CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales

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CyMAL 

Inspiring Learning Network newsletter 
For the latest newsletter and a list of Inspiring Learning projects in Wales
during 2004-2006, please contact: Helen Lyall Williams, Access and Learning
Adviser, CyMAL.
01970 610 233, [log in to unmask]

Training
Documentation for Accreditation
Cynon Valley Museum, Aberdare
25 April 2006
We have several places available on the above training day (re-scheduled
from 28 March) run by Rachael Rogers. This course provides an introduction
to the basic principles of museum documentation with particular reference to
MLA's Museum Accreditation Scheme. Consideration is given to the benefits of
good documentation practice, and participants will examine the content of an
effective system. Topics covered include the Museum Accreditation Scheme,
the application of SPECTRUM, the relevance of museum policy making, and
assessment of participants own systems against the Accreditation
requirements for documentation.

More information on this workshop, together with contact details and a
programme, can be found here:
http://www.cymal.wales.gov.uk/event/documentation.html
To book a place go to
http://www.cymal.wales.gov.uk/event/bookingform-en.html

Copyright Essentials
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea 28/04/06
This course provides an introduction to the principles of copyright within
the context of caring for collections. It offers basic and practical
training, giving participants the tools they need to manage copyright as
part of their work. The workshop is suitable for museum, archive and library
staff and volunteers who are establishing or improving rights management
procedures within their organisation or institution. For more information
visit http://www.cymal.wales.gov.uk/event/copyright.html

Press & Media Skills for the Heritage Sector
Llandeilo, 05/05/06
This course offers an introduction to all sectors of the media, and training
in how to obtain positive media coverage. Emphasis will be placed on
effective communication, identifying a good story and organising press
events. There will be practical guidance on communications planning and
preparing a press release as well as media interview experience. For more
information, visit http://www.cymal.wales.gov.uk/event/mediaskills.html

To book a place on any CyMAL event please complete an on-line booking form
at http://www.cymal.wales.gov.uk/event/bookingform-en.html or contact Tom
Cosson on (01970) 610229 / [log in to unmask]

Handling Archives Workshop
I am looking for a venue (for example a Record Office Reading Room) where I
can present this workshop. Ideally I would like:
*	access to materials from the collections for demonstration purposes;

