[MCN-L] IP SIG: 29 Organizations and More than 70 Individuals Sign Letter Opposing Life Plus Seventy Copyright Term in TPP

2013-12-10 Thread Amalyah Keshet 
Of obvious interest:


http://keionline.org/node/1849


There is no benefit to society of extending copyright beyond the 50 years 
mandated by the WTO. While some TPP countries, like the United States, Mexico, 
Peru, Chile, Singapore or Australia, already have life + 70 (or longer) 
copyright terms, there is growing recognition that such terms were a mistake, 
and should be shortened, or modified by requiring formalities for the extended 
periods.

The primary harm from the life + 70 copyright term is the loss of access to 
countless books, newspapers, pamphlets, photographs, films, sound recordings 
and other works that are "owned" but largely not commercialized, forgotten, and 
lost. The extended terms are also costly to consumers and performers, while 
benefiting persons and corporate owners that had nothing to do with the 
creation of the work.


Amalyah Keshet
Head of Image Resources & Copyright Management
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Chair, MCN IP SIG




From: krista.l.cox at gmail.com [mailto:krista.l@gmail.com] On Behalf Of 
Krista L. Cox
Sent: 09 December, 2013 11:48 PM
To: lawfuluse at publicknowledge.org
Subject: [LawfulUse] 29 Organizations and More than 70 Individuals Sign Letter 
Opposing Life Plus Seventy Copyright Term in TPP

Full text of letter and PDF available here:  http://keionline.org/node/1849


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Krista L. Cox
Staff Attorney
Knowledge Ecology International
www.keionline.org
(202) 332-2670
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[MCN-L] Exhibition Layout Software

2013-12-10 Thread Eric Longo 
Posting message from Kelly Carpenter

 Digital Media Manager

Albright-Knox Art Gallery

-- Forwarded message --
From: Kelly Carpenter 
To: "mcn-l-request at mcn.edu" , "mcn-l at mcn.edu" <
mcn-l at mcn.edu>
Cc:
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:06:08 +
Subject: Exhibition Layout Software



Hi everyone,



I am making a request for information for the Albright-Knox Art Gallery?s
Curatorial team. The AK Curators are wondering what software other
institutions are using for their exhibition layouts. Specially, programs
that display floor plans, allow the user to drop in images to scale, and
possibly pull content (images, dimensions, etc.) from their CMS or DAM. We
appreciate any suggestions you might have.



Many thanks!



All the best,

Kelly



Kelly Carpenter

Digital Media Manager

Albright-Knox Art Gallery

1285 Elmwood Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14222-1096

716.270.8235

kcarpenter at albrightknox.org

[MCN-L] Exhibition Layout Software

2013-12-10 Thread Jonathan Benoit 
This is one that we were looking at a few months ago. It can be built on 
drupal, so most DAMs should be able to serve it content.
http://exhibbit.com/


--
Jonathan Benoit
Digital Asset Manager / TMS Manager
Hood Museum of Art
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 03755
603-646-3109


-Original Message-
From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Eric 
Longo
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 10:05 AM
To: MCN-L
Subject: [MCN-L] Exhibition Layout Software

Posting message from Kelly Carpenter

 Digital Media Manager

Albright-Knox Art Gallery

-- Forwarded message --
From: Kelly Carpenter 
To: "mcn-l-request at mcn.edu" , "mcn-l at mcn.edu" < 
mcn-l at mcn.edu>
Cc:
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:06:08 +
Subject: Exhibition Layout Software



Hi everyone,



I am making a request for information for the Albright-Knox Art Gallery's 
Curatorial team. The AK Curators are wondering what software other institutions 
are using for their exhibition layouts. Specially, programs that display floor 
plans, allow the user to drop in images to scale, and possibly pull content 
(images, dimensions, etc.) from their CMS or DAM. We appreciate any suggestions 
you might have.



Many thanks!



All the best,

Kelly



Kelly Carpenter

Digital Media Manager

Albright-Knox Art Gallery

1285 Elmwood Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14222-1096

716.270.8235

kcarpenter at albrightknox.org

[MCN-L] Exhibition Layout Software

2013-12-10 Thread Jennifer Graham 
Hi, I do exhibition design at the International Quilt Study Center &
Museum, and we use google sketchup for our layouts. It's a pretty easy
program, and the tutorials from google are great.
Best,
Jennifer Graham
Exhibitions Assistant/Photographer
International Quilt Study Center & Museum
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
www.quiltstudy.org


On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 9:14 AM, Jonathan Benoit <
Jonathan.Benoit at dartmouth.edu> wrote:

