From glewis-g at oeb.harvard.edu  Mon Jun  2 09:26:56 2025
From: glewis-g at oeb.harvard.edu (Tocci, Genevieve E.)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2025 13:26:56 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Fw: [PestList] Integrated Pest Management: The Plan and
 Implementation online course begins June 30 on MuseumStudy.com
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This course on creating an IPM plan run by Gretchen Anderson may be of interest to many of us un Natural History collections!


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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<mailto:glewis-g at oeb.harvard.edu>



I don?t expect you to respond to my email outside your work hours.



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Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:41 PM
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Subject: [PestList] Integrated Pest Management: The Plan and Implementation online course begins June 30 on MuseumStudy.com

You are familiar with Integrated Pest Management and have been using it,
but you never got around to writing a plan to carry it out. Here is the
course for you!
A written plan formalizes the IPM strategy and keeps management abreast
of your status. It organizes your ideas and lays the groundwork for the
needs of the collection and the building(s). It provides the direction
in which you want to take the program, including grant funding and
accreditation.
Join Retired Carnegie Museum of Natural History Conservator Gretchen
Anderson for this four week online course in which participants will
learn how to apply IPM principles to their specific situation and
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developed and discussed. Even though our institutions have different
challenges the exchange of ideas presents the opportunity for us to help
each other brainstorm solutions that will work for our situation.
For more information visit our website:
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From jessica.bazeley at yale.edu  Mon Jun  2 13:07:53 2025
From: jessica.bazeley at yale.edu (Utrup, Jessica)
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2025 17:07:53 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Quarterly Reminder: NHCOLL:  Brought to you by SPNHC
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We depend on list members to provide only those postings that are appropriate to the subject matter, which includes topics such as collections administration, collections care, computerization, conservation, management, and job postings. Both policy and practical discussions are appropriate. Information of all kinds is welcome, however, advertising of items or services for sale is inappropriate.



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From hphenrystewart at gmail.com  Tue Jun  3 09:50:54 2025
From: hphenrystewart at gmail.com (Hannah Powles)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2025 14:50:54 +0100
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Join Managing and Preserving Digital Assets Tomorrow
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Hi everyone,

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From jda26 at cam.ac.uk  Tue Jun  3 12:53:11 2025
From: jda26 at cam.ac.uk (Jack Ashby)
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2025 16:53:11 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] New Position: Senior Collections Lead
Message-ID: <LO2P265MB2749CE0D37E688EC3019F565E26DA@LO2P265MB2749.GBRP265.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>

Dear all
I am delighted to share the advert for a new position at the University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge, UK:

Senior Collections Lead
Full-time, fixed term for four years (in the first instance). Salary: ?35,116-?45,413

The Senior Collections Lead's primary responsibility is to manage the team responsible for Collections Management, Care, and Conservation; whilst also playing a significant role in the delivery of this work, particularly in areas of collections management.
You will be an ambitious and creative individual with proven successful experience of leading and motivating teams with a diverse and active workload. You will have a deep knowledge of contemporary natural history museums practice, particularly in collections management, and a practical understanding of the processes of conservation. You enjoy people-management, work-planning and negotiation, and have the ability to develop schedules to balance the needs of a wide range of stakeholders. You are excited by the creative possibilities of making collections accessible for research, teaching and public engagement. You will have the people skills to be a superb ambassador for the Museum when engaging with external users of our collections and capable of working effectively with our academic Curators.
For more information and details on how to apply, please see: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51272/

Please do share with your networks.
All the best
Jack

Assistant Director
University Museum of Zoology
Downing Street
Cambridge
CB2 3EJ
+44 (0)1223 761344<tel:+441223761344>
Bluesky:  @JackDAshby<https://bsky.app/profile/jackdashby.bsky.social>
President, Society for the History of Natural History<http://www.shnh.org.uk/>
Nature's Memory: Behind the Scenes at the World's Natural History Museums<https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/458203/natures-memory-by-ashby-jack/9780241656884> by Jack Ashby was published in April 2025.

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From Joachim.Haendel at zns.uni-halle.de  Wed Jun  4 01:23:50 2025
From: Joachim.Haendel at zns.uni-halle.de (=?UTF-8?Q?Joachim=20H=C3=A4ndel?=)
Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:23:50 +0200
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Old Croone Day
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Hello everybody,

today is Old Croone Day - an important day in the annals of natural history collections. 
And that is a reason to remember William Croonee (1633 - 1684) and all the friends and colleagues who have the same problems in their collections and feel the same pleasure in their work.

To us and our collections!

Cheers!
Joachim


--  
Joachim Haendel
 
Center of Natural Science Collections
of the Martin Luther University (ZNS)
- Entomological Collection -

Domplatz 4
D-06099 Halle (Saale)
Germany

Phone:  +49 345 - 55 26 447
Email: joachim.haendel at zns.uni-halle.de


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From Mike.Rutherford at glasgow.ac.uk  Wed Jun  4 06:58:56 2025
From: Mike.Rutherford at glasgow.ac.uk (Mike Rutherford)
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2025 10:58:56 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] ICOM 2025 / UMAC in Dubai - call for Papers
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Hi all,

See below for call for papers. Of particular note is the session - Reconsidering the division between Natural and Cultural Heritage: The Role of Natural History collections in reactivating intangible knowledge

Cheers,
Mike

[cid:37991e75-2279-40c6-addf-87ffda308610]
At the 27th ICOM General Conference in Dubai this year UMAC is collaborating with three other international committees to produce a diverse and relevant program of presentations. We are collaborating with ICOM NATHIST (Natural History), ICOM CIMUSET (Science and Technology) and CIPEG (Egyptology).

Below is a description of each collaborative session plus a description of our own International Committee's Day UMAC session. This information will go live on the ICOM Dubai website shortly with a call for papers. We provide this information now so you can plan and prepare to make a submission for one (or more) of these sessions.

[cid:75b8fbb5-431a-4ab4-9162-810cbd45c5ba]
Reconsidering the division between Natural and Cultural Heritage: The Role of Natural History collections in reactivating intangible knowledge
Session A - November 12 afternoon

Reconnecting museum collections of cultural heritage - the belongings of people - with their origins and stories has contributed to the enrichment of identity and to intangible knowledge-building by connecting the past with the present, moving beyond safeguarding, to reactivating areas of intangible knowledge. Natural History museums and collections are becoming public places where environmental issues and their anthropogenic origins are addressed.  This has led to new approaches to the interactions between people and nature, with a desire to showcase the close connections between cultural and natural heritage in articulating issues which now affect modern societies across the world, such as climate change, increased pollution, migration and habitat loss.

We believe collections of cultural and natural heritage need to be more integrated in current analyses. This work is now urgent, as it is directly impacted by current wars and conflicts as well as transformations of habitat, which have altered material and immaterial cultural heritage.  This session welcomes case studies and reflections on the interdisciplinary potential of such work.

[cid:1a8cea58-e89e-441b-b87b-5c27b58e5479]
Collecting the Digital: Rethinking Materiality in Science and University Museums
Session B November 12 evening

Digital technologies present a unique challenge for science and university museums. Unlike traditional scientific instruments or artifacts, digital innovations-such as artificial intelligence, algorithms, and data-driven research tools-often lack a physical presence that corresponds to their profound societal impact. This session explores how museums can collect, document, and interpret digital and contemporary scientific heritage in ways that preserve both their material and conceptual significance.
 Bringing together perspectives from universities and museum professionals, this session will examine key questions: How do we collect and exhibit AI and other digital technologies? When is the physical object necessary, and when can alternative collecting strategies be employed? How do decisions about what to collect shape future research and public engagement?