*	at least one internet access point; 
*	a video player; 
*	a flip chart stand;
*	sufficient room for 10 - 15 participants
*	If original examples are used, I would need to visit before the
workshop to identify suitable examples; and have access to the venue and
materials in time to set up the workshop on the actual day. Therefore there
are some demands on staff time. 
*	Please contact Liz Bowerman ([log in to unmask]  01970
610226) if you can offer a suitable venue. If there is sufficient interest
the workshop could be repeated at a different venue - therefore if you would
be interested in attending or sending staff or volunteers, please send me
names and location.
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*	NPO Preservation Assessment Survey Workshops
*	CyMAL and the National  Preservation Office will be providing
workshops on using the Preservation Assessment Survey. The workshops will be
delivered by 2 NPO staff and the maximum number of participants is 15. 
*	We would like to see if there is sufficient interest to hold more
than one workshop in Wales, and the area of Wales where there is most
demand. The cost is £50 + VAT per person. If you are likely to attend,
please could you reply to Liz Bowerman ([log in to unmask] /
01970 610226) by the 20th April. 
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*	We are also looking for venues to hold the workshops, preferably
with the following:
*	A collection to practice sampling and assessment (an academic or
local studies library would be ideal)
*	A PC with Microsoft Access.
*	Space for up to 15 participants.
*	If you can provide a suitable venue, please reply to Liz Bowerman
([log in to unmask] / 01970 610226) by the 20th April.
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*	WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT
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*	Connect for Health 2006 - Responding to Health Challenge Wales: 
*	The Welsh Assembly Government, working in partnership with the Welsh
Local Government Association; Arts Council for Wales; Sports Council for
Wales; Wales Council for Voluntary Action; Wales Centre for Health; the NHS
Confederation; and the National Public Health Service, is hosting Connect
for Health 2006 - Responding to Health Challenge Wales.  The event will be
held at the Holland House Hotel in Cardiff on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18
May. If you would like more information about Connect for Health 2006
contact either Anthony Davies or Stephen Chamberlain, Public Health Strategy
Division, Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Welsh Assembly Government,
Tel 02920 825793, or e mail [log in to unmask]  
*	(From the March Communities First Bulletin).
*	
*	Community projects across Wales given green light
*	Communities across Wales are set to benefit from a share of more
than £5.6m of funding under the Community Facilities and Activities
Programme (CFAP).  The Community Facilities and Activities Programme is a
grant scheme operated by the Welsh Assembly Government to help community or
voluntary organisations provide facilities or carry out activities which
will promote the regeneration of communities. http://tinyurl.com/m8lgh
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*	Minister outlines Assembly Government priorities for extra funding 
*	Finance Minister Sue Essex has today (Tuesday 28 March) outlined how
the Assembly Government intends to allocate the additional resources it will
receive in 2006-7 as a result of last week's budget. The Assembly Government
will receive £17million in 2006-7 and a further £28million in 2007-8.
http://tinyurl.com/o4lkf
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*	DCMS
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*	Taking part 
*	The national survey of culture, leisure and sport (includes
museums):
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http://www.culture.gov.uk/global/research/taking_part_survey/survey_ouputs.h
tm
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*	Listed Places Of Worship And Memorials VAT Grant Schemes
*	Culture Minister, David Lammy welcomes the Budget announcement that
the Listed Places of Worship and Memorials Grants schemes will now run until
2011.
*	The Listed Places of Worship scheme returns to faith groups the
equivalent of the VAT incurred in making repairs to listed places of
worship, while the Memorials scheme rebates the VAT incurred by charities
and faith groups in building and maintaining memorial structures.
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http://www.culture.gov.uk/global/press_notices/archive_2006/dcms041_06.htm
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*	MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES MONTH 2006  
*	Saturday 29 April to Sunday 4 June 2006, Theme: Making connections:
past, present and future... http://www.mgm.org.uk/index.html
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*	Please tell CyMAL what events you are planning or temporary
exhibitions which will be showing during May. Our recent telephone survey
only revealed 5 events in Wales. Please e-mail details to:
[log in to unmask] 
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*	Adult Learners Week
*	Don't forget the last week of May is Adult Learners' Week. NIACE
Dysgu Cymru has grants of up to £1000 for events which are aimed at engaging
adults in learning. Drop me an e-mail at work ([log in to unmask]) and I
can send further info. You can then join in local promotion as other
learning providers will be organising activities in your area. We place ads
in local and regional papers (readership approx 1.2 million), create 500,000
regional guides and will be broadcasting TV ads and radio ads.
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*	MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION
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*	Entry level jobs symposium at UEA 
Is a museums studies qualification vital to enter the sector? This was one
of the questions discussed at meeting held on 31 March at the University of
East Anglia (UEA) to discuss entry-level recruitment...
http://tinyurl.com/nwkna
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*	Diversify bursaries awarded to seven candidates
*	The MA has awarded seven bursaries to Black and other ethnic
minority candidates to take part in the Diversify training scheme. The seven
students will start their masters courses in the autumn, followed by a
placement in a museum... 

