Friday, May 27, 2011

Research Librarian: Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University (New York, NY)

Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University in NY, NY is seeking to fill this full time Academic position

Position Title: Research Librarian

Department: The Samuel J. Wood Library and the C.V. Starr Biomedical Information Center

Status: Full Time, Academic

Salary: Starting 60K

Location: Upper East Side – Manhattan location

Position Summary:

The Research Librarian coordinates library research support for members of Weill Cornell Medical College’s (WCMC) research community, including members the CTSC (Clinical and Translational Science Center). S/he is embedded in the research practices of the institution and is responsible for training and current awareness of bibliographic and informatics-related research tools as well as providing outreach and service development. Additionally, the Research Librarian represents the library on issues of open access and other trends in research publication. This position reports to the Associate Director for Client Services.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the SCISSORS (Scholarly Communication in Support of ReSearch) program.
  • Provide research support to research laboratories and the CSTC.
  • Develop education and training on research tools and the scholarly workflow.
  • Suggest and create special projects and programs to further the effective use of biomedical information resources to advance research practice.
  • Collaborate with faculty, students, and health and life sciences librarians across the university to further e-science initiatives.
  • Assist with data curation and data discovery and access processes.
  • Provide expertise on open access publishing.
  • Participate in the selection of resources for researchers.


Qualifications/Experience:

  • Graduate degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution or the completion of significant coursework towards the degree.
  • Advanced degree in biological or biomedical science.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the use of bibliographic research tools.
  • Experience in the use of molecular and/or genetic databases preferred.
  • Excellent technical, written and verbal communication skills and teaching/presentation skills.
  • Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated initiative, the ability to manage multiple projects and a commitment to professional development.
  • Certification in the Academy of Health Information Professionals or the ability to meet certification requirements a plus.

Founded in 1898, and affiliated with what is now New York-Presbyterian Hospital since 1927, Weill Cornell Medical College is among the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the country. In addition to offering degrees in medicine, Cornell also has Ph.D. programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and with neighboring Rockefeller University and the Sloan-Kettering Institute, has established a joint MD-PhD. program for students to intensify their pursuit of Cornell's triple mission of education, research, and patient care.

Weill Cornell Medical College's educational mission emphasizes the importance of combining a strong foundation in the medical sciences with extensive clinical training in patient care. By promoting a true social commitment, stimulating creativity, and fostering independent thought and study, Weill Cornell Medical College continues to cultivate the best of tomorrow's leaders in the field of medicine.

Thank you!

We look forward to hearing from you.

Weill.Cornell.edu


Weill Cornell Medical College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Assistant Librarian (Reference): Reference Library and Archives, Yale Center for British Art (YCBA), Yale University (New Haven, CT)

Rank: Librarian I

www.yale.edu/jobs

Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for professional achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART

The Yale Center for British Art (YCBA), both a research institute and a public museum, houses the largest collection of British paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, rare books and manuscripts outside Great Britain. Given to Yale University by the late Paul Mellon (Yale Class of 1929), the YCBA is a flourishing center for research and scholarship on all aspects of the history of British art since the 16th century. For additional information about the Center, consult the web site at http://www.yale.edu/ycba/

The Reference Library and Archives support the research activities of the Center as well as those of the faculty and students of Yale. Docents, volunteers, visiting scholars, and general visitors to the Center are also important constituents of the Library. The Reference Library holds over 30,000 secondary resources in a variety of formats supporting the study of British art and related fields including British architecture, history, literature, costume, and culture. The Center’s Institutional Archive, which was created in 2009, holds architectural drawings and records that document the Center’s construction and stewardship from the mid 1960s onward. The Photograph Archive, located within the Reference Library, consists of over 200,000 black-and-white study photographs of British art worldwide, with a special focus on holdings in the United States, Canada, and Australia. http://ycba.yale.edu/collections/coll_library-index.html

