UMAC 2009, 9th International Conference

Putting University Collections to Work in Research and Teaching

September 10–12, 2009

University of California, Berkeley

There is a fundamental difference between collections maintained in Public
Museums and University Collections: the difference is the role of the
archive. In the University, a collection is active, used by the faculty
for research, in the classroom, by groups of students, and by
non-academics. In a University, the space where the collection resides is
not permanent. Research objects are more independent from a formal
location, they are used, and their use changes over time. This is why the
University Collection has a unique culture, history, opportunities, and
challenges.

Program overview

September 9 (Wed)	Board Meeting (members only)
September 10, 11, 12 (Th, F, Sat)	Conference
September 13 (Sun)	Departure

Click here to see a more detailed program.

Featured Web Sites

Keynote Speakers

Pieter ter Keurs, Director of Collections, Royal Museum of Antiquities, Leiden, Netherlands
Steph Scholten, Director of Museums and Collections, Amsterdam University
Sébastien Soubiran, Historian of Science, Jardin des Sciences, Université de Strasbourg

Registration

Accommodation

Several rooms have been blocked in three Hotels within walking distance to the Conference. Please mention the ‘UMAC Conference’ when making your reservation to get the conference rate. Available rooms are limited to a first-come, first-served basis.

Bancroft Hotel
$129 + tax on W, Th
$179 + tax on F, Sat
2580 Bancroft Avenue
discounted rates available by phone or email only (not online)
The Durant Hotel
$151 + tax (queen)
$189 + tax (two double beds)
2600 Durant Avenue
for online registration: click here
Berkeley City Club
$115 + tax weekdays
$140 + tax weekend
(single, twin, queen bed: two room suites also available)
2315 Durant Avenue
discounted rates available by phone or email only (not online)

Accessibility

This event is wheelchair accessible. For any disability-related accommodations contact: francesca@berkeley.edu. Please request accommodations as early as possible to assure the best possible arrangement.

Organizing Committee & Sponsors

Local Organizing Committee:

Rosemary A. Joyce, UC Berkeley: rajoyce@berkeley.edu
Mark Meadow, UC Santa Barbara: meadow@arthistory.ucsb.edu
Bruce Robertson, UC Santa Barbara: brobertson@arthistory.ucsb.edu

Event Coordination

Francesca Lattanzi, UC Berkeley: francesca@berkeley.edu

Website Support

Research & Information Systems, Hearst Museum of Anthropology