> This is one that we were looking at a few months ago. It can be built on
> drupal, so most DAMs should be able to serve it content.
> http://exhibbit.com/
>
>
> --
> Jonathan Benoit
> Digital Asset Manager / TMS Manager
> Hood Museum of Art
> Dartmouth College
> Hanover, NH 03755
> 603-646-3109
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu] On Behalf Of
> Eric Longo
> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 10:05 AM
> To: MCN-L
> Subject: [MCN-L] Exhibition Layout Software
>
> Posting message from Kelly Carpenter
>
>  Digital Media Manager
>
> Albright-Knox Art Gallery
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Kelly Carpenter 
> To: "mcn-l-request at mcn.edu" , "mcn-l at mcn.edu" 
> <
> mcn-l at mcn.edu>
> Cc:
> Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:06:08 +
> Subject: Exhibition Layout Software
>
>
>
> Hi everyone,
>
>
>
> I am making a request for information for the Albright-Knox Art Gallery's
> Curatorial team. The AK Curators are wondering what software other
> institutions are using for their exhibition layouts. Specially, programs
> that display floor plans, allow the user to drop in images to scale, and
> possibly pull content (images, dimensions, etc.) from their CMS or DAM. We
> appreciate any suggestions you might have.
>
>
>
> Many thanks!
>
>
>
> All the best,
>
> Kelly
>
>
>
> Kelly Carpenter
>
> Digital Media Manager
>
> Albright-Knox Art Gallery
>
> 1285 Elmwood Avenue
>
> Buffalo, NY 14222-1096
>
> 716.270.8235
>
> kcarpenter at albrightknox.org
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[MCN-L] Exhibition Layout Software

2013-12-10 Thread Bryan Kennedy 
Our 3D design folks use a combination of VectorWorks(
http://www.vectorworks.net/), SketchUp, and old-fashioned, 3D, real-world
models (aided by an Epilog Laser Cutter).

bk

bryan kennedy
director, exhibit media
science museum of minnesota
bkennedy at smm.org   651.221.2522



On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 10:38 AM, Jennifer Graham
wrote:

> Hi, I do exhibition design at the International Quilt Study Center &
> Museum, and we use google sketchup for our layouts. It's a pretty easy
> program, and the tutorials from google are great.
> Best,
> Jennifer Graham
> Exhibitions Assistant/Photographer
> International Quilt Study Center & Museum
> University of Nebraska-Lincoln
> www.quiltstudy.org
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 9:14 AM, Jonathan Benoit <
> Jonathan.Benoit at dartmouth.edu> wrote:
>
> > This is one that we were looking at a few months ago. It can be built on
> > drupal, so most DAMs should be able to serve it content.
> > http://exhibbit.com/
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jonathan Benoit
> > Digital Asset Manager / TMS Manager
> > Hood Museum of Art
> > Dartmouth College
> > Hanover, NH 03755
> > 603-646-3109
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu] On Behalf 
> > Of
> > Eric Longo
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 10:05 AM
> > To: MCN-L
> > Subject: [MCN-L] Exhibition Layout Software
> >
> > Posting message from Kelly Carpenter
> >
> >  Digital Media Manager
> >
> > Albright-Knox Art Gallery
> >
> > -- Forwarded message --
> > From: Kelly Carpenter 
> > To: "mcn-l-request at mcn.edu" , "mcn-l at 
> > mcn.edu" <
> > mcn-l at mcn.edu>
> > Cc:
> > Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:06:08 +
> > Subject: Exhibition Layout Software
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> >
> >
> > I am making a request for information for the Albright-Knox Art Gallery's
> > Curatorial team. The AK Curators are wondering what software other
> > institutions are using for their exhibition layouts. Specially, programs
> > that display floor plans, allow the user to drop in images to scale, and
> > possibly pull content (images, dimensions, etc.) from their CMS or DAM.
> We
> > appreciate any suggestions you might have.
> >
> >
> >
> > Many thanks!
> >
> >
> >
> > All the best,
> >
> > Kelly
> >
> >
> >
> > Kelly Carpenter
> >
> > Digital Media Manager
> >
> > Albright-Knox Art Gallery
> >
> > 1285 Elmwood Avenue
> >
> > Buffalo, NY 14222-1096
> >
> > 716.270.8235
> >
> > kcarpenter at albrightknox.org
> > ___
> > You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum
> Computer
> > Network (http://www.mcn.edu)
> >
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[MCN-L] Now Hiring! Digital Publications Developer at the Getty

