Australia ICOMOS
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An information service provided by the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Friday 11 January 2008
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1) Retraction of "English Corrections Officer: Storistes de
France" job advertisement placed in Enews issue #315
2) News from ICOMOS International Secretariat
3) Workshop: 'Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Development in
Laos'
4) ICOMOS General Assembly, Canada 2008 - call for papers
5) Heritage South Australia's Enews
6) News from ICCROM
7) World Monuments Fund Jewish Heritage Program - WMF/JHP
8) MORE Archaeology And Heritage Journal Collection - Free Trial
available
9) US ICOMOS Intern Program
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1) Retraction of "English Corrections Officer: Storistes de
France" job advertisement placed in Enews issue #315
Further to the placement of the above-mentioned job advertisement in
Enews issue # 315, we have been alerted to the fact that the advertiser
was not authorized by Storistes de France to place a job advertisement on
their behalf. We advise you not to make contact through that channel. We
apologize for any inconvenience caused.
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2) News from ICOMOS International Secretariat
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Annual IAIA Conference - International Association for Impact
Assessment
Workshop on "Cultural heritage and impact assessment"
4-10 May 2008, Perth, Western Australia
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental
Assessment (SEA) are intended to provide an integrated analysis of the
biophysical, social and cultural heritage impacts of development projects
or strategies. Methods for identifying and considering biophysical and
social conditions and impacts are established; information and
experienced professionals are generally available. However, in many parts
of the world, the cultural heritage aspect of EIA and SEA is considerably
less well developed.
The separation of cultural and environmental practitioners in most
countries has resulted in a lack of experience and a scarcity of methods
and tools for addressing cultural heritage in EIA and SEA. Various types
of institutions recognize the need for strengthening the cultural
heritage component of impact assessment and have a role; they include:
international and regional development agencies, national governments,
private corporations, EIA consulting rms, and cultural organizations.
A workshop on "Cultural heritage and impact assessment" has been included
in the program of the annual conference of IAIA (International
Association for Impact Assessment), that will be held from May 4-10,
2008, in Perth, Western Australia.
The Preliminary Program of IAIA'08 can be downloaded on the conference
web site
http://www.iaiaconference.org/?p=Page&id=3. For more information
about IAIA please visit the site
www.iaia.org
We would like to invite you to participate in the Conference and in the
session on "Cultural heritage and impact assessment". Submission of a
paper should be done online until 7 February 2008 additional information
appears on p. 9 of the Preliminary Program.
Prior to the Conference, the organizers of the session (Arlene Fleming
and Julio de Jesus) will contact participants to start the process of
preparation of a document on Best Practice Principles of Cultural
Heritage for Impact Assessment, to be published and disseminated by
IAIA.
Arlene Fleming
(halandarlene@msn.com
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Julio de Jesus (julio.jesus@netcabo.pt)
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ICOMOS Indonesia announces its new web page:
Available under
http://www.icomos-indonesia.org/ or directly through the ICOMOS home
page www.icomos.org
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2008 US/ICOMOS International Exchange Program:
Seeking Intern Applicants and Host Organizations in the United States and
abroad
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Program !
SEEKING HOST ORGANIZATIONS OVERSEAS
US/ICOMOS is seeking additional host organizations overseas for the
2008 International Exchange Program.
See how to become a Host Organization:
http://www.icomos.org/usicomos/International_Exchange_Program/Host_a_USICOMOS_International_Intern.html
SEEKING HOST ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES
US/ICOMOS is also seeking additional host organizations for the 2007
international intern exchange program. U.S. host organizations contribute
funds to US/ICOMOS to cover recruitment and processing of intern
applications, orientation in Washington for the interns, and distribution
of stipends over the course of the internships. US/ICOMOS supplements the
host contributions with grants and donations from private individuals.
Private, commercial firms are eligible for serving as host
organizations.
For more information on the 2008 US/ICOMOS International Intern Program,
visit our homepage at
http://www.icomos.org/usicomos
or go directly to
http://www.icomos.org/usicomos/International_Exchange_Program/Program_Overview.htm
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Donald G. Jones, PhD Director of Programs US/ICOMOS 401 F Street, NW,
Suite 331 Washington, DC 20001 Ph 202-842-1866 Fax 202-842-1861
http://www.icomos.org/usicomos
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The European Archaeological Heritage Prize
2008
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The European Association of Archaeologists instituted the European
Archaeological Heritage Prize in 1999.