Through a keynote presentation, case studies, and discussion, this session will highlight innovative approaches to collecting scientific heritage from university labs and beyond. Rather than providing definitive answers, it will raise critical questions about the evolving role of collections in the digital age, balancing materiality, research, and dissemination.

[cid:fce830bf-2263-49ad-a598-f8aeb8cf6fb7]
Ancient civilisations and the contemporary academy
Session C November 13 afternoon

We will investigate the changing understanding of the materiality of ancient civilisations, particularly ancient Egypt, through the contemporary academy and other forms of cultural production and consumption. By 'contemporary academy' we understand a modern organisation that does research, either a museum or a university. We want to discuss how new technologies are transforming the generation and transmission of knowledge and how a new wave of emerging scholarship requires a sound contemporary and ethical framework for both knowledge generation and dissemination.

[cid:5d872fbb-f52a-4cac-a3d5-ed3caa85fe92]
Rapid Change in Higher Education: The Strategic Value of Museums and Collections
November 15 ICs Day

In this session we investigate the future of material collections and museums in higher education.

The rapid pace of change in higher education pedagogies, research methodologies and public engagement modalities in recent years has produced many challenges and opportunities for university museums. Reconfiguration and rethinking the very nature of higher education raises some fundamental questions on the role of museums and material collections in the future academy,

To remain relevant, university museums must embrace change through digital technologies, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and actively engage with diverse communities and epistemologies. By doing so, we continue to offer higher education an identifiable value proposition and continue contribute meaningfully to society.

This session, marking the first time UMAC has met in the UAE, will explore the future of university museums and collections.

ICOM Dubai 2025 registration is now open!
https://dubai2025.icom.museum/registration

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From simmons.johne at gmail.com  Wed Jun  4 09:17:41 2025
From: simmons.johne at gmail.com (John E Simmons)
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2025 09:17:41 -0400
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Old Croone Day
Message-ID: <CAF7GCDaXaxspVRR67iKmH7Jc21K3Te41OBh1t7RLDiDxuBbiRw@mail.gmail.com>

*Old Croone Day, 04 June *



Once again it is Old Croone Day, an international holiday that celebrates
the anniversary of a significant event in the history of natural history
collections? *the first recorded mention of the long-term preservation of
scientific specimens in alcohol*. It was on 04 June 1662 that Dr. William
Croone demonstrated ?two embryos of puppy-dogs, which he had kept eight
days, and were put in spirit in a glass-vial sealed hermetically? before
the Royal Society of London.



Croone (1633-1684) graduated from from Emmanuel College (Cambridge) in
1650, was appointed Professor of Rhetoric at Gresham College in London in
1659, and joined a group interested in science experiments which led to him
being a founding member of the Royal Society of London in 1662.



After Croone was certified as an anatomy lecturer by the Barber-Surgeons'
Company, and elected a Fellow in the College of Physicians in 1675. Croone
conducted research on physiology, the circulation of blood, respiration,
the density of air, and the freezing of water, but it was his interest in
embryology that led him to accidentally discover fluid preservation.



In this same spirit of scientific curiosity and inquiry, I invite you to
celebrate 04 June this year (and every year) by raising a glass of your
favorite beverage to toast the preservation of friendships and reflect on
how many important developments in science have come about when someone was
trying to solve some other problem.



Here?s to you, Dr. William Croone!




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
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From kj23v at fsu.edu  Wed Jun  4 16:15:19 2025
From: kj23v at fsu.edu (Kalina Jakymec)
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2025 20:15:19 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Online Course | Digital Imaging for Biodiversity
 Collections Course | July 21-24
Message-ID: <SJ2P220MB162027BA42A77356110B1F4FB66CA@SJ2P220MB1620.NAMP220.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>

Hello all,

Applications are open for the Digitization Academy<http://digitizationacademy.org/courses> online course Digital Imaging for Biodiversity Collections in July! See more info below and do consider sharing this announcement with others who might benefit from it. Thanks!
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Digital Imaging for Biodiversity Collections
Apply here<https://forms.gle/7iXixPtvzeTcHbJf8>!


The aim of this free, online Digitization Academy<http://digitizationacademy.org/courses> course is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to (1) identify and describe relevant facets of biodiversity specimens that can be captured and shared with common digital imaging modalities, (2) identify sources of digital imaging protocols and best practices, (3) identify and prioritize major differences among digital image file formats, hardware, and software options, (4) explain the workings of a digital SLR or mirrorless camera/lens, camera control software, and image processing software, (5) archive and share digital images, and (6) anticipate new uses for digital images of biodiversity specimens, such as in artificial intelligence and immersive media.

Participants do not need prior knowledge of digital cameras or specialized software, though participants are required to have access to a digital camera and lens during the duration of the course.

The course will occur from July 21?24 (Monday?Thursday) between 11 am and 3 pm EDT US time (New York City time; 11:00-12:30 and 13:30-15:00 UTC-4). Participants can expect to spend three hours per day in synchronous meetings and as much as two additional hours of preparation time per day outside class. So this is about a 20-hour time commitment.

The course will be delivered in English. Those interested in participating from outside the US may apply.

The course will be led by Austin Mast with contributions from a panel of digital imaging specialists.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/7iXixPtvzeTcHbJf8

Applications are due by 9 am ET on Friday, June 20. We expect to cap the course at about 20 participants and will make admission decisions based on the relevance of your training to your organization's future activities and a desire to engage a diversity of perspectives.

Direct any questions about the opportunity to Kalina Jakymec (kjakymec at fsu.edu<mailto:kjakymec at fsu.edu>).

Kalina Jakymec
iDigBio Workforce Development Manager
Florida State University
digitizationacademy.org | idigbio.org

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From noreply at surveys.cmich.edu  Fri Jun  6 11:37:46 2025
From: noreply at surveys.cmich.edu (Craig Hadley)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2025 09:37:46 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] *All voices needed* | Participate in 5-minute academic
 museum leadership survey
Message-ID: <1401581192.1118979.1749224266104@jwm-6bc7cfbcd8-g5766>

Dear academic museum colleague:




Greetings from northern Michigan. I hope you can spare just a few minutes of
your time to help me with my academic museum leadership study for my
dissertation.




The anonymous Qualtrics link here
<https://cmich.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8IIwsV7HCXMKHjg> will lead you
directly to the study and should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. The
study is open to ALL academic museum employees working in ALL positions and is
approved by the Central Michigan University Institutional Review Board (IRB).




You may also elect to enter a raffle to win a $5 Amazon gift card upon
completion of the survey.




Thanks very much for your time and consideration. I look forward to sharing
the results with the academic museum community in 2026!




Sincerely,

Craig Hadley

EdD Candidate, Central Michigan University

Director, Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College




Follow this link to the survey:
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From spnhc.ncdc at gmail.com  Tue Jun 10 10:43:41 2025
From: spnhc.ncdc at gmail.com (Networking and Career Development Committee)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:43:41 -0400
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] SPNHC - NCDC June 11th Meeting
Message-ID: <CADEOd6XzWn_2ncZ+e4HQCMPHH=28Bqua+AmFn5jhq=u_dv_cfw@mail.gmail.com>

Hello all,

The SPNHC - Networking and Career Development Committee is having its next
meeting tomorrow, *Wednesday, June 11th from 3-4pm EST *(Time Zone
Converter Website
<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20250203T220000&p1=396&p2=224&p3=64&p4=860>).
This meeting will start with an Graduate School Insights: Panel Q&A and
then will be followed up with our committee meeting.

