Lab Hours 5/12/10

We are finally done. It has been very time consuming but one of my most enjoyable classes ever. I really loved the Native American focus and each assignment was interesting. I crammed all my hours into my last week like every other procrastinating college student, and managed to make up for any missed time as well.

On 5/5 I spent 2 hours in the museum going through catalogs and making copies. On 5/10 I spent 2 hours doing research online through the library and updating and viewing my blog. On 5/11-5/12 I spent 9 hours completing the inventory/research assignment and posting this blog, including 2 in which I attempted to remedy the saving problem (none of the suggested ideas on Dr. C's blog worked/incompatible operating system). So I will have to try and scan my printed copies or retype the whole thing tomorrow after class. UGGH!!

Very happy the class is over but sad at the same time.....

Total hours: 13

5/5 Lab Hours

Sadly I was unable to do much but take my quiz this week and post this blog. I had too many large assignments due for other classes. I will be utilizing the extra time given tomorrow for research and study in the museum.

Lab Hours: 40 minutes

Lab Hours 4/28/10

I spent most of the week finishing all the reading (4 hours 30 mins), which included all the stuff I was behind on. I really enjoyed the articles online. Its nice to tie the history into the basketry making. I spent an hour on our NAGPRA assignment, which included looking for the periodicals and typing them into the blog post. Lastly, I spent 40 mins reading blog posts this week. I enjoy seeing others perspectives on the same assignment.

Total hours: 8 hours

NAGPRA Assignment,

American Indian Art, Vol. 35(2): 78, Spring 2010


1. "Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural items: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO (August 29, 2008). In 1965 a pair of collectors obtained "18 silver Seminole pendants" from an American Indian art dealer, and three years later donated them to the museum. According to transaction records, four of the pendants "are from a burial over 100 years old." The museum agreed to return the pendants to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Dania, Big Cypress, Brighton, Hollywood and Tampa Reservations."



American Indian Art, Vol. 34(3): 78, Summer 2009


2. " Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, MO (February 13, 2008). In 1970 the center received two eagle feathers from a donor who had obtained them seventeen years earlier as a gift from "the Ottawa also known as the Odawa) tribe in Harbor Springs, Michigan. According to the repatriation notice, "The Odawa believe the eagle feathers are sacred objects and without proper relationships and appropriate ceremonial uses of the eagle feathers the spirits and Odawapeople suffer." It was agreed that the feathers should be turned over to the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians of Michigan."

American Indian Art, Vol. 34 (3): 78, Summer 2009

3. "Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: Alaska State Museum, Juneau, AK (February 25, 2008). Late in the nineteenth century an unknown weaver in Sitka, Alaska, using cedar bark, mountain goat hair and commercial wool, wove the Multiplying Wolf Chilkat Tunic. This tunic is at.oow, a community possessed sacred object belonging to the Tlingits' Wolf House, or Kaagwaantann (Eagle moiwety/Wolf clan). Photographs taken during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries show Wolf House leader Jacob Yarquan, its probable custodian, wearing the Multiplying Wolf Tunic. When he died, Yarquan's wife Lily sold it to the Historical Library and Museum Commission, which donated it the the Alaska Historical Library and Museum, the precursor to the Alaska State Museum.

The Kaagwaantaan regarded the Multiplying Wolf Tunic as an object of cultural patrimony. "In this case, the tunic was alienated by the widow of the caretaker, Lily Yarkwan [sic], who belonged to another clan," the notice reports. "According to museum records, Mrs. Yarkwan presented herself as legal owner of the tunic to museum officials, who subsequently purchased it in good faith. There is no evidence that the Wolf House itself was directly involved in the alienation or that the transaction was handled in accordance with Tlingit law." In fact, "the tunic is an object of cultural patrimony and was alienated without the consent of the Wolf House." The museum agreed to transfer the tunic to the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes and Sitka Tribe of Alaska acting on behalf of the Wolf House of the Sitka Kaagwaantaan clan."

Lab Hours 4/21

I really enjoyed our guest speaker last week, and actually used some of what he said in my Hunter-Gather class. I could have listened to him speak for hours. This week I spent 3 hours reading and I'm still behind. No matter how much I read, I never seem to be caught up. I spent a total of 2 hours and 15 minutes on our catalog assignment, including my library search. I spent a total of 45 minutes this week creating my blogs and reviewing Dr. C's and other posts, as well as commenting.

