Music at the Museum at the Scott County Heritage Center
The Scott County Heritage Center and Museum in Scottsburg will host its first Music at the Museum program of 2008 on Sat., July 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

Two local acts, Bluegrass 911 and Strings and Things, will perform on the front porch of the Museum. Bluegrass 911 will take the stage from 4 to 5 p.m., featuring a selection of bluegrass favorites. Strings and Things will wrap up the last two hours from 5 to 7 p.m., playing a variety of tunes ranging from folk to jazz.   

The concert is free and open to the public. 

The Museum will provide limited seating – attendees are requested to bring lawn chairs or blankets. In addition, hot dogs, hamburgers, candy and other concessions will be sold throughout the evening. 

For more information, please contact the Museum at (812) 752-1050. The Museum is located at 1050 S. Main St. in Scottsburg.

Music in the Gardens: Danny Barber’s JazzCats at the Center for History in South Bend
This event will take place on Friday, Aug. 1 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. in the Center for History’s Historic Oliver Gardens in South Bend.

Danny’s group, The JazzCats, is a group of world class musicians who have performed at jazz festivals throughout the United States and Europe, performing with such stars as Maynard Ferguson, Dizzy Gillespie, Doc Severensen, Nancy Wilson and Count Basie, to name a few. The group plays music from the libraries of Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Miles Davis and many more, and their repertoire spans well over 2,000 songs.

The lush grounds of Copshaholm provide a perfect setting for Music in the Gardens. The mansion’s surrounding 2 ½ acres of gardens, in full bloom at this time of year, offer a fragrant backdrop to the evening of music.

Complimentary visits to the Center for History’s newest exhibits, 100 Years of Design, R.I.P. - Victorian Mourning Customs and Lost Landmarks: Then and Now, will be offered.

Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food and beverages will be sold. No carry-in foods or beverages are permitted. The event will be held rain or shine.

Corporate table packages may be purchased by calling the Center for History.

For more information, call (574) 235-9664 or visit http://www.centerforhistory.org/ or http://www.wvpe.org/.

Reception Honoring Norb Krapf at the Dubois County Museum
This event will take place on Friday, Aug. 1, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Dubois County Museum in Jasper.

The public is invited to a special celebration honoring Jasper native Norb Krapf who has recently been named Indiana’s Poet Laureate. At 6:30 p.m. Norb will read from his new prose memoir The Ripest Moments: A Southern Indiana Childhood, published by the Indiana Historical Society Press. The reception will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is free. Copies of the book and others by Norb will be available in the gift shop.

The memoir contains 42 short chapters about aspects of Krapf’s Dubois County childhood and includes 74 black and white photographs that give a strong sense of life in Jasper and Dubois County during the time after WW II through 1957. According to the publisher, Krapf “recalls his rural, small-town upbringing in the German-Catholic community and unearths the distinctive place and culture in which he lived.”

In the Preface, Krapf says, “Behind this book and my collections of poetry is a conviction that an awareness of individual and collective origins can enlighten, nourish, guide, and sustain us and those who come after us.”

More information about the childhood memoir and Krapf’s recent CD with jazz pianist Monika Herzig is available at http://www.krapfpoetry.com/.

This activity is being held during Jasper’s Strassenfest. Visit http://www.jasperstrassenfest.org/ for more information.

The Dubois County Museum is located at 2704 N. Newton St. (U.S. 231) in Jasper.  Call (812) 634-7733 for additional information.

Discovery Saturday at the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum
This event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the Study, Carriage House and grounds in Crawfordsville.

Visitors will get to play games, take part in nature experiments, get exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of the Museum and even do a little “fishing”!

All ages are welcome to this special event and admission is free. 

For further information, contact the General Lew Wallace Study and Museum at (765) 362-5769 or info@ben-hur.com, or visit http://www.ben-hur.com/.

Furniture: More than Wood, Varnish and Glue at the Center for History in South Bend
This program is part of Insights in History for Seniors and will be held on Aug. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the Center for History in South Bend.

Admission is $3 and reservations are requested by Aug. 4.

Using the exhibit 100 Years of Design as a backdrop, Dave Bainbridge, the Center for History’s Senior Curator, will compare and contrast the style, construction and usage of furniture in the periods shown in the exhibit (1830 - 1930). Participants will also tour 100 Years of Design.

For more information, call (574) 235-9664 or visit http://www.centerforhistory.org/.

A Few Good Men…And Women! at the La Porte County Historical Society
This PowerPoint program, prepared and narrated by Maury Levine, will be presented on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. at the La Porte County Historical Society Museum in La Porte.

Regular museum admission fees will apply.

This is a history of the Jewish community in La Porte, established in 1854, with pictures shown on a large screen of the Jewish people, of their businesses and their homes and of several of the founding families of Congregation B’ne Zion. Also included are a picture and description of the Synagogue built in 1868 as well as current pictures of the B’ne Zion Cemetery.  

