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Table of Contents:
1. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND CONFERENCES
AASLH Workshops
Digital Trek: To
Boldly Explore Copyright in Teaching and Learning
Not Just a Housewife:
Women's History in
Workshops for
NonProfits from United Way of
2. PROGRAMS
Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day at The
Chuck Taylor: The Man Behind the Athletic Shoes
The Soldier’s Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle
3. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Preservation
Assistance Grants
MAP Participation
Free for Small Museums
4. IHS NEWS
IHS Teaches
Techniques for Preserving Original Family Documents
22nd Annual
5. EXHIBITS
Valentine Display at
The
6. NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR 2007 GOVERNOR'S AWARD FOR TOMORROW'S
LEADERS
7. ORGANIZATIONS IN THE NEWS
8.
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Conner Recipient of
Thornbrough Award from
Wendell Tombaugh
Recognized for Preserving Public Records
9. JOB OPPORTUNITIES
History Education
Specialist/Web manager, Indiana Historical Bureau
10. ON THE INTERNET
Abraham Lincoln instructional toolkits
available from IHC smartDESKTOP
Covered Spans of
Yesteryear
ShopforMuseums.com
Generate Funds When
Searching Online
Resources for Nonprofit
Advocacy Issues
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1. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND
CONFERENCES
AASLH Workshops
The American Association for
State and Local History (AASLH) has announced its workshop schedule for 2007.
Visit <http://www.aaslh.org/workshop.htm>
for more details on each of the workshops listed below. Workshop scholarships are available but the
deadline for applications is January 15.
AASLH 2007 Workshops:
Collections Camp: Caring for
Furniture
March 1-3 – Shaker
Digitizing Historic
Collections
March 21-23 – National Cowboy
and Western Museum, Oklahoma City, OK April 18-20 – Hagley Library and Museum,
Wilmington, DE July 11-13 – Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN August
1-3 – National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, TN
Historic House Museums Issues
and Operations April 26-27 – Adams National Historical Park,
Advanced Training for
Historic Site Managers: Interpretive Planning April 30 – Frank Lloyd Wright
Home and Studio,
Collections Management and
Practices
June 28-29 –
Collections Camp: Military
History
July 25-27 – The Hermitage:
Home of President Andrew Jackson,
--Workshop Scholarships
Available – Deadline January 15
AASLH is now accepting
applications for scholarships for its 2007 Workshop Series. Scholarships apply to any on-site workshops
on AASLH’s 2007 schedule. Applications must be received by January 15. For an application, visit <http://www.aaslh.org/workshops.htm>
or call 615/320-3203.
Workshop Scholarships for New
Professionals Two scholarships are available to paid employees of history
organizations to attend a 2007 AASLH workshop. Applicants must have been
working in the field for three years or less. Recipients receive registration
fee reimbursement and a one year individual membership in AASLH. (Not applicable
to SHA.) Deadline for applications: January 15.
Workshop Scholarships for
Minority Professionals Two scholarships are available to paid employees of
history organizations to attend a 2007 AASLH workshop. Applicants must
represent a minority group in the U.S. Recipients receive registration fee
reimbursement and a one year individual membership in AASLH. (Not applicable to
SHA.) Deadline for applications: January 15.
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Digital Trek: To Boldly
Explore Copyright in Teaching and Learning
Question: Where can you attend a copyright conference
to hear nationally known copyright experts, have free convenient parking, and
enjoy an included buffet lunch for only $65?
Answer: The Fourth Annual Copyright Conference at
On Wednesday, April 11, 2007,
the University Libraries at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, is
pleased to sponsor a one-day conference "Digital Trek: To Boldly Explore
Copyright in Teaching and Learning."
For more information, go to: <http://www.bsu.edu/library/conference/copyright>.
Featured Speakers:
· Kenneth Crews, J.D., Samuel
R. Rosen II Professor in the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis and
in the IU School of Library and Information Science and Associate Dean of the
Faculties for Copyright Management. Dr. Crews was the 2005 recipient of the “L.
Ray Patterson Award: In Support of Users’ Rights” from the American Library
Association.
· Dwayne K. Buttler, J.D.,
Professor, Evelyn J. Schneider Endowed Chair for Scholarly Communication at the
· Michelle L. Cooper, J.D.,
Attorney in the Education Law Group, Bose McKinney & Evans LLP in Indianapolis,
IN, with a practice working with educational institutions in the areas of
education law, intellectual property law, and employment law.
