41. New Jersey Index Are We There Yet? Places of historical interest in New Jersey.Category Regional North America History Historic Sites...... The Arts, History museums, Transportation. Botanical Gardens, Lighthouses, Villages.Children's museums, Military History, Zoos. environmental Ed. Science/Natural Hist. http://www.fieldtrip.com/nj/index_nj.htm

Places of Interest in New Jersey Visit Our Bookstore! Choose From the Categories Below or Just Browse: Note : In some cases categorizing places of interest accurately is difficult, so please use these categories as a rough guideline. Subscribe It's Free! Are We There Yet? Home Farms Special Interest The Arts ... Science/Natural Hist. Or click another state name to view its listings: Connecticut Index Delaware Index Maryland Index New York Index ... A.J. Meerwald (Bayshore Discovery Project) New! Brookdale Ocean Institute Cape May Whale Watch Discovery Seashell Museum Jenkinson's Aquarium ... Ocean Discovery Center The Arts Grounds for Sculpture Hiram Blauvelt Wildlife Art Museum Hunterdon Art Center Jane Vorhees Zimmerli Art Museum ... Morris Museum New! Newark Museum Noyes Museum Princeton University Art Museum Stedman Art Gallery ... Reeves-Reed Arboretum Children's Museums Garden State Discovery Museum Imagine That! New Jersey Children's Museum Environmental Education / Nature Centers Cape May Bird Observatory Cooper Environmental Center Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center ... more history (cont'd.) Fort Mott State Park George F. Boyer Museum

42. Pennsylvania Index Are We There Yet? Home. The Arts, Farms, Transportation. Botanical Gardens, History museums, Villages.Children's museums, Military History, Zoos. environmental Ed. Science/Natural Hist. http://www.fieldtrip.com/pa/index_pa.htm

Places of Interest in Pennsylvania Visit Our Bookstore! Choose From the Categories Below or Just Browse: Note : In some cases categorizing places of interest accurately is difficult, so please use these categories as a rough guideline. Subscribe It's Free! Are We There Yet? Home The Arts Farms Transportation ... Special Interest Or click another state name to view its listings: Connecticut Index Delaware Index Maryland Index New Jersey Index ... New York Index The Arts Allentown Art Museum American Art, Museum of Berman Museum of Art Brandywine River Museum ... Tyler Arboretum Children's Museums Childventure Museum Hands-On House Please Touch Museum Environmental Education / Nature Centers Churchville Nature Center Great Valley Nature Center Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center ... Silver Lake Nature Center Ethnic Culture Afro American Historical and Cultural Museum American Swedish Museum Indian Culture, Museum of Indian Steps Museum ... more history (cont'd.) Margaret R. Grundy Museum Mauch Chunk Museum Mercer Museum Moravian Museum of Bethlehem ... Wagner Free Institute of Science Special Interest Carousel World Christian C. Sanderson Museum

43. Library Preservation At Harvard: Bibliography, Environmental Control Press, Madison, CT, 1991. Electronic environmental Monitoring in museums,Child, RE ed., Archetype, 1993. Erhardt, D. and M. Mecklenburg http://preserve.harvard.edu/bibliographies/environmentalcontrol.html

Environmental Control: A Selected Bibliography Compiled by James M. Reilly, Image Permanence Institute, for the program, Preserving Harvard's Library, Archives, and Museum Collections: Through Improved Environmental Control held on December 16, 1996. Appelbaum, B., Guide to Environmental Protection of Collections , Sound View Press, Madison, CT, 1991. Electronic Environmental Monitoring in Museums , Child, R.E. ed., Archetype, 1993. Erhardt, D. and M. Mecklenburg, "Relative Humidity Re-Examined", Preventive Conservation Practice, Theory and Research , IIC Preprints of the Contributions to the Ottawa Congress, 12-16 September 1994, 32-38. Erhardt, D., M. Mecklenburg, C. Tumosa, and M. McCormick Goodhart, "The Determination of Allowable RH Fluctuations", WAAC Newsletter , Vol. 17, No. 1, January 1995, 19-23. Lull, W. and P.N. Banks, Conservation Environment Guidelines for Libraries and Archives in New York State , available from the NYS Library, September 1990.

