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CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales Museums Current Awareness Service 52 Thank you to everyone who sent information for this bulletin. WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT - CyMAL Current Awareness Service Information about the Museums Current Awareness Service can now be found on CyMAL's pages of the Welsh Assembly website. http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymalL4/museums/?lang=en Display Energy Certificates (DEC's) In March the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) announced that certain public buildings would be required to obtain and display energy ratings called Display Energy Certificates. Full guidelines (in English only) are now available on the DCLG website: http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1504735 (The links to the DEC guidelines are at the bottom of their web page). Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's) Some buildings will also need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This only applies to buildings on their sale, rental, or construction. Full guidelines (in English only) are now available on the DCLG website: http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1504735 (The links to the EPC guidelines are at the bottom of their web page). If you would prefer to speak to a CyMAL adviser, contact Liz Bowerman, Collections Adviser, Tel: 01970 610226 e-mail: [log in to unmask] Links: http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymalL4/Collections/Collections1/?lang=en Wanted : your ICT suite please! Inspiring Learning website workshops: February 2008 As some of you may know, a revised and improved Inspiring Learning website is due to be launched later this year, offering a range of new features. During February 2008, CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries will be holding some practical workshops on getting the most out of the new website. We are looking for venues around Wales with ICT suites seating around 15 - 20 attendees, either as a half-day session or a short all-day session (eg 10am - 3pm). If you are able to offer the use of a suitable venue, please contact Tom Cosson at CyMAL with details of the venue, availability during February, capacity and hire charges (if any). [log in to unmask] Advance Notice: Inspiring Learning Conference 08 October 2007 Gregynog Conference Centre, Newtown, Powys Further details will appear on the CyMAL website soon. Next Steps: Discussing The Future Of The Embedding Inspiring Learning Programme Participatory workshop, Clywedog Room, Ladywell house, Newtown, Powys 28 November 2007 To book, please contact Tom Cosson at CyMAL: [log in to unmask] See CyMAL's website for full details of CyMAL professional development events. http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/cultureandsport/museumsarchiveslibraries/cymalL4/?lang=en Quantifying Diversity - Diversity Day You may be interested to know that CyMAL will shortly be holding a Diversity Day based on the Report for the Quantifying Diversity Project. The Quantifying Diversity Project gathered baseline information from Welsh Museums, Archives and Libraries in order to measure the extent to which access and inclusion is offered to minority groups and diverse audiences. The event will take place on Wednesday July 18th at the Council Chamber Room of the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, from 11:30am to approximately 4:00pm. Further Information and a full Invitation will be sent out within the next 1-2 weeks. If you would like to register early interest in attending this event, please e-mail Richard Davies at [log in to unmask] DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT Framework for evaluating cultural policy investment A framework for evaluating cultural policy investment, Frontier Economics This is a report to Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) commissioned to Frontier Economics who were asked to examine the economic impact of public investment and intervention in culture. The research has developed a framework for assessing the impact of cultural interventions. http://www.culture.gov.uk/Reference_library/Research/research_by_dcms/framework_ecpi.html The Culture, Media and Sport Committee Caring For Our Collections The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has published its Sixth Report, Caring for our Collections. The inquiry was announced by a press notice on 25 July 2006. It was announced as a sequel to the Committee's recent inquiry and Third Report, Protecting and Preserving our Heritage (HC 912), which had concentrated on the historic environment, while the new inquiry would focus on museums and galleries, cultural property and archives, and the Committee was particularly interested in receiving evidence on the following issues: · Funding, with particular reference to the adequacy of the budget for museums, galleries and archives, and the impact of the London 2012 Olympics on Lottery funding for their sector; · Acquisition and disposal policies with particular reference to due diligence obligations on acquisition and legal restrictions on disposal of objects · The remit and effectiveness of DCMS, the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council and other relevant organisations in representing cultural interests inside and outside Government The report can be found at <http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmcumeds.htm>. MUSEUMS LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES COUNCIL MLA applauds recommendations in the Caring for Collections report Monday 25 June 2007 The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) is grateful to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee for the supportive recommendations found in their report , Caring for Collections, released today - particularly the enormous support for the Renaissance programme. http://tinyurl.com/yv33x4 Developing An Outcomes Framework For Museums, Libraries And Archives - Securing Excellence; Delivering For Communities The challenge to local government from the recent White Paper is to shape place, tackle the difficult issues and enhance the lives of people by improving outcomes. MLA believes that museums, libraries and archives make a valuable contribution to this agenda. To help the sector deliver, MLA has published Securing excellence; delivering for communities, which sets out a strategic approach to setting out what the are the contributions to outcomes that the sector makes, and also an approach to performance management and support for self improvement to better fit the sector to deliver. We are seeking views on this approach, and the deadline for comment is 6 July 2007. <http://tinyurl.com/279qjb> For more details, contact Paul Bristow, MLA Policy Adviser, phone 020 7273 8286, or email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Enterprise Week 2007: The Make Your Mark Campaign And Mla Partnership Join Forces 12 - 18 November 2007 The Museums, Libraries and Archives Partnership and the national Make Your Mark campaign have come together to actively promote and instil the value of an enterprise culture in museums, libraries and archives. MLA and Make Your Mark campaign have launched a booklet highlighting ways in which museums, libraries and archives can get involved in Enterprise Week to engage with a young and often hard to reach audience. To access the booklet, please follow this link: <http://www.mla.gov.uk/resources/assets/E/enterprise_week_11847.pdf> Export deferral Culture Minister defers export of rare 300 year old pamphlet chronicling British raid of Portuguese possessions in the Canary Islands and Brazil http://tinyurl.com/3dvxfc MLA - East Midlands M2B e-commerce tender document (added 04 Jun 2007) MLA East Midlands is inviting tenders for research into e-commerce as a business tool for museums. Museum 2 Business (M2B) is a European funded (ERDF) project supporting business development for independent museums in Objective 2 areas of the East Midlands region. The M2B project proposal said that the project would: "carry out a pilot study which will review the current usage of e-commerce and e-commerce partnerships within the tourism and cultural sector, including retail sales (images and on-line booking) and Destination Management Systems. The study will review existing studies and projects to identify the most appropriate provision for the independent museum sector and how the opportunities through e-commerce can be maximised by SMEs in the sector. The study will make recommendations as to how the independent museum sector can link into this provision to trade and market their attractions more effectively." http://www.mlaeastmidlands.org.uk/templates/temp_cor_rep_index.rm?id=589&from=6 MLA East of England publishes guidelines on collecting policies MLA East of England is pleased to announce publication of guidelines to help museums, libraries and archives prepare their collecting policies. http://www.mlaeastofengland.org.uk/news/detail.jsp?ref=566 MLA East Midlands Guidance Sheets: Guidance on risk assessment for school visits to museums and archives Guidance on child protection issues and Criminal Records bureau checks for museums and archives http://www.mlaeastmidlands.org.uk/reports_publications/index.html MLA - London New Mlap Disability Mailtalk Service For Museums, Libraries And Archives The Disability Mailtalk Service is now a national forum for exchange maintained by MLA London on behalf of the MLA Partnership. The Mailtalk service had been established as a communication tool for the members of MLA London's Disability Network. Everyone with an interest in access and equality for disabled people in museums, libraries and archives is welcome to become a member of the mailtalk. Disability Mailtalk is a channel for disseminating information about disability access and equality, sharing ideas and experiences and seeking information. To join Disability Mailtalk, go to the website <http://www.mailtalk.ac.uk/disability-network>. By clicking on 'Join the list' and submitting your email address an automatic confirmation message will be sent to you which, once acknowledged, will activate your list membership. MLA - West Midlands Taking Part: The National Survey of Culture, Leisure and Sport 15 June 2007 The survey was commissioned by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) with culture and sporting bodies English Heritage, Arts Council England, Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) and Sport England. It is the first comprehensive study of how we are spending our leisure time, and what would see us enjoying more. The finding will help shape future policy to improve engagement across the cultural, leisure and sporting sectors. The full report is now available from the DCMS website: <http://www.culture.gov.uk/Reference_library/Research/taking_part_survey/surveyoutputs_may07.htm> MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION Effective Collections programme launches on 10 July 20-06-2007 The MA is launching a scheme to take forward the work of its 2005 report Collections for the Future, encouraging museums to make better use of their collections, and will be managing a number of pilot projects to this end... http://www.museumsassociation.org/14055&_IXPOS_=manews1.2 Michael Houlihan to speak at CPD+ event 13-06-2007 Michael Houlihan, the director general of National Museum Wales, will be speaking to CPD+ participants at a facilitation skills and networking workshop at the Women's Library in London on 11 July 2007... http://www.museumsassociation.org/13952 What's in the current Museums Journal... July 2007 http://www.museumsassociation.org/14066&_IXPOS_=manews2.1 MDA Condition Assessment Tool MDA announces the publication of the Condition Assessment Tool (CAT) on the Collections Link website at: http://www.collectionslink.org.uk/conserve_objects/cat The CAT is a downloadable database developed by the Scottish Museums Council (SMC), designed to enable heritage organisations to record information about the condition of objects in their collections and prioritise conservation work or improve collection care. SMC's user guidance notes and a comprehensive set of supporting fact sheets are also available to download alongside the database. Standards in Museum Care of Collections MDA is pleased to announce that Standards in Museum Care of Collections series are now available from the Collections Link website at: <http://www.collectionslink.org.uk/conserve_objects/standards_colls_care> The series was originally published in the 1990s by the Museums and Galleries Commission (MGC), now the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) FUNDING AND AWARDS eBay Heritage Auctions! 12 June 2007 In October 2007 an exciting new type of auction will take place on eBay with the sort of lots that money simply can't buy. 'Treasure for Good' will enable bidders to compete for once in a lifetime opportunities to buy experiences provided by some of the leading museums and cultural institutions in the UK. An individual could end up spending the night in one of the UK's leading stately homes and literally living like a Lord, or riding out on a training exercise with the Household Cavalry in Hyde Park. Development Partners is proud to present this unique opportunity with the partnership of eBay and the Association of Independent Museums (AIM). Closing date for lots: Monday 16th July. Contact: Judy Niner: [log in to unmask] Jean Hunter: [log in to unmask] Tel:01869 351451 http://www.development-partners.co.uk/ Lottery money 'loan' for Olympics MPs have expressed "deep concern" about lottery money being diverted from Britain's heritage sector to fund the 2012 Olympics. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/6236342.stm TRAINING AND CONFERENCES Volunteering and the Law conference The conference provides an opportunity to obtain up to date information about aspects of the law which affect volunteers, and to discuss implications for our working practice. The conference will take place on Thursday, 13 September, 10-4pm at the Riverfront Arts Centre, Newport and is aimed at volunteer managers and others who have an interest in the management and development of volunteers. The day will also be valuable for trustees who want to find out more about their responsibilities toward volunteers. For more information and a booking form, contact the WCVA Helpdesk on: 0800 2888 329 or email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Sourced from the June Communities First Bulletin Tourism Society Wales Network Independence Day Seminar Information about Tourism Society Wales Network Independence Day Seminar 4:00 pm on 4 July at Brazz, Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay is now available on the Tourism Society website, see: http://www.tourismsociety.org/TS%20Wales%20Independance%20Day.doc UK Registrar's Group A Registrar's Guide to Surviving Major Projects Icons Suite, National Museum Cardiff Friday 27th July, 12.15 to 5.00pm Numbers are limited, so if you would like to attend this event, please RSVP to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> by the deadline Friday 13th July. A full agenda will be circulated to all of those attending nearer the time. GEM Conference 2007 Every Audience Matters Tuesday 4 to Friday 7 September 2007 in Leicester The three days focus on Diverse Learners, Diverse Audiences and Diverse Organisations through keynote speeches, facilitated debates and practical workshops delivered by innovative museum professionals, respected academics and experts from the wider learning field. http://www.gem.org.uk/cpd/conf/conf07_details.html MSc Cultural Heritage Studies @ Glasgow Caledonian University <http://www.heritagefutures.net/study/index.html> Limited postgraduate places still available for academic session 2007-2008 Communicating the uses and implications of electronic visualisation in culture and the arts EVA LONDON 2007 - *Electronic Visualisation & the Arts * MONDAY 9th JULY - FRIDAY 13th JULY 2007 Full three day conference programme with six workshops http://www.eva-conferences.com/eva_london/ Researching Destination Management, Policy and Planning: Linking Culture, Heritage and Tourism 24-25 September 2007 Riga, Latvia Please find regularly updated