To join us, please email *spnhc.ncdc at gmail.com <spnhc.ncdc at gmail.com>* to
receive the zoom link!

*Graduate School Insights: Panel Q&A*
Curious about graduate school surrounding natural history collections? Many
programs and pathways to collections care are not the same! Join NCDC on
June 11th on Zoom for a panel discussion where collection specialists and
current graduate students will share valuable insights into the application
process, choosing the right program, funding options, and their job search
experiences.

*NEXT MEETING: TBD*

*If you?re interested in joining our mailing list, an upcoming meeting,
etc. feel free to fill out our general interest
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From jpandey at aibs.org  Tue Jun 10 11:41:46 2025
From: jpandey at aibs.org (Jyotsna Pandey)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:41:46 -0400
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Register Now: 16th Annual Biological Sciences
 Congressional District Visits
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*Meet with Your Lawmakers This Summer and Help Inform Science Policy*

Registration is open for the 16th annual Biological Sciences Congressional
District Visits event.

This national initiative, organized by the American Institute of Biological
Sciences (AIBS), is an opportunity for biologists across the country to
meet with their federal or state elected officials to showcase the people,
facilities, and equipment that are required to support and conduct
scientific research. This initiative helps to put a face on science and to
remind lawmakers that science is happening in their district and state.

The Biological Sciences Congressional District Visits event enables
scientists, graduate students, representatives of research facilities, and
people affiliated with scientific collections to meet with their federal or
state elected officials without traveling to Washington, DC.  *Participating
scientists can either meet with their elected officials at the
local district office or may invite them to visit their research facility.*

AIBS will schedule participants' meetings with lawmakers and will prepare
participants through online training and one-on-one support. Meetings will
take place mid-July through October, depending on the participant's
schedule and their lawmaker's availability.

The event is made possible by AIBS, with the support of event
sponsors: American
Society of Primatologists, Botanical Society of America, Florida
International University Institute of
Environment, Helminthological Society of Washington, Natural Science
Collections Alliance, Organization of Biological Field Stations,
Paleontological Society, Society for Preservation of Natural History
Collections, and Society for the Study of Evolution.

*Registration for participation is free, but required, and closes on July
14, 2025. To learn more and register, visit io.aibs.org/cdv
<http://io.aibs.org/cdv>.*

Please share this announcement with interested colleagues and graduate
students.
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From PALMERL at si.edu  Tue Jun 10 13:51:02 2025
From: PALMERL at si.edu (Palmer, Lisa)
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:51:02 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] FW: ACTION REQUESTED: Two Major Disaster Declarations in
 MO
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fyi

From: FEMA-HENTF <fema-hentf at fema.dhs.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:47 PM
Subject: ACTION REQUESTED: Two Major Disaster Declarations in MO

External Email - Exercise Caution
Dear HENTF members,



Two major disaster declarations were approved on June 9th for the Missouri severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred on April 29th and May 16th  (DR-4876 & DR-4877 respectively).





  1.  Public Assistance is currently available for the events that occurred on April 29th for DR-4876 in Categories A-F in the following counties: Washington, Greene, Lawrence, Newton, Barry, and McDonald counties. Public Assistance is currently available for the events that occurred on May 16th for DR-4877 in Categories A-G in the following counties: St. Louis and Scott counties, and the independent city of St. Louis. Learn more about Public Assistance<https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public/process>. We will keep you informed of any additional categories and counties as they get added.



   EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE MEASURES (Category B) may include, but are not limited to:

  1.  Temporary emergency repair (blue roofs and other work) or stabilization of an eligible facility if it eliminates or lessens an immediate threat
  2.  Wet vacuuming, damp wiping, or vacuuming with High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) equipment of the interior space
  3.  Removal of contaminated gypsum board, plaster (or similar wall finishes), carpet or floor finishes, and ceilings or permanent light fixtures
  4.  Cleaning of contaminated heating and ventilation (including ductwork), plumbing, and air conditioning systems or other mechanical equipment
  5.  Removal or relocation of collections to prevent damage or loss



    PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT (Category E) may include, but is not limited to:

       1.  Repair or replacement of materials, equipment, and exhibition furnishings associated with the storage, display, preservation, or exhibition of collections and individual objects

       2. Treatment of "special library collections," but not replacement of rare books, manuscripts, and other fragile materials

       3. Stabilization - work necessary to return items to a condition in which they can function in the same capacity as they did prior to the disaster

       4. Reasonable costs associated with the development of the treatment plan for the collection or individual object

       5. Costs associated with restoring an item to pre-disaster (but not original) condition





The Public Assistance Program Delivery Process. For more information, go to Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Version 4 (fema.gov)<https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_pappg-v4-updated-links_policy_6-1-2020.pdf>.



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  1.  Individual Assistance is available to individuals and households for DR-4877 only, in the following counties: St. Louis and Scott counties, and the independent city of St. Louis. For disasters declared on or after March 22nd, 2024, FEMA's Individual Assistance program was expanded to include quicker access to needed funds including simplifying assistance for self-employed individuals such as self-employed artists and entrepreneurs. Learn more about this type of assistance HERE<https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/fema-assistance-self-employed-equipment-tool-replacement> & HERE<https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_hentf_individual-assistance_quick_guide_march-2025_042025.pdf>.



  1.  Information on DR-4876 can be found at  https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4876 with a map of the designated areas<https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4876/designated-areas>.



  1.  Information on DR-4877 can be found at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4877 with a map of the designated areas.<https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4877/designated-areas>



Please continue to reach out to your members and constituents to help gather reports of damage, identify any unmet needs, and share the following resources:





1.                   Cultural institutions, arts organizations, and artists and performing groups can call the National Heritage Responders hotline: 202.661.8068. The National Heritage Responders, a team of trained conservators and collections care professionals administered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation, are available 24/7 to provide advice and guidance.



2.                   Members of the public and individual artists who have questions about saving family heirlooms and personal collections can email the National Heritage Responders at NHRpublichelpline at culturalheritage.org<mailto:NHRpublichelpline at culturalheritage.org>.



3.                   HENTF's Save Your Family Treasures guidance is available at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/recover/save-family-treasures. Here you can find the downloadable FEMA fact sheets "After the Flood: Advice for Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures" and "Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms," available in multiple languages.




Please stay safe and I will stay in touch as disaster assistance evolves.



With thanks,
Sarah


Sarah Caruso
Disaster Operations Specialist | Heritage Emergency National Task Force
Office of Environmental Planning & Historic Preservation
Resilience
Mobile: (202) 718-2011
Sarah.caruso at fema.dhs.gov<mailto:Sarah.caruso at fema.dhs.gov>
https://culturalrescue.si.edu/who-we-are/hentf
Federal Emergency Management Agency
fema.gov<https://www.fema.gov/>
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From l.allington-jones at nhm.ac.uk  Wed Jun 11 07:11:33 2025
From: l.allington-jones at nhm.ac.uk (Lu Allington-Jones)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:11:33 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Registration for GCG's SPPC closes on Monday 16th June
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Dear Colleagues,

This is just a quick reminder that there are only a few days left before registration closes (at midnight on Monday 16th June) for this year's Symposium on Palaeontological Preparation and Conservation.
The meeting will be held at Naturalis in Leiden on June 26th and 27th, and will consist of talks, posters and workshops.

