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Open position at Juneau Public Libraries focuses on Alaska Native Outreach; apply by Dec. 17

The Juneau Public Libraries are looking to hire an Assistant Library Tech II who will focus on Alaska Native Outreach. Among other duties, the new position will focus services toward the needs of Alaska Native communities in Juneau and work collaboratively with other groups that serve these communities. See the job description and apply here.

“Working on the Libraries Outreach team is one of the best jobs at the library. Our team works both in the library as well as out in the community. We travel to where people are to bring library services to them. With this new position, which has an emphasis on working with Southeast Alaska’s broad and diverse Alaska Native communities, we’ll be able to reach even more people and create deeper relationships with the community,” Outreach and Senior Services Librarian Andrea Hirsh said.

A strong candidate for this position would possess advanced knowledge of and experience working with Alaska Native Communities. This would be demonstrated by knowledge of the traditions, values, and customs of the community being served as well as experience working directly with individuals and families who identify as Alaska Native.

The Assistant Library Tech II position pays $20.12 – $21.47/hour, depending on qualifications. This position works Monday-Friday with weekly evening and occasional weekend shifts. See the job description and apply here. The position closes this Friday, December 17, at 4:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Outreach and Senior Services Librarian Andrea Hirsh at 907-586-0442 or [email protected].

December 13th, 2021|

Gallery Walk at Juneau-Douglas City Museum Dec. 3

During Gallery Walk on Friday, December 3, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum is featuring an opening reception for an exhibit “Voices of the Wilderness, Artist-In Residency Retrospective,” Smokey Bear, and a silent art auction:

Opening Reception for “Voices of the Wilderness, Artist-In Residency Retrospective,” 4:30 – 7 p.m. on December 3: Features artwork by former participants of the U.S. Forest Service Voices of the Wilderness program who spent their residency in the Kootznoowoo Wilderness and the Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness in the Tongass National Forest. During the opening reception visitors will be able to meet Smokey Bear, learn about fire safety, and can try their hand at “up close” nature drawing. Kids of all ages can take home free U.S. Forest Service activity books, and learn more about the Tongass Forest from local Forest Service Ranger Sean Rielly. There will be no refreshments at the reception and masks must be worn at all times while inside the museum.
Silent Art Auction, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on December 3: Included in the auction are prints by Dale De Armond, JoAnne George, Eustace Paul Ziegler, Mark Wheeler, Byron Birdsall, Rie Munoz, and Nancy Taylor Stonington. All prints are unframed and will be on display in the Murray Gallery. See a list of prints prior to the silent auction here. In addition to the silent auction, there will be a selection of artwork with minor damage available to by making an offer.

Masks must be worn at all times while inside the museum.

For more information, contact Curator of Public Programs Elissa Borges at 907-586-3572 or [email protected].

December 1st, 2021|

City Museum hosts poetry reading Saturday, Nov. 13

Join the Juneau-Douglas City Museum on Saturday, November 13 at 10:30 a.m. for a socially distanced poetry reading by members of the Burn Thompson Memorial Writing Group. This event features recorded poems, which will be played on a loop in the main gallery. Poems featured on the recording are from the group’s recent publication, a chapbook titled, “Poetry in the Time of Covid, Collected Poems of the Burn Thompson Memorial Writing Group.” Come meet the poets, hear original poetry, and purchase a signed chapbook.

Masks are required at all times while inside the museum. No food or drink.

(Image: Poetry in the Time of Covid, chapbook cover art work by Margie Beedle.)

November 12th, 2021|

Writing letters of encouragement and gratitude in honor of Dr. Walter Soboleff

During the month of November, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum and Juneau Public Libraries will provide free note cards, U.S. postage, and an insert honoring the late Dr. Walter Soboleff to use for writing letters of encouragement and gratitude to someone in your life.

Dr. Walter Soboleff (November 14, 1908 – May 22, 2011) was an influential member of the Juneau community and throughout the state of Alaska. Of Tlingit and Russian-German descent, he contributed to many organizations, including serving in all of the offices at Grand Camp Alaska Native Brotherhood, participating in the Juneau Lions Club, teaching Native Cultural Studies at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, serving in the Alaska National Guard, and his lifetime avocation as Presbyterian pastor for the Juneau Memorial Church and as a traveling preacher. He spent his life working with people, with the goal of higher education, self-respect, spiritual values, tolerance, and equality. In 2014, HB217 was signed into law by the 28th Alaska State Legislature, 2nd session, “an act establishing November 14 each year as Dr. Walter Soboleff Day”.

Throughout his long life, Dr. Walter Soboleff encouraged others with recognition and kindness. Those who knew him remember his frequent handwritten notes and cards. Through this simple act of recognition and caring, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum invites community members to send someone a note of encouragement this November in his honor. As Dr. Soboleff once said, “When you give, feel good about it.”

Note cards, inserts, and stamps may be picked up at the City Museum between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays in November. As an additional complimentary service, the Museum will mail completed cards.

(Photograph courtesy of Sealaska Heritage Institute)

November 4th, 2021|

November First Friday art openings at Juneau-Douglas City Museum

Two exhibits are opening at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum on Friday, November 5:

Jessica Hahnlen | Mountains, Seas, and Spirits
Opening Reception: November 5 | 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Jessica Hahnlen was born and raised in Juneau, Alaska. Upon returning to Juneau after an eight-year absence, Jessica was struck by the beauty of Southeast Alaska, and discovered a newfound awe and appreciation for her hometown. It is the wonder of the beauty of Southeast Alaska’s ecology that she hopes to communicate through her artwork. Mountain, Seas, and Spirits is a culmination of what Jessica has learned thus far as both a silkscreen and a watercolor artist. This collection of land, animals, and seas depict Southeast Alaska animals, water, notable mountains, and rock faces around Juneau. This exhibit will be on display from November 5 to December 31.

Voices of the Wilderness Artist-In-Residency Retrospective

The Voices of the Wilderness Artist-In-Residency program is sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Artists who participate in this program are paired with a wilderness specialist during the months of June-August, and are actively engaged in projects which foster both artistic exploration and stewardship of America’s public lands. For this exhibition, the City Museum partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to mount a show featuring artwork by former participants of the Voices of the Wilderness program who spent their residency in the Kootznoowoo Wilderness and the Tracy Arm Fjord’s Terror Wilderness in the Tongass National Forest. This exhibit will be on display at the City Museum from November 5 through February 26, 2022.

Please note: The opening reception for Voices of the Wilderness will take place for the December First Friday on December 3.

November 4th, 2021|