Visual Resources Curator, Wheaton College, Norton, MA
Posted: October 17, 2006 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffVisual Resources Curator
Wheaton College
Norton, MA
Term: Full-time, 12 months
Reports to: Director of Technology for Research and Instruction
Description: The Visual Resources Curator is primarily responsible for developing, administering and coordinating services associated with the Art History and other college image collections consisting of slides and digital images and for providing support for faculty use of visual resources for teaching, learning and scholarship. Specifically, the Visual Resources Curator will collaborate and work closely with faculty and other LIS staff to continue the development of a teaching-based image collection and he/she will coordinate the production of images including photographing, scanning and cataloging of images. In addition, he/she will contribute to the development of future digital resource management initiatives and will identify and assess new technologies and resources. Read the rest of this entry »
NPR : The Art of the Dealer: From Cezanne to Picasso
Posted: October 17, 2006 Filed under: Mailing Lists (Listservs), News Comments Offhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6279921&sc=emaf
Has anyone been to this exhibit (Cézanne to Picasso: Ambroise Vollard, Patron of the Avant-Garde)?
VRA Great Lakes Chapter Fall Meeting 2006
Posted: October 17, 2006 Filed under: Opportunities: Meetings Comments OffFor an in-depth summary of the VRA-GL chapter meeting held last week, please go to http://bryanloar.blogspot.com/2006/10/vra-great-lakes-chapter-fall-meeting.html.
Thanks 
Fulbright Senior Specialist Program (something to look forward to)
Posted: October 17, 2006 Filed under: Opportunities: Fellowships Comments OffFulbright Senior Specialist Program
http://www.cies.org/specialists/
Librarians who apply and are selected are placed in a pool from which one
is picked to serve as senior specialists in institutions outside US for
a shorter period of time (2-6 weeks) than a traditional Fulbright Scholar
grant.
>From the site:
The Fulbright Senior Specialists Program is designed to provide short-term
academic opportunities (two to six weeks) for U.S. faculty and
professionals. Shorter grant lengths give specialists greater flexibility
to pursue a grant that works best with their current academic or
professional commitments. Specialists roster candidates are limited to one
Specialists grant per calendar year. Applications for the Fulbright Senior
Specialists Program are accepted on a rolling basis, and peer review of
applications is conducted eight times per year.
Program Goals
To increase the participation of leading U.S. scholars and professionals
in Fulbright academic exchanges
To encourage new activities that go beyond the traditional Fulbright
activities of lecturing and research
To promote increased connections between U.S. and non-U.S. post-secondary
academic institutions
US citizenship required.
Assistant Archivist, Wenner Media
Posted: October 17, 2006 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffAssistant Archivist
Position Summary
Wenner Media, publisher of Rolling Stone, Men¹s Journal, and Us Weekly
magazines, seeks an Assistant Archivist to process collections (paper and
photo), catalog art collection, scan photographs and provide reference and
research assistance.
Position Qualifications
· Related BA or BS preferred. A minimum of one-year prior experience
working with archival collections is required.
· Knowledge of the recommended practices and standards for the
management of archival collections.
· Knowledge of contemporary American popular culture and politics is
desired.
· Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop and archival
scanning standards.
· Candidate must be able to maintain confidentiality, have good
attention to detail, excellent work ethic and ability to work well as part
of a team.
This position is full-time with benefits.
To Apply: Please send resume, cover letter, three references and salary
requirements to: maria.lacalle@rollingstone.com.
Managerial Leadership, Ph.D.
Posted: October 17, 2006 Filed under: Education: LIS Programs Comments OffThe Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science
is pleased to announce that applications for the second year of the
new, innovative Ph.D. focused on Managerial Leadership in the
Information Professions are now being accepted. Applications and
more information can be found at the program website.
The deadline for submitting application is February 1, 2007.
Candidates will be informed of decisions by April 1, 2007.
Exceptional candidates will be selected for interviews with the
Committee on Doctoral Studies and members of the Board of Advisors.
Most interviews will be conducted in late February or early March,
preferably at Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts.
The new cohort will begin courses with a nine-day intensive
instruction period held at Simmons College from May 25 – June 1,
2007.
Umbrella Project
Posted: October 16, 2006 Filed under: Opportunities: Surveys and Studies Comments OffGreetings Colleagues,
I would like to announce a research project underway at the IUPUI Herron Art Library. The overall purpose of the project is to look at the manner in which two different content management systems handle data and images. The link below launches the description and project.
Within the text of the description are two links to the Umbrella art journal, 1978-2005, hosted respectively by CONTENTdm and IDeA (DSPACE). Participants are asked to visit the Umbrella journal found within each system and then complete a survey capturing information about each system’s functionality. A link to the survey is provided at the welcome page of each system. This link points to the same survey. Please take the survey once after searching both databases. The project and survey will be available through early January.
