thu Dec 7 08:49:11 2023 From: jessica.bazeley at yale.edu (Utrup, Jessica) Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2023 13:49:11 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] iDigBio's Education and Outreach meeting - Today! Message-ID: Join us this afternoon at 1pm ET to learn about the Yale Peabody Museum's EVOLUTIONS (EVO) program with Janae McMillan. Janae is the Assistant Manager of Youth Programs at the Yale Peabody Museum and oversees employment programs and internship opportunities for EVO students. She is also a proud alum of the EVO program. Join here: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/94535384458 [May be a doodle of ?1 person and ?text that says '?1 I ? ??? ??? J?IN HERE! IDIGBIO'S EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TEAM INVITES YOU TO JOIN US ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 7 AT1 PM ET FOR OUR MONTHLY E&O MEETING. DECEMBER 7TH AT PM Come about Yale Peabody EVOLUTIONS program with Janae McMillan! EVOLUTIONS offers rich, informal learning environment for 100 of the most passionate, high-potential teens in New Haven and West Haven. Through weekly after-school classes, weekend job opportunities, and summer internships, students work collaboratively with peers, museum educators, and scientists. 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Best wishes, Laura El mi?, 6 dic 2023, 17:54, Anderson, Gretchen escribi?: > Nicely put Jeff! > > Gretchen > > > > *From:* Nhcoll-l * On Behalf Of *Jeff > Stephenson > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 6, 2023 11:54 AM > *To:* Lance McBrayer ; Kamcke, Claudia > > *Cc:* Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > *Subject:* Re: [Nhcoll-l] [External] Re: Terminology > > > > CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not > click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know > the content is safe. > > Hello, > > A synonym for ?Teaching Collections? is ?Education Collections? which may > cover more than just university-level hands on experience. Either one > should be an acceptable term. An Education Collection would have to comply > with all rules, regulations, and ethics involved, and follow these as > stated in the Museum?s Collections Policy. However, we would have to > follow our Museum?s Collections Policy for any ?commercial? use. > > One way to think of Teaching/Education Collections in contrast to Research > Collections is ?shelf life? ? one of our main goals for research > collections is to house and care for the objects ?in perpetuity? while we > don?t make that a goal of an Education Collection. They shouldn?t be > thought of as ?disposable.? > > Thanks, > > Jeff > > > > *JEFF STEPHENSON* > > *EDUCATION COLLECTIONS MANAGER AND * > > *MUSEUM SCIENCE LIAISON* > > > > > > > > [image: DMNS 2 Line RGB small.jpg] > > > jeff.stephenson at dmns.org > > *W* 303.370.8319 > *F *303.331.6492 > > 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver CO 80205 > > > > preserve, > > present, inspire, explore > > www.dmns.org > > > > > Mysteries of the Ice Ages > : > Discover the fascinating stories and mysteries of ice and adaptation > through hundreds of artifacts and fossils, models and interactive > experiences in "Mysteries of the Ice Ages," as you travel back in time > through Earth?s icy history. > > > > Wild Color > : > Delve into the color spectrum in ?Wild Color? to explore the brightest, > boldest and most delightful colors of the rainbow ? and take amazing, > eye-catching photos! > > > > Misterios de las Eras de Hielo > : > Descubre las fascinantes historias y misterios del hielo y la adaptaci?n a > trav?s de cientos de artefactos y f?siles, maquetas y experiencias > interactivas en "Misterios de las Eras de Hielo", mientras viajas en el > tiempo a trav?s de la historia helada de la Tierra. > > > > Color Salvaje > : > Sum?rgete en el espectro crom?tico en "Color Salvaje" para explorar los > colores m?s brillantes, atrevidos y fascinantes del arco iris... ?y toma > fotos asombrosas y llamativas! > > > > ------ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > *The Denver Museum of Nature & Science salutes the citizens of metro > Denver for helping fund arts, culture and science through their support of > the **Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD)* > > *.