· Donna L. Ferullo, J.D.,
Director of the University Copyright Office at Purdue University and Associate
Professor of Library Science.
· Carl Johnson, Director of
the University Copyright Licensing Office at
· James R. Williams, J.D.,
Attorney at DeFur Voran LLP and
Registration by February 14,
2007 is $65 (a sweetheart of a deal!), then increases to $80 per person. After
March 31, the cost is $125. Student registration [with ID] is $25 [limited
space]. The registration fee includes conference materials and a buffet lunch.
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Not Just a Housewife: Women's
History in
Join us at Not Just a
Housewife: Women’s History in Indiana and learn about women's history in the
state of Indiana including professional insight and personal testimonies of the
hurdles faced and the accomplishments made by Hoosier women. This 2nd Annual
Cultural History Teacher Workshop will be held Saturday, March 10 at the
Speakers include:
•
Lessons plans and information
for use in the classroom will also be distributed and exhibitors representing
organizations and institutions that educate and study the role of Hoosier women
in history will be on hand.
The cost is $20 for educators
and $27 for non-educators. Registration is required and the registration
deadline is February 24. Call 317/232-1637 to register.
Teachers may also gain
graduate or recertification credit through IUPUI. To get this credit, you must
attend the Not Just A Housewife: Women’s History in
Co-Partners for this event
are Division for Historic Preservation and Archaeology, Indiana Historical
Bureau, IUPUI School of Education and Women's
History Association of Indiana, Inc.
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Workshops for NonProfits from
United Way of
The
--Grantwriting for Beginners
Part 1
Start at the beginning! Learn
how to research funding sources, write a case statement and develop a budget.
Bring your grant proposal ideas and your questions!
When: Tuesday, January 23,
9:00 AM – noon
Where: United Way of
Presenter: Becky Pryor,
Cost: $45 United Way
agencies; $50 other nonprofit Agencies; $65 corporations
--Grantwriting for Beginners
Part 2
Learn to tailor your proposal
to a funder and to include a realistic project management and evaluation
component.
When: Wednesday, February 7,
9:00 AM – 12 noon
Where: United Way of
Presenter: Becky Pryor,
Cost: $45 United Way
agencies; $50 other nonprofit Agencies; $65 corporations
--Nonprofit Training Day!
The
Attendees will then be able
to choose two of the additional break out sessions:
Session 1 (Choose one)
Hot Topics in Fundraising
Recruiting, Orienting and Retaining
Volunteers
New Auditing Standards: What You Need to Know
Session 2: (Choose one)
Fundraising Event Planning
Outcomes Made Easy
Best Practices in Grant Management
When: Wednesday, April 25, 8:00 AM—12:15 PM
Where: American Red Cross of
Greater
Cost: $99 by April 1 $120 after April 1
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"Historians in
Public" is the theme for the Indiana Association of Historians Annual
Meeting. Advance registration is now available for the 27th meeting of the
Indiana Association of Historians. The event, to be held in the Indiana
Memorial Union at Indiana University, Bloomington, Feb. 23-24, 2007, features a
keynote address from
For program, lodging, and
registration information, visit <http://www.indiana.edu/~imaghist/IAH/index.html>. For
additional questions contact program
chair Eric Sandweiss, Department of History, 742
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2. PROGRAMS
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day at The
Author Rodney David Deal
presents "Courage Creates Change: In honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. and Remembering the Year 1865," at 1 p.m. The Museum open free
of charge, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in remembrance of Dr. King. In honor of the this
special day, The Lincoln Museum (Fort Wayne) will display the two most
memorable documents from the Lincoln era:
a copy of he resolution for the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution,
signed by Abraham Lincoln to free the slaves and a Lincoln-signed copy of the
Emancipation Proclamation. Both
documents are a part of The Lincoln Museum’s collection.
Call 260/455-3864 or visit
<http://TheLincolnMuseum.org>
for additional information.
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Chuck Taylor: The Man Behind the Athletic Shoes
Chuck Taylor's been called
“the most famous name in sports no one knew anything about.” On Thursday, January 18 at 7 p.m. at the
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library Indianapolis Star reporter Abe
Aamidor will talk about
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The Soldier’s Friend: A Life
of Ernie Pyle
To millions of Americans on
the home front during World War II, Ernie Pyle’s column in newspapers across
the country offered a foxhole view of the struggle as he reported on the life
and death of the average soldier. When
he died, Pyle’s popularity and readership was worldwide, with his column
appearing in 400 daily and 300 weekly newspapers.
