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The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake has received a GET SET grant of $2,775.
According to Director Caroline M. Welsh, the funds will be used to provide specialized computer training for staff as part of the museum’s ongoing commitment to professional development.
GET SET grants, provided by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), a state agency, are administered by the Upstate History Alliance.
Debra A. Eves, an adjunct professor in Computer Science at Adirondack Community College in Queensbury, has been engaged to provide the grant-funded instruction. The courses will include Introduction to Microsoft Access and Intermediate Microsoft Excel. Both classes will be held at the museum.
The two courses will incorporate museum-specific data and examples. The training has been designed to improve efficiency in accomplishing tasks and assignments throughout the museum’s multiple departments.
As part of a five-year Strategic Plan, adopted by the Board of Trustees in 2005, the Adirondack Museum has made professional development a greater priority in order to retain and motivate employees and create the next generation of museum leaders.
GET SET grants help museums and historical societies strengthen and develop their institutions and work with their communities. These grants, administered by the Upstate History Alliance (UHA), are designed to make it easier for organizations to access professional help and continuously improve their institutions.
To learn more about the grant programs, eligibility requirements and deadlines, visit the UHA Web site at www.upstatehistory.org. The Adirondack Museum tells the story of the Adirondacks through exhibits, special events, classes for schools, and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages. The museum will open for the new season May 23, introducing a new exhibit, Rustic Tomorrow.
For information about upcoming exhibits and programs call (518) 352-7311 or visit www.adirondackmuseum.org. J