Southeastern Museums Conference

SEMC Virtual Program Series

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Check back often as we update the 2023 Virtual Program Schedule! All sessions will be run on the Zoom Platform. Programs are FREE for SEMC members, but you must register to attend.

SEMC is thankful to the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation for generous support of the Virtual Program Series

2023 Virtual Programs

April 2023

2023 Resume Review and Panel Discussion

SEMC and the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries are teaming up again to present this engaged program to help emergent members of either organization make moves in their careers and connect with colleagues as they prepare to enter the field.

Deadline for submission for both forms (to offer your expertise in reviewing resumes and/or resume submission) is April 9. Someone from our team will then be in touch to set up a time to review your resume with you. You will have from April 12-25 to meet with your reviewer.

Then we will all join together on April 25 at 6pm EST for the “Finding Your Seat” Virtual Panel Session – More details on speakers coming soon!

Thank you to Banks Creative Studio for sponsoring this program!

March 2023

No Budget Preservation Tips

Preservation is an underlying responsibility of any collections caretaker, whether you are an archivist, a public librarian, a family collector, or anyone in between. Preservation has a lot to dowith knowing your collections and prioritizing the materials that need the most help to survive. Join Stephanie Garofolo, Associate Preservation Specialist with the Northeast Document Conservation Center, in a discussion on methods and projects that require no additional funding or supplies, including collection management, storage environment assessment, care and handling practices,and emergency preparedness.

The recording for this session is now available under the "SEMC Members-Only Video Access" tab (under Virtual Program Series). You must be logged in (with your SEMC member email) to access the recordings.

Access the No Budget Preservation Tips Program Powerpoint

Access the No Budget Preservation Quick Tips

The March 2023 virtual program was generously sponsored by the Northeast Document Conservation Center

February 2023

What can you do when your museum lands in the middle of public controversy? Hear from colleagues who have experienced controversy, how they navigated the storm, and lessons learned. Also hear from the President and CEO of Wilbron, Inc. a public relations expert who will provide helpful tools and guidance to equip you for navigating controversy.

Access the Navigating Unexpected Controversy Program Powerpoint

Recordings of 2022 Virtual Programs

November 2022

Presented in partnership with the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries as part of The Launchpad initiative, this program offered a moderated discussion between mid-career professionals who have recently changed roles and/or re-committed to their current positions and advocated for themselves to reconnect with the field.

Watch the Recording

Access Taking Off Panelist Bios

Thank you to Banks Creative Studio for sponsoring this program!

October 2022

We are looking forward to SEMC 2022 in Northwest Arkansas! Grab lunch and join the SEMC staff as we share important information about this year's annual meeting. Learn about all the fun offerings and ask questions so you will "know before you go."

Watch the Recording

Access the powerpoint from this session HERE

September 2022

Organized in partnership with the National Emerging Museum Professionals Network, during this session, members of the Atlanta Emerging Museum Professionals leadership team shared insight into their conference experiences, and presented advice, best practices, and pro-tips for making the most out of the SEMC Annual Meeting (or any professional conference) experience. Panelists discussed how to prioritize events, networking tips and tricks, conference self-care, communication best practices, and much more!

Watch the Recording

Access the powerpoint for this session HERE

July 2022

Polly Brasher, Executive Director of the River Discovery Center, Paducah, KY.

Tired of mindfulness tips that leave you even more stressed? Join this session to learn how to recharge during and after work. Polly Brasher will give you ideas to include in your day to respond to your own mental needs and reconnect with the love of family and a career that can sometimes become cloudy. Participants will leave with mindfulness tips that can be applied to our varied lives.

*The recording for this session is now available under the "SEMC Members-Only Video Access" tab (under Virtual Program Series). You must be logged in (with your SEMC member email) to access the recordings.

Access Adding Self Care to your Day Program Powerpoint

June 2022

Ambitious goals require developing strategic partnerships, expanding audiences, creating new models, and taking advantage of opportunities both planned and unexpected. The Directors of three organizations differing in size, audiences, and age in Albany, Atlanta, and Statesboro discuss institutional and environmental transformation in the process of reaching aspirational objectives.

May 2022

Calling all creative and innovative museum professionals! Creating a space that is accessible and welcoming to ALL visitors is the ultimate goal right? We are here to help you along on this journey! Speaker, Meegan Winters with Able Eyes, is a former special educator who specialized in working with students on the Autism Spectrum. Her teaching experience paired with having a best friend that was a wheelchair user has created a passion for improving accessibility for people with both physical and invisible disabilities (Autism, anxiety, PTSD, and more,) in all community locations including museums. This session will cover 20 accessibility resources and ideas to help you take next steps. The resources provided are a combination of free ideas that can be implemented internally as well outside resources. The guide was created with the input from other museums around the US doing amazing things to help visitors have meaningful experiences with their families. Upon completion of the session, all participants will receive the free accessibility guide with 20 ideas to help improve accessibility.

Access Giving Voice to 20 Ideas Program Powerpoint

April 2022

Watch the Recording

Join this session for a moderated discussion on how to be prepared and confident for your next interview. You'll hear from emerging museum professionals who have recently landed a job and from seasoned leaders who have filled many positions. Gain valuable knowledge about timely topics including salary discussion, trends in interviewing etiquette, and how to convey your interest in a position with emphasis on the virtual interview process.

Access Landing the Job Panelist Bios

Thank you to Banks Creative Studio for sponsoring this program!

March 2022