44. Education World® : Science Center : 9-12 : Environmental Sciences Reviews, environmental News Network The environmental News Network is your Internetsource of a group of educators, students, schools, science museums and other http://www.education-world.com/science/hs/9_12_earth_enviro.shtml

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46. MIT Device Could Lead To Near-term Environmental Improvements For Cars to elementary school children. She views museums both as a scientist andas an enthusiastic member of the public. And she is wonderfully http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/nr/1998/pickering.html

News Releases Search MIT News Office Comments ... MIT Jane Pickering chosen to head MIT Museum Aims to position Museum at the center of MIT SEPTEMBER 17, 1998 Contact information Cambridge, MA Jane Pickering of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, formerly of the Oxford University Museum, has been appointed director of the MIT Museum. Ms. Pickering, 33, assumed her post August 3 after relocating from Oxford, England. "Jane brings a new and inventive energy to the MIT Museum," said Alan Brody, Associate Provost for the Arts. "She is coming to us with a fresh vision, a passion for the very idea of a museum in an academic setting, an excitement about the particular setting of MIT and a genuine dedication to the educational mission of both the Museum and MIT." "The search committee was very impressed by the range of Jane's experience," said Harriet Ritvo, Arthur J. Conner Professor of History, who led the search advisory committee. "She has been responsible for all aspects of the curation and development of several important collections in England. She has established relationships between the collections and a variety of audiences, from academic specialists to elementary school children. She views museums both as a scientist and as an enthusiastic member of the public. And she is wonderfully articulate in explaining the relationship between all these things." At MIT, Ms. Pickering will lead a re-examination of the Museum's mission and programs, evaluating the role of the Museum at MIT as well as its relation to the Greater Boston area and its existing museums. Her aim is to work with all members of the MIT community and, in particular, faculty who have not in the past been closely associated with the Museum. Specific goals include articulating the focus of the collections and actively seeking material with direct associations with MIT; widening the scope of exhibitions to address all fields of MIT endeavor and enhancing the Museum's public outreach and educational activities.

47. Science Museums New York City Science museums and Field Trips. museums, Zoos. Ecology Centers.Alley Pond environmental Center http//www.alleypond.com/education/. http://www.nycenet.edu/oit/science/museums.htm

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48. Get Local Environmental Information - By Zip Code And US State - Care2 in your area. museums, Locate museums. Natural Events, Nature Conservancy'sguide to local environmental events. News EPA, Regional http://www.care2.com/near_home/getlocal_list_all.html

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49. Reviews Of Specific Museums Search Results For museums With Information. Adirondack Museum Blue MountainLake, NY USA. Cooper environmental Center Toms River, NJ USA. http://www.musee-online.org/review.cgi?type=NAT

50. Environmental Issues: UIC University Library environmental Health National Institute of environmental Health Science http//www.niehs.nih.gov.To the top of this page. museums National Museum of Natural http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/documents/resources/docguides/environ.shtml

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51. Environmental Sciences to applications for funding and access to a wealth of environmental data. Nausicaais also host to the International Meeting of Aquariums, museums and Science http://psci-com.org.uk/browse/detail/97d14f4447d638e0a2f7a66d5fff8226.html

