With funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Oklahoma Museums Association are developing a statewide Cultural Heritage Preservation Plan for Oklahoma's museums, libraries, and archives. The purpose of the plan is to help support and strengthen Oklahoma museums and libraries, with an emphasis on increased public awareness, improved collections care, and greater funding.

Phase I of the planning process took place during 2009, at which time input from stakeholders was collected through a statewide survey and at six regional Cultural Summit meetings.

Stakeholder input was organized into a few key initiatives that are now compiled into the Phase II Survey.  The purpose of the Phase II Survey is to seek your help in prioritizing the proposed actions and further refine how the action items might be implemented. Who should be involved? Who has resources to contribute? Is someone already addressing the proposed action? Are there proposed solutions you wish to add to the list?  Can you help implement some of the initiatives?

To complete the Phase II survey online, go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=m0aHDCpKRDmCB3ArpOsIR8i8KRzad1FiSAbNIWc%2fDm0%3d&

To download a paper copy, go to: http://www.odl.state.ok.us/oar/docs/Cultural-Heritage-Survey-2.pdf

Responses received before March 1 will be included in a report that will be presented at the 2010 Cultural Summit II statewide meetings scheduled for:                                                                     

• March 22, Harwelden, Tulsa - District 1
• March 24, Waynoka Historical Society Museum, Waynoka - District 3
• March 26, Santa Fe Railroad Museum, Shawnee - District 5
• March 29, Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore - District 2
• March 31, Sarkeys Foundation, Norman - District 4

There is a small registration fee of $10 per person, which includes lunch and materials. There will be a program on “Writing a Collections Plan” as part of the meeting.  To register online, visit https://payments.auctionpay.com/ver3/?id=W035893

If you completed the online survey above, you may register for $5.00.  This discounted registration can only be processed through completing this registration form and sending it to the OMA office.

At the conclusion of the Cultural Summit II meetings, a formal Cultural Heritage Preservation Plan will be developed and implementation activities commenced. Survey respondents who indicate they can help will be invited to serve on a statewide implementation committee.  We look forward to receiving your comments.

View preliminary meeting agenda here.