The Reference Library and Archives particularly support the work of the three curatorial departments of the Center. The Department of Rare Books and Manuscripts contains approximately 40,000 titles consisting of material relating to the visual arts and cultural life in the United Kingdom and former British Empire from the 16th century to the present. The Prints and Drawings collection of over 60,000 items, offers a comprehensive view of the development of British graphic art, and includes an emphasis on the flowering of the British watercolor school. The Paintings and Sculpture collection is comprised of over 2000 masterpieces by artists of note including: Hogarth, Gainsborough, Reynolds, Stubbs, Constable, and Turner.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Chief Librarian of the Yale Center for British Art Reference Library and Archives, assists in the day-to-day activities of the Library including reference services, bibliographic instruction, and the planning and implementation of public service policies and activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Shares responsibility for reference services. Shares responsibility for bibliographic instruction and outreach activities for students in the Yale History of Art program, Center staff and Visiting Scholars. Manages the Field Librarian Program in conjunction with History of Art courses taught at the Center. Shares responsibility in the Library’s efforts to enhance bibliographic data in the Center’s object management system. Manages the Publication Exchange Program. Manages circulation and stack maintenance activities. Trains and supervises the work of students and other support staff. Contributes one (1) hour per week to Yale’s AskLive! reference service. Participates in library planning committees and task forces and engages in campus, regional, and national professional organizations and collaborative activities. Expected to be professionally active and to represent the Library and the University in the academic, scholarly, and professional community. May be required to participate with disaster recovery efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science; undergraduate or graduate study in art or art history preferred.

Reading knowledge of one or more Western European languages. Knowledge of art historical reference sources, both print and online, as well as general reference sources. Demonstrated commitment to public service. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Strong computer skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a service oriented, team environment. Excellent teaching skills. Demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations. Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate complex projects; demonstrated record of devising and bringing projects to a conclusion in a timely fashion.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful professional accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, offering extensive recreational facilities, and much more.

Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 12828BR. Please be sure to reference #12828BR in your cover letter.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. Internal candidates may be subject to a motor vehicle or credit check for this position based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background check. Please visit http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.

METRO Training Events Update, May 25-July 2011 (New York, NY)

Every month, METRO offers an exciting range of learning and networking opportunities – details and registration are just a click away!

Whether you want to expand your skills or join us for exciting industry presentations and discussions, all the information you need is available online at www.metro.org. To make sure you never miss out on news about METRO programs and events, you can also subscribe to the METRO Calendar RSS feed in your favorite reader.

June:
Managing File-based Collections for Small Institutions
Wed, June 1 | 10am-4pm | $25 METRO, myMETRO, & Non-members
This workshop introduces digital collection caretakers to utilities and processes that will help them perform routine archival tasks in the file-based domain.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/80.

Using Technology in Library Management: Skills for More Efficient Administration and Communication
Thurs, June 2 and Thurs, June 9 | 2:30-4pm each day | $10 METRO, myMETRO, & Non-members (covers both days)
In this two-part webinar screening, library director and technology expert Kenley Neufeld offers simple, practical steps for using free or low-cost technology to help make library administration and communication with staff more effective and efficient.

This webinar screening will take place in METRO’s Training Center at 57 E 11th St.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/81.

Webinar: Keys to Successful Digital Collaboration
Fri, June 3 | 1-3pm | $20 METRO & myMETRO, $40 Non-members
Designed for organizations that are either embarking on digital collaborative projects, this webinar will examine the role of project leadership, developing strategies for defining roles and responsibilities, and ask participants to share how they will define the audience for their collaborative projects.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/68.

Digital Preservation for Video
Mon, June 6 | 10am-4pm | $100 METRO, myMETRO, & IMAP Members; $150 Non-members; $50 Students & Artists
Topics covered in this workshop will include basic digital file creation, preservation and access file formats and codecs, software, storage and trusted digital repositories, workflows for digitization, and technical and preservation metadata.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/76.