To help museums, the Museums Association has also just launched the
Diversify Toolkit, which sets out the ways museums can organise
positive-action training. 
*	http://tinyurl.com/fhk5j
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*	Research is a 'luxury' for most museums
*	The Museums Association's response to a consultation on research
says it is a low priority in most museums, and outside the university and
national museums is often treated as a 'luxury'... http://tinyurl.com/nbllx
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*	Training Events
*	Essentials: Funding, 9 May 2006, Bristol
*	Essentials: Managing volunteers, 9 May 2006, Bristol
*	Essentials: Marketing, 16 May 2006, Leeds 
*	Essentials: Managing volunteers, 16 May 2006, Leeds 
*	Time, Money, People: Project management for museums, 22 May 2006,
London
*	Help at Hand: Working with handheld guides, 12 June 2006, London
http://www.museumsassociation.org/maevents&_IXSESSION_=YRzcvrBxI9c&_IXMENU_=
events
*	
*	The generation game: museums and older people
*	28 April 2006, London 1000-1600 
By 2007 there will be more Britons aged over 65 than under 16. Despite
compelling business, ethical and curatorial cases the involvement of older
people is low on the agendas of most museums. What audience development work
can museums do to attract the growing population of more active and affluent
over 50's?
*	http://www.museumsassociation.org/12167
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*	MLA (Museums Archives and Libraries Council)
*	
*	£3million boost to England's museum collections
*	Wednesday 05 April 2006 
*	Grants totalling £3million are being made available to museums
across England to enhance some of the most important collections in the
country. 
*	http://tinyurl.com/kz8q4
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*	An opportunity to shape and influence the role of museums, libraries
and archives in national life
*	The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is looking to
appoint 14 trustees to the National Board of the Museums, Libraries and
Archives Council to set the strategic direction for the sector. The Board
will comprise nine regional chairs / trustees and five national trustees
with particular expertise.
*	More information about the role can be found on MLA's website at
http://www.mla.gov.uk/website/aboutus/jobs The closing date for applications
is 21st April 2006.
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*	London Olympic Games 
*	'Fran Hegyi, Head of Regions and International at MLA, has been
seconded part-time to the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games
as Cultural Programmes Adviser. Her role will be to explore and identify
ways in which the museums, libraries and archives sector can feed into the
cultural festival and activities that will surround the Olympic Games and
Paralympic Games. 
*	MLA is keen that the sector plays a clear role in developing a
cultural and educational offer for the Games. As the link between LOCOG and
the sector, Fran will be talking to the English regions, Scotland, Wales,
and Northern Ireland, and museums, libraries and archives about how they
would like to be involved. 
*	Fran's email address at LOCOG is [log in to unmask]
*	(Sourced from Northern Ireland Museums Council ' Museum Beat')
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*	THE FEDERATION OF MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES OF WALES
*	http://www.welshmuseumsfederation.org.uk/
*	
*	Reminder - all registered museums in Wales entitled to take
advantage of MDA membership benefits
Under a partnership agreement between the Federation of Museums and Art
Galleries of Wales and CyMAL, all registered museums in Wales were granted a
free membership of MDA earlier this year.
Your free membership entitles any member of staff in your museum to take
advantage of the members-only discounts and special offers, and is a great
way of helping you keep up to date with collections issues in museums.
If you have any questions about your membership, or would like further
information, please contact Eleanor Lovegrove, MDA Marketing & Membership
Officer at [log in to unmask] or by phone on 01223 415760.

