Podcast: Rachel Penniman on giving voice to emerging conservators
When it comes to the protection of cultural resources for the long haul, conservators are on the front lines: providing hands-on TLC, whether it’s in a museum or at the scene of a natural disaster. Now, a new group has formed to provide a support network for young conservators and newcomers to the field. Rachel Penniman is the chair of the Emerging Conservation Professionals Network. In this podcast, she discusses how the group is using the social web to give a voice to the next generation of heritage caretakers.
Top five sources for disaster response information
With the frequency of epic disasters in recent years, the preservation community is quickly adopting the Boy Scout motto “be prepared” in its approach to the recovery of heritage resources. Pages dedicated to the topic are popping up all over the web. Here are our picks for five of the best.
8/08 NPS Heritage News Rundown
The National Park Service’s Heritage News for August 2008 explores topics including the addition of World Heritage Sites, new National Register listings and recommendations for Historic Landmark designations.
Preservation Today Netcast: Iowa Floods, Blogging Museums, Safety on the Net
Welcome to the first edition of the Voices of the Past netcast. If you’re looking to view the netcast in its entireity, just click “read more” and then click on the “Voices of the Past” icon. You will also find a summary of topics covered in the August 2008 episode of the Voices of the Past netcast as well as relevant links on the web.