Environmental sciences [ back to keyword index Action Bioscience Actionbioscience.org is a web site created by Bioscience Productions, Inc, which was founded in 1998 and is a non-partisan organisation whose objective is the "promotion of public literacy in the biological sciences". Articles are written by scientists, science educators and science students on issues related to seven biological challenges: environment, biodiversity, human genome, biotechnology, evolution, new frontiers and biology education. An article is only considered for web site publication when it examines issues in the light of science and utilizes the scientific method to draw objectives conclusions. Cloning - Moral and ethical aspects Evolution (Biology) Human gene mapping DNA - Patents ... Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Australian Museum Eureka Prizes were initiated in 1990. They aim to "raise the profile of science in the community by acknowledging and rewarding outstanding achievements in Australian science and in the promotion of science". The prizes are a partnership between the Federal and NSW State Government and a range of educational institutions and private sector organisations and companies. The Web Site provides details of past winners with information on the 2002 awards. There are a number of awards covering disciplines such as teaching, research and journalism. Engineering Australia Journalism - Awards Science ... Earth Centre Based near Doncaster, the Earth Centre provides an accessible, culturally relevant, interactive and fun opportunity for people to experience and explore sustainable development for themselves. These Web pages contain information on the many varied exhibitions, gardens, cafes, shops and experiences focussing on sustainability that are situated at the centre. There are also full details of what precisely sustainable development is and how you can help look after the environment. The Web site includes access to publications by centre staff and media articles about the centre, along with a comprehensive selection of links to similar centres and organisations interested in the environment.

52. Texas Association Of Museums Projects The environmental Monitoring Kit program address the conservation needs of smallmuseums by giving them the ability to monitor their gallery and storage http://www.io.com/~tam/projects.html

Home About TAM For Members Only Become a Member ... Contact TAM Staff The Texas Association of Museums heads a number of ongoing projects. Some have on-line components. Action Plan: Multicultural Initiatives in Texas Museums A broadly-based, step-by-step resource guide for cultural diversity Environmental Monitoring Kit The Environmental Monitoring Kit program address the conservation needs of small museums by giving them the ability to monitor their gallery and storage environments. By sharing equipment and training resources, small museums will have access to important equipment and valuable training at a very low cost. Check out a TAM Environmental Monitoring Kit from the regional kit managers listed below. Each Monitoring Kit includes a User's Manual and equipment to check temperature, light, and humidity. Insured round-trip shipping costs are the only costs to the borrower. A UV Light Meter is also available, by separate request from the TAM office at 1/888/842-7491 or 512/328-6812. Insured round-trip shipping costs are the only costs to the borrower. Central Texas Museums Association Mildred G. Walker, Dublin Dr. Pepper Bottling Company Museum, PO Box 307, Dublin, Texas 76446 Tel: 254/445-3466

53. The Field Museum Information: Press Room also for conserving it, says lead author John McCarter, president of The Field Museum,citing major environmental achievements of several museums around the http://www.fmnh.org/museum_info/press/press_science.htm

For Immediate Release December 7, 2001 Contact: Greg Borzo Museums, zoos, botanic gardens must play a bigger role in conservation, says Science essay Field Museum experts call for more activist role Science Dec. 7. They must step into the limelight and lead activist They can accomplish this in many ways. Museums, zoos and botanic gardens must focus more on conservation, make collections and data more accessible to others, collect and disseminate information faster, draw new audiences into the conservation camp and engage local communities (in the United States and anywhere around the world) to take immediate action. Because of their strong scientific base and objectivity, natural history museums are well positioned to help governments identify environmental problems and solutions, help local communities establish priorities and help conservation groups allocate resources and construct models for restoration. For example, museums, zoos and botanic gardens were central to the creation of Chicago Wilderness, an unprecedented partnership of some 130 public and private organizations dedicated to restoring prairies and woodlands, marshes and meadows in the Chicago region. And by working with international and local partners, The Field Museum recently played a key role in creating a national park in Peru the size of Connecticut. The full article is available online at www.sciencemag.org

54. International Committee For University Museums & Collections Andrew Simpson museums Education Officer Division of environmental and Life SciencesMacquarie University NSW 2109 Australia Andrew.simpson@mq.edu.au, The http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/mcm/world/icom2001/2002conf/

