CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales

Museums Current Awareness Service 30

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Happy New Year from all at CyMAL 

1	CyMAL 

1.1	Grants - DEADLINES
1.1.1	Grant Applications 
Grant applications for 2006/7 grants must be at CyMAL offices by 23 Jan
2006. This includes applications for continuation of existing grant aided
projects. Please contact Carol Whittaker ([log in to unmask])
if you want to discuss ideas for grant applications. If you want a grant to
employ someone you must discuss your proposal with CyMAL first as special
terms and conditions apply.
Posts: Recipients of grants for posts which continue beyond, 31 March 2006
must submit a grant application, by 23 Jan 06, for any period beyond 01
April 2006 until 31 March 2007.
1.1.2	Claims 
The final date for submission of grant claims (claim form + receipts +
invoice to CyMAL) is 31 Jan 2006. If you cannot meet this deadline please
contact Carol Whittaker as soon as possible: You could lose grants if you do
not claim on time.
Posts: Grant recipients for posts which continue into March 2006 should
submit claims by 17 Feb 2006. This claim must include anticipated costs for
February and March 2006. 

1.2	2005-6 Small Grants
If you still have ideas for small projects where funds can be committed
quickly, please do continue to submit applications. NB. Please use the forms
and conditions for 2005-6, NOT the new 2006-7 forms which are now on the
website. If you need copies of the 2005-6 paperwork, either in hard copy or
electronically, please contact Meinir: [log in to unmask]  

1.3	Underspends
Please do not forget to tell us if you are unlikely to be able to spend any
grant money allocated to you this year, even small amounts. Contact
[log in to unmask]

1.4	Museum Accreditation Training
If there is sufficient demand, CyMAL will hold another Accreditation
Training Event in the near future. If you are interested in attending such
an event, please contact Jean Everitt ([log in to unmask]) so
that we can estimate numbers and consider a suitable venue.

1.5	Journal
CyMAL: Museums, Archives and Libraries Wales, a division of the Welsh
Assembly Government, has produced this 60 page bilingual publication to draw
attention to the work of the sector and promote examples of best practice. 
http://tinyurl.com/c4jlb

1.6	Staff
Alyson Tyler, Libraries Development Adviser
Tel: 01970 610236
E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
Main responsibility for libraries - first point of contact
*	Advice and support across the full range of library activities in
conjunction with CyMAL's specialist advisers.
*	Management of  CyMAL's @ Your Library Challenge Grant Scheme
*	Editor of CyMAL magazine (published twice yearly)
*	Collation of data and evidence gathering regarding the library
sectors in Wales
*	Collaboration and liaison with other agencies and organisations
where appropriate e.g. Welsh Books Council, The Reading Agency etc


2	WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT

Review of Lottery Good Causes Post 2009
Following a series of reviews and changes to the good causes of Charitable
Expenditure and Health, Education and the Environment, which have culminated
in the establishment of the Big Lottery Fund, the Department of Culture,
Media and Sport (DCMS) announced their intention to review the remaining
good causes funded by the National Lottery earlier this year.

That review, termed the Review of Lottery Good Causes Post 2009, was
launched on 25th November 2005 and covers the good causes of:
*	Arts and Film;
*	Sport;
*	Heritage. 

The Welsh Assembly Government will be running five awareness sessions in
relation to the review during January.  During the sessions we will be
explaining the issues surrounding the review and seeking your views on the
future of Lottery funding in Wales for the good causes concerned.  An agenda
for the sessions is attached. 

The sessions will be held on the following dates:
*	26th January - Big Pit, Blaenafon (10am - 12.30pm)
*	30th January - National Botanic Garden For Wales (1pm - 3.30pm)
*	31st January - National Library (10am - 12.30pm)
*	9th February - Deeside College, Flintshire (1pm - 3.30pm)
*	10th February - Galleri, Caernarfon (10am - 12.30pm)

If you are interested in attending please contact Ruth Hughes at the Welsh
Assembly Government at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or on 029 2080 1336.  In doing so we
would be grateful if you could indicate which of the breakout sessions you
would like to attend. 

