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Case study alert! One of the best aspects of the AIM New Stories New Audiences grant programme has been how transformational it's been for smaller museums, in terms of organisational working AND participant outcome: https://lnkd.in/eSt2Cbbq

We are looking for YOUR ideas about sessions for #NEMA2024! The theme of this year's conference, taking place November 6-8 in Newport, RI is "We the Museum: Toward a 'More Perfect' Vision for our Changing World." As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, now is a time to reflect on both the origin of America’s museums, and consider the field not only in its current state, but where it has grown from the past, and what it can be in the future. Just as America was by no means perfect at its inception, neither was the museum field. While the U.S. Constitution seeks a “more perfect union,” how can we work towards a “more perfect” museum world? How can we be better, if perfection is out of reach? Do you have a great idea for a session unrelated to the conference theme? We want to hear those too! Submit your session proposals by March 29, 2024. Click here for details: https://ow.ly/RxM150QQmvz

We are looking for YOUR ideas about sessions for #NEMA2024! The theme of this year's conference, taking place November 6-8 in Newport, RI is "We the Museum: Toward a 'More Perfect' Vision for our Changing World." As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, now is a time to reflect on both the origin of America’s museums, and consider the field not only in its current state, but where it has grown from the past, and what it can be in the future. Just as America was by no means perfect at its inception, neither was the museum field. While the U.S. Constitution seeks a “more perfect union,” how can we work towards a “more perfect” museum world? How can we be better, if perfection is out of reach? Do you have a great idea for a session unrelated to the conference theme? We want to hear those too! Submit your session proposals by March 29, 2024. Click here for details: https://ow.ly/RxM150QQmvz

3 TIPS FOR LOOKING AFTER YOUR COLLECTION⁠ ⁠ 1) Different approaches - When looking after your collection, you will need to decide whether you wish to take a museum or an archive-based approach.⁠ ⁠ 2) Be consistent - The key to good collection management and care is consistency.⁠ ⁠ 3) Be patient - Managing and caring for collections can be a time-consuming task. Time invested in this work is never time wasted.⁠ ⁠ For more info check out our toolkit on the website!⁠ https://bit.ly/3XzkSSQ #SportingHeritage #ManagingCollections #OurToolkit

If you missed the Today Show feature on The Strong, now is your chance to catch up! Check out the link below 👇 How lucky are we to have this in our backyard?

Do you have a sneaking suspicion that your institution could be doing more with the data you collect on your guests...a lot more? Unifying your data allows you to connect the dots on how your constituents interact with your institution. You'll be able to spot trends, improve your outreach, grow membership, and plan more successful events. And you can do all of this while keeping the systems your team already uses and relies on. You don't need a unified platform to achieve a unified view! Learn about how we are helping museums leverage their data for growth: onegoldenrecord.com #museums #USmuseums #museumdata #museumtech #museumanalytics

My takeaways from #NEMOemc24 💡 PART 2 We explored the concept of museums’ #impartiality, developing out of the neutrality-independence discussion that we had in the sector for so long. Patricia Rahemipour shared how public #trust is built: on the belief or perception that there is no hidden agenda with museums, as we often expect it in politics or economy.  But being those trusted organisations, can we find our way speaking to hearts and souls of people, because this is where the change starts, as Maria Vlachou said, without using the Trump recipe?    And does that trust maybe lead to the #interdependence of museums that Olga Van Oost mentioned, acknowledging that museums are part of an ecosystem of different actors and stakeholders, that we need to balance better, and in alliance when needed.    What I heard throughout the conference: we need these discussions, and: we need to start #listening, carefully and with an open mind.   
How does NEMO - Network of European Museum Organisations come into this discussion? Which role can we take? We are noticing that things are changing fast, and not for the better, in politics and society, and we are here to discuss that, to provide museums and museum organistions with a platform for exchange about these topics that are hard, and that need extra care.     We do not want museums to step back from the conversation, to shut up and retreat. This would undermine all of our efforts in the past years to become #relevant to our communities. The pledge is: keep listening, with open ears and open mind!

And the day develops, it will focus on delving into strategies for companies to enhance their bottom line, with a particular focus on: •         Productivity, Sustainability & Innovation •         Innovation Opportunities •         Market Opportunities Farnborough Aerospace Consortium #conference #FAC #networking #sustainability #innovation #productivity #supplychainresilience

NYC World Trade Center Visit Depending on your age, you probably have memories of where you were and what you were doing on the morning of 9/11/2001. However, those memories, as is only natural, have probably faded, unless maybe you were actually there that day. I had an opportunity to visit the 9/11 museum last weekend in NYC. And my memoires had in fact faded.  The museum resurrected those memories and all that that event entailed: how individuals responded – whether first responders, people in the buildings, the passengers and crew who made sure flight 93 did not reach its target – the physical destruction and deaths, and so much more. It was so powerful. It is a remarkable remembrance of a terrible time and loss, and a testament to what can be the best (and worst) aspects of humankind. And sadly, the world continues to suffer from some of the worst nature of humankind. However, I strongly encourage everyone who has the opportunity to visit the 9/11 museum, but have not yet done so, to make the visit. Whether you have memories of that day or not. It is well worth it. https://lnkd.in/ef6qWmGA https://lnkd.in/ehYQx_yr (Scroll down for video - a short video w images and voices of the day) https://lnkd.in/euw2fJzN (History Channel reviews the days chronology and events)

Hudu’s Museum feature allows you to archive outdated or inactive information, decluttering your interface while keeping everything accessible if you were to ever need it. From assets to articles, you can store and retrieve important items without losing valuable relationships or data. Check out our latest tip here: https://hubs.la/Q02TqK5-0