* > > > > > > > > > > *From:* Nhcoll-l *On Behalf Of *Lance > McBrayer > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 6, 2023 5:42 AM > *To:* Kamcke, Claudia > *Cc:* Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > *Subject:* Re: [Nhcoll-l] [External] Re: Terminology > > > > Our collection, and many others at universities, would call this a > "teaching collection". The specimens are useful for identification, > outreach, etc., but have no data. Thus if they are damaged via student > handling or lost, then the consequences of that damage/loss are less > significant. > > cheers > > lance > > > > On Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 7:26?AM Kamcke, Claudia > wrote: > > Hi Lennart, > > > > what about ?biocultural collection? or ?geocultural collection? for fossil > specimens and minerals etc. > > > > All the best from Braunschweig, > > Claudia > > > > *Von:* Nhcoll-l *Im Auftrag von *Lennart > Lennuk > *Gesendet:* Mittwoch, 6. Dezember 2023 13:05 > *An:* Nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > *Betreff:* [Nhcoll-l] Terminology > > > > Hi! > > > > How to name a collection that contains specimens with no data and is used > for educational and commercial purposes? > > Our translator is using a word ?auxiliary collection? but I did not found > any usage on that word. > > > > Best! > Lennart > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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I removed all the tinsel, tucked the curators in tight, Took the hats off the fossils and the lights off the director, Moved the punchbowl slowly out to the security sector. Hoped the sparkles were glitter, not arsenic flakes, That hanging artifact-mobiles had been made with fakes. I turned off the lava lamps, counted to ten, And took the lights off the director. Again. It had been a long night of museum mirth and glee, So not a thing on exhibit was where it should be. The office was covered with papers and files, Stacked on the floor and piled in the aisles. The stockings were hung by the chimney by threads, So I rummaged around in my desk drawer for meds. As I looked at my desk, my heart filled with dread, As a slow throbbing feeling began in my head. I glanced at the tasks that I still had to do, It would be New Year?s at least before I was through. Then I thought of a fix that should just hit the spot, Sat down at my desk and typed ?Help_A_I_Chat_bot.? When out on the lawn there arose such a din, I sprang from my desk (which left a bruise on my shin). Away to the window I flew (okay, slithered), Tore open the sash, and then I just dithered. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Looked so real I almost forgot it was faux. When, what to my wandering eyes should I spy But a miniature sleigh all a-fly in the sky! With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I immediately wondered?just what was his shtick? And then, in a twinkling, just as advertised, St Entropy himself glowed and materialized. His eyes, how they twinkled (could they be LEDs?) And he sounded so lifelike with each gasp and wheeze. When he opened his mouth, words came out in a tumble But alas, any meaning was lost in the jumble. He mixed phrase and axiom with bad puns galore, And spoke in a way that was hard to ignore. ?Happy Easter,? he said, ?will you be mine, Valentine? O! say can you see by the fruit of the vine? Now it?s over the river and once we?re across I want to get rid of this dead albatross.? I realized at once (though this isn?t official), His problem?intelligence too artificial. He had gleaned and he?d gathered, that much was clear, But somehow it got mangled and came out a schmear, I spoke not a word, but went right to his back, Found the red RESET button there under his pack, I pushed it, and held it, till he turned with a jerk, Then picked up his bag and went straight to his work. He downloaded packages, boxes, and bags, All neatly tied up with ribbons and tags. As he handed out presents, I stayed on alert, To make sure that the wrappings all were inert. The Saint was now once again a good fellow, And he shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jello. He then filled the stockings, as he was required (Alas, just with gift cards that all were expired). But, when laying a finger aside of his nose, The software quit working and AI Saint froze. I tried to restart him, but he stayed in position, And I had to do something to aid his condition. So I grabbed a cart and, with a swing and a sway, I loaded the AI Saint back into his sleigh. I reprogrammed the reindeer to fly back to the Pole, And, as they flew, I raised my glass and cried ?Skoal!? And I heard him exclaim, ere he headed back north, ?Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a jolly good Fourth!? (*AI refused to write this for Sally Shelton and John Simmons. It may not be intelligent, but it?s** also not artificial*.) John E. Simmons Writer and Museum Consultant Museologica *and* Investigador Asociado, Departamento de Ornitologia Museo de Historia Natural, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Dee.Stubbs-Lee at nbm-mnb.ca Mon Dec 11 08:10:46 2023 From: Dee.Stubbs-Lee at nbm-mnb.ca (Dee Stubbs-Lee) Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:10:46 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Skull ideas In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8c8525942cd448748dad3d8081a539a7@NBMEX01.NBM.local> Hi Gali, I like seeing specimens boxed whenever possible. I say this for three main reasons: 1) if your researchers need visual or hands-on access to the specimens outside of the cabinets, boxes