Please note that because of limited places on the sessions, we cannot
guarantee that everyone interested will be able to attend the session of
their choice.  Furthermore, unless you have confirmed your attendance we
will not be able to accommodate you. 
 
The consultation document and questionnaire are available on the DCMS
website at www.lottery2009.culture.gov.uk
<http://www.lottery2009.culture.gov.uk> accompanied by information detailing
what Lottery funding has achieved to date and what the distributors think it
should be used to fund in the future.

This is your opportunity to tell the policy makers and the distributors
where you think funding within those good causes should be directed.


3	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/

MGM News December 2005
http://www.mgm.org.uk/newsflash_06/news_05.html
The National Launch date has been set - it's Thursday 27 April. The launch
(by invitation) will be at Apsley House, London courtesy English Heritage
Welcome Weekend - More directors and curators are joining up for the Welcome
Weekend
MGM's Focus on Art will take place on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 May and will
be linked to the VAGA Realise Your Right To Art initiative. Museums are
invited to work with art galleries and artists in collaboration where
possible to develop one or more visual arts programmes on both or either day
aimed at adults. 
Museum and gallery debates - We are planning three debates in London on
issues relating to our theme "Making Connections: past, present and
future...". This is the outline for each debate - for you to adapt and adopt
with local contributors:
Progress on the People's Museum - Reef Television is still looking for items
to include in the series, so if you haven't been approached, there's the
whole country yet to cover, so do call with your entry - 0207 836 8595.
MGM Wales - Welsh museums are getting ready for Museums and Galleries Month.
We are producing a Welsh version of the MGM logo which will be on the MGM
website in early January, followed by the templates for print. CyMAL has
just launched a grants programme for museums and galleries planning MGM
events. CyMAL is also planning a launch of MGM in North Wales early in May.
More details as soon as this is confirmed. 
For more information contact: Carol Whittaker,
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
at CyMAL tel. 01970 610 238.
To join the mailing list for MGM news, e-mail:
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4	MLA (Museums Archives and Libraries Council)

New Address
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London WC1B 4EA 
tel: +44 (0)20 7273 1444 
fax: +44 (0)20 7273 1404 
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5	TRAINING and EVENTS

5.1	Museums and Galleries Marketing Day 2006 
Tate Modern, London on 23rd February 2006 from 10am - 5pm. 
Cost: £125 + VAT (AMA members) or £180 + VAT (non AMA members). 
Because we're worth it - strategies and tactics for proving value 
The Museums and Galleries Marketing day is now an established annual date in
the Arts Marketing Association (AMA) calendar of events. Over 100 museums
and galleries professionals attend the day each year to hear presentations
and share best practice from the across the sector. 
http://www.a-m-a.co.uk/new/news_detail.asp?id=29

5.2	Involving young people   	6/Feb/06   
Participation Cymru		Duration: 1 day
Venue: Carmarthen  Trainer:	Dynamix 
How can you involve young people in a meaningful way in your project? Is the
thought of involving young people slightly daunting?
This practical and participatory course will boost your confidence and
skills when trying to engage with the youth of today.
http://www.wcva.org.uk/content/all/dsp_event_details.cfm?eventid=701&display
_sitetextid=110&display_sitedeptid=3

5.3	Volunteer recruitment that actually works   8/Feb/06   
Media and promotions
Duration: 1 day
Venue: Colwyn Bay  Trainer: Media Trust 
Having trouble getting the volunteers you need? Run out of ideas? This one
day course will help
you develop a proactive and targeted approach to volunteer recruitment with
tips direct from an
experienced marketing manager.
http://www.wcva.org.uk/content/all/dsp_event_details.cfm?eventid=723&display
_sitetextid=110&display_sitedeptid=3&lang=en

