News & announcements

Via Kit Leary, Archivist, Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Here in southern Oregon the Southern Oregon Historical Society is in a crisis situation. The city of Jacksonville is on the National Register of Historic Places. Below you will find links to four articles describing the current situation. There are no archivists, librarians, or curator of collections on staff anymore. I attended the public meeting last night and learned that they intend to reopen the Research Library in May with all volunteers, though one of the volunteers who staff the library most often has worked there for a number of years. The Executive Director told me that she is seeking a grant for a part-time archivist.  Below the main article are some reader comments. 

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100116/NEWS/1160305

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100119/NEWS/1190319

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100127/NEWS/1270312

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100128/NEWS/1280329

The NWA nominations committee is seeking eager volunteers to run for Northwest Archivist board positions. If your interest has been piqued, please contact a member of the committee:

Trevor Bond; tjbond@wsu.edu
Donna McCrea; donna.mccrea@mso.umt.edu
Linda Long; llong@uoregon.edu

For additional information on NWA offices and their duties see: http://northwestarchivistsinc.wildapricot.org/Default.aspx?pageId=388749

You are encouraged to participate in a 2010 Oregon Heritage Assessment Survey that assesses the status of heritage and archives in Oregon, including the threats they face. The surveys will be compiled and analyzed, then used to provide a fact-based foundation for statewide planning and advocacy.
 
 "Many heritage organizations and archives are under stress," said Oregon Heritage Commission Chair George Kramer of Ashland. "In order to develop successful strategies that address their needs, we need to first discover the many challenges they face. We expect that some of the challenges are nationwide in scope, while others are unique to Oregon."
 
A survey has been developed especially for archives. The deadline for completing the survey is Feb. 12.

The Commission is recommending that archives first take a look at the printable PDF version of the survey and use it as a worksheet.  When the worksheet is complete, enter your information in the online survey. You must finish your online survey in one session; you will not be allowed to save your answers and return to your session, or to retake the survey. If you prefer submitting the printed worksheet, you may do that.

For more information about the assessment and to complete a survey, visit http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/OHC/assess_main.shtml  For other information, contact Aili Schreiner at 503-986-0805 or aili.schreiner@state.or.us 

SW Washington Regional National History Day Competition is scheduled for February 27, 2010, at WSUV. Once again, students in this area have been hard at work learning and preparing their materials for this big day and in order for it to happen we need judges. Can you help?

As in the past, the day will start with a light breakfast, training and then more great experiences supporting the students who have turned out to compete. Lunch will be provided along with snacks and lots of assistance. The day will be divided in half and you can volunteer to work the morning, the afternoon, or both.

Demands on teachers and students are heavy and it's hard to find time for these kinds of very special learning experiences - kids really do have amazing learning experiences at History Day. Please join us, your efforts make the difference.

Please respond to this email:

1. If you are available
2. What category you would like to judge if you have a preference
3. Your phone number
4. Names/emails of others you know who might be judges
5. We particularly need judges for papers and websites that occurs BEFORE the contest.  Please call Rene 360-977-2371, if you are so inclined to help with these categories. 


THANK YOU!

Rene Soohoo, Regional Coordinator
Walter & Jodene Cook, Judge Coordinators

What do we need you to do?

We have created accounts for the majority of our members, but we need each member to create a password for themselves, log into their account, and verify their contact information. This would also be a good time to add yourself to the member directory and renew those memberships!

Really, it’s a quick and easy process, but a bit clunky… Here are some FAQs that will guide you through these steps to get yourself set up. Click 'read more' to see the full list!

How do I log into my member account for the first time?

• The bottom left hand corner contains a member login section.
• Click on "Forgot Password."
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• Try another email address you might have used when becoming a member or renewing your membership.
• If you're tried all the email address you think are possible, please send an email to nwa.membership@gmail.com . 

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• Once you are logged in your name will display on the lower left hand corner of the page.
• Under your name you can click "View profile," "Change password," or click the logout button.
• Click "View profile." You should then see your profile page.
• You can click the "edit profile" button to edit your profile. This is where you can edit your contact information, add yourself to the member directory, and renew your memberships.

How do I add myself to the member directory?

• Follow the steps to view/edit your profile.
• Click the "Edit profile" button.
• Click the box for "Allow to show profile" to make your profile available.
• Select the fields you want to display at each level.
• "Anybody" includes anyone who is on the webpage. 
• "Members" will only show the information to members who have logged in.
• “No access” will hide the information to anyone except you and members with administrative privileges.
• Click save. 
• The site will then display "Access by others" page of your profile, which is a summary of the changes you just made.
• Click on the green link "My directory profile" to see what your profile in the directory looks like.

How do I renew my membership status?

• Login at the lower left hand corner of the page.
• Once you are logged in your name will display on the lower left hand corner of the page.
• Click "View profile." You should then see your profile page.
• Click the "Renew until 1 July 2010" button to renew your membership for this current year.
• The website will take you through a number of steps, including updating your profile information.
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