Webinar: The Rights of Readers and the Threat of the Kindle
Tues, June 14 | 1-2pm | $20 METRO & myMETRO, $40 Non-members
Librarian Alycia Sellie and technologist Matthew Goins will challenge the status quo of book digitization and argue that a careless migration to electronic books may destroy well-established rights that readers have held historically with print.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/85.

Using Card Sorting to Improve Information Architecture
Wed, June 15 | 1-4pm | $35 METRO, $30 myMETRO, $60 Non-members
Discover how to use this quick and inexpensive technique to understand how your users think about your Web site and its content. This workshop explores both online and offline card-sorting techniques as well as analysis software.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/77.

Using Metadata for Audiovisual Collection Management
Thurs, June 16 | 10am-4pm | $25 METRO, myMETRO, & Non-members
This workshop offers training and tips in the capture and use of metadata for managing audiovisual collections, including the requirements one must address when selecting schemas, maintaining quality and authenticity through reformatting and long-term storage, planning and implementing preservation efforts, and low-cost utilities available for working with metadata embedded in files.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/83.

July:
Introduction to Web Programming Using PHP
Wed, July 6 and Wed, July 13 | 10am-4pm each day | $150 METRO, $125 myMETRO, $200 Non-members (covers both days)
This two-day intensive, hands-on workshop will provide a general introduction to web programming using PHP. Returning instructor Dr. KB Ng will use a hands-on approach to teach the basic concepts and many techniques that are commonly used in web programming step-by-step.
Learn more & register at http://www.metro.org/en/cev/87.

Upcoming Special Interest Group Meetings:
Distance Education: Share Your Experience
Wed, May 25 | 10am-12pm | Learn more & register: http://www.metro.org/en/cev/65

Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x 10 with any questions.

Multiple Openings: Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus Library

Coordinator of Reference Services, Assistant to Associate Professor

Long Island University / Brooklyn Campus Library

Description: Develop and direct innovative, user-oriented reference services. Provide vision and leadership; manage departmental operations; integrate information technologies, including virtual and distance learning, to enhance services and user tools. Develop and implement strategic planning goals, objectives, policies, and assessment measures. Participate in collection development in designated curriculum areas in both print and electronic formats to support user/curriculum needs. Supervise all operations and personnel involved in reference and instruction. Must possess strong management skills and be a team player.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum 5 years of related work and supervisory experience in an academic library; a demonstrated record of leadership and innovation; expertise in and a broad knowledge of trends and standards. Must possess a record of successful library supervision and management, superior problem-solving and planning capabilities, strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, and a demonstrated commitment to customer service. Thirty additional graduate credits beyond the MLS required for assistant professor appointment.

To apply: Please send resume, letter addressing qualifications, and names and contact information of three references (not letters) to: libraryjobs@brooklyn.liu.edu or mail to the Library Dean’s Office, LLC Room 517, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This is a tenure-track position. Long Island University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous retirement plan, and paid research time.


Long Island University is the seventh largest private university in the U.S. It is recognized for its strength in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science. The Brooklyn Campus, an urban oasis located in vibrant downtown Brooklyn, is easy commuting distance to many charming residential neighborhoods and is one train stop from Manhattan. The campus enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees, in the various colleges: Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff exceeding 40, the library contains 265,000 books, 500 periodical subscriptions, 8,700 audiovisual items, more than 50,000 ebooks and over 300 databases providing access to tens of thousands of electronic resources. LIU is an EEO/AA employer. Please visit our website at www.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/.


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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Reference/Health Sciences Librarian, Assistant to Associate Professor

Long Island University / Brooklyn Campus Library


Description:
Provide reference assistance, curriculum-based bibliographic instruction, collection development, and assessment in the areas of health sciences, pharmacy, and nursing. Produce instructional and tutorial materials, web tools, and participate in information literacy. Work collaboratively to ensure efficient departmental operations and contribute to the management of departmental projects. Opportunity to develop special projects.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS, 3-5 years’ post-MLS reference experience and instructional experience in an academic or medical library; strong service orientation. Ideally, five years’ experience in health-science or medical reference and collection development in the above-mentioned curriculum areas. Thirty additional graduate credits beyond the MLS or second master’s, preferably in the health sciences, required for assistant professor appointment. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

To apply: Please send resume, letter addressing qualifications, and names and contact information of three references (not letters) to: libraryjobs@brooklyn.liu.edu, or mail to Library Dean’s Office, LLC Room 517, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This is a tenure-track position. Long Island University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous retirement plan, and paid research time.

