Hello friends! I have had a busy summer and I hope you have too. One of the things that has been keeping me busy is social media. Since I’m a bit of a computer addict anyway, I thought it would be a good idea to volunteer to be the voice of a couple organizations online. … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Iowa Jewish Historical Society
Using Tape: A PSA
Today’s post is a Preservation Public Service Announcement. Please don’t use tape (scotch, duct, masking, packing, or any other kind) when working with your stuff! Tape can be very tempting, especially the nice, clear kind. Taping over a tear can make a document seem much more stable. Tape can stop a tear from getting worse, … Continue reading
Deaccessioning and Ethics
Ah, ethics. I just emailed a client regarding an upcoming auction. They have a lot of items in their collection with no provenance (prizes from past dumpster dives), are in very poor condition, and/or are duplicates. While I helped sort through these potential auction items and feel confident about our decisions, I did want to … Continue reading
Collection = Found!
There is nothing better than discovering–or rediscovering–something neat in your collection. This could be something that you didn’t know existed, something that had been misplaced, or maybe something that was properly documented but you just didn’t know you had it (especially if you’re new on staff and still getting to know the collection.) I recently … Continue reading
Soup’s On
I recently began working part-time at the Iowa Jewish Historical Society. The Historical Society is a hidden gem and I’m looking forward to increasing the publicity of the lovely exhibit gallery and fantastic collection. When you start a job, it takes a while to learn about your job and the ins and outs of the … Continue reading
The Beginning: A Review
It might seems a little strange that I’m starting a blog by looking back at the past year, but one of the reasons I decided to start the blog in the first place was so I could share all the fabulous things that happen through the course of my museum work. [Important Museum Minute Disclaimer: … Continue reading
Museum Minute 