Maury Levine and Marcia, his wife of 54 years, are members of Sinai Temple in Michigan City. He has been the Trustee of The B’ne Zion Cemetery Association for the last 20 years. He has done a great deal of research on Congregation B’ne Zion and the cemetery, which were founded in 1854. He was born in La Porte to Judge Isadore E. and Rose Hubar Levine and attended La Porte schools and the University of Michigan, where he received his BBA in 1951. 

After graduation, he entered the family department store business in La Porte, known locally as Levine’s Boston Store and referred to generally as “Levine’s” or “The Boston Store”. The business was founded by his grandfather, Morris Levine, in Michigan City in 1890. He was President and CEO of the stores in La Porte and Crown Point as well as two other retail operations, the Village Scene and Joseph’s Shoes, which were located in malls in Northern Indiana. His presentation will enlighten us about the rich history of the Jewish community in La Porte. 

For further information, contact info@laportecountyhistory.org or (219) 324-6767. 

The Museum is located at 2405 Indiana Ave. in La Porte. 

Annual Ice Cream Social and Band Concert in Rockville
This event from the Parke County Historical Society will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Historical Chautauqua Pavilion at Beechwood Park in Rockville.

Music will be offered by Fabulous Forties.

Everyone is invited and there is no charge.

For additional information, visit http://www.parkecountyhistoricalsociety.org/.

Concerts on the Canal: The Great American Songbook
This concert is held in partnership with the Indiana University School of Music at IUPUI and will be held on Thursday, July 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Canal Plaza of the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center.

The event is free to the public.

The feature for this concert is The Great American Songbook, with Hopkins and Miller and the Little Big Band.

Free seating is available on the Plaza steps and on the greenway across the Canal. The cost for reserved table seating for four is $30 or $25 for IHS members; for tables of eight: $40 or $35 for IHS members. Tables may be reserved in advance by calling the Welcome Center at (317) 232-1882.

Attendees may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the concert. Attendees may NOT bring alcoholic beverages onto the premises. All alcohol must be purchased on site.

No pets and no smoking allowed on the Plaza.

The Café, cash bar and outdoor grill will be open from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Movies in the Park: De-Lovely
This event will be held on Friday, Aug. 1, at dusk on the Canal Plaza at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center.

The event is free to the public and is presented by Clarian Health and co-presented by Indy Parks and Recreation.

The featured film is De-Lovely (2004, PG-13, color, 125 min.), a musical about the life and career of Cole Porter starring Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd.

No pets and no smoking allowed on the Plaza.

Attendees may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the concert. Attendees may NOT bring alcoholic beverages onto the premises. Snacks are sold.

For more information on any of these events, please visit http://www.indianahistory.org/.

• Undergraduate college course work with a concentration in history.  Preferred candidates will have a bachelor’s degree.
• Previous museum or library experience requiring familiarity with content-based technology applications.

Executive Director of the Brown County Historical Society in Green Bay, Wis.
The Brown County Historical Society, located in Green Bay, Wis., is accepting applications for a full-time executive director.

The Society advocates for historical preservation and educational outreach; publishes Voyageur magazine, a member newsletter, and occasional books and pamphlets; operates Hazelwood Historic House Museum; and acts as a historical resource to the community. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded primarily through membership dues and donations from individuals, businesses and foundations.

Responsibilities:

• The administration and management of the Society's activities, programs and operations
• Oversees the financial position of the Society, including all fund-raising activities
• Recommends policies for Board of Directors approval and administers approved policies
• Serves as a liaison between the Board, Society members, staff and volunteers
• Maintains ethical and legal compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Endeavors to comply with established best practices and standards
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.

A more detailed position description is available from bchs@netnet.net.

Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational abilities and initiative, as well as experience with basic accounting. Knowledge of Wisconsin history and experience with fund-raising, grant writing and strategic planning are desirable. Capability in Microsoft Office, Quickbooks and Past Perfect computer programs is preferred. A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree in museum studies, public history, history or a related field with at least two years' postgraduate experience is preferred. Comparable years of direct experience will be considered.

Applicants should send a letter of interest with salary requirements and a resume including references to:
Brown County Historical Society
1008 S. Monroe Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54301

Applications must be received by Sept. 15, 2008.

Exhibit Preparator at the First Division Museum at Cantigny in Wheaton, Ill.
The Exhibit Preparator, a Robert R. McCormick Foundations position, is responsible for the production of permanent and temporary exhibits based on artifact and archival collections that interpret and present the history of the 1st Infantry Division within the broader context of American military history.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the design, creation, installation, opening, maintenance and closing of all temporary and permanent exhibits
• Serves on the Exhibits Planning Committee, keeps meeting minutes
• Recommends in-house projects and traveling exhibits to the Exhibits Planning Committee
• Works with the collections staff to coordinate artifact rotation and installation throughout the Main Exhibit Hall
• Implements measurements of effectiveness for exhibits
• Creates and/or coordinates production of mounts as necessary
• Researches and writes labels and exhibit text as necessary
• Maintains the exhibit preparation workspace and all associated tools, supplies and equipment
• Documents all exhibits and maintains the museum exhibit documentation files
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Degree in museum studies, history or related field
• Two to four years museum experience including exhibit installation and mount making
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

For details, please contact Teri Bianchi, Exhibits Manager, First Division Museum, at (630) 260-8183 or tbianchi@firstdivisionmuseum.org.