Long Island University is the seventh largest private university in the U.S. It is recognized for its strength in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science. The Brooklyn Campus, an urban oasis located in vibrant downtown Brooklyn, is easy commuting distance to many charming residential neighborhoods and is one train stop from Manhattan. The campus enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees, in the various colleges: Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff exceeding 40, the library contains 265,000 books, 500 periodical subscriptions, 8,700 audiovisual items, more than 50,000 ebooks and over 300 databases providing access to tens of thousands of electronic resources. LIU is an EEO/AA employer. Please visit our website at www.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Serials/Database Coordinator

Long Island University / Brooklyn Campus Library

Description: The Serials/Database Coordinator is responsible for evaluating, managing, and promoting the collection of print and electronic serials and databases. Duties include supervising the periodicals department including coverage of the periodicals service desk, training clerical staff and student assistants, and compiling statistical data on usage, as well as occasional reference desk service and library instruction. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to user-centered service and will participate in planning, collection development, outcomes assessment, committees, and professional development.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree, 30 additional graduate credits, and three–four years’ serials/database experience required. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and collaborative skills and will work both independently and in a team environment. S/he will have experience in selecting database products, will be familiar with serials-related technologies used to provide access to databases and electronic resources, will have experience with serials control in an integrated system environment, and will be knowledgeable regarding the serials and database marketplaces. Second Master’s degree and work experience in an academic library environment are highly desirable.

To apply: Please send resume, letter addressing qualifications, and names and contact information of three references (not letters) to: libraryjobs@brooklyn.liu.edu or mail to the Library Dean’s Office, LLC Room 517, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This is a tenure-track position. Long Island University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous retirement plan, and paid research time.


Long Island University is the seventh largest private university in the U.S. It is recognized for its strength in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science. The Brooklyn Campus, an urban oasis located in vibrant downtown Brooklyn, is easy commuting distance to many charming residential neighborhoods and is one train stop from Manhattan. The campus enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees, in the various colleges: Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff exceeding 40, the library contains 265,000 books, 500 periodical subscriptions, 8,700 audiovisual items, more than 50,000 ebooks and over 300 databases providing access to tens of thousands of electronic resources. LIU is an EEO/AA employer. Please visit our website at www.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Adjunct Reference Librarian

Long Island University / Brooklyn Campus Library


Description: Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus seeks a part-time adjunct librarian to provide reference service, library instruction, and assistance with collections. Will work some evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: An ALA-accredited MLS and excellent communication skills are required. Experience in business and/or public administration is preferred. Three years’ post-MLS reference experience in an academic library is preferred.

To apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send resume, letter addressing qualifications, and names and contact information of three references (not letters) to: libraryjobs@brooklyn.liu.edu, or mail to the Library Dean’s Office, LLC Room 517, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201.


Long Island University is the seventh largest private university in the U.S. It is recognized for its strength in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science. The Brooklyn Campus, an urban oasis located in vibrant downtown Brooklyn, is easy commuting distance to many charming residential neighborhoods and is one train stop from Manhattan. The campus enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees, in the various colleges: Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff exceeding 40, the library contains 265,000 books, 500 periodical subscriptions, 8,700 audiovisual items, more than 50,000 ebooks and over 300 databases providing access to tens of thousands of electronic resources. LIU is an EEO/AA employer. Please visit our website at www.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/.