The 2002 Conference The UMAC 2002 Conference was held in Sydney and Canberra in Australia from Sunday 29 September - Friday 4 October 2002. The title and theme of the conference was: Exposing and Exploiting the Distinct Character of University Museums and Collections. Exposing and Exploiting the Distinct Character of University Museums and Collections 29 September - 4 October 2002 The full program is available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file The papers and posters are listed below. Abstracts and full text may be accessed by clicking on the appropriate box. Papers Mamoru Adachi, Director The Nagoya University Museum Material Research Section 1,Furo-cho,Chikusa-ku,Nagoya, 464-8601, Japan adachi@eps.nagoya-u.ac.jp University Museums in Japan Abstract Full text (1) Macquarie University Art Gallery Macquarie University NSW 2109 AUSTRALIA (2) Division of Environmental and Life Sciences Macquarie University NSW 2109 Australia Rdavis@vc.mq.edu.au Abstract Full text Steven de Clercq Senior Consultant Academic Heritage Utrecht University Straatweg 17, 3603 CV

55. Environmental And Evolutionary Biology In Glasgow University Library aspects of environmental and Evolutionary Biology. This page is intended to provideaccess to a selection of useful starting points. museums and Botanic http://www.lib.gla.ac.uk/Subject/Ecology/

GLASGOW UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Library Home MERLIN Catalogue What's New ... Subjects Subjects Subjects Home Subject Librarians Help About MERLIN Guide to the Catalogue Survival Guide Sitemap ... Search our site Environmental and Evolutionary Biology Subject Librarian: Heather Worlledge-Andrew e-mail: hwa@lib.gla.ac.uk IBLS Library News - Martinmas Term 2002 Local Information Reference works ... Division of Environmental and Evolutionary Biology The image displayed here is from volume 1: fol.5 of the book, 'Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes ' written by Louis Renard c.1754 [ Sp Coll Hunterian X.1.14 ] which is the earliest known work on fishes to be produced in colour. Special Collections , Glasgow University Library, 2002 See the full image in greater detail as this title was the Special Collections featured 'Book of the Month' in January 2002.

56. Holly Hayes Environmental Resources Centre For more information, © Leicestershire County Council 2001. Contact HollyHayes environmental Resources Centre. Email museums@leics.gov.uk. http://www.leics.gov.uk/museums/environment/

Heritage Services Heritage Home Page Leicestershire County Council Home Page Holly Hayes Environmental Resources Centre What's On Heritage Watch Over the years the Holly Hayes Environmental Resources Centre has collected a unique databank of information on plants, animals and the habitats where they are found in Leicestershire and Rutland. Holly Hayes is the definitive home for wildlife records locally and is recognised as a national model for Biological Records. The Centre acts as a Wildlife Information Service and produces a range of wildlife and countryside surveys. The Centre's staff work with local communities and receive valuable information from local recorders. The Centre is also the base for Heritage Watch , a project which supports a network of Heritage Wardens across Leicestershire and Rutland. Staff at Holly Hayes can also help with access to natural history collections. Access for people with disabilities is partially available, as a ramp to the house is in place. Assistance may be required for some areas of the ground floor, and the upper floors are not accessible. There are toilets and limited on-site parking.

57. Environmental Control 1995. environmental Management Guidelines for museums and Galleries. Recommendedenvironmental Monitors for museums, Art Galleries and Archives. Rev. http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/8/14/r14-205-e.html

5. Environmental Control INDEX Table of Contents General Temperature and Relative Humidity Light Air Quality ... Pest Management General References Appelbaum, Barbara. Guide to Environmental Protection of Collections . Madison, Connecticut: Sound View. Includes information on the storage needs of various papers and photographic films, as well as museum artifacts. Canadian Conservation Institute. Precautions for Storage Areas. CCI Note 1/1. Ottawa: CCI. Summary of issues in selecting and maintaining storage areas for museum artifacts. Canadian Conservation Institute. CCI Environmental Monitoring Equipment . CCI Notes 2/4. Ottawa: CCI. Description of equipment available from CCI. Canadian Conservation Institute. Storing Works on Paper . CCI Notes 11/2. Ottawa: CCI. Covers preparation for storage, and optimum environmental conditions. Cassar, May. Environmental Management Guidelines for Museums and Galleries. Museums and Galleries Commission Care - Preservation - Management Programme. Andrew Wheatcroft, Editor in Chief. London: Routledge and Routledge. Provides guidelines for strategic approach to environmental management. Includes select bibliography and list of sources of other information.