Ray E. Boomhower, managing
editor of the Indiana Historical Society Press’s quarterly magazine Traces will
present his program The Soldier’s Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle on January 21,
2007, 2:00 p.m. at the
Don’t miss this exciting talk
on the life of one of
For more information about
the event or museum please call Bill Dichtl at 812/438-4915.
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The next production of the
Scott County Heritage Center & Museum’s (Scottsburg theatre Company is
Belles. This two-act comedy, written by Mark Dunn, has 6 sisters making 45
phone calls. The sisters call each other,
friends, a suicide line, and a forest ranger in the Ozarks. The play starts with the oldest sister trying
to tell her sisters that Momma has eaten bad tuna. The stage is set with six chairs, six phones
and six talented actresses. The laughs
come fast as the sisters explore their relationship with each other, men and
their mother.
The production of Belles will
be held at the Scott County Heritage Center & Museum on Friday, February 9
and Saturday, February 10 at 7 p.m. The
tickets are $8.00 and available for sale.
Seating is limited. For more information, call 812/752-1050.
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Harold Holzer to Speak at The
Distinguished author Harold
Holzer will present a program at the
Harold Holzer is the senior
Vice President for external affairs at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art. Among
the country’s leading authorities on Abraham
Lincoln, he is a co-chair of the U.S. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
Commission. He is the author, co-author,
or editor of twenty-five books, including _Dear Mr. Lincoln: Letters to the
President_ and _The Lincoln Mailbag: America Writes to the President_. He is also the author of _Lincoln at Cooper
Union: The Speech That Made Abraham Lincoln President_, which won the 2005
Lincoln Prize. You may find out more by
visiting <http://www.haroldholzer.com>.
Admission to the Holzer event
is $5.00 for members of The Lincoln Museum and $8.00 for non-members. A book signing will follow the
presentation. Copies of the new edition
of _The Lincoln Family Album_ are available in The Lincoln Museum Store.
The Friends of The Lincoln Museum would like to thank the Ian and Mimi
Rolland Foundation for sponsoring this event. Call 260/455-3864 for additional
information.
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3. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Indiana Humanities
Council (IHC) has announced the 2007 grant guidelines and deadlines. In cooperation with the National
Endowment for the Humanities, the Council offers four types of grants to
nonprofit organizations:
§ Humanities Initiative
Grant: The Humanities Initiative Grant is to be used to conduct public programs
dealing with the humanities, focused on strengthening communities through
leadership, education, and culture. The maximum award amount is $1,000.
Deadlines for each grant cycle are February 1, June 1, and October 4, 2007.
§ Historic Preservation
Education Grant (HPEG): The Historic Preservation Education Grant is to be used
to support educational projects related to historic structures. This grant
program is sponsored jointly with the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana.
The maximum award amount is $2,000. The
annual deadline for this grant is March 1, 2007.
§ Leadership
a. Support for the development of sound competitive economic
strategy that is connected with increasing human capital capacity through
leadership, education, and culture, or
b.Support for the development of shared vision among the
public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
The maximum award amount is
$3,000. Deadlines for each grant cycle are February 1, June 1, and October 4, 2007.
§ IHC smartDESKTOP® Grants:
IHC smartDESKTOP Grants must be used for training in the use of the IHC
smartDESKTOP, with emphasis on linking humanities resources to lesson plans, or
for preparing humanities resource metadata for harvesting or export. The
maximum aware amount is $3,000.
Deadlines for each grant cycle are January 4, March 1, and May 1, 2007.
For complete details and
lists of previous grant recipients, please visit <http://www.indianahumanities.org/grants.htm>
or contact the Indiana Humanities Council’s office at 800/638-1500 for a
printed set of guidelines and application forms.
For more information on the
Indiana Humanities Council, please visit
<http://www.indianahumanities.org>.
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Preservation Assistance
Grants
The National Endowment for
the Humanities (NEH) offers Preservation Assistance Grants of up to $5,000 for
the care of collections of small and mid-size institution. No matching funds are required. Eligible
projects include general preservation assessments, consultation with
specialists, purchase of storage furniture and preservation supplies, purchase
of environmental monitoring equipment, and education and training of staff and
volunteers. Applications are due May 15.
Learn more at <http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/pag.html>.
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MAP Participation Free for
Small Museums
The Museum Assessment Program
(MAP) is a confidential process of guided self-study, consultation with a
museum professional and implementation to help strengthen museum operations,
build capacity and enhance communication throughout the organization. Participation in MAP enables your museum to
evaluate its current practices, establish priorities to achieve professional
standards and plan the most effective ways to serve the community.