2013-12-10 Thread Greg Albers 

Hi all, 

I'm excited to announce that I'm now hiring a Digital Publications Developer to 
join us here at Getty Publications! I'm looking for an HTML/CSS/JS expert to 
help shape the future of digital publishing in the arts. No biggie. Candidates 
need not necessarily have extensive e-book experience, but a solid familiarity 
with all aspects of digital publishing formats and platforms is a must. Get the 
full skinny here and please pass it on: 
https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/2148/web-content-administrator/job  

Thanks! 
Greg 
--
Greg Albers
Digital Publications Manger | Getty Publications
www.getty.edu/publications
galbers at getty.edu | 310) 440-6067

[MCN-L] Job Posting - Asian Art Museum, San Francisco

2013-12-10 Thread Sharon Steckline 
Image Services Coordinator (ref. 13-60) 
The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco is seeking a talented and dedicated 
professional to join its Image Services team. 
The Image Service Coordinator, reporting to the Head of Registration, will 
be responsible for creating, managing, distributing, and archiving the 
museum's image assets. S/he will work closely with the Museum 
Photographer, as well as vendors and cross-departmental staff 
(Publications Education, Marketing, Public Relations, Retail, and 
Curatorial) on photographic requests and digital images. 
The Image Services Coordinator will: 
  * Develops and manages an ongoing effective scheduling system for the 
Museum  to ensure photo-documentation of art objects and specified museum 
activities and events 
  * Administers the AAMs photography policy and coordinates internal and 
external photographic requests 
  * Establishes and maintains the integrity of the museum's collection 
image files; organizes and manages the records of reproduction rights for 
objects in the collection. 
  * Fulfills photographic rights and reproductions requests. 
  * Coordinates the acquisition of exhibition related images, obtains 
permissions and tracks and maintains files of (remove transparencies) 
images on loan to the museum. 
  * Negotiates fees and terms of image use, generates contracts and 
invoices; works with the Finance Department to reconcile receivables. 
 Coordinates departmental budget. 
  * Checks and cross-references images with accession records in the 
collections database; uses software (QScan) to tag and store digital 
images in various resolutions and file formats and to link images to 
records in the collections database. 
  * Handles and assists with the set up studio equipment as required. 
Assists the photographer in maintaining photo studio and facilities. 
  * Assists with database management software; checks and revises 
collection records for objects. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
  * Bachelor's degree in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Arts 
Administration, or closely related field from an accredited college or 
university 
  * Two (2) years of related experience in image archiving methods and/or 
rights and reproductions issues in an art museum or similar institution, 
or an equivalent combination of academic qualifications and work 
experience. Some exposure to museum registration work is preferred. 
  * Familiarity with legal matters related to collections; Knowledge of 
copyright law, with a primary focus on fair use within a museum context 
preferred. Related experience in a photography studio; good understanding 
of the principles, practices, routine procedures, and workflow of a 
photography studio, including experience producing digital images 
  * Excellent computer skills and experience with collection database 
management programs; proficiency using Photoshop; understanding of digital 
file management applications preferred 
  * Ability to operate photographic equipment (including lights, handheld 
cameras, and view cameras) as well as computer equipment used in a digital 
photo studio (including computers, scanners, and printers) 
  * Ability to produce high quality scans, image files, and digital 
prints; to demonstrate consistent commitment to excellence in quality 
  * Must be a self-starter who is punctual, dependable, and conscientious; 
reliable and trustworthy 
  * Must possess effective interpersonal communication skills and have an 
interest in and appreciation of art. 
  * Extremely accurate and detail-oriented 
  * Strong interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills; excellent 
written and oral communication skills; effective problem solving and 
conflict resolution skills 
  * Ability to actively promote the museum and its image related services 
by developing positive working relationships internal and external to the 
museum; successfully prioritize and work on multiple projects 
simultaneously; maintain a sense of perspective and humor while working 
under pressure 
COMPENSATION 
* 21.75 to 26.13 per hour (annualized equivalent of $45,240 to 54,350) 
with generous benefits package 
*Please note:  This position is represented by SEIU 1021. New hires start 
at the beginning of the salary range. 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE 
Apply online below or 
Send a letter of interest and resume ASAP to: 
HUMAN RESOURCES 
Asian Art Museum 
200 Larkin Street 
San Francisco, CA 94102 
FAX: 415.861.2359 
* The Asian Art Museum is one of the largest museums in the Western world 
devoted exclusively to Asian art and culture. Home to more than 18,000 
works of art from over 40 Asian countries, we strive to be a catalyst for 
discovery, dialogue, and inspiration. With Asia as our lens and art as our 
cornerstone, we spark connections across cultures and through time, 
igniting curiosity, conversation, and creativity.* 
The Asian Art Museum embraces diversity in its mission, programs, and 
staff.   
To view the job, link here: 
http://asia