or trays allow for safer handling; 2) any additional layers of ?packaging? (ie- the box) may help to buffer the specimens against environmental swings, dust and pests; and 3) if any fragments do break loose from the specimen, they will be caught within the box, cutting down on any confusion as to which specimen was the source of the fragment. It?s best to fit the boxes out with custom mounts or at least Ethafoam bumpers to minimize movement within the box. It is relatively straightforward to make custom sized boxes or trays out of acid-free cardboard, which may help to minimize your space requirements. I?ve attached a photo of a box / mount I made for a subfossil walrus skull as an example. This one was quite fragile - boxes may not need to be as elaborate as this. Dee Dee A. Stubbs-Lee, MA, CAPC, FIIC Conservator New Brunswick Museum 277 Douglas Avenue Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2K 1E5 (506)643-2341 Dee.Stubbs-Lee at nbm-mnb.ca https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbm-mnb.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7C581f7e05efd84b63f52f08dbfa4a98ac%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638378970575405869%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=93SXVGR7vTUg0%2FJOEVfe3EdP13pWAjnSbHNQWyNCM6Q%3D&reserved=0 From: Nhcoll-l [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Gali Beiner Sent: December 10, 2023 7:45 AM To: NHCOLL-new Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Skull ideas Dear All, As basic as that may seem, I'm looking through ideas for storage of mammal skulls (equids, camelids and such) on shelves (in a compactor system) that will both save space and enable reasonable access for researchers in comparative (modern) collection. Boxes are one option, but do tend to take up a lot of space, so before deciding on any solution (or combination of solutions) it will be good to hear what you have seen and/or done in your own collections. What have you been pleased with in this type of storage? Trays? Foam supports? Other supports? Perhaps separators between skulls sitting directly on a padded shelf? These skulls mostly include both cranium (maxillae) and mandibles - mandibles are detachable. May light prevail over darkness - my wish for 2024, Gali -- [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fa%2Fmail.huji.ac.il%2Fuc%3Fid%3D0B5B3I3QnN7dsSzNkbGlLNDNGWG8%26export%3Ddownload&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7C581f7e05efd84b63f52f08dbfa4a98ac%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638378970575405869%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=c4kycC7OHIuUc6z0yUy9Oj8%2BrdAClw4S8RhZk3ZIGiI%3D&reserved=0]Gali Beiner (ACR) Conservator, Palaeontology Lab National Natural History Collections The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Berman Building, Edmond J. 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I also worked on the PaleoPortal Collection Management and Prep modules for AMNH and there is a lot of nice information on their storage protocols on the site. AMNH primarily created trays. The sites haven?t been updated in years and some of the download links seem to be broken on the CM module site, but others are working on the Prep site with some nice examples of housing available to view. Hoping for better days in 2024, Rachael Rachael Perkins Arenstein Principal, A.M. Art Conservation Art Conservation, Preservation Consulting and Collection Management https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amartconservation.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Cce7aa21484404ebc36a208dbfa5038f0%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638378994703311852%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qy8tBDhgTHpIsMgK5TTHO4fiNWty%2F74Uks%2BSbLSigyE%3D&reserved=0 rachael at amartconservation.com 917-796-1764 From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Dee Stubbs-Lee Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 7:11 AM To: Gali Beiner ; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Skull ideas Hi Gali, I like seeing specimens boxed whenever possible. I say this for three main reasons: 1) if your researchers need visual or hands-on access to the specimens outside of the cabinets, boxes or trays allow for safer handling; 2) any additional layers of ?packaging? (ie- the box) may help to buffer the specimens against environmental swings, dust and pests; and 3) if any fragments do break loose from the specimen, they will be caught within the box, cutting down on any confusion as to which specimen was the source of the fragment. It?s best to fit the boxes out with custom mounts or at least Ethafoam bumpers to minimize movement within the box. It is relatively straightforward to make custom sized boxes or trays out of acid-free cardboard, which may help to minimize your space requirements. I?ve attached a photo of a box / mount I made for a subfossil walrus skull as an example. This one was quite fragile - boxes may not need to be as elaborate as this. Dee Dee A. Stubbs-Lee, MA, CAPC, FIIC Conservator New Brunswick Museum 277 Douglas Avenue Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada E2K 1E5 (506)643-2341 Dee.Stubbs-Lee at nbm-mnb.ca https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbm-mnb.