An independent committee awards the prize annually to an individual,
institution or government (local or regional) for an outstanding
contribution to the protection and presentation of the European
archaeological heritage. In principle, this can be any contribution that
is outstanding and of European scope or importance, it does not have to
be a scientific contribution. The prize for 2008 will be awarded during
the Annual Meeting of the EAA in Valletta, Malta, on Wednesday, 17
September 2008.
The EAA Committee for the European Archaeological Heritage Prize consists
of: Anastasia Tourta (Greece), Jurgen Kunow (Germany), Paula Purhonen
(Finland), Romuald Schild (Poland) and Willem Willems (the Netherlands;
chairperson).
The Committee will discuss all serious proposals for the award.
Nominations may be made by any of the following:
- Members of the Association
(all grades of membership)
- Professors and heads of
departments of archaeology in European universities and institutes
- Directors of governmental
heritage management organisations and agencies in European countries
(members of the Council of Europe)
- Non-governmental
archaeological, heritage and professional organisations in European
countries
Timetable
You are invited to nominate a person, institution or government
(local or regional).
Nominations, with full citations, should be sent to the EAA
Secretariat, c/o Institute of Archaeology CAS, Letenska 4, 118 01 Praha
1, Czech Republic or by email to: eaa@arup.cas.cz
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS IS 1 MAY 2008
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International Conference Coastal Fortification: from the beginning to the
modern times
27-29 November 2008, Faro, Algarve, Portugal
The Portuguese Association of the Friends of Castles is organizing
together with the University of the Algarve an International Conference
concerning the Coastal Fortresses
Thematic Sessions
I. Historiography
II. Structural elements and construction; Geographical insertion
III. Restoring, protection of the monument and environmental and
landscape context
IV. Cultural intervention and re-use
Call for Papers Abstracts - Submission deadline: 30 April 2008
For details on the call for papers consult :
http://www.amigosdoscastelos.org.pt/
Secretariado do VIII Congresso dos Monumentos Militares
Conference Office
Associacao Portuguesa dos Amigos dos Castelos
Rua Barros Queiros, 20, 2
1100-077 Lisboa
Tel +351218885381 Fax +351218885342
congresso@amigosdoscastelos.org.pt
www.amigosdoscastelos.org.pt
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International Conference : "Responsibilities and
Opportunities in Architectural Conservation: Theory, Education, and
Practice"
University of Petra, Jordan, 3-5 November 2008
Organized by the The Centre for the Study of Architecture in the Arab
Region (CSAAR) in collaboration with the College of Architecture and
Arts, University of Petra, Jordan
To learn more about the conference:
http://www.csaar-center.org/conference/2008B/
Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2008
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Scholarships: Advanced Masters in Structural
Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions
Applications for the Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of
Monuments and Historical Constructions, approved and financially
sponsored by the European Commission within the framework of the Erasmus
Mundus Programme, have just opened.
Please find full details on the MSc programme, as well as electronic
application procedure, on the website:
http://www.msc-sahc.org/
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The International Society of City and Regional
Planners
ISOCARP NET Newsletter
December 2007 issue is available on:
http://www.isocarp.org/index.php?id=news&tx_mininews_pi1[showUid]=4&cHash=2aaf58b18d
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City Matters Bulletin - December 2007
The December edition of City Matters, brought to you by Urbanicity in
partnership with UN Habitat Best Practices and Local Leadership is
available on
http://www.urbanicity.org/CMBDec07.htm
Contact:
a.campbell@urbanicity.org
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Updated Website on Historical and Masonry
Structures at University of Minho, Portugal
See Webpages: www.isise.net
www.civil.uminho.pt/masonry
www.civil.uminho.pt/structures
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3) Workshop: 'Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Development in
Laos'
A Workshop organised by:
Cultural Heritage Unit, Department of History, University of Melbourne,
and
Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific, Deakin University
Date: Thursday 28th February 2008
Registration from 9am; Workshop starts at 9.30am.
