Information provided by Susan Feller, Oklahoma Department of Libraries.  The Oklahoma Museums Association appreciates the support of ODL for our state's libraries, museums and archives.

This information is to alert you to six important training opportunities/events that are taking place in August and September, as well as the American Association for State and Local History/Oklahoma Museums Association 2010 Annual Meeting. 

If you have questions, please email Susan Feller at susanfeller@msn.com or phone 405.522.3259

September 21 event at the Oklahoma Heritage Museum.  Museum tour, talk, book signing with noted Pawnee arttorney and activist Walter Echo-Hawk.  His new book is In the Courts of the Conqueror:  The Ten Worst Indian Law Cases Ever Decided.  The event is free.  For more information or to register visit http://echo-hawk-ehome.eventbrite.com

On September 22, three events will take place. These events are a part of the American Association of State and Local History/Oklahoma Museums Association 2010 Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Department of Libraries helped plan the pre-conference events that include:
-“The Care of Folded and Rolled Documents” at the Oklahoma History Center.  Cost is $50.  Instructor is Sherelyn Ogden, Head of Conservation, Minnesota Historical Society. - SOLD OUT
-“Common Ground:  Best NAGPRA Practices for Museums and Tribes.”  Cost is $20.  More information or to register at http://nagpra.eventbrite.com
- “Heartbeat of a Nation:  Chickasaw Cultural Center” tour.  Cost is $55 - SOLD OUT

In addition to choosing one of these events, you are encouraged to register for the entire American Association of State and Local History Conference (September 22-25).  There are more than 70 sessions that will show you the latest in developing, delivering, and marketing your programs.  To see the full program book and register, please go online to www.aaslh.org/anmeeting.

We hope to see you at one or more of these events!