You can read more about the event, see this year's abstracts and register by visiting this page:

SPPC 2025 - Leiden - Geological Collections Group<https://www.geocurator.org/events/97-sppc/623-sppc-2025-leiden>

With best wishes,

Lu, Nigel and Kieran
(SPPC Committee)


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From bradbredehoft at museumstudy.com  Wed Jun 11 11:49:28 2025
From: bradbredehoft at museumstudy.com (Brad Bredehoft)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:49:28 -0500
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Online professional development from Museum Study for
 July 2025
Message-ID: <693c6c3c-a0a1-4e1a-9683-8af7ca072183@museumstudy.com>

Here are the online courses that will be running at Museum Study in July 2025

Integrated Pest Management: The Plan and Implementation online course begins June 30 on MuseumStudy.com
You are familiar with Integrated Pest Management and have been using it, but you never got around to writing a plan to carry it out. Here is the course for you!
A written plan formalizes the IPM strategy and keeps management abreast of your status. It organizes your ideas and lays the groundwork for the needs of the collection and the building(s). It provides the direction in which you want to take the program, including grant funding and accreditation.
Join Retired Carnegie Museum of Natural History Conservator Gretchen Anderson for this four week online course in which participants will learn how to apply IPM principles to their specific situation and institution. A draft plan and specific implementation strategies will be developed and discussed. Even though our institutions have different challenges the exchange of ideas presents the opportunity for us to help each other brainstorm solutions that will work for our situation.
For more information visit our website:
https://www.museumstudy.com/integrated-pest-management-plan

Policies for Managing Collections 4 week online course begins June 30 on MuseumStudy.com
Museums today are faced with many new and unexpected challenges, including climate change, developing sustainable practices in collection care, preservation of digital information, decolonization and repatriation, changing environmental parameters for collection storage, and strategies for coping with ever-larger collections with shrinking budgets. In his May 2024 webinar, John E. Simmons discussed how good collection management policies can help museums address these issues and other topics in the new, revised third edition of Things Great and
Small: Collection Management Policies.
Join instructor John Simmons for the 4 week long course Policies for Managing Collections. In this course we will critically examine the purposes and functions of collections management policies, including how collections are defined, acquired, managed, used, maintained, and deaccessioned.
Learn how to write collections management policies for your own institution and how to evaluate the effectiveness of your policies.
Participants can purchase the Third Edition of the book at a discount.
For more information visit our website:
https://www.museumstudy.com/policies-for-managing-collections

Creating Virtual Learning Opportunities in Museums course begins June 30 on MuseumStudy.com
Join Hillary Hanel Rose for this virtual professional development course born out of the challenges we all encountered to deliver virtual learning experiences when we had to close to the public.
Creating Virtual Learning Opportunities in Museums will cover creating both synchronous and asynchronous programs, connecting with teachers, and some technical skills to ensure that you can support teachers and students virtually as they learn from you and your museum.
Participants will create at least 3 different virtual museum education programs and learn to use technology tools and build skills to help them develop additional virtual learning opportunities.
If you missed the webinar Hillary gave Don't Reinvent the Wheel: Using SAMR to Create Virtual Programs Inspired by your In-Person Programs you can watch it on our YouTube Channel. The link is on the course page.
Hillary goes into greater depth about the SAMR Model (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) in week one of the course.
For more information visit our website:
https://www.museumstudy.com/creating-virtual-learning-opportunities-in-museums

-- 
Brad Bredehoft (he/him/his)
CEO
Museum Study, LLC
www.MuseumStudy.com


From vdelnavaz at SBNATURE2.ORG  Wed Jun 11 13:24:39 2025
From: vdelnavaz at SBNATURE2.ORG (Vanessa Delnavaz)
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:24:39 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Job Announcement: Associate Curator of Invertebrate
 Zoology at SBMNH
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Associate Curator of Invertebrate Zoology:  Position Announcement

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is seeking an Associate Curator in Invertebrate Zoology [non Entomology]. This is a full time, exempt position.  Responsible for the continued development, identification and research use of these collections, being predominantly marine and terrestrial mollusks, of over two million specimens, with the second largest holdings in Recent marine Bryozoa.  We seek an energetic individual who will promote the accessibility of these collections through ongoing digitization efforts and through the Museum's nature education programs, exhibits and science outreach.

Located in the coastal town of Santa Barbara, renowned for its Mediterranean climate, the Museum was founded over 100 years ago.  It has a long established, strong tradition in collection-based research with many of its collections being ranked both nationally and internationally.  Our largest IZ holdings are mollusks from the eastern and tropical Indo-Pacific and western North America with historical specimens dating to the 1850s.  This resource has been built based on the quality of specimen data and today contains many hidden assets that need to be made more accessible.  During the past 50 years it has grown by actively seeking personal collections from both amateur and professional malacologists, who have specialized in field work and have been meticulous in their record keeping.  The Bryozoa collection includes the former holdings of the USC Allan Hancock Foundation, that formed the basis of Raymond Osburn's monographs [1950-1953] on Eastern Pacific species, as well as the research collections of John and Dorothy Soule, compiled throughout the Indo-Pacific [1965-1997].

Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in invertebrate zoology, or equivalent training; multi-year expertise with museum collections and curational techniques.  Familiarity with SPECIFY software and SEM techniques, is most highly desirable, as is a record of original collection-based research that demonstrates taxonomic experience.

Candidate should be a good communicator and enthusiastic interpreter of invertebrate zoology, even outside of their specific expertise, to the public. Experience with grant writing for collection-based research, management and field work is desirable.

Online submissions to include (1) letter of interest; (2) current CV with list of publications, and up to three PDFs; (3) names of three references. Please note that Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

To view the detailed job description and submit your application, visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3331099/SB-Museum-of-Natural-History/Associate-Curator-of-Invertebrate-Zoology

Refer technical questions to Dr. Henry W. Chaney at: hchaney at sbnature2.org<mailto:hchaney at sbnature2.org>

Review of applications starts 15 July 2025, until filled. EOE.

All the best,
Vanessa

Vanessa Delnavaz (she/her) | Associate Curator of Invertebrate Zoology
805-682-4711 ext. 146 | www.sbnature.org<http://www.sbnature.org/>

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
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From vanessa.pitusi at uit.no  Thu Jun 12 04:38:26 2025
From: vanessa.pitusi at uit.no (Vanessa Pitusi)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:38:26 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Entomology cabinets
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Dear all,

Our entomology collection is in need of more storage cabinets and cases.

We have a potential supplier but just wanted to see what other companies museums in Europe might be ordering from.

Kind regards,
Vanessa
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From d.neumann at leibniz-lib.de  Thu Jun 12 12:05:40 2025
From: d.neumann at leibniz-lib.de (Dirk Neumann)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:05:40 +0200
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] [EXTERN]  Entomology cabinets
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Dear Vanessa,

it depends a bit what exactly you are looking for. This is a very narrow market, and within Europe companies like Forstner, Zambelli, or Bruynzeel have a focus on compactors, i.e. from a principle design idea viewpoint this is an open shelf that is converted into a stand-alone cabinet. Companies like Lista, Polestore or other are specialised on cabinets, but their main clients is industry and the principle design idea behind is tool/industry cabinetry.