information regarding this conference, registration procedures and (at a later stage) a full programme at our website www.tourism-culture.com <http://www.tourism-culture.com/>. PUBLICATIONS NIACE publication: Reminiscence and lifelong learning by Sarah Housden 'This is an irreplaceable guide to ways of using learners' personal memories as a resource in learning; a source of knowledge, ideas and experiences for tutors and learners to draw on. It is a compendium of good practice for tutors, other professionals and carers who are using older people's memory work in a learning context. It includes many examples of projects and learning situations where, beginning with the sharing of memories, older people have gone on to develop skills in forming and sustaining relationships, oral and written communication, arts and crafts and literacy, and the use of modern information technology.' http://www.niace.org.uk/Publications/R/reminiscence.asp Rosetta www.rosetta.bham.ac.uk <http://www.rosetta.bham.ac.uk> Rosetta is a journal for archaeologists, historians and classicists interested in the study of ancient and modern societies. It welcomes articles, book reviews, museum and conference reports, and other items related to its areas of interest, especially those that cross disciplinary boundaries. It is organised and edited by research postgraduates at the University of Birmingham. The journal is free to view and Issue #02 is online now. If you would like any further information please contact the editorial team at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . RSC Briefing Paper on Game-based Learning 'Game-based learning (GBL) refers to different kinds of software applications that use games for learning or educational purposes.' http://www.rsc-wales.ac.uk/content_display.asp?Key=1614 SITUATIONS VACANT Development Manager We have an exciting job opportunity at Bodelwyddan Castle for the new post of Development Manager. Details of the job can be found at www.bodelwyddan-castle.co.uk or alternatively people can call 01745 584060. Salary is c.£25k; application closing date is 13 July. The post has been advertised in this week's Guardian. NEWS - WALES Brenda Chamberlain Exhibition and Evening Opening on Saturday, 23 June, Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery, Bangor are showing works by Brenda Chamberlain. To coincide with the exhibition, a 'Bring a Brenda' evening will be held on Wednesday, 4 July at 7.00pm at the gallery to remember and reflect on Brenda's life. If you have a painting by Brenda Chamberlain or a print from the Caseg Press; a story or memory of her and would be prepared to share it with others, please contact the museum. Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery, Ffordd Gwynedd, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 1DT Phone numbers: 01248 353368 / 01286 679098 / 01286 679564 e-mail: [log in to unmask] http://tinyurl.com/33hqpw Cloth: the Fabric of Life 7 July - 2 September An exhibition exclusive to Bodelwyddan Castle showcases new works by North Wales-based artists Eleri Jones and Chlöe Augusta Needham. The exhibition embraces diverse themes - from motherhood to growing up on a Welsh farm and travelling across India - all of which are united by intimate observations of the wonder and beauty in domestic ritual. http://www.bodelwyddan-castle.co.uk/events.htm Kyffin art and belongings auction The largest number of works by Sir Kyffin Williams thought to have come onto the art market at one time has been sold off. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_west/6232402.stm NEWS - UK Missing Magritte painting located A painting by Rene Magritte valued at £350,000 and stolen last year from a south London storeroom has been recovered. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6230144.stm NEWS - INTERNATIONAL Troops Get Archaeological Playing Cards By PAULINE JELINEKThe Associated Press Monday, June 18, 2007; 7:26 PM WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon is sending another deck of playing cards to troops in Iraq _ this time showing some of the country's most precious archaeological sites instead of the most-wanted former regime officials. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/18/AR2007061801277.html Current Awareness Service Inclusion of third party information in the Museums Current Awareness Service does not constitute an endorsement by CyMAL. CyMAL takes no responsibility for the quality of third party events, products or services featured in this Newsletter. Whilst every care is taken to provide accurate information, neither CyMAL nor the editor undertakes any liability for any error or omission. If you know anyone who would like to be added to the circulation list, or would like a 'hard copy' of the main mailing, or if you don't have access to the internet and need prints from the sites listed - please contact Carol Whittaker. People who currently receive hard copies will continue to do so. Welsh and English versions of the bulletin will remain separate in response to requests from readers. Carol Whittaker AMA Museums Development Adviser CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales Welsh Assembly Government 01970 610 238 [log in to unmask] Any of the statements or comments made above should be regarded as personal and not necessarily those of the National Assembly for Wales, any constituent part or connected body. 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