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*	ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS
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*	Focus Papers
*	AIM FOCUS is a series of information papers considering in depth a
wide variety of management issues facing independent museums and
organisations charged with the care of our heritage.
*	Focus 1: Governing Independent Museums - Adrian Babbidge
*	Focus 5: Using Museum Consultants - Crispin Paine
*	Focus 18: Working with Volunteers - an introduction to good practice
- Bridget Yates
*	http://www.museums.org.uk/aim/html/aim_focus_papers.html
*	
*	9th AIM Annual Conference
4-6 May 2006
*	Hosted by ss Great Britain, Bristol
*	http://www.museums.org.uk/aim/html/aim_conference.html
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*	TRAINING and EVENTS
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*	Wales Charity Law Conference 2006
*	Thursday 11 May 2006 
*	Venue: Glamorgan Cricket Club, Sophia Gardens Cardiff. 
*	The conference will address everyday legal issues that affect
charities and voluntary organisations, as well as considering those
specialised areas of the law that reflect new trends within the sector.
*	Audience
*	This national conference will be of value to charity trustees,
governing body members, county voluntary councils, development and advice
workers, and all those involved in management within the sector.
*	 http://www.voluntaryarts.org/uploaded/map3405.pdf
*	WCVA run courses throughout Wales for latest updates visit:
www.wcva.org.uk/training
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*	Free Seminar: "Researchers and Curators"
*	National Inventory Research Project              
*	Birkbeck College, 43 Gordon Square, London, 2-5 pm, Friday 19 May
2006
*	Following the successful NIRP seminar in Glasgow last autumn,
described by Neil MacGregor as an "exhilarating...and inspiring event",
curators and project researchers will present examples of productive
collaborations that have inspired new exhibitions and displays, conservation
projects and re-evaluations of collections. The seminar will also include an
introduction to the work of NIRP and its contexts, a demonstration of the
project's database, and refreshments.
*	To reserve a place and for further details contact
[log in to unmask]
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*	How clean are your books?
*	Course provided by the National Preservation Office 
*	13/07/2006, British Library Conference Centre. For programme and
further details: 
*	http://www.bl.uk/services/npo/clean05.html  Tel: 0207 412 7612
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*	MA Preventive Conservation  - University of Northumbria
*	The programme leading to an MA in Preventive Conservation is
vocational/professional in character and designed to prepare students for
practice as preventive conservators, environmental managers or managers of
collections of movable cultural heritage in line with the highest standards
consistent with the guidelines set out by the professional body in the
United Kingdom in UKIC Guidance for Conservation Practice.
http://northumbria.ac.uk/?view=CourseDetail&code=960
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*	Museums & Heritage Show
*	10 - 11 May, London
*	The Museums & Heritage Show is the UK's leading trade exhibition for
the world of museums, galleries and heritage visitor attractions. Now in its
14th year it is firmly established as a 'must do' event for anyone workling
in this sector.
*	Museums & Heritage Show, The Coach House, Sharman Road, Worcester
WR1 3LA. T: 01905 724734 E: [log in to unmask] W:
www.museumsandheritage.com
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*	Big Arts Week
*	Big Arts Week is an exciting initiative inviting professional
artists to volunteer their time and share their skills to inspire local
children in primary and secondary schools throughout the country during the
week of 19 - 23 June 2006. Anything between one hour and one week will make
a huge difference.
*	http://www.bigartsweek.com/whatitsabout.php
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*	CulturEURuro seminars on European cultural co-operation 
*	There are many opportunities for cultural co-operation projects and
activities in Europe. This latest round of half day CulturEURuro seminars
will build on previous events run by EUCLID and will highlight not only
current and future EU funding opportunities but also ways in which cultural
organisations can build partnerships, access other European sources of
funding and deal with the challenges of EU rules and regulations.
http://www.euclid.info/content/view/4/5/
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*	Local and Community History Month: 
*	1-30 September 2006.  Go to http://www.halocal.org.uk/ for further
details.
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*	FUNDING AND AWARDS
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*	Ireland/Wales Interreg IIIA Programme
*	The Joint Technical Secretariat is opening a restricted call for
applications in the Rural Development and
*	Diversification Measure (Priority 1 Measure 2) with a deadline for
receipt of applications of 5 May 2006.
*	http://www.wefo.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?action=page&ID=23  &
http://www.wefo.wales.gov.uk/resource/int-biddingcall06-e5597.pdf
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*	The 2006 Chrisi Bailey Award: The National Children's Media Arts
Award 
*	Children often ask the most amazing questions. Now here's your
chance to show us their equally amazing answers. 
*	Here at the Chrisi Bailey Award, the National Children's Media Arts
Award, we want to know what fantastic ideas have been coming up in
classrooms, clubs, schemes, centres, and other settings around the UK. If
you have been working creatively with children aged 11 years and under with
photography, animation, digital art or video, then we want to hear about it.