Manufacturers for high quality stand alone metal natural history cabinets that agree with our conservation requirements are mostly producing in the Anglo-American market, such as Space Saver, Delta Design, or Steel Fixtures. There are some in the UK, and UK colleagues may jump in with some names. We were looking into this but run into post-Brexit customs/tax/transportation issues, which surely are resolved and will ease after the recent agreement of the UK government with the EU. It might be worth mentioning though that Bruynzeel recently took over Delta Design, which might open opportunities to reduce shipping and freight costs, which need to be considered.

There are some manufactures for wooden cabinets in Eastern Europe, but wood typically off-gases VOCs (especially laminated plywood or particle board).

Another question is if you have standardised drawers in your collection, or if you need bespoken cabinets/sizes, and if so, how high your ordering volume would be.

We recently ordered few cabinets from Delta (however Ornithology cabinets), but now have a second order with them because the higher quality (and price) for the stand alone cabinets will pay off in the long run. We have been ordering open cabinets for entomology from a Polish vendor (Paradox) for an interim storage / rehousing project, but probably will look into more sustainable solutions for future storage.

Hope this helps
Dirk


Am 12.06.2025 um 10:38 schrieb Vanessa Pitusi:
Dear all,

Our entomology collection is in need of more storage cabinets and cases.

We have a potential supplier but just wanted to see what other companies museums in Europe might be ordering from.

Kind regards,
Vanessa



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From FURTHD at si.edu  Thu Jun 12 14:14:41 2025
From: FURTHD at si.edu (Furth, David)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:14:41 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Entomology cabinets
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I've been working with Majkowski Woodworking Company (Poland) [www.majkowski.eu & info at majkowski.eu<mailto:info at majkowski.eu> ) to produce entomological metal cabinets for a unique size of drawers for a museum overseas.  They produce an excellent metal cabinet; their drawers are also excellent and pest proof.  They have been attending the Entomological Collections Network meetings as vendors the past several years.  Because they are based in Europe, they are probably more cost-effective for collections on that side of the pond. Metal cabinets are much better and more archival than wood for most situations.

David G. Furth, Ph.D.
Emeritus Collections Manager & Research Associate
Department of Entomology
MRC 165, P.O. Box 37012
National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D. C. 20013-7012  USA
Phone: 202-633-0990
Fax: 202-786-2894
Email: furthd at si.edu<mailto:furthd at si.edu>
Website: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/staff/david-furth


From: Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> On Behalf Of Vanessa Pitusi
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Dear all,

Our entomology collection is in need of more storage cabinets and cases.

We have a potential supplier but just wanted to see what other companies museums in Europe might be ordering from.

Kind regards,
Vanessa
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From abentley at ku.edu  Thu Jun 12 17:56:12 2025
From: abentley at ku.edu (Bentley, Andrew Charles)
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:56:12 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] [EXTERN]  Entomology cabinets
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There is also Majkowski in Poland who just exhibited at SPNHC 2025 - https://www.majkowski.eu/index.html
Majkowski - Woodworking company<https://www.majkowski.eu/index.html>
The highest quality collection cabinets and drawers for entomology, geology, paleontology, zoology and botany.
www.majkowski.eu
Andy


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Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:05 AM
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Dear Vanessa,

it depends a bit what exactly you are looking for. This is a very narrow market, and within Europe companies like Forstner, Zambelli, or Bruynzeel have a focus on compactors, i.e. from a principle design idea viewpoint this is an open shelf that is converted into a stand-alone cabinet. Companies like Lista, Polestore or other are specialised on cabinets, but their main clients is industry and the principle design idea behind is tool/industry cabinetry.

Manufacturers for high quality stand alone metal natural history cabinets that agree with our conservation requirements are mostly producing in the Anglo-American market, such as Space Saver, Delta Design, or Steel Fixtures. There are some in the UK, and UK colleagues may jump in with some names. We were looking into this but run into post-Brexit customs/tax/transportation issues, which surely are resolved and will ease after the recent agreement of the UK government with the EU. It might be worth mentioning though that Bruynzeel recently took over Delta Design, which might open opportunities to reduce shipping and freight costs, which need to be considered.

There are some manufactures for wooden cabinets in Eastern Europe, but wood typically off-gases VOCs (especially laminated plywood or particle board).

Another question is if you have standardised drawers in your collection, or if you need bespoken cabinets/sizes, and if so, how high your ordering volume would be.

We recently ordered few cabinets from Delta (however Ornithology cabinets), but now have a second order with them because the higher quality (and price) for the stand alone cabinets will pay off in the long run. We have been ordering open cabinets for entomology from a Polish vendor (Paradox) for an interim storage / rehousing project, but probably will look into more sustainable solutions for future storage.

Hope this helps
Dirk


Am 12.06.2025 um 10:38 schrieb Vanessa Pitusi:

Dear all,



Our entomology collection is in need of more storage cabinets and cases.



We have a potential supplier but just wanted to see what other companies museums in Europe might be ordering from.



Kind regards,

Vanessa



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From jkbraun at ou.edu  Fri Jun 13 15:27:40 2025
From: jkbraun at ou.edu (Braun, Janet K.)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:27:40 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Job Posting-Collection Manager, Recent Invertebrates
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Job Posting
Collection Manager, Recent Invertebrates
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus
Schedule: Full-time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5, occasional evenings and weekends
Work Type: Onsite
Salary Range: Targeted salary $39,500 annually based on experience
Benefits Provided: Yes
Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Application Instructions

To apply, go to: https://jobs.ou.edu/ and apply for Job Number 251244

Job Description
Responsible for the daily curatorial operations and management of the SNOMNH Collection of Recent Invertebrates in assistance to the Curator of Recent Invertebrates. Develop and main the collection, databases, image library and associated metadata. Support research staff and education and exhibition programs and provide content for the website. Ensure proper permits, including state and national and international permits and documentation for field collections, accessions, loans and exchange of museum specimens. Assist the Curator of Recent Invertebrates in field work and obtaining and preparing specimens for their research. Assist faculty, scholars, visiting researchers and students in use of the collection. Assist in organizing and preparing presentations and programs highlighting collection materials and research activities. Assist the Curator of Recent Invertebrates in training and supervising students, interns and volunteers. This permanent staff position reports to the Curator of Recent Invertebrates.

Essential Duties:

  *   Manages daily curatorial needs of the Collection of Recent Invertebrates and its records, documentation and images while incorporating appropriate practices, standards, philosophy, theory and ethics of collection stewardship.
  *   Daily curatorial duties include identifying, preparing, cataloging, digitizing, housing and/or conserving museum collections and associated metadata for new and existing collections maintaining computerized databases and providing content for the website.
  *   Responds to verbal and written requests, including inquiries from the general public, regarding loans, accessions and donations.
  *   Processes accessions and handles incoming and outgoing specimen loans including providing documentation and securing national and international permissions and permits.
  *   May conduct some collection-focused research in field of expertise and/or assist and support the research program of the Curator of Recent Invertebrates, including (but not limited to) specimen preparation, photographic work, field work, and preparing grant proposals.
  *   Assists Curator of Recent Invertebrates in public programs and educational and outreach activities, including the development of outreach materials, exhibitions (temporary and permanent), and direct participation in public outreach events as directed.
  *   Gives tours to the public and give presentations or informal classes.
  *   Assists Curator of Recent Invertebrates in training and supervising collection assistants, students, volunteers and interns to carry out curation activities, specimen preparation and research.  Assists visiting researchers make use of the collection.
  *   Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position or other related duties as assigned, including (but not limited to) lab safety, inventory and ordering supplies.
  *   Participates in scholarly activity outside the university that promote the SNOMNH Collection of Recent Invertebrates, as exemplified by attending professional meetings and/or engaging in professional development activities.
  *   Assists Curator of Recent Invertebrates in developing and enforcing section policies, procedures and assessing short-and-long term goals for the collection.

