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JLV: This is also a problem with web harvesting - many websites do not specify copyrights or include use statements.
VI. Strategies for advocacy (Doug McElrath)
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Break for lunch
Introduction to Muriel Ferguson, a member of Friends of Oxon Hill and BISA, Black women In Sisterhood for Action. In partnership with both the Friends and BISA, calendars are available for $10 and all proceeds go to the two groups. MHCC libraries may sell these calendars at the their own branches if requested. Ferguson also encouraged the group to explore the Oxon Hill library with particular emphasis on the stained glass artwork which had been acquired using grant funds for public artwork.
VI. Strategies for advocacy (Doug McElrath)
Proposal: To discuss ways that the Maryland History and Culture Collaborative can continue to play a role of advocacy for cultural institutions across the state.
DE: MHCC has a history of advocating on behalf of Maryland cultural institutions and collections, one example being the Baltimore City Archives letter of concern and Aiden Faust's recent presentation on the topic. The subgroup would work on an agenda, mission, possible projects for advocacy within and external from MHCC members.
KC: Build presence through exhibitions, events, speakers, and other programming
JLV: Members can use the email reflector to reach out to colleagues. Members can ask questions within the group, discuss strategies for working with administrators, etc. Will send out listing of subscribers on the list. Subscribers listing, including name, institution, and e-mail (restricted to logged in users only).
BC: Suggests posting an open letter from MHCC on the wiki expressing concern about the state of archiving in Maryland. This letter would be from the group, would list names of petitioners, and would be available for comment and revision.
JLV: Should also consider the mission statement currently posted on wiki - does this reflect our goals?
VII. Information Sharing
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