*	http://www.thechrisibaileyaward.org.uk/frameset/index.htm
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*	EU eTEN Programme: Invitation for Proposals Announced
*	'The Commission has announced that improvements to public services
will be the priority of the EU's eTEN programme in 2006. The programme,
which supports the deployment of trans-European telecommunications
network-based services in areas such as government, health, education, and
social inclusion will put particular emphasis on creating an inclusive
society providing support for new challenges and innovative approaches in
the area of information technology and communications for services in the
public interest.'
*	http://swmlac.org.uk/index.php?SID=4800&YEAR=2006&ID=28#SID@@@4800
*	&
http://europa.eu.int/information_society/activities/eten/index_en.htm
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*	JISC Capital Programme: Digitisation - Request for Proposals 
*	The JISC Capital Programme, funded by HEFCE and HEFCW from April
2006 -
*	March 2009, consists of six areas of development: Network;
Digitisation;
*	Repositories; e-Learning; e-Infrastructure; and User Environments.
Further
*	information about the development areas can be found at:
*	http://www.jisc.ac.uk/capital.html
*	Details of this and other funding programmes:
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/capital_roadmap.html
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*	ACCESS AND LEARNING
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*	Development Initiatives for Disabled Audiences
*	You should shortly receive a questionnaire on Development
Initiatives for Disabled Audiences from Disability Arts Cymru. Disability
Arts Cymru is carrying out research on behalf of the Arts Council of Wales
as part of the implementation of Moving Beyond, ACW's strategy on disability
and the arts. Please respond to the questionnaire if your organisation leads
any events that are arts related or that include an arts element. For
further information contact Maggie Hampton at Disability Arts Cymru
[log in to unmask]
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*	DCMS and the Home Office publication underlines the Government's
*	commitment to the bicentenary 
*	25 March 2007 will mark 200 years - to the day - that a
Parliamentary Bill was passed to abolish the slave trade in the former
British Empire. 1807 was the beginning of the long road to the eventual
abolition of slavery itself within the former British Empire via the Act of
1833 with slaves gaining their final freedom in 1838.'
*	http://www.lmal.org.uk/news/index.cfm?ArticleID=1111&NavigationID=5
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*	2007 Cross-Community E-Bulletin
*	The Cross-Community Forum is a learning initiative which aims to
create and facilitate a space for dialogue and alliance building on issues
and areas of work connected to the legacies of chattel and colonial
enslavement, related global injustices today and contemporary forms of
slavery.
*	http://www.rendezvousofvictory.org/cross_com_forum.html
*	If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive the
E-Bulletin regularly, please email us at:
[log in to unmask] 
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*	PAS 78 Guide to Good Practice in Commissioning Accessible Websites
*	Is your website as accessible as it should be?
*	Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 78 has been developed by the
Disability Rights Commission (DRC) in collaboration with BSI. This PAS
outlines good practice in commissioning websites that are accessible to and
usable by disabled people.
*	http://www.bsi-global.com/ICT/PAS78/index.xalter
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*	Disability Rights Commission Email Bulletin - March 2006
*	User-friendly websites for all
*	Authoritative guidance on how to develop a website which is
user-friendly for disabled people was launched this month.
*	Wales progress on equal treatment
*	A meeting was held in January by the DRC in Wales to discuss
progress made in the formal investigation into tackling health inequalities
faced by people with learning disabilities and people with long-term mental
health conditions.
*	http://www.drc.org.uk/newsroom/ebulletin.asp
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*	Proud Heritage 
*	Proud Heritage is the new national agency for lesbian, gay, bisexual
and trans history, heritage and lived experience. Our goal is to create a
national museum at first online and then as a physical institution,
reflecting the diverse experiences of LGBT people across the country and
through time.' http://www.proudheritage.org/
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*	DOCUMENTATION, ICT AND DIGITISATION
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*	The NIACE "e-guidelines" series 
*	The NIACE e-guidelines series provides guidance and support,
accessible advice and useful examples of good practice for adult learning
practitioners wishing to use digital technology in all its forms to attract
and support adult learners.
http://www.niace.org.uk/Publications/E/Default.htm
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*	Visit to the Welsh Settlement in Patagonia 
*	2005 was the 140th anniversary of the foundation of the Welsh
settlement in Patagonia. In
*	September I was fortunate enough to travel to Patagonia with
Lesley-Ann and Gwydion from CyMAL. Culturenet Cymru and CyMAL are working
together on the Glaniad Project, which will be launched in March 2006.
http://www.culturenetcymru.com/en/?p=54
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*	CONSERVATION
*	 
*	How does it work? The Preservation Assessment Survey
*	The survey model works as follows:
*	Users identify a sample of 400 items selected at random or
systematically from a library or archive, or one or more of its collections.
The sample is always 400 (or as close as possible), whatever the size of the
collection.
*	A short questionnaire is completed for each item in the sample. Part
one is a 'tick box' form, asking questions relating to the preservation of
the item - access, use, accommodation, condition and usability, value and
importance. Part two requires an assessment of the condition of the item and
