[MCN-L] Dreaming of a New Collections Management System: Episode 2 Recording

[Alex Kron]

Good Afternoon All,

Many thanks to our brilliant panelists Renee Bomgardner, Jodi Evans, Jeff
Steward, & Neal Stimler for participating in the second episode of BPOC’s
Dreaming of a New Collections Management System webinar series on January
13th. We had such a great turn-out again and we really enjoyed the depth of
the conversations we had around the very real challenges GLAM professionals
face in managing collections data in collections management systems (CMS).
Our discussion covered a wide range of challenges from getting staff to
understand data standards and why information is entered in certain fields
to trying to find the right CMS to meet the needs of multiple collections
of varying needs. For those who were unable to attend and are interested in
hearing more of this discussion, you may watch a recording of the webinar
at the following link .


We are planning our next webinar in this series which will dive deeper into
the technical challenges around collections management systems. If you are
interested in participating in this webinar whether as a panelist or just
contributing to the conversation please reach out to us.


Have a great weekend everyone!

 Alex Kron | Digital Projects and Collections Specialist
BALBOA PARK ONLINE COLLABORATIVE 
Email: ak...@bpoc.org
1549 El Prado, Suite 8, San Diego, CA 92101
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[MCN-L] Spring 2021 VRA Foundation Professional Development Grant: Call for Applications

[Kniesch, Jennifer]

*please excuse cross-posting*

Friday, January 15, 2020

Spring 2021 VRA Foundation Professional Development Grant: Call for Applications

The Visual Resources Association Foundation (VRAF) 
is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the VRAF 
Professional Development 
Grant 
program. This program offers two $1000 grants yearly. This grant can be used to 
support conference participation, enroll in a workshop, for an online education 
opportunity, or for research activities. For consideration, please submit your 
application by Friday, February 12, 2021, 11:59PM Pacific Time. If you have any 
questions about the VRAF Professional Development Grant or the application 
process, and to submit your application here: 
https://forms.gle/tSQP6g5bMLHj7H2Q6 or please contact the VRAF Board of 
Directors at vrafoundat...@gmail.com. The 
recipient of the Spring 2021 VRAF Professional Development grant will be 
announced by Friday, February 26, 2021, and must be used before February 26, 
2022.

Purpose: The purpose of the VRAF Professional Development grant is to support 
professional development in the field of visual resources and cultural heritage 
information management. The grant can be used to participate in a professional 
development opportunity of the grantee’s choosing (such as a conference, 
symposium, workshop, online education), or to enroll in relevant research 
activities (such as hands-on field work or a site visit for scholarly 
purposes). Priority will be given to applications that include participation at 
a conference (giving a paper, teaching a workshop, chairing a committee, etc.); 
research that shows promise to lead to publication or contributes to the visual 
resources and cultural heritage information management community; to 
applications that can demonstrate that receiving the opportunity will have a 
broader benefit to an institution or region; and due to the Coronavirus, we 
encourage applicants to submit proposals that can be accomplished remotely. 
Applicants that have several professional development opportunities must fill 
out separate applications per event. Please note that recipients of the award 
are required to submit a report outlining how the award contributed to his or 
her professional development within 30 days following the event.

Eligibility:

  *   Applicants should have a professional interest in visual resources and 
cultural heritage information management, and may include retirees, the 
currently unemployed, or students seeking educational and training 
opportunities in support of broad access to cultural information.
  *   Membership in the Visual Resources Association is not required.
  *   Statements of financial need will be strongly considered.


Acceptable Uses of Award Money:


  *   Transportation costs to and from the event venue
  *   Registration fees or tuition
  *   Required course materials (e.g., workbooks, DVDs)
  *   Lodging
  *   Meals – including meals in transit to and from the educational event
  *   Research expenses


Grant monies may not be used to cover indirect costs (For example, a percentage 
of the grant money/funding taken by the grantee's institution to cover 
perceived overhead.)

Application Criteria:


  *   A goals statement outlining the opportunity, how it will benefit your 
work, and any potential contributions this opportunity may allow you to make 
beyond your own professional development.
  *   A comprehensive budget and breakdown of your proposed travel, lodging, 
meal, and other expenses. When costs are estimated, please explain (e.g., 
“roundtrip airfare on United as determined via Expedia search”; my lodging 
costs reflect an estimate for a shared room). If your institution requires you 
to use a specific airline, or has set a corporate airfare rate, please note 
this in the comments section. Be as clear and complete as possible about other 
funding support you will receive or are applying for, such as from your home 
institution, or other grants and awards.
  *   Your resume/curriculum vitae


Application:

Please submit an online application to be 
considered for a VRAF Professional Development Grant. *A Google account is 
required to fill out the application form.

Past recipients include Anne Young, Manager of Rights and Reproductions at the 
Indianapolis Museum of Art, to attend the 2013 American Law Institute 
Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE) Legal Issues in Museum Administration 
course. Her attendance was crucial in the production of Rights & Reproductions: 
The Handbook for Cultural Institutions, 
an indispensable resource. About the grant, Anne wrote, “The Grant funded a 
portion of my course tuition and associated travel costs to attend the program. 
It is my belief that this Grant was also