Umbrella project
Many, many, many thanks to all individuals involved – a very special thank you to Judith Hoffberg for making this a possibility
Sonja
Sonja Staum
Director of
Herron Art Library
735 W. New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Voice: 317.278.9417
Fax: 317.278.9497
Email: sstaumku@iupui.edu
2006 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship at Yale University
Posted: October 16, 2006 Filed under: Opportunities: Fellowships, Opportunities: Job Postings Comments Off2006 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship at Yale University
Arts Library
Yale University Library
Contact: Hannah Bennett, Public Services Librarian / Interim Assistant Director
Duration: 8 months from date of hire.
THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching and research at the University, has more than 12.5 million volumes housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and 22 school and department libraries. It employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees and are involved in other areas of staff development. A full spectrum of library resources, from rare books and manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network of electronic resources, constitutes one of Yale’s distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged in numerous ambitious projects to expand its collections and access to them. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library’s Web site. Read the rest of this entry »
Electronic Techtonics: Thinking at the Interface
Posted: October 12, 2006 Filed under: Opportunities: Calls for Papers, Opportunities: Conferences 3 Comments »Call for Papers
International HASTAC Conference
“Electronic Techtonics: Thinking at the Interface”
April 19-21, 2007
www.hastac.org
We are now soliciting papers and panel proposals for “Electronic Techtonics: Thinking at the Interface,” the first international conference of HASTAC (“haystack”: Humanities, Arts, Science and Technology Advanced Collaboratory). The interdisciplinary conference will be held April 19-21, 2007, in Durham, North Carolina, co-sponsored by Duke University and RENCI (Renaissance Computing Institute). Details concerning registration fees, hotel accommodations, and the full conference agenda will be posted to www.hastac.org as they become available. Read the rest of this entry »
Digital Imaging Technician, Art Institute, Chicago
Posted: October 12, 2006 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffDigital Imaging Technician* (*This is a 14-hour per week temporary position)
Maclean Visual Resources Library, Ryerson Library, The Art Institute of Chicago
Job Code: MC/255
Duties: Prepares and scans 35mm slides from the library’s collection following standards set by The Art Institute of Chicago. Scans books and archival collection items for Ryerson Library patrons and special projects. Photographs print materials using a digital camera. Enters and maintains digital file metadata in collection records database.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience in digital imaging capture or equivalent combination of education and experience. Training and experience in digital scanning and using Adobe PhotoShop is required. Must have experience in digital photography and relational database maintenance. Familiarity with art and art history is desirable.
See Art Institute of Chicago Employment web site at for application instructions.
Visual Resources Cataloger, Art Institute, Chicago
Posted: October 12, 2006 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffVisual Resources Cataloger* (*This is a two-year Special Projects position)
Maclean Visual Resources Library, Ryerson Library, The Art Institute of Chicago
Job Code: MC/254
Duties: Responsible for accessioning, researching, and cataloging images. Also responsible for assisting patrons in locating images.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in art or art history with substantial relevant experience in an image collection is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Training and demonstrated experience in image cataloging and relational database maintenance. Must be proficient in Mac. Familiarity with digital photography and photo editing is desirable.
See Art Institute of Chicago Employment web site at for application instructions.
What’s it like to get published?
Posted: October 11, 2006 Filed under: Advice, Publication 1 Comment »I’d like to hear from others who are new in the field – what’s it like to go through the publication process? Any tips on submitting manuscripts? What comes next if your manuscript is accepted?
I found Mary Bucholtz’s advice to be pretty helpful. What do others think?
Climbing the ladder: developing your career in art librarianship
Posted: October 10, 2006 Filed under: Opportunities: Events, Opportunities: Professional Development, [ Opportunities ] Comments OffFor anyone who feels like puddle-jumping for some training with our UK & Ireland colleagues on November 17th:
Climbing the ladder: developing your career in art librarianship
A practical one day workshop for anyone interested in looking at ways to develop their careers in art librarianship; especially suitable for newly qualified professionals aiming to get their first post in art libraries, but equally as useful for current library professionals wanting to make the leap from the familiar to the unknown! You will get the opportunity to share experiences, receive expert advice from Sue Hill Recruitment on how to identify your transferable skills, write excellent CV’s and listen to a real life case study from the Royal Academy!
Download the registration form here.
Also, check out ARLIS/UK & Ireland’s dedicated page for students.
New RSS Feed
Posted: October 10, 2006 Filed under: ArLiSNAP Structure, News Comments OffBecause the NYT Guggenheim feed had become unpredictable, I’ve exchanged the feed for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s podcasts. If you would like to know more about the Met’s podcasting program, please go to http://www.metmuseum.org/events/ev_podcast.asp.