Cost: $10 to cover lunch
Venue: University of Melbourne (further details to be supplied
later)
Speakers include:
Dr Colin Long (Deakin University)
Professor William Logan (Deakin University)
Tony Donovan (Netherlands Development Agency)
Mr Thongvanh Thongdy - Prince Souphanouvong Museum, Vientiane
Dr Keir Reeves, University of Melbourne
RSVP to Colin Long
(clong@deakin.edu.au)
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4) ICOMOS General Assembly, Canada 2008 - call for papers
16th General Assembly and International Scientific
Symposium of ICOMOS
Quebec, Canada, September 29 - October 4, 2008
"THE SPIRIT OF PLACE BETWEEN THE INTANGIBLE AND THE TANGIBLE"
We are pleased to announce that the Call for Papers for the 16th ICOMOS
General Assembly and International Scientific Symposium which will be
held in Quebec, Canada, from September 29 to October 4, 2008, is now
available on the General Assembly Web site at
http://quebec2008.icomos.org
Yours sincerely,
Prof. Laurier Turgeon, Ph.D., Coordonator
Scientific Committee, Quebec ICOMOS 2008
Michel Bonnette, Chair
Organizing Committee, Quebec ICOMOS 2008
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5) Heritage South Australia's Enews
The e-newsletter from the Heritage Branch of the South Australian
Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) can be viewed online
at
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/heritage/latest_e_news.html
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6) News from ICCROM
NEW MEMBER STATE - Monaco
ICCROM is pleased to announce the adhesion of Monaco as a new Member
State as of 13 December 2007. The adhesion of Monaco brings the number of
Member States of ICCROM to 125.
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT
Sharing Conservation Decisions, Rome, Italy
Applications are now open for the 'Sharing Conservation Decisions',
to be held in Rome, Italy from 3 - 28 November 2008.
Application deadline: 29 February 2008. For more details visit
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/01train_en/announce_en/2008_11Sharing_en.shtml
NEWS
Heritage news in the media worldwide
A new feature on the web site: a monthly compilation of media
articles on heritage topics. Obviously, these all reflect the viewpoints
of the authors.
December 2007:
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2007_en/field_en/12press_en.shtml
ATHAR: SHAMS project workshop
On 5 and 7 December ICCROM hosted a workshop of the European funded
project on Sustainable Human Activities in Mediterranean Systems
(SHAMS).
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2007_en/events_en/12_05ATHARshams_en.shtml
News from CollAsia 2010 in Lao PDR
The CollAsia2010 International Course on 'Traditional Knowledge and
Scientific Principles of Conservation' opened on 19 November 2007 in
Vientiane, Lao PDR.
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2007_en/events_en/12_05CollAsiaLao_en.shtml
NEW PUBLICATION
Sharing conservation decisions
The volume on Sharing conservation decisions: lessons learnt
from an ICCROM course is now available from our bookshop.
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2007_en/various_en/12_13pubsharing_en.shtml
Public lecture at ICCROM
On 16 January, ICCROM will host a public lecture by Ephraim Jose,
Chief Conservator of Asian Art, Honolulu Academy of Arts, on the
organization of an exhibition entitled 'The Dragon's Gift: The Sacred Art
of Bhutan'.
For further information and registration please contact:
collections@iccrom.org
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/events_en/01_07lectureEphraimJosePHL_en.shtml
Bursaries: ICOM-CC Triennial Meeting, New Delhi, India (22-26
September 2008)
The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is offering a limited
number of bursaries to museum and/or conservation professionals from
eligible countries to attend the 15th Triennial Conference of ICOM-CC on
Diversity in Heritage Conservation - Tradition, Innovation and
Participation.
For further details see:
http://www.icom-cc2008.org/
Application deadline: 29 February 2008
Contact:
secretariat@icom-cc_.org
ICCROM
iccrom@iccrom.org
http://www.iccrom.org
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7) World Monuments Fund Jewish Heritage Program WMF/JHP
Since 1988, the World Monuments Fund (WMF) has supported the conservation
of historic synagogues and advocated for the protection of Jewish
heritage sites around the world. In addition to financial support and
technical assistance for individual projects, WMF has sponsored
exhibitions and professional symposia related to Jewish cultural heritage
preservation.
The four major objectives of the JHP are:
1. Restore significant synagogues and other important Jewish heritage
sites around the world;
2. Strengthen the capacities of local Jewish communities around the world
to act as stewards for these sites;
3. Raise public awareness of and interest in the preservation of Jewish
cultural heritage sites; and
4. Attract funding to the cause of preserving Jewish heritage.
In 2000, WMF formally initiated the Jewish Heritage Grant Program, and
has since awarded more than US$1 Million in 56 grants to 49 sites in 24
countries. In the past, these grants have ranged from US$3,000 to
US$75,000 and helped local communities to undertake urgent stabilizations
and/or structural repairs, conduct conservation surveys, create
management plans, and carry out interior and exterior restoration
projects.
