Repatriation

1. "Notice of intent to repatriate cultural items: Louisiana State Universtiy Museum of Natural Sciences, Baton Rouge LA (January 6, 2004). This Notice pertained to 12,510 glass beads of European Manufacture collected in 1937 from the Alston Place archaeological site in Mississippi and donated to the museum"(AIA v.30 summer 2005 p. 100) The beads that were found have been classified as "unassociated funerary objects" and were part of a Chickasaw and a Natchez village. "The beads were scheduled to be turned over to the Chickasaw nation of Oklahoma and the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana"(AIAv30(6):100, Summer 2005).
2. "Notice of intent to repatriate Cultural items: San Diego Museum of Man, San Diego, Ca  and California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, Ca (January 29, 2004)."(AIAv30(6):100,summer2005) 168 sherds and a stone flake which date from A.D.500 - 1800 are scheduled to be repatriated under the NAGPRA definition of "unassociated funerary objects".In the 1930's the Museum of Man conducted many digs and these objects are a result of that period. These funerary artifacts were scheduled to be repatriated from the museum of man and given to the Kumeyaay Cultural Repatriation Commitee who is recieving them on behalf of more than ten groups and bands. (American Indian Art v30(6):100, summer 2005)
3. "Notice of intent to Repatriate Cultural Items: U.S. Department of Defense,  Department of the Army, U.S. Army Intelligence Center and Fort Huachuca, Fort Huachuca, AZ (March 25, 2004)" (AIAv30(6):100,Summer 2005). In 1964 a University of Arizona graduate student was granted permission to excavate a cremation burial site on base and the objects in question were stored in the base museum. The objects being repatriated to the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona are "one group of shell ornaments, two ceramic vessels, one ceramic dice cup, one ceramic figurine, two stone effigies, and one stone rasp"(AIAv30(6):100,Summer2005).

reading

I spent a few hours reading peoples blogs and the class blogger page. I have also posted  the L Dawson photo i finally recieved form the pheobe hearst museum. they were going to send whatever they could find so I guess this is it, no biography.

hours for 4-7/4-14- i have been getting over poison oak this last week and did not do alot in the way of museum work. i am better and am ready to do great museum things this week. i finally recieved an email from the pheobe hearst museum on Lawrence Dawson which is a little to late for our needs and typical.

museum jobs

1- i haven't had the opportunity/pleasure of obtaining a museum job as of yet.

2-Job Description


Associate Director, Security



The Hammer Museum seeks an experienced Associate Director of Security to oversee the security of the Museum and the safety of visitors and staff. Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the successful candidate will manage a 30+ person department comprised of a variety of positions. The incumbent will be responsible for the following key areas:



Coordinating with related Museum departments to ensure the security of Museum assets by providing trained personnel to guard permanent collections and exhibitions and for staffing special events and public programs

Developing the department’s core strengths and building new skills through the development and implementation of a robust training program with emphasis on excellence in customer service

Developing and implementing a strategy for effective day-to-day staffing, management and monitoring of department systems and consistent execution of established procedures

Ensuring the safety of staff and visitors through the development and implementation of safety and emergency planning and response programs

Managing the proper maintenance, use and upgrade of a variety of technical assets including alarm, camera, communications, and related systems

Developing and managing the department’s budget



Job Requirements

Qualified applicants should have at least 5-7 years of experience with progressively complex responsibilities in the management of security departments within cultural institutions. Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as leadership and customer service skills. Applicants must be able to work collaboratively across departments and with a diverse staff and constituency. Applicants with backgrounds in legal or human resources departments, law enforcement, and/or the military are highly encouraged to highlight their experience and training.



Please review the detailed job description and complete list of requirements for this position, and apply at http://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55796

(american association of museums)
 
I would like to begin by stating that there were many jobsIi would have liked to work on those job boards. the reason why I chose this job was that safety is one of the things that seems to come naturally to me. I have some experience in security and management which make me thick that I would be a good candidiate for this position not to mention I am very interested in museums.
1- 5+ years of management experience
2-excellent customer service skills (3+ years in hospitality industry)
3- experince in coordinating large events (cemetery and retreat)
4-archaeological repository volunteer hours (museum related)
5-excellent verbal and written skills (I can speak and write clearly)

poison oak

i have had poison oak the past four days from hiking in the mountains. it is going away now, i think.i have missed a bit of my classes this week but i am pretty sure i will be able to make it tomorow.