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Cce7aa21484404ebc36a208dbfa5038f0%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638378994703311852%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tUzT%2BQvklRuOBxNJsIwWF3GCYt4zONk%2Fk4drMuneLcA%3D&reserved=0 From: Nhcoll-l [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Gali Beiner Sent: December 10, 2023 7:45 AM To: NHCOLL-new > Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Skull ideas Dear All, As basic as that may seem, I'm looking through ideas for storage of mammal skulls (equids, camelids and such) on shelves (in a compactor system) that will both save space and enable reasonable access for researchers in comparative (modern) collection. Boxes are one option, but do tend to take up a lot of space, so before deciding on any solution (or combination of solutions) it will be good to hear what you have seen and/or done in your own collections. What have you been pleased with in this type of storage? Trays? Foam supports? Other supports? Perhaps separators between skulls sitting directly on a padded shelf? These skulls mostly include both cranium (maxillae) and mandibles - mandibles are detachable. May light prevail over darkness - my wish for 2024, Gali -- Gali Beiner (ACR) Conservator, Palaeontology Lab National Natural History Collections The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Berman Building, Edmond J. Safra campus, Givat Ram Jerusalem 91904, Israel Fax. 972-2-6585785 gali.beiner at mail.huji.ac.il https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnnhc.huji.ac.il%2F%3Flang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Cce7aa21484404ebc36a208dbfa5038f0%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638378994703311852%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mWWL56TUxY21MVC9ofBGeh5bV%2BIkWtUtwC7qQfJmirE%3D&reserved=0 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From glewis-g at oeb.harvard.edu Mon Dec 11 13:53:39 2023 From: glewis-g at oeb.harvard.edu (Tocci, Genevieve E.) Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:53:39 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] SPNHC Wiki Down In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear SPNHC community, The SPNHC Wiki is still down as all of Biowikifarm is still down. We do not have an estimate when this will be back. Best Practices is reaching out to colleagues to see what solutions we can find. To read about the most recent update from the main Biowikifarm hosting institution please see the post by Museum f?r Naturkunde. https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fposts%2Fmfnberlin_cyber-attack-update-%25E2%2584%25B9-the-museum-f%25C3%25BCr-naturkunde-activity-7136304579251462144-PBSY%3Futm_source%3Dshare%26utm_medium%3Dmember_desktop&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7C35bd29cb068b49630fe108dbfa7a7f2c%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638379176255402248%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hbnMC9DEnOu0qcQHY5OPo223mcHvqR3L%2FSVM7yAoT%2Bo%3D&reserved=0 If there is specific content you are looking for I can see if we have draft versions saved. Please email me directly if you need this or contact me on Slack. We apologize for this inconvenience, Genevieve Tocci and Emily Braker SPNHC Best Practice Co-Chairs ================================================= Genevieve E. Tocci, ALM (she/her/hers) Senior Curatorial Technician Harvard University Herbaria 22 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138 U.S.A. glewis-g at oeb.harvard.edu I don't expect you to respond to my email outside your work hours. From: Nhcoll-l On Behalf Of Tocci, Genevieve E. Sent: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 2:50 PM To: Natural History Collections Listserv (nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu) Subject: [Nhcoll-l] SPNHC Wiki Down Hello all, The SPNHC wiki is down and it appears that all of biowikifarm is down as well. I am looking into it and hopefully it will be back soon. Thank you for your patience. Genevieve and Emily Best Practices co-chairs ================================================= Genevieve E. Tocci, ALM (she/her/hers) Senior Curatorial Technician Harvard University Herbaria 22 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138 U.S.A. glewis-g at oeb.harvard.edu I don't expect you to respond to my email outside your work hours. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From museumknitter at gmail.com Mon Dec 11 13:11:52 2023 From: museumknitter at gmail.com (Judith Price) Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:11:52 -0500 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Its that time of year again In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thank you both once again, and bless you for your "mixed phrase and axiom with bad puns galore?! Happy Entropy to all Judith > On Dec 10, 2023, at 9:08?PM, John E Simmons wrote: > > Is Artificial Intelligence Both or Neither? > (St. Entropy vs. the Machine) > (Number XXXIV) > > ?Twas the Night before Christmas, etcetera, full stop. > It was silent and dark out, just like my laptop. > The museum had closed later than ever before; > The holiday partiers had at last found the door. > There was tinsel in places we did not know we had places, > And all our exhibits sported ribbons and laces. > The wassail was down to a few flammable drops, > But this time we ended with no need for cops. > Not a creature was stirring, or whirring, or moving: > Taxidermy is like that. It does not need improving. > In the rotunda the curators were collapsed in a heap > Smiling at visions of grants in their sleep. > And I? I was trying to close for the night. > I removed all the tinsel, tucked the curators in tight, > Took the hats off the fossils and the lights off the director, > Moved the punchbowl slowly out to the security sector. > Hoped the sparkles were glitter, not arsenic flakes, > That hanging artifact-mobiles had been made with fakes. > I turned off the lava lamps, counted to ten, > And took the lights off the director. Again. > It had been a long night of museum mirth and glee, > So not a thing on exhibit was where it should be. > The office was covered with papers and files, > Stacked on the floor and piled in the aisles. > The stockings were hung by the chimney by threads, > So I rummaged around in my desk drawer for meds. > As I looked at my desk, my heart filled with dread, > As a slow throbbing feeling began in my head. > I glanced at the tasks that I still had to do, > It would be New Year?s at least before I was through. > Then I thought of a fix that should just hit the spot, > Sat down at my desk and typed ?Help_A_I_Chat_bot.? > When out on the lawn there arose such a din, > I sprang from my desk (which left a bruise on my shin). > Away to the window I flew (okay, slithered), > Tore open the sash, and then I just dithered. > The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow > Looked so real I almost forgot it was faux. > When, what to my wandering eyes should I spy > But a miniature sleigh all a-fly in the sky! > With a little old driver, so lively and quick, > I immediately wondered?just what was his shtick? > And then, in a twinkling, just as advertised, > St Entropy himself glowed and materialized. > His eyes, how they twinkled (could they be LEDs?) > And he sounded so lifelike with each gasp and wheeze. > When he opened his mouth, words came out in a tumble > But alas, any meaning was lost in the jumble. > He mixed phrase and axiom with bad puns galore, > And spoke in a way that was hard to ignore. > ?Happy Easter,? he said, ?will you be mine, Valentine? > O! say can you see by the fruit of the vine? > Now it?s over the river and once we?re across > I want to get rid of this dead albatross.? > I realized at once (though this isn?t official), > His problem?intelligence too artificial. > He had gleaned and he?d gathered, that much was clear, > But somehow it got mangled and came out a schmear, > I spoke not a word, but went right to his back, > Found the red RESET button there under his pack, > I pushed it, and held it, till he turned with a jerk, > Then picked up his bag and went straight to his work. > He downloaded packages, boxes, and bags, > All neatly tied up with ribbons and tags. > As he handed out presents, I stayed on alert, > To make sure that the wrappings all were inert. > The Saint was now once again a good fellow, > And he shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jello. > He then filled the stockings, as he was required > (Alas, just with gift cards that all were expired). > But, when laying a finger aside of his nose, > The software quit working and AI Saint froze. > I tried to restart him, but he stayed in position, > And I had to do something to aid his condition. > So I grabbed a cart and, with a swing and a sway, > I loaded the AI Saint back into his sleigh. > I reprogrammed the reindeer to fly back to the Pole, > And, as they flew, I raised my glass and cried ?Skoal!? > And I heard him exclaim, ere he headed back north, > ?Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a jolly good Fourth!? > > (AI refused to write this for Sally Shelton and John Simmons. It may not be intelligent, but it?s also not artificial.) > > > John E. Simmons > Writer and Museum Consultant > Museologica > and > Investigador Asociado, Departamento de Ornitologia > Museo de Historia Natural, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima > _______________________________________________ > 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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I am once again looking for venues to hold the four-day fluid preservation course in the UK and preferably in the South. The course requires laboratory facilities preferably, that can accommodate up to 15 persons, or a similar venue with good ventilation and fume extraction, plenty of fluid-preserved specimens that require treatment, and who can supply the required fluids and some lab equipment to be available for use. In return, part of the collection will be conserved and you will have up to 3 spaces for staff members to attend free of charge. Please advise me off-list: couteaufin at btinternet.com Thanks. Simon Moore, Conservator of Natural Sciences. From gali.beiner at mail.huji.ac.il Wed Dec 13 04:44:50 2023 From: gali.beiner at mail.huji.ac.il (Gali Beiner) Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:44:50 +0200 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Skull ideas In-Reply-To: <02f901da2c39$14ab9c80$3e02d580$@amartconservation.com> References: <8c8525942cd448748dad3d8081a539a7@NBMEX01.NBM.local> <02f901da2c39$14ab9c80$3e02d580$@amartconservation.com> Message-ID: Thank you, Dee and Rachael! Rachael, I'm afraid the STASHc.com link isn't working (I tried googling it up indirectly with search words, but this site appears to be unreachable). I'll try again later on. The AMNH website does work, though! Dee, it is a lovely box! I'm considering all kinds of versions of boxing, supports and trays appropriate for a frequently-used comparative collection (which, like many other collections of this sort, is also a historical and zoological collection in its own right - but is also still very much "compare for ID" by scientists working on ancient remains). Best wishes, Gali On Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 3:51?PM wrote: > Shalom Gali, > > In addition to Dee?s nice example that she shared, I thought that this is > a good opportunity to remind people about the Storage Techniques for Art, > Science and History Collections (STASHc.com) website > > that focuses on different types of storage solutions. There is a whole > section on boxes > and examples of storage for oversize fossil specimens by Marilyn Fox > > and colleagues. > > > > I also worked on the PaleoPortal Collection Management > and Prep > modules for AMNH and there > is a lot of nice information on their storage protocols on the site. AMNH > primarily created trays. The sites haven?t been updated in years and some > of the download links seem to be broken on the CM module site, but others > are working on the Prep site with some nice examples of housing available > to view. > > > > Hoping for better days in 2024, > > Rachael > > > > Rachael Perkins Arenstein > > Principal, A.M. Art Conservation > > Art Conservation, Preservation Consulting and Collection Management > > https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amartconservation.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Cb49d97af44fb4a67d8a508dbfbbefda9%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638380569947984364%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0SvZsFEE3pNcdQtsGtEb483%2FtXbGDtKHIOejwLnRSPo%3D&reserved=0 > > rachael at amartconservation.com > > 917-796-1764 > > > > *From:* Nhcoll-l *On Behalf Of *Dee > Stubbs-Lee > *Sent:* Monday, December 11, 2023 7:11 AM > *To:* Gali Beiner ; nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu > *Subject:* Re: [Nhcoll-l] Skull ideas > > > > Hi Gali, > > > > I like seeing specimens boxed whenever possible. I say this for three main > reasons: 1) if your researchers need visual or hands-on access to the > specimens outside of the cabinets, boxes or trays allow for safer handling; > 2) any additional layers of ?packaging? (ie- the box) may help to buffer > the specimens against environmental swings, dust and pests; and 3) if any > fragments do break loose from the specimen, they will be caught within the > box, cutting down on any confusion as to which specimen was the source of > the fragment. It?s best to fit the boxes out with custom mounts or at least > Ethafoam bumpers to minimize movement within the box. It is relatively > straightforward to make custom sized boxes or trays out of acid-free > cardboard, which may help to minimize your space requirements. > > > > I?ve attached a photo of a box / mount I made for a subfossil walrus skull > as an example. This one was quite fragile - boxes may not need to be as > elaborate as this. > > > > Dee > > > > > > Dee A. Stubbs-Lee, MA, CAPC, FIIC > > Conservator > > New Brunswick Museum > > 277 Douglas Avenue > > Saint John, > > New Brunswick, > > Canada > > E2K 1E5 > > (506)643-2341 > > Dee.Stubbs-Lee at nbm-mnb.ca > > https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbm-mnb.