As part of WMF's commitment to strengthening contemporary Jewish
communities, the JHP entered a new phase of activity in 2006 via a
working relationship established with the American Jewish Joint
Distribution Committee (JDC). The JDC has a long history serving as the
overseas arm of the American Jewish community and this collaboration will
help to achieve long-term goals. WMF is working closely with the JDC to
identify projects that reflect the priorities of Jewish communities and
their stakeholders, to communicate with these communities and monitor
progress of individual projects.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
With renewed funding from leadership donors, including the Rothschild
Foundation, WMF has been able to substantially enhance its support for
Jewish heritage projects:
Project Grants:
Each year, WMF will support projects following a two-tiered
structure:
1. Small grant (Approx. $25,000 each) for initial conservation planning,
and/or emergency repairs to sites that face urgent risk, serving as
start-up funds fro more substantial project in the future; and
2. Larger awards ($50,000 - $100,000 each) for implementation projects
that will substantially improve conditions of a site.
The JHP supports conservation and technical assistance for Jewish sites
that are architecturally and/or historically significant, with a focus on
historic synagogues. The program does not support the conservation of
cemeteries or sites in the United States, and funding cannot be provided
to sites that are privately owned.
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE:
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in applying for
assistance, please send letter of inquiry to WMF. This letter (maximum
three pages) will be used to determine eligibility for the program and
should include the following:
1. A brief description of the building or monuments, including its
history, location, date(s) of construction and current status (public
access, abandoned, in use, etc.).
2. A short summary of any research, conservation planning or restoration
work completed to date.
3. A brief description of the project for which funding is being sought.
Please include the project goals, and the work that will be completed
with such assistance.
4. An estimate of the amount of financial support being requested, and a
budget.
5. A brief description of the applicant and its non-profit, charitable or
tax-exempt status, including ownership status of the site.
6. A summary of any community involvement in the project and/or the
status of the Jewish community in the town, region or country where the
building is located.
7. Photographs of the site to be considered. Please, include prints or
high-resolution digital photos, including at least one general view of
the site and images that illustrate key features as well as damages and
threats.
If a project described in the initial inquiry is deemed eligible for
consideration, applicant will be invited to apply and send the necessary
application material. Although inquiry letters may be submitted at any
time for ongoing review, applications must be received by February 15,
2008.
Address all inquiries to:
World Monuments Fund
Attn: Jewish Heritage Program
95 Madison Avenue, 9th Floor
New York NY 10016 USA
Phone: +1.646.424.9594
Fax: +1.646.424.9593
jhp@wmf.org
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8) MORE Archaeology and Heritage Journal Collection - Free Trial
available
The MORE (Maney Online Research
E-journals) Archaeology and Heritage Collection consists of ten
key journals in the field. Not only does the collection include
Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites and Public
Archaeology, but it also features important journals such as
Environmental Archaeology, Industrial Archaeology Review and Medieval
Archaeology.
If you'd like to organise a free trial to this resource, please contact
Emily Simpson:
Emily Simpson
Senior Marketing Executive
Maney Publishing
Suite 1C, Joseph's Well
Hanover Walk
Leeds LS3 1AB
UK
Tel: +44 (0)113 386 8157
Fax: +44 (0)113 386 8178
Email:
e.simpson@maney.co.uk
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9) US ICOMOS Intern Program
Applications are now being invited for interns in this year's US
ICOMOS International Exchange Program. Applications must be made by
nomination through Australia ICOMOS. Nominations will be confirmed at the
first meeting of the AI Executive Committee in 2008.
Applicants must be full members of Australia ICOMOS, have adequate
experience and the clear opportunity to travel in the middle of the year.
More information about the program can be found at
http://www.icomos.org/usicomos/International_Exchange_Program/Program_Overview.htm
.
If you are interested please contact Timothy Hubbard, the US Intern
Coordinator on (03) 5568 2623 or 0419 353 195.
All interns return with very positive comments about the life-changing
experience.Registration and practical information for the 2008 Ename
International Colloquium is now online. Visit
http://www.enamecenter.org/content/view/190/134/lang,en/ for more
information.
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Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Georgia Meros, Secretariat Officer
Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
Deakin University
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood Victoria 3125
Telephone: (03) 9251 7131
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Email: austicomos@deakin.edu.au
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