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08/24/2026

A little Cleveland history, mapped out! 🗺️

The Shaker Historical Society recently processed the Larry Albert Shaker Square Collection, including this wonderful 1981 pictorial map of “The World Around Shaker Square.”

We love seeing collections like this come to life, and we’re thrilled that Shaker Historical Society is making the collection available to researchers and the public!

Explore the collection on the CatalogIt HUB: https://hub.catalogit.app/shaker-historical-society

We recently processed a collection of materials from Lawrence "Larry" Albert, who owned Shaker Square from 1978-2000. The collection is open to researchers with a finding aid available on our website and in CatalogIt: https://hub.catalogit.app/shaker-historical-society?query=larry+albert+shaker+square+collection

One of the delightful finds in the collection is this pictorial map of "The World Around Shaker Square" by Duncan Greenlee and Sharon Blanchard. Centered on Shaker Square, the map shows surrounding neighborhoods, University Circle, and Downtown Cleveland and includes the Van Sweringen brothers in a hot air balloon.

Image: "The World Around Shaker Square," Duncan Greenlee and Sharon Blanchard, c.1981, Larry Albert Shaker Square Collection, Gift of Kasey Albert, 2026.3.1

08/18/2026

Couldn’t make it to last week’s webinar? We’ve got you covered. 📚

You can now watch the recording of "Cataloging Books: Art or Archive?" on our YouTube channel below! Our hosts, Nicoline Meyer and Brittany Williams, explored the different roles books can play in museum collections and how those roles inform cataloging decisions, from reference materials and archival records to historical objects and works of art.

Many thanks to everyone who joined us live—we had a particularly great turnout!

Books play many roles in museum collections: as reference materials...

08/17/2026

A huge shout-out to Rusty Rutherford, who has dedicated an incredible 34 years to volunteering at our client, the Fort la Reine Museum! 🎉

We’re so grateful for the passion and dedication of volunteers like Rusty who help keep local history alive. Here’s to 34 years, and counting! 👏

Read the full story below:

For 34 years, Rusty Rutherford has been greeting visitors, sharing stories and helping bring the history of Portage la Prairie and southern Manitoba to life at Fort la Reine Museum. What started with a single weekend volunteering in costume has turned into a decades-long commitment, one that has tak...

08/13/2026

Congratulations to our client, The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, on the launch of their online permanent collection! 🎉

Visitors can now explore hundreds of works online from anywhere through the CatalogIt HUB, making these incredible works more accessible to the community and beyond.

Read more about their work below, and explore the collection here: https://hub.catalogit.app/theartmuseum

IDAHO FALLS — The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho (TAM) is pleased to announce that its permanent collection is now available online, providing unprecedented public access to one of eastern

07/30/2026

We're excited to announce our upcoming CatalogIt Presents webinar, Cataloging Books: Art or Archive? 📚

Books play many roles in museum collections—as reference materials, archival records, historical objects, and works of art. Depending on the role they play in your collection, your focus when cataloging them will shift.

Join bookbinder and CatalogIt Museum & Collections Specialist Nicoline Meyer and CatalogIt Museum & Collections Specialist Brittany Williams on August 13th at 1pm ET to learn how to identify the cataloging information most relevant to each type of book and gain confidence in handling books with care.

Register today and we hope to see you there! https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qXYJASv7RKCO1nz08HuBQQ

07/29/2026

That's a wrap on ! 👋 Dan and Nathan had a great time at the Association of Midwest Museums Annual Conference, connecting with museum professionals from across the region.

One highlight was seeing Charity Counts, Executive Director of AMM (pictured here with Dan and Nathan), who stopped by our booth to say hello. It's always a pleasure to connect with the folks doing so much to support museums across the Midwest.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat!

07/28/2026

Headed to in New Orleans later this week? We hope you'll say hello to CatalogIt's Founders, Dan and Howard, at the CatalogIt booth!

Whether you have questions about CatalogIt or simply want to learn more about how we can help you manage and use your archival and historic collections, we'd love to chat.

See you soon, Society of American Archivists! 👋

07/27/2026

Congratulations to our client, the Thousand Islands Boat Museum, on receiving a $148,800 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation! 🎉

This funding will help expand the museum's educational programming, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure even more people can experience and connect with the rich boating heritage of the Thousand Islands region. We're thrilled to see this important work recognized and supported.

Congratulations to the entire team! 👏

MPP Steve Clark joined other officials at the Thousand Islands Boat Museum to celebrate the completion of a Trillium-funded initiative.

07/23/2026

If you're attending the Association of Midwest Museums 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago this weekend, come visit Dan and Nathan at the CatalogIt booth!

Whether you're looking to modernize your workflows, improve collaboration, or share your collections online, we'd love to chat and show you what's possible.

See you in Chicago! 👋

07/17/2026

Created in 2016 by children participating in Gadsden Arts Center & Museum’s Summer Art Camp, the Children's Unity Quilt pictured here is a colorful reminder of the power of creativity, collaboration, and community. Each square reflects the unique perspective of a young artist while coming together to form a shared work of art.

Explore this inspiring piece, among others from the organization’s collection, through their CatalogIt HUB page!

https://hub.catalogit.app/gadsden-arts-center-museum