Total: 6 hours

Lab Hours 4/14

A short week for me. I spent i hour and 25 mins working on the blog assignment and posting these two blogs. I also spent a total of 2 hours and 50 mins reading, including going to the library to read the Burcaw book. I am still behind on my reading, but hope to catch up next week.

Total hours: 4 hours 15 mins

Job-related Blog Entry

1. N/A. I have never worked for or volunteered for a museum, but I have had work experience that could pertain to those items listed by Burcaw, such as completing an accreditation, completing a million dollar budget, supervision of employees, managing a large information database, public speaking (AA degree in Telecommunications), and P/R and advertising. I have also worked on grant proposals, federal and state reporting, and scholarship awards while employed as Interim Associate Dean for the College of Education at Touro University. I also have experiance in the selection process of grant proposals as well as with lobbying government officials, in my previous position as a District Representative for Congressman George Miller.

2. Programs Officer
Job ID: 6688454
Position Title: Programs Officer
Company Name: Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
Job Function: Exhibitions
Entry Level: No
Location(s): Big Cypress Reservation, Florida, 33440, United States
Posted: April 5, 2010
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: Indefinite
Min Education: Master's Degree
Min Experience: 5-7 Years
Required Travel: 10-25%
Company: Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
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APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person:
Anne McCudden
Email Address:
protect_email2("amccudden", "semtribe.com");
amccudden@semtribe.com
Phone: 863-902-1113 Ext. 12201
Fax: 863-902-8879
Apply URL: http://www.semtribe.com/

Job Description
PROGRAMS OFFICER

NATURE OF WORK

The candidate for this position will be responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and managing all exhibits, educational, special events, traditional arts and community outreach programs conducted for the benefit of the Museum, consistent with the Museum mission. The Programs Officer is an integral member of the Museum Management team and directly reports to the Museum Director and directly supervises the Curator of Exhibitions, the Education Coordinator and the Outreach Coordinator. This is an exempt position.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this position. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed, if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Manage staff and operations of the Programs Division and directly oversee the Exhibits, Educational and Outreach Programs within the Museum.

Direct all operational aspects of these programs including but not limited to budgeting, logistics, public relations, staffing, etc..

Oversee production and distribution of related collateral items in conjunction with the programs being carried out

Assist in the marketing and promotions campaigns that will accompany the program activities.

Assist in effort to maintain the best practices with the museum field, this includes the ability to maintain the proper policies and procedures applicable to this division.

Lend support in other Museum areas as directed by Museum Director and/or Executive Director.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of all types of museum programming (public and non-public)
Ability to develop and implement the strategic goals and objectives of the Programs Division as per the long term strategic plan.
Proven successful grant writing skills.
Ability to define and achieve annual and capital development objectives.
Ability to effectively and professionally represent Museum to potential collaborative partners.
Strong planning and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Strong verbal, writing and public speaking skills.
Ability to maintain accurate and appropriate gift and research records.
Ability to work with considerable initiative.
Knowledge of Past Perfect museum software helpful.
Excellent computer skills utilizing Microsoft programs and add-ins.
Ability to serve the Tribal community, the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the STOF community, general public, co-workers and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and Holidays.
Ability to travel as necessary.

Job Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum five (5) years resource development experience, Museum Industry preferred. Proven successful grant writing is a must. Strong planning and organizational skills are imperative. English written and verbal communication skills essential. Knowledge of Past Perfect museum software helpful. Excellent computer skills utilizing Microsoft programs and add-ins. Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and Holidays. Ability to travel as necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Typically, the incumbent may sit comfortably to do the work; there will be travel, occasional walking, standing, bending, carrying of items; may occasionally drive company vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a clean, air-conditioned enclosed office area.

APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: Anne McCudden
Email Address: protect_email2("amccudden", "semtribe.com"); amccudden@semtribe.com
Phone: 863-902-1113 Ext. 12201
Fax: 863-902-8879

(American Association of Museums)

I chose this job post, because it is exactly the type of position I would be looking for upon completing my MA in Museum Studies. I am minoring in Native American Studies, because I would like to work for a Native American tribal organization in which I could work directly with them to help preserve and maintain aspects of their culture as wells as educate the public from a Native American perspective.

As for job related skill sets and experience, please see my answer to question number 1 above. (Over 5 listed, but wrote it out before I read the last part of the assignment)