METRO Media Archiving Training workshops: June 1, 16, 2011 (New York, NY)

This June, join METRO Media Archiving Training workshop for a special series. We have partnered with AudioVisual Preservation Solutions to offer three new programs aimed at providing essential training for archivists, librarians, and collection managers who work with audiovisual and file-based collection. To learn more, see the attached flyer or visit www.metro.org.

Managing File-based Collections for Small Institutions

June 1, 2011

http://www.metro.org/en/cev/80

Using Metadata for Audiovisual Collection Management

June 16, 2011

http://www.metro.org/en/cev/83

Processing Audio and Video Collections

July 12, 2011

http://www.metro.org/en/cev/84

These affordable state-of-the-art training opportunities ($25 each) are made possible by METRO and funds from the Documentary Heritage Program of the New York State Archives, a program of the New York State Education Department. All workshops will be held at METRO’s Training Center (57 E. 11th Street, NY, NY) from 10am-4pm.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

“From Records to Data: Seeing and Sharing Digital Cultural Heritage Collections Differently with Recollection” : Brooklyn Public Library, May 19

Trevor Owens, Digital Archivist with the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program (NDIIPP) at the Library of Congress, will give a lecture titled “From Records to Data: Seeing and Sharing Digital Cultural Heritage Collections Differently with Recollection” at Brooklyn Public Library’s Dr. S. Stevan Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture on Thursday, May 19th from 3-4:30pm.

Owens will introduce and demonstrate the utility of Recollection, a free open source platform for generating and customizing views (interactive maps, timelines, facets, tag clouds) that allow scholars, librarians and digital curators to explore digital collections in novel and intuitive ways.

Please feel free to forward this announcement on to any relevant listservs or professional groups.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Catalog Librarian: Gould Law Library,Touro Law Center (Central Islip, NY)

The Gould Law Library seeks a cataloging librarian to perform original and copy cataloging in all formats and mediums, with emphasis on legal materials. Other responsibilities include catalog database maintenance; providing authority control of headings; assisting in the training and supervision of Technical Services staff, especially in cataloging related functions; and planning and participating in library projects. The cataloger is expected to participate in professional development opportunities, formal and informal, to keep current with developments in cataloging, technical services, library automation and law libraries, and legal research and legal systems of the world, by reading relevant professional literature and attending local and national meetings and continuing education programs. This librarian is expected to participate in the life of the Law Center by attending programs and special presentations.

Qualifications:

Required: MLS from an ALA accredited program; at least two years of experience in original as well as copy cataloging using AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, MARC, and a bibliographic utility, preferably OCLC; experience with an integrated library system in an academic or research library, preferably Innovative Interface’s Millennium; familiarity with the emerging RDA standards; proficiency in the use of standard PC applications; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong service orientation; and the ability to work well both with others and independently.

Preferred: Familiarity with legal materials

Reading knowledge of Hebrew language, biblical and modern a plus.

Touro Law Center is located in Central Islip, on the south shore of Long Island, an hour from New York City. Fifty full-time law faculty members provide a practice-oriented educational curriculum to approximately 800 students in both full-time day and part-time evening programs. The library contains over 450,000 volumes and equivalents, and provides access to myriad online subscription databases. The library staff includes ten professional librarians and fourteen support staff members. Visit http://www.tourolaw.edu for more information about Touro Law Center.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical and life insurance, and disability benefits. The search committee will review applications immediately.

Touro Law Center is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Letters of interest, resumes, and three references should be sent to:

Beth Chamberlain

Head of Technical Services

Gould Law Library

Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

255 Eastview Drive

Central Islip, NY 11722

Email: bchamberlain@tourolaw.edu

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

CCAHA’s Risk Assessment Program Grant Awards

Applications Now Being Accepted FOR CCAHA’s FOR RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM


The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is seeking applicants for its Risk Assessment Program. Through funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), CCAHA is able to offer a limited number of subsidized risk assessments for $350, including the assessor’s travel expenses. Application forms and additional information about the Risk Assessment Program can be found at http://www.ccaha.org/fundraising/grant-calendar/2011/07/15/ccaha-risk-assessment-program.