Job Requirements

Required Education: Bachelors degree
Equivalency and Substitution: Will accept 48 months of Collection-related work experience in natural history collections, including collection and database management, digitization and specimen preparation in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  *   Demonstrated knowledge of recent invertebrates, including insects, mollusks, arthropods, crustaceans, arachnids, among others
  *   Demonstrated knowledge of acceptable museum practices and standards for collection care, collection and database management, documentation, digitization, conservation and registration methods for collections
  *   Knowledge of best practices for the preparation, preservation and exhibition of natural history specimens and their data (e.g., metadata standards, data management, etc.)
  *   Ability to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
  *   Interpersonal skills commensurate with representing the Collection of Recent Invertebrates in one-on-one and group settings
  *   Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
  *   Excellent written and oral communication skills
  *   Excellent skills in organization and time management and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
  *   Ability to work independently and with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
  *   Must use established occupational health and safety practices
Certifications:

  *   Valid driver's license
Advertised Physical Requirements:
Physical:

  *   Required to be mobile, agile, bend, stoop, squat, climb, lift (15-44 pounds) and carry.
  *   Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
  *    Able to read handwritten documents.
  *   Able to speak including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others; able to hear including receiving detailed information orally; and able to see including color, depth, perception or clarity.
Environmental:

  *   Able to follow safety procedures for facilities, equipment and chemical used in the study, preparation and storage of invertebrate specimens
  *   Frequent exposure to safety hazards from chemicals and onerous odors.
Departmental Preferences:

  *   Graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D) in a discipline relevant to natural history collections, such as Biology, Biological Sciences, Museum Studies or a related field, with an emphasis in invertebrate biology
  *   36-48 months of collection-related experience in natural history museum collections, including some to all of the following: curation, collection and database management, registration, digitization and preparation of invertebrate specimens (wet and dry collections) or academic experience working with collections in a museum, educational or similar public institution
  *   Demonstrated knowledge of invertebrate systematics and biology
  *   Experience in the preparation and preservation of recent invertebrates and genomic resources
  *   Experience with database management and relational databases and knowledge of external data repositories such as GBIF and iDigBio
  *   Proficiency in using microscopes and other equipment essential for laboratory biological collections work
  *   Experience with training and/or overseeing personnel such as students, interns or volunteers
  *   Experience with education and outreach activities for K-12 students and the general public, including experience presenting to communities and organizations, STEM education (arts with science, technology, engineering and math) and science communication
  *   Knowledge of museum collections ethics and decolonial practices in collection management
Supervision: Collection Assistants, students, volunteers and interns
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Hanbooks/TB-Testing.
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From dlpaul at illinois.edu  Fri Jun 13 17:02:42 2025
From: dlpaul at illinois.edu (Deborah Paul)
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:02:42 -0500
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] How To STEAM SPNHC - manual published
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Greetings SPNHC Folks,

If you were at SPNHC 2025 this year (in person), you experienced STEAMed 
SPNHC. Thanks to everyone who participated! Some of you donated artwork, 
others bid (and won!), local organizers helped make the dream a reality, 
and others helped make sure all the events ran smoothly such as the 
Unconference and Artist's Corner. We, Chandra Earl and I, wrote a manual 
to share why we did this, how we did it (and you can too), and what were 
the results (so far) from our first effort. We hope you find it useful 
in your own local efforts and for future SPNHC meetings. If you weren't 
there, we hope you'll give our manual a look-see to learn about what we 
did and for how it might help your local collections relevance and 
expertise advocacy.

RE: How To STEAM SPNHC - manual published

> Earl, C., & Paul, D. (2025). STEAMed SPNHC Manual: How to STEAM SPNHC 
> (v1.0). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15610303

Please feel free to share widely and we look forward to everyone's use 
of and variations on the ideas and activities and possibilities 
envisioned in any future STEAMed SPNHC.

Thank you to all of you who listened to our ideas and helped us give 
them form and function.

With gratitude,
Debbie and Chandra (cc'd)

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- Species File Group (INHS), University of Illinois
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-- Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG) Past Chair 2021-2022
-- Florida State University Courtesy Appointment
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From kjakymec at fsu.edu  Mon Jun 16 13:42:05 2025
From: kjakymec at fsu.edu (Kalina Jakymec)
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:42:05 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Applications Close Friday | July Digital Imaging for
 Biodiversity Collections Course
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Hi all,



Friendly reminder that applications<https://forms.gle/7iXixPtvzeTcHbJf8> close Friday (June 20) for the free, online course Digital Imaging for Biodiversity Collections taking place July 21-24. See more info below.



Please share this with colleagues who might benefit. Many thanks!



Kalina

Kalina Jakymec
iDigBio Workforce Development Manager
Florida State University
digitizationacademy.org<http://digitizationacademy.org/> | idigbio.org<http://idigbio.org/>


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Digital Imaging for Biodiversity Collections

Apply here: https://forms.gle/7iXixPtvzeTcHbJf8



The aim of this free, online Digitization Academy<https://digitizationacademy.org/> course is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to (1) identify and describe relevant facets of biodiversity specimens that can be captured and shared with common digital imaging modalities, (2) identify sources of digital imaging protocols and best practices, (3) identify and prioritize major differences among digital image file formats, hardware, and software options, (4) explain the workings of a digital SLR or mirrorless camera/lens, camera control software, and image processing software, (5) archive and share digital images, and (6) anticipate new uses for digital images of biodiversity specimens, such as in artificial intelligence and immersive media.



Participants do not need prior knowledge of digital cameras or specialized software, though participants are required to have access to a digital camera and lens during the duration of the course.



The course will occur from July 21?24 (Monday?Thursday) between 11 am and 3 pm EDT US time (New York City time; 11:00-12:30 and 13:30-15:00 UTC-4). Participants can expect to spend three hours per day in synchronous meetings and as much as two additional hours of preparation time per day outside class. So this is about a 20-hour time commitment.



The course will be delivered in English. Those interested in participating from outside the US may apply.



The course will be led by Austin Mast with contributions from a panel of digital imaging specialists.



Apply here: https://forms.gle/7iXixPtvzeTcHbJf8

Applications are due by 9 am ET on Friday, June 20. We expect to cap the course at about 20 participants and will make admission decisions based on the relevance of your training to your organization's future activities and a desire to engage a diversity of perspectives.



Direct any questions about the opportunity to Kalina Jakymec (kjakymec at fsu.edu<mailto:kjakymec at fsu.edu>).


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From kamakos at verizon.net  Tue Jun 17 11:31:18 2025
From: kamakos at verizon.net (Kathryn Makos)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:31:18 -0400
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Abstract Call for 2025 Safety and Cultural Heritage
 Summit Washington DC
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Now accepting Abstracts for the 2025 Safety and Cultural Heritage Summit:
Preserving Our Heritage and Protecting Our Health

Professional Development Seminar

 

The Washington Conservation Guild, the Potomac Section of the American
Industrial Hygiene Association, 

the Smithsonian Institution?s Office of Safety, Health, and Environmental
Management (OSHEM), and the Smithsonian 

National Collections Program will once again collaborate with the Lunder
Conservation Center to host a Safety and 

Cultural Heritage Summit. 