58. Exhibition Includes a number of papers on environmental control in display cases. In LightingPreprints of the Bristol Conference on Lighting in museums, Galleries and http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/8/14/r14-206-e.html

6. Exhibition INDEX Table of Contents General Mounting, Matting and Framing Environmental Control Materials ... Testing: Packaging and Shipping General Standards ANSI/NISO Z39.79 - 199X. Environmental Conditions for the Exhibition of Library and Archival Materials. In preparation. Covers optimum physical and environmental conditions. BS 5454: 1989. Recommendations for Storage and Exhibition of Archival Documents Scope: This British Standard makes recommendations for the storage and exhibition of archival documents. The recommendations apply to the long-term and temporary storage of archival documents in restricted access and to the display of such documents in exhibitions..apply to the storage and exhibition of archival documents in the U.K. and other countries with similar temperate climates... References Association of College and Research Libraries Rare Books and Manuscripts Section. Guidelines for Borrowing Special Collections Materials for Exhibition. College and Research Libraries News (May 1990): 430-434. Suggestions for borrowers and for lending institutions; includes a model loan agreement form.

59. The Museums And Teaching Collections of museums Australia (MA), and of the International Council of museums (ICOM The museumpresents a mix of environmental and systematic exhibitions highlighting http://handbook.mq.edu.au/p1/pt1b_030.htm

The Museums and Teaching Collections The University's museums and teaching collections are open to University staff, students, and the public. Curators and representatives meet regularly as the Vice-Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Museums and Collections to discuss needs and plan future developments. Information about some of the museums and collections is given below; futher details are available in a series of brochures or may be accessed at http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/mcm/museums.html A copy of the Museums and Collections Strategic Plan may be obtained from Peter Stanbury, Vice-Chancellor 's Office, tel: (02) 9850 7431; fax: (02) 9850 7565; e-mail: peter.stanbury@mq.edu.au or accessed at the above Web site. The Aboriginal Technology and Bio resources Collection The Australian History Museum The Biological Sciences Museum The Earth Sciences Museum ... Visual Arts Collection and University Gallery Visit http://www.museums.mq.edu.au/ to learn more about our museums and collections. There you will be able to search a database of some 20,000 records of the museum objects on campus. You will also find more detail about our museums, a directory of all other university museums (the AUMIS project), and the links that Macquarie fosters with university museums and collections worldwide.

60. Signs Of Sustainability - Cultural Heritage: Indicator Visits To Museums Cultural history museums will notably gradually encompass an ever greater 2000, UllaOksanen / Finnish Environment Institute / environmental Policy Instruments http://www.vyh.fi/eng/environ/sustdev/indicat/museot.htm

List of indicators Introduction: From Rio to Indicators Climate change Ozone layer depletion ... Development co-operation Visits to museums Indicator 18.2. Visits to museums 1985-95. Source: National Board of Antiquities. DESCRIPTION The number of visitors to museums reflects people’s interest in cultural history, art, and the natural sciences. Museums preserve our cultural heritage and offer opportunities to get acquainted with it. Museums play an important role in strengthening community awareness, local self-esteem, and national identity. According to a nationwide census made in 1995, Finland has 921 museums. Of these, 134 had full-time staff who were responsible for a total of 265 museum units. These museums accounted for ca. 75 per cent of total museum visits, and are the ones displayed in the figure above. TRENDS During the past 75 years the number of museums in Finland has grown from 50 to nearly a thousand. The number of visitors has increased correspondingly. Visitor numbers to full-time museums are also rising as new museums annually join this category: from 1985 to 1995 the addition was nearly 100 locations. The cultural history museums’ share of annual visitors has increased notably, but this is affected by new museums and museum units belonging chiefly to this category. Nearly half of all Finns visit a museum at least once annually. Museums and churches are also the most popular destinations of foreign visitors to Finland.

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