5.4	I Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
Library of the National Monuments Record of Wales,  Crown Building, Plas
Crug, Aberystwyth. Tuesday January 24, 7.30pm
Lecture by Dr Stephen Briggs
Fields fit for Bards: recognising, recording and renewing walled gardens in
Wales
http://www.rcahmw.gov.uk/wdww.shtml

5.5	Clore Leadership Programme
is an initiative designed to help develop the skills and experience of
potential leaders in the cultural sector. We aim to include within the
programme the whole range of creative and cultural fields, including the
visual and performing arts, heritage, museums, libraries and archives, and
cultural administration and policy. Each fellow will have an individually
tailored programme, lasting at least a year, from September 2006.  The
closing date for applications is 21st February 2006 Applications for the
2006/7 Fellowships are now open and full details can be found here, along
with the online application form.
http://www.cloreleadership.org/


6	FUNDING AND AWARDS

6.1	Welsh Assembly Government
6.1.1	Making the Connections Improvement Fund
The Making the Connections Improvement Fund (the Fund) aims to encourage
improved public services in Wales by encouraging greater collaboration
across the public sector. It will do this by providing pumppriming funding
towards costs associated with developing improvement proposals by strategic
partnerships. Janu
http://www.wales.gov.uk/themesmakingconnection/content/imp-fund-guide-e.pdf
6.1.2	Voluntary Sector Grants Guide 2005
This guide provides information on all Welsh Assembly Government voluntary
sector grants. These are:
http://www.wales.gov.uk/themesvoluntarysector/content/grantsguide/contents-e
.htm

6.2	Lottery 
6.2.1	HLF Consultation: 'Our Heritage: Our Future: Your Say': 
'HLF is beginning to consult on its next Strategic Plan. At the same time,
the Government is asking for views on future shares of Lottery funding for
heritage. This area of our website sets out information that you might find
useful in having your say.' (http://www.hlf.org.uk/future/)
6.2.2	Welsh wonder
The timbers of the Newport Ship, one of the most important archaeological
discoveries ever made in Wales, will be studied by a team of experts to
uncover its origins and history thanks to a £799, 500 grant from the
Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). 
http://www.hlf.org.uk/English/MediaCentre/Archive/Newport+Ship.htm
6.2.3	Local Heritage Initiative
Following seven successful years of helping communities to discover and care
for their heritage, the Local Heritage Initiative (LHI) has announced the
closure of its national grant programme; and the final date for applications
will be 30th June 2006. 
http://www.hlf.org.uk/English/MediaCentre/Archive/Local+Heritage+Initiative.
htm

6.3	Gift Aid website launched for charitable attractions 
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is hosting a website on behalf of the
Attractions Gift Aid Liaison Group (AGALG) containing information for
charitable attractions about the new rules on gift aid eligibility...
 http://tinyurl.com/9mndg

6.4	Program for the Preservation of Classical Music Historical
Recordings
The ARSC Program for the Preservation of Classical Music Historical
Recordings was founded in 2004 (to begin in 2006) by Al Schlachtmeyer and
the Board of Directors of ARSC to encourage and support the preservation of
historically significant sound recordings of Western Art Music by
individuals and organizations. (non-U.S. applicants are encouraged to
apply).
http://arsc-audio.org/preservationgrants.html#intro


7	ACCESS AND LEARNING

7.1	Adult Learners Week 20-26 May: NIACE Dysgu Cymru:
Adult Learners week is the UK's largest festival of adult learning, and 2006
is the 15th anniversary of the campaign. A vital part of the week is the
promotion of adult learning at a local level, and grants of up to £1000 are
available to support learning projects. The closing date for applications is
22nd February and application forms can be found at:
http://niace.rcthosting.com/en/alw/campaigndetail.asp?Section=14&Ref=13

7.2	Curiosity & Imagination
The national network for children's hands-on learning, is now inviting
submissions for the 2006 Roots & Wings awards. The scheme is in its third
year and aims to celebrate and share inspiring heritage learning practice .
. . . If you have any queries, email [log in to unmask] The
deadline is 3 April 2006.'