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Cb49d97af44fb4a67d8a508dbfbbefda9%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638380569947984364%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Wa0RTs0wPs2GeykXu7i3HVH9rJT2%2FhD7Exr8OCkrTFo%3D&reserved=0 > > > > *From:* Nhcoll-l [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu > ] *On Behalf Of *Gali Beiner > *Sent:* December 10, 2023 7:45 AM > *To:* NHCOLL-new > *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] Skull ideas > > > > Dear All, > > > > As basic as that may seem, I'm looking through ideas for storage of mammal > skulls (equids, camelids and such) on shelves (in a compactor system) that > will both save space and enable reasonable access for researchers in > comparative (modern) collection. Boxes are one option, but do tend to take > up a lot of space, so before deciding on any solution (or combination of > solutions) it will be good to hear what you have seen and/or done in your > own collections. > > > > What have you been pleased with in this type of storage? Trays? Foam > supports? Other supports? Perhaps separators between skulls sitting > directly on a padded shelf? These skulls mostly include both cranium > (maxillae) and mandibles - mandibles are detachable. > > > > May light prevail over darkness - my wish for 2024, > > > > Gali > > > > -- > > Gali Beiner (ACR) > > Conservator, Palaeontology Lab > > National Natural History Collections > > The Hebrew University of Jerusalem > Berman Building, Edmond J. Safra campus, Givat Ram > Jerusalem 91904, Israel > Fax. 972-2-6585785 > gali.beiner at mail.huji.ac.il > > https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnnhc.huji.ac.il%2F%3Flang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Cb49d97af44fb4a67d8a508dbfbbefda9%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638380569947984364%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mQAJVfercTzR9kuvJZlLiNSrE1rV2ICp9Mgq7n9fbAQ%3D&reserved=0 > > -- Gali Beiner (ACR) Conservator, Palaeontology Lab National Natural History Collections The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Berman Building, Edmond J. 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For details see: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.humboldt.edu%2Fhm%2Fen-us%2Fjob%2F534534%2Ftenure-track-faculty-department-of-biological-sciences-entomology&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Ccdf4ce693cac4c77369708dbffcb12bc%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638385019887857448%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HcFi%2FIo%2BMqs0v9XgaQxPWJ%2BK09sJLk8EvxXBPIVmXxY%3D&reserved=0 Here is a brief overview of what we are looking for: The successful candidate must demonstrate the following: - Experience teaching in the Biological Sciences, at least at the graduate assistant level; - A demonstrated research program focused on some aspect of insect ecology; - Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and scholarly activity, and - Commitment to participating in professional development opportunities that build effectiveness in areas of inclusion, intercultural communication, and advancing diversity. Preferred qualifications for this position include: - Experience teaching Entomology; - Experience collecting, mounting, and curating a collection of insect specimens; - Expertise in the insect fauna of California and the Pacific Northwest and/or Forest Entomology; and - Interest in collaborating with faculty in Forestry and Environmental Science & Management, local land managers and tribes. And what the responsibilities are: Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Instructional assignments may include: Entomology, Freshwater Aquatic Invertebrates, Forest Entomology, Introductory Zoology, and Ecology. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students. John Reiss Professor of Zoology California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt 1 Harpst St. Arcata, CA 95521 USA Office: Sci A 454A Office Hours Fall 2023: Tu & Th 1:00-3:00 PM Personal Zoom Room: https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/j/8029033189 Campus Phone: (707) 826-4156 Email: jor1 at humboldt.edu ?Human happiness depends chiefly upon having an object to pursue, and upon the vigour with which our faculties are exerted in the pursuit? ? Joseph Priestley, 1767 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jor1 at humboldt.edu Sun Dec 17 21:45:47 2023 From: jor1 at humboldt.edu (John Reiss) Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2023 18:45:47 -0800 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Faculty Position in Entomology - Cal Poly Humboldt Message-ID: Hi all- We just posted a tenure-track faculty position in Entomology to begin next fall. Application review begins 31 January 2024. For details see: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.humboldt.edu%2Fhm%2Fen-us%2Fjob%2F534534%2Ftenure-track-faculty-department-of-biological-sciences-entomology&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7C58d5da1143514f8f6e5808dbff738696%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638384644018586249%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C41000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BPHTpVmhuO3ZCHUBLL9OsaP6jRu%2FeC1%2BQCjabMXxPI0%3D&reserved=0 