Small museums with annual
operating expenses of less than $125,000 can now participant in the Museum
Assessment Program for free. Also
museums that are only open 90 days per year are not eligible.
Applications to the Museum
Assessment Program must be postmarked by February 15, 2007 in order to be
considered. Information and applications
are available at <http://www.aam-us.org/map>
or by contacting the MAP staff at 202/289-9118 or <mailto:map@aam-us.org>. MAP staff welcome your questions. Improve your chances of being accepted into
this first-come, first-served program by getting your application in before the
end of January. Applying is easy and should only take a few hours of your time.
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4. IHS NEWS
IHS Teaches Techniques for
Preserving Original Family Documents
Those interested in learning
how to take care of their original family documents are invited to attend an
upcoming preservation workshop presented by the Indiana Historical Society.
"How to Preserve Original Family Documents" will be offered twice on
Friday, Feb. 2, with sessions available at times of 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m. The workshops will take place at the
Many people get their start
in genealogy with the discovery of one intriguing family letter or document.
Workshop attendees can learn how to preserve their family treasures and bring
their treasured certificate, letter, or other document for specialized advice
by IHS conservation staff. This hands-on workshop will teach participants how
to evaluate the condition of the paper, surface clean and create an archival
enclosure. Only single sheet-paper items (no photographs or pamphlets) will be
encapsulated, but the document may be double-sided.
Guests will also see a
demonstration of how to humidify and flatten items that have been rolled for
many years and store them with care. IHS conservation staff will offer advice
as to whether specialized treatment is recommended for an attendee's particular
item and where private conservation labs in the region are located for
conservation treatment.
Cost for this workshop is $25
for the general public ($20 for IHS members), and the registration deadline is
Jan. 24. Seating will be limited to 15 people per class. For more information
or to register, call the Indiana Historical Society at 317/232-1882 or
800/447-1830. A registration brochure can be downloaded at <http://www.indianahistory.org/pub_prog/genealogy/gen_programs.html#feb2>.
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22nd Annual
The Indiana Historical
Society is pleased to announce the dates for the Twenty-second Annual Lincoln
Colloquium.
The Annual Lincoln Colloquium
is presented by Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the
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5. EXHIBITS
Valentine Display at The
Beginning January 24, 2007
through February 22, the
Some people appreciate
Valentines for the artistic efforts, some for the sentiments, some for the
beauty and many other reasons. What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day
with your sweetie than a display of old cards to someone else’s sweetie.
For more information, call
812/752-1050.
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6. NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR
2007 GOVERNOR'S AWARD FOR TOMORROW'S LEADERS
The Indiana Humanities
Council is now accepting nominations for the Governor’s Award for Tomorrow’s
Leaders. Twelve young leaders from across
The Governor’s Award for
Tomorrow’s Leaders was created in 2003 by the Indiana Humanities Council and
the Office of the Governor to recognize outstanding young
For more information and to
download a nomination package, please visit
<http://www.indianahumanities.org>
or request a nomination package by contacting the Indiana Humanities Council at
800/675-8897.
Completed Nomination Packages
must be postmarked by March 1, 2007 and mailed to:
Governor’s Award for
Tomorrow’s Leaders
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7. ORGANIZATIONS IN THE NEWS
The Lawrence County Museum of
History has selected Marla Jones to be its new executive director as of January
2. She will replace former Lawrence
County Historical and Genealogical Society President Larry King, who accepted
the position in May on a temporary basis.
Jones was a board member and volunteer at the museum. Her previous
experience includes working as the online coordinator and graphic designer for
the Times-Mail.
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The Hendricks County Museum,
located in the old Sheriff’s residence and former jail at 170 South Washington
Street, Danville, is making a comeback thanks to help from many
supporters. Work at the museum, which
has been closed for some time, began in February 2006; progress has been steady
ever since.
The museum is currently on
the rebound due to the efforts of many people, according to Susan Miller
Carter, Hendricks County Historian.
Earlier this year the Hendricks County Commissioners offered their
support and thanks to volunteers during a museum visit. Leanna Alverson of the
In August the museum received
a $3000 grant from the Hendricks County Community Foundation to fund “Project
Renew.” The money is earmarked for
storage shelving, acid-free storage containers, and cleaning equipment. The grant has allowed volunteers to move
forward with work to bring the museum back to life.
