Conferences and Workshops
Sharpen Your Skills by Attending Training
The following list is gathered by the Local History Services team. Please send updates as needed.
Conferences/Workshops
The New Tax Form 990: Why You Should Care
American Association of Museums presents a new Webinar on the new Form 990 on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 2–3:30 p.m. (E.D.T.) $89 AAM members/$189 non-members. Register.
Research and Writing a Long-Range Plan
Learn how to write a Long-Range Preservation/Conservation Plan from July 10-11, 2008 at the American Association of University Women – Minneapolis Branch. Deadline to register is now July 7, 2008. Contact Melinda Markell, 612-870-3128.
Worry-Free Advocacy
Learn to understand the rules of nonprofit advocacy and election-related activity at "Worry-Free Advocacy" on Thursday July 31, 2008, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Neighborhood House, 179 Robie St E, Rm 212, St. Paul.
Museum classes online in July
Northern States Conservation Center offers five online courses over the Internet:
- Introduction to Museums (July 7-August 1, 2008)
- Cataloging Your Collection (June 30-July 26, 2008)
- An Introduction to Collections Preservation (July 7- August 1, 2008)
- The Mission Statement: Is it really that important? (July 14-18, 2008)
- Introduction to Museum Security (July 7-August 1, 2008)
Sign up for two or more courses and get 5% off. Sign up for three or more courses and get 10% off. Contact Helen Alten.
Discovering the Power of Transformation
Make plans now to join the American Association for State and Local History in Rochester, NY from September 9-13, 2008, to network and learn with over 850 history professionals from around the U.S. and Canada.
Preserve Minnesota: Main Street and Beyond
Learn about healthy communities, downtown revitalization, and survival strategies for tough economic times at the Preserve Minnesota Conference in Northfield on September 18-20, 2008.
Wisconsin Local History & Historic Preservation Conference
The 2008 conference will be held September 26-27, 2008 in Madison, Wisconsin.
PastPerfect Training in October
Minnesota Historical Society and Wisconsin Historical Society will jointly host a regional PastPerfect Museum Software training opportunity at the Chippewa Valley Museum in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, from October 7-9, 2008. The training typically sells out quickly, early registration is recommended. Contact Jennessa Reed, 800-562-6080.
Joint museum association meeting
Association of Midwest Museums and Mountain Plains Museum Association will meet together October 21-24, 2008, at the Hotel Phillips in Kansas City, Missouri.
Algonquian Conference
The 40th Algonquian Conference will be held at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis from October 24-26, 2008. This is an international meeting for researchers working in the area of Algonquian studies. Contact John Nichols, 612-626-7904.
Seminar for Historical Administration
SHA is a three-week program, November 1-22, 2008, designed for leaders and soon-to-be leaders in the field of state and local history. Learn new tools, network with others, and exchange ideas that allow you to become more effective leaders and managers. Contact Bob Beatty, 615-320-3203.
Small Museum Association call for papers
The Small Museum Association is planning its 25th Annual Conference in Ocean City, Maryland, February 22–24, 2009. The theme will address changes in small museums over the past 25 years. Individuals from the museum/historic preservation field are invited to submit proposals by July 15, 2008; you will be notified by August 29, 2008.
Ongoing Training
ONLINE MUSEUM CLASSES THROUGH NORTHERN STATES CONSERVATION CENTER
Online museum classes offered by the Northern States Conservation Center.
Preservation 101
Northeast Document Conservation Center offers a set of free online courses in the basics of caring for objects.