 

Friday, 7 November 2025 Hybrid Event: In-Person and Streamed On-line

 

We are now accepting abstracts focusing on controlling health and safety
risks from preparing, treating, managing, and 

exhibiting artistic, historic, and natural science collections as well as
abating structural hazards and responding to 

disasters and challenges impacting collections, including operating in
uncertain times. We welcome case studies and 

action plans, and we encourage joint presentations by conservators,
collections care professionals, AND health & 

safety professionals!

 

Topics and themes for consideration include but are not limited to: 

? Gallery Exhibits: Installation and management safety challenges--working
at heights or outdoors; with heavy, 

large, or hazardous objects; with touchable/interactive exhibits.

? Hazardous Collections: Exposure determinations and risk controls 

? Conservation Laboratories and Treatments: safe work policies for object-
and material-specific hazards. 

? Emergency preparedness and response in collections, with action steps.

? Maximizing sustainability without compromising safety.

? Scalable solutions for small/large institutions or private practices,
with small or large budgets.

? NAGPRA Due Diligence: Contaminant Testing, Reporting and Disclosure
Policies

 

Presenters have 3 submission options:

1. A podium presentation of 20 minutes, with 5-10 minutes for questions.
(30 min. max) 

2. A lightning round presentation of 5-7 minutes. Q&A segment may follow as
a group.

3. A 60- or 90-minute panel with multiple speakers; either timeframe must
allow for 15 minutes for 

speaker/audience discussion. Abstracts must include names of moderator and
panelists.

 

Posters will be accepted only if content can be reduced to a readable 8? x
11 inch or folded 11 x 17 inch sheet handout. 

There is no available space at the venue for mounted poster presentations.

 

Abstracts must specify: your submission preference, a provisional title,
names and contact information for each 

submitter, panelist(s) & moderator, and not exceed 400 words. Presentations
will be delivered in person. 

 

Questions are welcome! Please send your presentation abstracts to

summit-abstracts at washingtonconservationguild.org <mailto:summit-
abstracts at washingtonconservationguild.org> 

by close of business on Friday, 1 August 2025.

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From kjakymec at fsu.edu  Tue Jun 17 16:06:15 2025
From: kjakymec at fsu.edu (Kalina Jakymec)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:06:15 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] =?windows-1252?q?Applications_Open_=7C_Introduction_t?=
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Hello!



Applications<https://forms.gle/62bp2nqkFD1iHgNz8> are now open for the Digitization Academy course Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization taking place August 4?7, 2025. More details below.



We plan to offer this foundational course again during the month of October. The calendar of course offerings and additional information can be found at digitizationacademy.org/courses<http://digitizationacademy.org/courses>.



Please consider sharing this announcement with others who may benefit from it!



Kalina



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Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization



Applications<https://forms.gle/62bp2nqkFD1iHgNz8> are now open for the Digitization Academy course Introduction to Biodiversity Specimen Digitization taking place August 4?7, 2025.



This free, online course is focused on introducing the creation of digital data about biodiversity specimens to those who are just beginning this activity.  For more information on learning objectives, see the course tile at https://digitizationacademy.org/courses. This course is targeted at those already associated with a biodiversity collection, such as student technicians, collection management professionals, and curators. The course will be relevant to a diversity of collection types.  Participants do not need prior knowledge of biodiversity informatics or specialized software.



The course will occur from August 4?August 7 (Monday?Thursday) between 11 am and 3 pm ET (=New York City time, UTC-4). Participants can expect to spend three hours per day in synchronous meetings and as much as two additional hours of preparation time per day outside class. So this is about a 20-hour time commitment.



The course will be delivered in English. Those interested in participating from outside the U.S. may apply.



The course will be led by Austin Mast, with contributions from David Jennings, Fritz Pichardo Marcano, and a panel of representatives from collection management systems.



Applications<https://forms.gle/62bp2nqkFD1iHgNz8> are due by 9am ET on Monday, July 7. We expect to cap the course at about 20 participants and will make admission decisions based on the relevance of your training to your organization's future activities and a desire to engage a diversity of perspectives.



Direct any questions about the opportunity to Kalina Jakymec (kjakymec at fsu.edu<mailto:kjakymec at fsu.edu>).



Please consider sharing this announcement with others who might benefit from it.



Kalina Jakymec

iDigBio Workforce Development Manager

Florida State University

digitizationacademy.org<http://digitizationacademy.org/> | idigbio.org<http://idigbio.org/>


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From combined at calalive.org  Tue Jun 17 20:59:28 2025
From: combined at calalive.org (Daniel Gluesenkamp)
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:59:28 -0700
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Shipping recommendations
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Hi Julian
 
Hopefully you have resolved this already.  But, if not then the collection
rescue team (cc'ed) may be able to help you.  
 
Take care
 
 
 
From: Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> On Behalf Of Julian
Alexander Birnbach
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2025 4:34 PM
To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Shipping recommendations
 
Hello all,
 
I am currently working on shipping some secondhand specimen cabinets across
the state of California. (San Deigo to San Francisco) and I am working on a
very tight budget. Does anyone have any cheap methods or company
recommendations for shipping items like this? I have only ever shipped small
specimens before so this is new territory for me, and I don't really have
any idea on what to look for so any tips, tricks or things to look out for
would be appreciated. 
 
Thank you all,
Julian B. 
 
Julian Birnbach
Natural History Collections Specialist
SF Zoo 
 <mailto:julianb at sfzoo.org> julianb at sfzoo.org
 
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From cwthomp at umich.edu  Thu Jun 19 08:00:00 2025
From: cwthomp at umich.edu (Cody Thompson)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Shipping recommendations
In-Reply-To: <014601dbdfec$403cbd80$c0b63880$@calalive.org>
References: <IA1PR02MB91594DB7DE01BCE852671AA1C6BF2@IA1PR02MB9159.namprd02.prod.outlook.com>
 <014601dbdfec$403cbd80$c0b63880$@calalive.org>
Message-ID: <CAMaB+fEO53BVv+AV5MwW4XX30V+ToaZwjsDpe7ZojYRV2+8v_Q@mail.gmail.com>

Hi, Julian!  I recommend you contact Dan Burke (dburke at palmermoving.com)
from Palmer Moving.  They are based out of the Detroit area, but they are
an agent of Atlas Van Lines.  Dan organized our collections (15+ million
specimens) move across town, as well the move of a large herpetology
collection (50,000+ specimens) from Oregon State to Michigan.  If he cannot
coordinate directly, he can work with a local agent that can.

I hope that helps!