the types of damage it may show.
*	Information from the forms is entered into an Access database, and
data is returned to the NPO for the generation of reports
*	For further details go to: http://www.bl.uk/services/npo/npo.html
*	
*	Fire Research Database
*	This database was set up to enable all those responsible in any
capacity for historic buildings to share information on fire safety matters.
It is not designed to contain research technical reports, but will allow you
to identify contact points for current as well as completed projects to
enable you to liaise with others involved in your area of interest.
*	http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.1108
*	
*	Signposts to Collections Care: Factsheets 2-6
SWMLAC have published the new factsheets to accompany the revised version of
Signposts to Collections Care: a self-assessment pack for museums which was
published last year.
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http://www.swmlac.org.uk/index.php?SID=5040&YEAR=2006&ID=28#SID@@@5040
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*	Conservation Principles
*	English Heritage is developing Conservation Principles, Policies and
Guidance to inform and advise all those involved with the sustainable
management of England's historic environment.
*	http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.9189
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*	Designing Heritage Skills Partnerships
*	A report from the regional seminar held on 12th September at
Woodchester Mansion. The seminar's purpose was to assess the next steps in
the campaign to revive traditional skills training across Britain. 
*	Copies of the report can be downloaded from
http://www.onebigroom.org.uk/
*	or hard copies from Woodchester Mansion [log in to unmask] or
01453 861 541.
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*	PUBLICATIONS AND WEBSITES
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*	Our People Our Time: A History of Northern Ireland's Cultural
Diversity
*	The booklet features the history of movement to Northern Ireland,
from earliest known settlement at Mount Sandel near Coleraine, to  21st
century immigration. Interviews with 7 individuals from different cultural
backgrounds are included. http://www.nimc.co.uk/
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*	Fire Detection and Alarm Systems. 
*	"A Guide to BS 5839-1:2002: Fire Detections and Alarm Systems is the
essential guide to BS 5839-1:2002, as amended in December 2004." £45
http://www.bsi-global.com/Fire/Detection/BIP2109.xalter
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*	A Guide to Emergency Lighting 
*	"Fire Detections and Alarm Systems is the essential guide to BS
5839-1:2002, as amended in December 2004." £45
http://www.bsi-global.com/Fire/Detection/BIP2109.xalter
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*	'What not to do' guide to science communication events
*	The handy 'what not to do' guide for future event planners is
available in paperback - free but SAE required. 
*	For details, contact Annette Smith at the BA: 020 7019 4935
[log in to unmask]
*	http://www.ecsite-uk.net/news/e_news/enews_mar06.html
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*	A Guide to Bilingual Design
*	A guide to assist organisations to produce attractive publications
which are easy to read. It contains clear and practical advice on all
aspects of bilingual design, from signage to packaging. Sponsored by
Barclays Bank, Wales.
*	http://www.bwrdd-yr-iaith.org.uk/cynnwys.php?pID=109&nID=18&langID=2
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*	JOBS
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*	LLANRWST ALMSHOUSE MUSEUM
*	Museum Development Officer (Full time or job share considered)
£15,000 pro rata urgently required for this small community museum.
*	Application forms, job descriptions available from - Tel: 01492
642550 or email 
*	[log in to unmask]  
*	or 1-12 Church Street Ancaster Square Llanrwst LL26 OLE
*	Closing Date  Noon Friday 21st of April
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*	SEGONTIUM ROMAN MUSEUM, CAERNARFON
*	Applications are invited from suitable individuals for the post of
*	MUSEUM DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
*	(Part-time, 18.5 hrs/week) Salary: £10,300 p.a.
*	for a fixed period until August 2007. The duties will include
preparation of policies and documentation in preparation for registration,
improving marketing and promoting the museum, and organising and
implementing measures for increasing the numbers of adults and children
visiting the museum. Details from the Chairman, Segontium Cyf., Ty Fry,
Ffordd Segontium, Caernarfon LL55 2LF; [log in to unmask]; applications
should be sent to the same address by way of letter with attached CV, to
arrive by 27 April.
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*	AHRC Collaborative Doctoral studentship for: 
*	The Role of Archives and Museums in Documenting Wales: Fulfilling
the Potential
*	For further information see:
http://www.dis.aber.ac.uk/dis/ahrc_advert.asp
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*	Senior Museum Curator (Brecknockshire)
*	Reference Number: RCAC004
*	Salary Grade: SO1
*	Location: Brecon
*	Responsible for the efficient and effective day to day management of
Powys
*	Museum Service in the Brecknockshire area for the benefit of local
communities
*	and visitors. http://tinyurl.com/kdat4
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*	Institute of Conservation - HLF Training Bursaries Programme
*	INVITATION TO TENDER Closing date: 22nd April 2006
*	3 Regional Co-ordinators:
*	London and the East 
*	North (including Scotland and Northern Ireland) 
*	Wales and the West
Icon is seeking 3 consultants to carry out the work of monitoring, mentoring
and assessing conservation trainees taking in part its HLF - supported
programme. The contracts will run from June 2006 to September 2010. These
are key roles in ensuring the success of the scheme, encouraging
cross-sector working between trainees and hosts across the UK, in all
sectors.  Carol Brown at [log in to unmask] 
ICON: 3rd Floor, Downstream Building 1 London Bridge London UK SE1 9BG Tel:
020 7785 3807 www.icon.org.uk