The museum grounds will also
be rejuvenated according to a plan drawn up by Master Gardener Libbe
Hughes. Ms. Hughes will donate her time
as part of the ongoing service required of Master Gardeners. In early November, Hendricks Regional Health and Hendricks Power funded
the $1660 materials cost for the landscaping project.
The Danville Chamber of
Commerce and Ingrid Yarnell of Lawson and Company, Real Estate, are co-sponsors
of the upcoming Magic of Christmas Tour of Danville, Saturday, December 9 from
5:00-8:00. According to organizer Deanna
Hindsley, the museum is the both the beneficiary of the tour and also a tour
stop. Tickets are currently available at
the Brownsburg, Clayton,
Phyllis Walters and Sara
Hadley Allen are leading a membership drive for the Friends of the Museum, a
group which will offer both financial and volunteer support.
Annual dues levels are individual ($15), family ($20), patron ($50 and
above), benefactor ($100 and above), not-for-profit ($25 and above) and
corporate ($100 and above). The museum
may be contacted at <mailto:hendrickscountymuseum@gmail.com>,
by mail at
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8. PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Conner Recipient of
Thornbrough Award from
Nancy Nakano Conner of the
Indiana Humanities Council is the recipient of the annual Thornbrough Award for
the best article in the _Indiana Magazine of
History_.
Her article, titled
"From Internment to
The article appeared in the
June 2006 issue and can be viewed online at
<http://www.historycooperative.org/journals/imh/102.2/conner.html>.
The Thornbrough Award honors
the memory of Emma Lou (1913-1994) and Gayle
(1914-1919) Thornbrough,
reminding us of their vast contributions to
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Wendell Tombaugh Recognized
for Preserving Public Records
Not only has Tombaugh
published nearly 400 volumes of public records, he created a family trust to
invest his assets and give 90 percent to the government to reduce the tax
burden. Beneficiaries include the Fulton County Library for the first 50 years,
City of
Since 1965 Judge Wendell C.
Tombaugh has compiled, written, indexed and bound in hard cover 144 books of
public records, placing them in libraries and museums. These include birth, marriage, death 1836-76
records, censuses, school enumerations 1896-1924, and also Rochester newspaper
excerpts 1858-present, cemetery inscriptions and obituaries including all of
Fulton County, thus making them available to researchers. Most of the records
are of
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9. JOB OPPORTUNITIES
History Education
Specialist/Web manager, Indiana Historical Bureau
This job opportunity was
posted Thursday, January 11 in the State of
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE THROUGH
THE JOB BANK. Please go to <http://www.in.gov/jobs/stateemployment/fe/apply.html>
to begin the process. Please include a copy of your resume in your online
profile.
Applicants should send their
resume and a cover letter to Pam Bennett
<mailto:pbennett@statelib.lib.in.us>
in addition to entering materials in the Job Bank.
Job Description
Position duties and
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
I. Participate as a member of
the Historical Marker Program team A. Working with other members of the marker
team prepare application materials for the program taking into account changes
in guidelines established by the Indiana Library and Historical Board, general
fund appropriations from the General Assembly, and any special program
emphases.
B. Carry out processing of
applications, working with the Director, Program Coordinator, other History
Education Specialists, and Historical Editors (the Marker Team). This process
includes review of submitted materials, historical research to document the
marker application topics—especially using primary source materials, evaluation
of sources and evidence, and preparation of accurate written narratives to
convey the importance of the topic for text writing. This work is coordinated
by the Program Coordinator.
C. Attend weekly meetings of
the Marker Team to review the progress of application processing.
D. As needed, help represent
the state at marker dedications (generally weekend days) often giving speeches
and media interviews, issue press releases, maintain historical/archival files,
make recommendations for changes in procedures/policies for the program, update
and implement the marketing plan for the program.
E. As needed, help to
implement the marker repair and maintenance program.
F. As needed, help to
implement the Cemetery Heritage Initiative, including preparation of
camera-ready artwork.
G. Maintain and update
searchable marker database on the Web and in-house.
II. Participate in the
development, implementation, and evaluation of all Bureau program components.
A. Maintain, develop, and revise educational
materials about
B. Participate in the evaluation of materials,
resources, and programs of the Bureau, and make recommendations to the
Director.
C. Be aware of current Bureau projects and
contribute to their success as needed.
D. Working with appropriate
IT persons from other agencies, design and maintain the Bureau Web site as an
integral part of the delivery of programs, publications, and services to the
public—frequently initiating the selection and preparation of content material
to add to the Web site.