For additional information about the First Division Museum visit http://www.firstdivisionmuseum.org/.

Multimedia Developer at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, Ill.
The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Multimedia Developer to develop and maintain multimedia projects, ensuring that all projects work together in a cohesive, user-friendly manner. The primary responsibility is for Web-based projects, but work also entails exhibition, CD-ROM and similar development. This position reports to the Director of Media.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with staff as appropriate to develop or manage the development of the Adler's Web site as well as other web projects as assigned
• Ensure that Web server is up-to-date with appropriate security patches and install other software on the Web server as required
• Work with staff as appropriate to develop or manage the development of multimedia projects, including exhibition and CD-ROM projects
• Serve as an ad hoc advisory member on exhibition teams as required

Education and Experience:

• A Master's Degree with two years of experience or a Bachelor's Degree with five years of experience in a related field
• Five years of experience developing multimedia projects with an emphasis on Web site development
• Two years of experience maintaining web servers; Linux/Apache preferred
• Extensive experience with HTML, CSS and a minimum of one scripting language, such as Python, Perl or PHP
• Database development experience using, for example, My SQL
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite in relation to multimedia development
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar project management software is preferred
• Experience working with Zope/Plone or Drupal content management systems is preferred
• Must have the ability to coordinate and facilitate teams
• Must have strong communication, organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills

Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

To apply for this position, please e-mail a cover letter, resume and salary history to:
Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
hr-multimediadev@adlerplanetarium.org
(312) 322-0591

Objects Curator for Archives and Special Collections in Youngstown, Ohio
The William F. Maag, Jr. Library at Youngstown State University seeks a dynamic individual to work in a progressive team environment that utilizes the latest open-source software and digital technology.

Reporting to the University Archivist, the curator will be primarily responsible for exhibit creation and curatorial work for the Archives and Special Collections division, including the Melnick Medical Museum. The curator will work with the University Archivist and archival staff to set and accomplish divisional goals and objectives and use technology in creating real and digital exhibits and represent the University in dealings with campus offices and external donors.

Primary consideration will be given to candidates who possess training and/or experience in:

• Museum, archival and library practices and technology
• The latest knowledge of Web 2.0, HTML/XML and Database technologies
• Specialized bibliographic and archival sources
• Public relations
• The ability to catalog and classify materials according to established archival and museum practices
• Proper research methods in gathering, collating and classifying data about people, events or things
• Coordinating activities of others and cooperating with others on groups projects

For more information, contact:
Office of Human Resources
Youngstown State University
Room 3025, Jones Hall
One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555

Visit http://cfweb.cc.ysu.edu/hr/Position_Announcements.htm for further information. (This job is listed as Library II Technical Services).

Curatorial Research Assistant in Kirksville, Mo.
The Still National Osteopathic Museum and National Center for Osteopathic History at A.T. Still University seeks a full-time (32 to 40 hours per week) Curatorial Research Assistant.

The salary is $20,000.

The responsibilities of the Curatorial Research Assistant position include:

• Conducting curatorial research for Museum, ATSU/KCOM staff, faculty and the general public. This involves talking and/or corresponding with researchers from around the world to determine their interests and needs, identifying research resources, making judgments about scope and timing of assistance, handling reference services, including usage policies, reproduction requests and fees and overseeing use of the reading room.
• Assisting Curator with donations. This includes preparing and tracking gift lists and donor correspondence, maintaining donor records and cleaning and storing new acquisitions.
• Assisting Curator with collections care. This involves maintaining collections records, doing data entry for computerized inventory, monitoring status of stored artifacts and overseeing cleaning of storage areas.
• Conducting inventory of Museum collections. This involves combining three collections into one numbering system and placing this information into a computer program. Basic computer skills and digital/scanning skills are required. This is a very detail-oriented job; you will be researching past accession records and placing this information along with new information into the system. This is an extensive task and you will work closely with the Curator.
• Working as part of a close-knit team. Because we are a small staff with a large scope of activities, everyone is both a specialist and a generalist. Staff members take individual responsibility for their own areas but also work collectively on group needs and fill in for other staff as needed, especially with public functions (front desk, etc.).
  Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word (2007), Adobe Photoshop, Omni page and Past Perfect preferred.

The position requires patience, creative problem-solving skills, discretion, integrity, initiative and attention to detail. It also requires the ability to lift and carry artifacts and boxes (approx. 40 lbs. max.) short distances and to stand on a ladder at times.

Please send your resume to:
A.T. Still University: Human Resources Department
Still National Osteopathic Museum
800 W. Jefferson
Kirksville, MO 63501
museum@atsu.edu

For additional information, visit www.atsu.edu/museum.