WALES - NEWS

Professor Dai Smith Appointed As Interim Chair Of The Arts Council Of Wales 
Date Released: 29/3/2006
Professor Dai Smith has been appointed interim Chair of the Arts Council of
Wales (ACW) to lead the organisation through the review of the Council's
role and funding arrangements.
http://www.artswales.org/pressoffice/newsdetail.asp?Newsid=323

Llandudno Museum - Pier Pavilion Exhibition at Llandudno Museum from April
the 8th to May the 20th 2006
This is a fantastic opportunity to see this important exhibition of Peter
Cimatti's collection highlighting the history of The Pier Pavilion,
Llandudno.
For further information please contact Richard Hughes on 01492 876517 or
Gwenno Jones on 01492 575571 or [log in to unmask]

Oriel Mostyn
.1	MARK DION - Microcosmographia
26 March to 6 May 2006 
Microcosmographia is a small-scale survey of the work of Mark Dion, one of
the most influential artists of his generation, whose work casts a critical
and often humorous look at scientific investigation, museum culture and our
relationship with the natural world.
.1.1	Further information: Anders Pleass, Exhibitions Officer / Martin
Barlow, Director
Oriel Mostyn Gallery, 12 Vaughan Street, Llandudno LL30 1AB  Tel: 01492
879201   email: [log in to unmask] / [log in to unmask]