Take care,
Cody

Cody W. Thompson, PhD
Mammal Collections Manager
& Associate Research Scientist
University of Michigan
Museum of Zoology
3600 Varsity Drive
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
Office: (734) 615-2810
Fax: (734) 763-4080
Email: cwthomp at umich.edu
Website: codythompson.org

*Please click here to support the UMMZ Mammal Division, its collections,
and research mission!!!*
<https://lsa.umich.edu/ummz/mammals/donate-to-the-mammal-division.html>


On Tue, Jun 17, 2025 at 8:59?PM Daniel Gluesenkamp <combined at calalive.org>
wrote:

> Hi Julian
>
>
>
> Hopefully you have resolved this already.  But, if not then the
> collection rescue team (cc?ed) may be able to help you.
>
>
>
> Take care
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> *On Behalf Of *Julian
> Alexander Birnbach
> *Sent:* Friday, April 18, 2025 4:34 PM
> *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
> *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] Shipping recommendations
>
>
>
> Hello all,
>
>
>
> I am currently working on shipping some secondhand specimen cabinets
> across the state of California. (San Deigo to San Francisco) and I am
> working on a very tight budget. Does anyone have any cheap methods or
> company recommendations for shipping items like this? I have only ever
> shipped small specimens before so this is new territory for me, and I don't
> really have any idea on what to look for so any tips, tricks or things to
> look out for would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> Thank you all,
>
> Julian B.
>
>
>
> Julian Birnbach
>
> Natural History Collections Specialist
>
> SF Zoo
>
> julianb at sfzoo.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. See http://www.spnhc.org for membership information.
> Advertising on NH-COLL-L is inappropriate.
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From ccicero at berkeley.edu  Thu Jun 19 09:05:01 2025
From: ccicero at berkeley.edu (Carla Cicero)
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:05:01 -0700
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Shipping recommendations
In-Reply-To: <CAMaB+fEO53BVv+AV5MwW4XX30V+ToaZwjsDpe7ZojYRV2+8v_Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <IA1PR02MB91594DB7DE01BCE852671AA1C6BF2@IA1PR02MB9159.namprd02.prod.outlook.com>
 <014601dbdfec$403cbd80$c0b63880$@calalive.org>
 <CAMaB+fEO53BVv+AV5MwW4XX30V+ToaZwjsDpe7ZojYRV2+8v_Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAB+JHK2qmtWf4Nwr1az1yt4mJWb+CTd6xO21Z_AM-ByVC7bHaw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Julian - How many cabinets are you moving? Another option that you might
consider is renting a UHaul and driving them to SF from San Diego yourself.
That would probably be cheaper but you would need people to help with the
move.

Best,
Carla

---
Carla Cicero, Ph.D
Emeritus Staff Curator of Birds
Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
3101 Valley Life Sciences Building
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-3160
Cell: 925-787-0298
http://mvz.berkeley.edu
https://carlacicero.net

FedEx and UPS shipments should be sent to:
Carla Cicero
Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
163 Weill Hall
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720


On Thu, Jun 19, 2025, 5:00?AM Cody Thompson <cwthomp at umich.edu> wrote:

> Hi, Julian!  I recommend you contact Dan Burke (dburke at palmermoving.com)
> from Palmer Moving.  They are based out of the Detroit area, but they are
> an agent of Atlas Van Lines.  Dan organized our collections (15+ million
> specimens) move across town, as well the move of a large herpetology
> collection (50,000+ specimens) from Oregon State to Michigan.  If he cannot
> coordinate directly, he can work with a local agent that can.
>
> I hope that helps!
>
> Take care,
> Cody
>
> Cody W. Thompson, PhD
> Mammal Collections Manager
> & Associate Research Scientist
> University of Michigan
> Museum of Zoology
> 3600 Varsity Drive
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/3600+Varsity+Drive+Ann+Arbor,+Michigan+48108+Office:+(734?entry=gmail&source=g>
> Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/3600+Varsity+Drive+Ann+Arbor,+Michigan+48108+Office:+(734?entry=gmail&source=g>
> Office: (734
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/3600+Varsity+Drive+Ann+Arbor,+Michigan+48108+Office:+(734?entry=gmail&source=g>)
> 615-2810
> Fax: (734) 763-4080
> Email: cwthomp at umich.edu
> Website: codythompson.org
>
> *Please click here to support the UMMZ Mammal Division, its collections,
> and research mission!!!*
> <https://lsa.umich.edu/ummz/mammals/donate-to-the-mammal-division.html>
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 17, 2025 at 8:59?PM Daniel Gluesenkamp <combined at calalive.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Julian
>>
>>
>>
>> Hopefully you have resolved this already.  But, if not then the
>> collection rescue team (cc?ed) may be able to help you.
>>
>>
>>
>> Take care
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> *On Behalf Of *Julian
>> Alexander Birnbach
>> *Sent:* Friday, April 18, 2025 4:34 PM
>> *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
>> *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] Shipping recommendations
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello all,
>>
>>
>>
>> I am currently working on shipping some secondhand specimen cabinets
>> across the state of California. (San Deigo to San Francisco) and I am
>> working on a very tight budget. Does anyone have any cheap methods or
>> company recommendations for shipping items like this? I have only ever
>> shipped small specimens before so this is new territory for me, and I don't
>> really have any idea on what to look for so any tips, tricks or things to
>> look out for would be appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you all,
>>
>> Julian B.
>>
>>
>>
>> Julian Birnbach
>>
>> Natural History Collections Specialist
>>
>> SF Zoo
>>
>> julianb at sfzoo.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. 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.
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From bpchairs at spnhc.org  Fri Jun 20 16:17:14 2025
From: bpchairs at spnhc.org (bpchairs at spnhc.org)
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:17:14 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] SPNHC Wiki is up on SPNHC.org
Message-ID: <1750450634.90698792@apps.rackspace.com>


Dear NHcoll,
 
The SPNHC Best Practices committee is thrilled to announce that the SPNHC Wiki content is now available on the SPNHC website. Thank you to Liath Appleton for assistance in getting this finalized.
 
The Wiki can be accessed from the main spnhc.org home page, or directly here: [ https://spnhc.org/wiki-home-page/ ]( https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__spnhc.org_wiki-2Dhome-2Dpage_&d=DwMFAg&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=EYdhJ0HrhAMcA2aVQ-I4N7lml00zxsXPbHYeP7843No&m=_d9dN2ur4VlfpbTwOPayzy0ODrUkHv7KEkt3_VHeW_N1Yj4dn20CynJeR6-IXd_J&s=iCt5BrmX8esC1O1GJ140zW8X5vWaOZvMC9aE1DXAUYI&e= )
 
Now, wiki content can now be queried alongside related website topics without navigating to a separate website. There is also a webform to facilitate the submission of new content for the wiki (no web editing knowledge required!). If you have ideas for a new page, or content to add to an existing page, please try it out.
 
We are still in the process of implementing updates and organization under this new scheme, so if you have suggestions or find mistakes/errors please email [ bpchairs at spnhc.org ]( mailto:bpchairs at spnhc.org ).
 
Thank you all for your patience while the wiki was down and during the transition to this new location.
 
Best,
Genevieve Tocci & Emily Braker, Co-Chairs of Best Practices
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From lecompte at flmnh.ufl.edu  Mon Jun 23 21:21:52 2025
From: lecompte at flmnh.ufl.edu (LeCompte,Elise V)
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2025 01:21:52 +0000
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] New Email Address
Message-ID: <PH0PR22MB398147C2B9AE98F2E0C5F8F09978A@PH0PR22MB3981.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>

As of July 3, I will have a new email address, evlecompte2 at gmail.com

I'm retiring but will remain active in SPNHC and wish to continue to receive emails from NHCOLL.

Thanks for your assistance with this matter.

Elise


???????????????????????______________________________________________

Elise V. LeCompte

Registrar and Coord. for Museum Health & Safety

Florida Museum of Natural History

1659 Museum Road

Gainesville, FL 32611-7800

TEL: 352-273-1925

www.flmnh.ufl.edu


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