7.3	Community Development Foundation: 2006 Training Programme:
Includes courses such as:
*Engaging Black and Minority Ethnic Communities: London, Bangor (25 April)
and Leeds
*Including the Excluded: Community development responses to poverty and
social exclusion: London and Leeds
Cost c.£160 http://www.cdf.org.uk/SITE/UPLOAD/DOCUMENT/training.pdf.


8	DOCUMENTATION, ICT AND DIGITISATION

8.1	The Jodi Awards 2006
Nominations are now invited for the Jodi Awards 2006 from museums, libraries
and archives in England and Wales.
The Jodi Awards give recognition to web sites which demonstrate practical
and imaginative ways of making online cultural and learning resources
accessible to disabled people. The Jodi Awards were launched in 2003,
European Year of Disabled People. They were first given in 2003 and 2005
under the name "Jodi Mattes Web Accessibility Awards".  From 2006, the Jodi
Awards will be given annually.
The deadline for nominations is Friday 24 February 2006 The Awards will be
announced at a high profile event on 5 April 2006 at the British Museum.
http://www.mla.gov.uk/documents/mla_jodi_about.doc

8.2 SPECTRUM Terminology is a new online service for terminology. Created in
response to the sector-wide requirement for greater availability and
co-ordination of standard terminologies. It also supports the requirement of
many SPECTRUM 'Units of Information' to "maintain a list of standard terms".
http://www.mda.org.uk/spectrum-terminology/

8.3	MODES XML 
 MODES XML is due for release in February 2006. Current MODES or Catalyst
users can order now at the upgrade price. For more information on the
features offered under the new upgrade or to order visit www.modes.org.uk or
contact MODES on 01332 291345 or email [log in to unmask] 

8.4	TASI
The Technical Advisory Service for Images (TASI) offers a wide range of
practical training courses on digital imaging. There are places available on
the following workshops (all held in Bristol):
***Create and Animate Vector Graphics Using Flash MX - Thursday 19th January
2006
***Putting your Images Online - Friday 20th January 2006
***Colour Management - Thursday 26th January 2006
Full details for these and other workshops are available on our Training
page: http://www.tasi.ac.uk/training/

8.5	Schools and Museums ICT Project Wins Becta Award At Bett
A website collaboration between South East Wales Schools and Big Pit, the
National Coalmining Museum of Wales, has been awarded a prestigious
education award by Becta, the UK agency which supports UK education
departments in their strategic ICT developments. 
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART33080.html


9	CONSERVATION

Preservation for access: managing paper-based collections in museums,
libraries and archives 
National Preservation Office Training Day, Monday 10 April 2006
The British Library Conference Centre, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
An interactive training day with leading UK-based conservation practitioners
aimed at those with collection care responsibilities. The preservation
clinic offers participants the opportunity to discuss and resolve issues
facing their own collections.
http://www.bl.uk/services/npo/pfa205.html


10	JOB VACANCIES

Newport Museums
http://www.newport.gov.uk/_dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=jobs.homepage
Museum Assistant (x2) 
£10,872 - £13,458 (full time, permanent) 
The Museum & Art Gallery are seeking an enthusiastic individual who will
provide a high standard of customer care and delivery of the visitor
services. 
Closing date Fri, 13 Jan 2006 and  Fri, 10 Feb 2006

Casual Museum Assistants - £10,872 - £13,458 pro rata (variable hours,
casual) 
The Museum & Art Gallery are seeking enthusiastic individuals who will
provide a high standard of customer care and delivery of the visitor
services. 
Closing date Fri, 13 Jan 2006

Project Officers - £17,922 - £19,656 (full time, fixed term)
The Medieval Ship Project are seeking 3 project officers to join their team.