Caerphilly
Colliery's winding house facelift
A landmark building which was a major part of the history of a south Wales
valleys town is undergoing a £2.5m redevelopment.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_east/4865698.stm

Llanrwst Almshouse
Exhibition on Local Llanrwst Photographs from April 8th open Tuesday to
Saturday. 
There will also be art workshops free of charge next Tuesday and Wednesday
from 10.30 - 12.30 and 1.30 -3.30 based around the exhibition.. for all
ages! Contact Llanrwst Almshouse: [log in to unmask]


NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES

Minister Congratulates Artes Mundi 2006 Winner 
Eija-Liisa Ahtila was awarded the second Artes Mundi Prize on Friday 31
March, in a ceremony at Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum of Wales, Cardiff.

http://new.wales.gov.uk/news/presreleasearchive/010406apartesmundi?lang=en

Join in the Easter holiday fun at the National Wool Museum 
Dre-fach Felindre's National Wool Museum is the place to visit this Easter
if you're looking for a whole lot of woolly fun!
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/news/?article_id=210

Gulbenkian winner pledges support to National Waterfront Museum 
Big Pit, the winner of last year's Gulbenkian Prize for Museum of the Year
has pledged its support for the only Welsh museum in this year's
competition.
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/news/?article_id=209

Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales gets behind Swansea's bid to be
named UK top museum 
Next Wednesday (12 April), the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea, will
find out whether it's reached the final shortlist in the 2006 Gulbenkian
Prize for Museum of the Year. The museum, which opened its doors in October
2005, has attracted over 80,000 visitors and has already reached the top ten
in this prestigious prize. 
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/news/?article_id=208

National Slate Museum Pledges support for Swansea's bid to be UK top museum 
Today (3 April 2006), Dr Dafydd Roberts, Keeper at Llanberis' National Slate
Museum, has called on the people of north Wales to support Swansea's
National Waterfront Museum's bid in the 2006 Gulbenkian Prize for Museum of
the Year. 
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/news/?article_id=207


NEWS - SCOTLAND

Technical Good Practice in ICT
March 29, 2006
The National ICT strategy for Scotland's museums recognises the fact that
museums need to have access to clear and practical introductory guidance on
technical standards. To help achieve this, we have produced some written
guidance which is designed to provide museums with good practice
recommendations on technical aspects of ICT.
The guidance can now be downloaded from the SMC web site at:
http://www.scottishmuseums.org.uk/areas_of_work/ICT/tech_guidelines.asp


NEWS - OTHER AREAS

New Interaction Gallery Opens At Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Johnny Ball shows what a fascinating world of science can be discovered at
InterAction. Courtesy Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART35239.html

Idols & Icons: 25 Years Of National Portrait Gallery Commissions
Idols and Icons: Commissioning Contemporary Portraits explores the
activities of the National Portrait Gallery over the past 25 years in
commissioning portraits of celebrated individuals and assesses how
successful the Gallery has been in adding works to the Collection and
encouraging portraiture.
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/exh_gfx_en/ART35173.html

Eye for Colour launched
The amazing world of colour, from dark sombre hues to dazzling psychedelic
spectrums, is spotlighted in Eye for Colour at the World Museum Liverpool
from 18 February to 27 August 2006 www.worldmuseumliverpool.org.uk
http://www.ecsite-uk.net/news/e_news/enews_mar06.html

Museums Without Roofs 28 March 2006 
Stories such as the plant hunting adventures of Captain Cook and Joseph
Banks expressed through plants familiar to many can set a trail to an
exhibition or collection elsewhere. There are a lot of keen gardeners, often
non users of museums, willing to start such a journey. In the West Midlands
alone there are over 500 horticultural societies, 50 National Plant
Collections in addition to the visitors to the region's parks and gardens. 
http://www.mlawestmidlands.org.uk/news/latestnews/index.asp?id=975,712,47,72
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Museums Development Adviser
CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales
Welsh Assembly Government
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