Activating 21st Century Local History Training Program- Cohort Application 2025
For more details on the program, visit our website at https://vermonthistory.org/activating-local-history
Organization
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Primary Contact
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First Name
Last Name
Primary Contact Email
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example@example.com
Secondary Contact
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First Name
Last Name
Secondary Contact Email
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example@example.com
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Please provide a general description of your organization (budget, activities, buildings, etc.) Limit 1,000 characters.
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0/1000
Have you/your organization participated in previous Active Collections training? If so, when/where?
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Please provide a general description of your collections. Include descriptives such as type/material, time period, topic/theme, etc. Limit 1,000 characters
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Do you have the following policies/procedures, and are they up-to-date/in use?
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Yes- Updated/In Use
Yes- Outdated/Unused
No- Do not have
General Collections Management Policy
Scope of Collections/Collecting Plan
Deaccessioning Policy/Procedures
Researcher/Collections Use Policy
Conservation Plan
Emergency Preparedness Plan/Procedures
CMS/Data Procedures & Standards
Integrated Pest Management Plan
Which of these issues would you identify as applying to your collections? Please rank each by how much of an issue they are.
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Not an Issue
Small Issue
Medium Issue
Big Problem
Not enough storage space
Unclear title/donor information
Collections that don't fit our mission
Lack of, incorrect, or incomplete collections data/database
Collections without diversity of voice/story
Collections in poor condition
Collections potentially subject to repatriation or collected unethically
Why are you interested in being a part of this program? What would your goal(s) be for participating?
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Please list 2-3 of your biggest training needs related to collections care and management, especially as they apply to Active Collections activities.
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If selected as a cohort organization, we agree to commit to (please check ALL the boxes to be considered as a cohort organization):
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At least 2 people actively participating in the program throughout the course of the year.
Helping to define and actively work on the chosen collections project with the Program Coordinator during the summer
Acquiring any materials or supplies needed to complete the selected project beyond the $250 provided.
Submitting evaluation and/or report materials in a timely manner as requested.
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