Closing date Fri, 27 Jan 2006

Project Assistants - £14,364 - £17,372 (full time, fixed term) 
Medieval Ship Project are seeking 2 Project Assistants to help with the
comprehensive work that is about to start. 
Closing date Fri, 27 Jan 2006


11	ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS 

11.1	9th AIM Annual Conference - 4-6 May 2006
What does Renaissance do for us?
Hosted by ss Great Britain, Bristol
Sam Mullins, Director of London's Transport Museum, will give the keynote
address Renaissance in the Regions - is there an independent view?. There
will also be a study of MDO networks and of the delivery of capital projects
small and large, including the regeneration of ss Great Britain herself.
Friday afternoon will offer a series of highly practical workshops.
http://www.museums.org.uk/aim/AIM_Events/aim_events.html

11.2	Sustainability Seminar
Bodelwyddan Castle, 16 Feb 2006
The workshops are being run throughout the UK to help AIM members improve
their sustainability and apply for grant aid from the AIM Sustainability
Scheme, supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. 
Further information about the scheme: AIM Administrator, Roger Hornshaw,
02392 587751. Email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
http://www.museums.org.uk/aim/AIM_Bulletin_Digest/aim_bulletin_digest.html


12 WALES - NEWS

12.1	Ceredigion Museum
Programme of Temporary Exhibitions, 2006
The museum has a lively programme of temporary exhibitions in the Coliseum
auditorium and the gallery. 
http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=3059
12.1.1	World Book Day March 2nd, 2006
Story reading day and Competition 
Help us get ready at Ceredigion Museum Aberystwyth for World Book Day, March
2nd 2006. Magic and mystery, phantoms and phenomena, spooks and spirits will
fill you with terror and delight if you dare to attend. 
http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=3328
12.1.2	Review of performances and exhibitions, and Curator's Report to the 
Friends, 2005 - Ceredigion Museum 2005 - A year to remember!
This year we celebrated the hundred years of the Coliseum 1905-2005.
The intention was to reflect the many uses of the glorious building and to
bring as many live performances as possible to the old theatre and cinema.
Report to the AGM of the Friends of Ceredigion Museum.
http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=3326

12.2	Family History
"Gone But Not Forgotten", a one-day seminar from Gwent Family History
Society, incorporating the general meeting and AGM of the Federation of
Family History Societies, County Hall, Cwmbran, 1 April 2006
http://www.gwentfhs.info/CountyHall.htm

The South Wales Family History Fair: Llantrisant, 7 May
http://members.aol.com/aquarterma/familyhistoryfairs.html

Glamorgan Family History Society Open Day, Llantrisant, 1 July
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wlsglfhs/info9.htm#what

North Wales Family History Fair, 2 September, Llandudno
http://geneva.weald.org.uk/#sep6


13 NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES

Blow away the cobwebs with a bracing walk around Big Pit
Visitors to Big Pit can have the perfect post-Christmas work-out this year
with a bracing walk around the colliery site.
After the over-indulgence of Christmas and the New Year, why not combine
some much-needed fresh air with an opportunity to learn about what goes into
maintaining Big Pit: National Coal Museum - part of the Amgueddfa Cymru -
National Museum Wales family - on a day-to-day basis with a behind the
scenes tour of the annual maintenance programme?
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/news/?article_id=180


14 NEWS - OTHER AREAS

Irish Museums Association
2006 Annual Conference 
Museums in the their Place: roles, regeneration and community. 
Queen's University, Belfast, 24-26 February 2006 
In 2006 the Annual Conference will be held in Belfast, celebrating the
centenary of City Hall. We will be based in the Harty Room, of Queen's
University, visiting the Ulster Museum, Sentry Hill and Belfast's maritime
heritage. 
http://www.irishmuseums.org/events.html#1






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Carol Whittaker AMA
Museums Development Adviser
Cynghorydd Datblygu Amgueddfeydd
CyMAL: Amgueddfeydd Archifau a Llyfrgelloedd Cymru CyMAL: Museums Archives
and Libraries Wales
Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru . Welsh Assembly Government
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