Risk Assessment Program Grant Awards


A risk assessment is a necessary first step for developing an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. Institutions selected to participate in the program will work with a CCAHA staff member to complete a one day on-site consultation during which collections management policies and procedures, facilities and building location, environmental conditions, security and fire protection, pest and mold control, and weather and geographic risks are analyzed. The written risk assessment report will provide observations, recommendations, and resources to help the institution mitigate risks and will also serve as a guide in the development of an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for the collection and the institution. In addition, CCAHA staff will review any subsequent disaster planning documents and make suggestions for the successful implementation of the emergency plan.

Eligibility: Small to mid-sized institutions with humanities-based collections of regional or national significance in the Mid-Atlantic region (PA, NJ, DE, MD, NY, DC, VA, and WV) are eligible and encouraged to apply. Additional eligibility requirements are on CCAHA’s web site at http://www.ccaha.org/uploads/media_items/risk-assessment-program-call-for-applicants-2011.original.pdf.


Application Process and Deadline:

Application forms and additional information about the Risk Assessment Program can be found at http://www.ccaha.org/fundraising/grant-calendar/2011/07/15/ccaha-risk-assessment-program.

All applications must be received by Friday, July 15, 2011.

If you have questions or want to discuss the suitability of this program for your institution, please contact CCAHA’s Preservation Services Office: call (215) 545-0613, go to www.ccaha.org or email pso@ccaha.org.

Established in 1977, CCAHA is one of the largest nonprofit conservation facilities in the country.

CCAHA serves other non-profit cultural, educational, and research institutions and specializes in the treatment of art and historic artifacts on paper and provides preservation education, training, and consultation.

CCAHA’s Preservation Needs Assessment Program Grant Awards

Applications Now Being Accepted FOR CCAHA’s PRESERVATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM


The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is seeking applicants for its Preservation Needs Assessment Program. Through funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), CCAHA is able to offer a limited number of subsidized preservation needs assessments for $350, including the assessor’s travel expenses. Application forms and additional information about the Preservation Needs Assessment Program can be found at http://www.ccaha.org/fundraising/grant-calendar/2011/07/15/ccaha-preservation-needs-assessment-program.


Preservation Needs Assessment Program Grant Awards


Completing a Preservation Needs Assessment is a key first step in developing a preservation plan for institutions and is essential when seeking funding for preservation and conservation initiatives.

The preservation needs assessment process encompasses a general evaluation of the institution's preservation needs for their collections and includes: environment (temperature, relative humidity, pollution and light), housekeeping, pest control, fire protection, security, and disaster preparedness; collection storage, handling, exhibition, and treatment; and preservation planning. The site visit consists of a review of the site, an examination of the collections, and interviews with relevant staff. The written report provides observations, recommendations, and resources to serve as a guide in the development of a comprehensive preservation plan for the collections. In addition to pinpointing areas of concern, the preservation needs assessment is also a valuable fundraising tool.


Eligibility: Institutions with paper-based humanities collections that are available to the public on a regularly scheduled basis and that have national or regional significance are encouraged to apply. Additional eligibility requirements are on CCAHA’s web site athttp://www.ccaha.org/uploads/
media_items/needs-assessment-program-call-for-applicants-2011.original.pdf
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Application Process and Deadline: Application forms and additional information about the Preservation Needs Assessment Program can be found at http://www.ccaha.org/fundraising/grant-calendar/2011/07/15/ccaha-preservation-needs-assessment-program.

All applications must be received by Friday, July 15, 2011.

If you have questions or want to discuss the suitability of this program for your institution, please contact CCAHA’s Preservation Services Office, call 215.545.0613, go to www.ccaha.org, or email pso@ccaha.org.

Established in 1977, CCAHA is one of the largest nonprofit conservation facilities in the country.

CCAHA serves other non-profit cultural, educational, and research institutions and specializes in the treatment of art and historic artifacts on paper and provides preservation education, training, and consultation.