Are you interested in all things historical? A great place to start for historians of Sydney is the Dictionary of Sydney. This website is an ever expanding digital encyclopaedia of all things to do with Sydney and its history…………If you love your 1.0 interaction as much your Web 2.0 the conference From the Ground Up – People and Places in Sydney’s Past, which the Dictionary of Sydney is co-sponsoring from 23-24 August 2012, is also well worth a look.
National Archives of Australia seeks $92 million for preservation facility
The National Archives of Australia’s Mitchell storage facility has become so decrepit that tape is being used to hold down floor tiles which could contain asbestos.
Federal Parliament’s Public Works Committee heard evidence yesterday about plans for a new $92 million preservation facility to take pressure off the existing centre which is so full that it has been forced to stop accepting some classified documents.
Labor Senator Anne Urqhart noted during a visit to the Mitchell storage site that she had noticed at least one vinyl tile which could contain asbestos was being held down by tape and asked what plans were in place to ensure the safety of staff.
- Read more at the Canberra Times
Grants for Community Archives in NSW
There are currently two grant funding programs with applications open to Community Archives in NSW.
1. Heritage Branch – Office of Environment and Heritage
Grants for Historical Research and Local Archives Projects
Project purpose
To provide funding to celebrate Australian local history. For local historical research by community groups and individuals that.
Examples of eligible projects
- For example Your local historical society wants to research a local history suitable for publication on World War One families focusing on sons and daughters for your town’s planned upcoming celebrations. You apply for a grant of $5,000.
- Your local historical society is planning to employ a consultant to develop a management plan for your community archive collection of photographs which will be implemented by your society. You apply for a grant of $5,000 to assist with consultant costs.
Amount
Funding Grants up to $5,000
Who can apply
- Individuals
- Community organisations
However, you CAN NOT apply for funding if you are a state or local government agency undertaking work as part of your statutory responsibilities (but you may be involved as a project partner to a community organisation, individual or business).
Membership or affiliation with the Royal Australian Historical Society is not required, but welcomed. Membership does not affect the assessment of the application.
CLOSING DATE – 20 July 2012
Visit the website of the Heritage Office for applications and further information.
2.Arts NSW Cultural Grants Program
(Administered by the Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) )
[This Scheme]…supports organisations undertaking projects with a lasting historical contribution to a community in NSW. Please download the new, applicant-friendly application form here.
CLOSING DATE – 20 July 2012
For further information please see the website of the RAHS
Infographic: Should I post this Update?
This is a question we ask ourselves all the time on this blog and the other social media channels we use. Regardless of whether it’s a professional or a personal channel there always comes a time when you wonder about material that might just cross the line. So what is the answer? And where is the line? Common sense never goes astray, however, there are a lot of grey areas out there. Here’s a handy infographic to help public/civil servants make that call.
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To find out more about what led to the development of this infographic check out the companion post on the blog helpful technology – Digital engagement for people with more sense than money.
NAIDOC WEEK 2012 – “Spirit of the Tent Embassy 40 Years On”
This week is NAIDOC week. The theme is “Spirit of the Tent Embassy 40 Years On”. Here is an example of some of the fantastic material out there on the web that has been highlighted to mark the occasion.
Am completely addicted to the beautiful @abcopen #naidoc project Dreambox … gorgeous pictures, stories abc.net.au/open
— Annabel Crabb (@annabelcrabb) July 2, 2012
Australia: NAIDOC Week Salutes Struggles And Importance Of The Tent Embassy bit.ly/M03eui
— Cultural Survival (@CSORG) July 2, 2012
#NAIDOC Week is coming, and we celebrate with A Short History of Indigenous Filmmaking tinyurl.com/7f285ru
— australianscreen (@australiascreen) June 25, 2012
Loads of activities around Australia for NAIDOC Week. Here’s a list what’s happening in NSW naidoc.org.au/naidoc-events/…
— State Records NSW (@srnsw) July 2, 2012
Wanna see every #NAIDOC Poster since 1972? OK, but only ’cause you asked nicely :) naidoc.org.au/naidoc-poster/…
— Luke Pearson (@LukeLPearson) July 2, 2012
If you could listen to country, what would you hear: is it a hum, an echo or a chorus? #Awaye! #NAIDOC ow.ly/bWNtG
— ABC Arts (@ABCArts) July 2, 2012
State Records has several resources that can help you identify, access and use State archives that relate to Indigenous people.
A loft conversion with a difference
As many of you would know using a roof space for archival storage presents a lot of challenges, however, the Justice and Police Museum have embraced the challenge and effected a stunning transformation.
The more things change …. (classic advice from the Archives c.1979)
The more things change the more they stay the same! A couple of weeks ago I was given an old procedure manual for the Government Records Repository, State Records semi-active records repository, which dates from 1979. It comes complete with some not so politically correct hand drawn illustrations. However, the real gem is to be found on page 13 (significant?) which shares that classic rite of passage for all trainee archivists and records professionals…..how to fold a Type 1 box.
Anzac Day 2012
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
Some archive themed Anzac links
Railway employees join the AIF
Nurses: from Zululand to Afghanistan
Hidden Stories: Acknowledging World War One Nurses as Soldier Settlers
Handy Tips for Social Media Security
Via @José Francisco Simó on Pinterest.
When you’re using social media every day it’s easy to become blasé about the risks posed by interacting online. This includes both personal risk and the risk to your brand or organisation. This graphic takes you through the types of social media attacks that have occurred over the last 5 years and outlines some basic preventative measures.