III. Participate in the
development, research, writing, and production of educational and other
publications as assigned.
A. Develop educational and instructional
curriculum materials, which encourage the study of
B. Carry out research and copy preparation
according to agency standards, including the maintenance of a database of
resources and references for each project and computer files of prepared copy.
C. Develop and produce
educational printed materials and publications—including The Indiana Historian.
This includes designing the format and carrying out desktop publishing
functions to prepare camera-ready copy and digital files for printers, as well
as assisting the Financial Officer with procurement.
D. Develop and produce other Bureau materials
for print and Web publication.
IV. Participate in long and
short term planning for the agency.
A. Demonstrate an understanding of the goals of
the agency and understand how the programs, publications, and activities fit
into the larger context.
B. Take an active role in agency planning
sessions and help to develop program goals, objectives, and individual work
plans that fit within the larger context.
C. Help to implement and monitor achievement of
adopted short and long term goals for agency programs, publications, and other
services.
D. Advise the Director
regarding information technology needs.
E. Participate in the evaluation of materials,
resources, and programs of the Bureau, and make recommendations to the Director
F. Take part in the continuing
evaluation, updating, and improvement of established guidelines and procedures
for events and activities in order to increase the effectiveness of limited
resources.
G. Be aware of current Bureau projects and
contribute to their success as needed.
V. Interact with various
constituents of Bureau programs, publications, and activities.
A. Plan, design and/or construct displays and
exhibits that convey to audiences what programs, publications, and activities
the Bureau has available for the public. Make these exhibits available in the
state complex, at meetings and events, at workshops, and on the Web site to
reach a variety of audiences.
B. Plan and present programs
and related workshops, seminars, exhibits, and tours—which are frequently
collaborations with other agencies and organizations—for students, teachers,
and the general public about history education and the programs and
publications of the Bureau. Provide Web extensions for these activities.
C. Serve on or monitor advisory committees,
commissions, etc. related to collaborative programs supported by the Bureau as
part of its mission, such as, the Women's History Trail Project, smartDESKTOP,
American Indian Initiative, Underground Railroad Initiative, Indiana Council
for History Education, etc.
VI. Market products for sale
by the Bureau and create higher visibility for the agency.
A. Create or support
educational displays of sale materials in the Bureau Book Shop and
B. Create and maintain full
catalog with images of sale materials for the Bureau Book Shop on the Bureau
Web site to attract people to the Book Shop, to purchase materials in person
and via e-mail, and to become aware of Bureau programs and publications.
C. Prepare press releases
about Bureau programs, publications, and activities and distribute them to news media.
D. Seek out and supply
information in other venues that can promote Bureau products and the mission of
the Bureau.
VII. Carry out required
administrative needs.
A. Complete reports for meetings of the Indiana
Library and Historical Board.
B. Complete required staff activity forms.
C. Back up for order fulfillment when necessary.
D. Back up customer service needs for book shop
and answer agency’s main phone line.
E. Help with stocking of publications and
inventory movement as necessary.
Responsibilities
The History Education
Specialist 4s, the Historical Editor 4s, and the Program Coordinator 4 form the
Programs and Publications Division. Bureau programs and publications are
achieved through a team approach, which encompasses all agency staff. Each
History Education Specialist 4 serves as point person for various functions in
the job description. THE POSITION ADVERTISED WILL BE
History Education Specialist
4s, along with other employees, play an active part in the planning,
implementation, and evaluation of Bureau programs, publications, activities,
and projects and advising the Director on various topics. Because of the small
number of employees in the Bureau, the History Education Specialists, and other
employees, are called upon to carry out various administrative duties necessary
to the operation of the agency.
Qualifications
Four (4) years full-time
professional experience in the development or coordination of an historical or
cultural program. Substitutions: Accredited college training in any of the
following areas may substitute for the required experience with a maximum
substitution of four (4) years. (Fifteen (15) semester hours in Anthropology;
Archaeology; Education; History; or in a related area.)
Additional Comments
Preferred knowledge, skills
and abilities include knowledge of and ability to carry out historical research
in primary sources; to evaluate sources and evidence; to prepare accurate,
clear, and concise narratives; to carry out the Web-related aspects of the job
description (including familiarity with Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and
Flash; Adobe Illustrator, GoLive, Acrobat Professional); experience with
databases (especially FileMaker Pro); knowledge of Indiana and U.S. history.