Here is a brief overview of what we are looking for: The successful candidate must demonstrate the following: - Experience teaching in the Biological Sciences, at least at the graduate assistant level; - A demonstrated research program focused on some aspect of insect ecology; - Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and scholarly activity, and - Commitment to participating in professional development opportunities that build effectiveness in areas of inclusion, intercultural communication, and advancing diversity. Preferred qualifications for this position include: - Experience teaching Entomology; - Experience collecting, mounting, and curating a collection of insect specimens; - Expertise in the insect fauna of California and the Pacific Northwest and/or Forest Entomology; and - Interest in collaborating with faculty in Forestry and Environmental Science & Management, local land managers and tribes. And what the responsibilities are: Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Instructional assignments may include: Entomology, Freshwater Aquatic Invertebrates, Forest Entomology, Introductory Zoology, and Ecology. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students. 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Recordings are now available at https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbionomia.net%2Fworkshops&data=05%7C02%7Cnhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Ca9e14251878946fe728f08dc001d3ab0%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638385372731221152%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0lnK7Ej32NsOaLAOThUkggTvwzg8mkHFSYHtEBiRw2E%3D&reserved=0 for those who were unable to attend. David From houellette at fau.edu Tue Dec 19 08:58:49 2023 From: houellette at fau.edu (Heather Ouellette) Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:58:49 +0000 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Ambergris storage Message-ID: Good morning, I just started working in the research collections at the FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, and I've run into an interesting problem in our collection. I found a chunk of ambergris in a plastic box. 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File is too big to share (100MB+) so I made it an Instagram reel instead. https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FC1B62EyPXX3%2F&data=05%7C02%7CNhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Cbde32b5bc8c14bcb72b108dc01678afc%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638386791429834168%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ri%2BLCs%2By64ais9Tmu%2BaAVLInVCezsTINaScDuxy93LM%3D&reserved=0 Cheers, Mike Mike G. 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File is > too big to share (100MB+) so I made it an Instagram reel instead. > > https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FC1B62EyPXX3%2F&data=05%7C02%7CNhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7Cf1d6502d25a043dd1cbd08dc016eab11%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638386822029025358%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=z4BzhpDOtLgqTu5dHwEHeRAVRftm08iPvRNprjBDmIA%3D&reserved=0 > > > Cheers, > Mike > > Mike G. 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URL: From pentcheff at gmail.com Sat Dec 23 14:32:11 2023 From: pentcheff at gmail.com (Dean Pentcheff) Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2023 11:32:11 -0800 Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Terminology In-Reply-To: <6a18d93eaab9486397e2a21094b89268@loodusmuuseum.ee> References: <6a18d93eaab9486397e2a21094b89268@loodusmuuseum.ee> Message-ID: How about: "outreach collection" ? Like other respondents, I thought of "teaching collection" or "education collection", but those don't include the potential for commercial use. Perhaps the world "outreach" is broad enough to cover all those uses. -Dean -- Dean Pentcheff pentcheff at gmail.com pentcheff at nhm.org https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch.nhm.org%2Fdisco&data=05%7C02%7CNhcoll-l%40mailman.yale.edu%7C38edb6e2d4134adac1ed08dc03edf258%7Cdd8cbebb21394df8b4114e3e87abeb5c%7C0%7C0%7C638389567718184718%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oQPO4BZ%2BmQopc6knYJjwV8FzzK1zjKsIjF%2B83Z87r0A%3D&reserved=0 On Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 4:05?AM Lennart Lennuk < Lennart.Lennuk at loodusmuuseum.ee> wrote: > Hi! > > > > How to name a collection that contains specimens with no data and is used > for educational and commercial purposes? > > Our translator is using a word ?auxiliary collection? but I did not found > any usage on that word. > > > > Best! > Lennart > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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