Thanks,
B.Loar
Choosing a LIS Program
Posted: October 10, 2006 Filed under: Advice, Advice: Students, Education: LIS Programs 4 Comments »I’ve been reflecting lately on how I chose to enroll in my current LIS program. Making this decision was a really big challenge for me, but there were a few resources that made it easier. For one, the ARLIS/NA document Library Schools in Canada and the United States was a good starting point. For more current information on the LIS programs listed in document I’ve recently discovered Peterson’s search guide to be very useful.
Beyond print and online searches I did a lot of informational interviewing – I think that the professionals who shared their time and perspective with me were the most helpful resource of all.
What are other useful resources that prospective students should investigate before making their decisions?
ARLIS/Midstates Chapter Meeting (Chicago: 11.11.06)
Posted: October 6, 2006 Filed under: Opportunities: Meetings Comments OffARLIS/Midstates Chapter Meeting
Art Institute of Chicago
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Friday, Nov. 10
7:00 pm Group dinner (Dutch Treat) at the Parthenon Restaurant,
310 S Halsted St. (Cross Street: Jackson Boulevard)
Directions: El: Blue Line to UIC-Halsted; bus: 8 to Jackson.
Saturday, Nov. 11
10:00-10:15am Arrive at Millennium Park Room, Art Institute of Chicago
(enter from Columbus Drive side)
Directions to The Art Institute of Chicago may be found at:
http://www.artic.edu/aic/visitor_info/transportation.html
10:15-11:30 Chapter meeting, Millennium Park Room,
11:30-1:00pm Box Lunch and Beverage, Millennium Park Room
1:00-3:00 Panel of Copyright Experts, Millennium Park Room
3:00-4:30 Gallery Tour of Silk Roads Exhibition, led by
Eleanor Pearlstein, Associate Curator of Chinese Art
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ARLIS/NA STUDENT AWARD REMINDER (Deadline 11.17.06)
Posted: October 6, 2006 Filed under: Opportunities: Scholarships, Publication 1 Comment »ARLIS/NA STUDENT AWARD REMINDER
With the fall semester underway, please note that the deadline for submitting papers or projects for the Art Libraries Society of North America’s Gerd Muesham Award for best student paper is approaching. We want to encourage any student with an appropriate paper or project written in the last 18 months (back to spring 2005) to send their work to the address below, postmarked no later than November 17, 2006.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions concerning the award.
Sincerely yours,
Tony White
Gerd Muehsam Award Committee Chair
ARLIS/SE CHAPTER ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Atlanta 11.9-12.06
Posted: October 6, 2006 Filed under: Opportunities: Meetings Comments OffANNOUNCEMENT
ARLIS/SE CHAPTER ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SHERATON MIDTOWN ATLANTA HOTEL AT COLONY SQUARE
NOVEMBER 9-12, 2006
CONFERENCE WEB SITE: http://www.arlis-se.org/atlantalite/index.html
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DC Public Library Seeking Arts Librarian
Posted: October 5, 2006 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffThe District of Columbia Public Library (MLK Branch) is seeking an Arts Librarian.
FUNCTIONS: Under the general supervision of the Chief, Art Division, the incumbent furnishes reference and advisory service to Library customers; guides customers in the use of special catalogs, on-line catalog, automated reference sources, World Wide Web; assists in developing the Division’s visual arts collection, including books, catalogs, periodicals and other visual arts materials as assigned; reviews books and other materials and recommends titles for consideration for branch purchase; makes extensive searches of special sources to locate relevant materials best suited to the collection and the customer needs and interests; prepares paper and electronic handouts and finding guides to help facilitate the use of the Library and its visual arts collection; creates specialized indexes; develops partnerships with the arts community and actively participates in community outreach; plans and implements programs. Performs other related duties as assigned.
See the posting, here.
Need feedback on a research idea? ACRL’s DLS is looking for you
Posted: October 4, 2006 Filed under: [ Opportunities ] Comments OffDo you have a research proposal or report that’s not quite ready to send out for publication? Would you like to have it blind peer-reviewed without the trauma, or fear of rejection, involved in submitting it to an editor? The Distance Learning Section (ACRL) is looking for you!
We would like to use your paper for a mock blind peer-review workshop next summer at the ALA Annual Meeting in Washington , DC . You need not attend in order for your paper to be chosen and reviewed.
If you would like the committee to consider using your paper, please email sandy.hawes@saintleo.edu
by Oct. 15, 2006, giving:
(1) the nature of your research project,
(2) its stage of completion, and
(3) its relevance to distance learning librarianship.
You will be contacted by Nov. 15 if the committee would like to consider your paper. If contacted, you will send an electronic copy to the committee by Jan. 8, 2007. The committee will finalize selections and contact you by Feb. 1.
If your paper is used for the workshop, the committee will provide you helpful feedback, including the comments offered during the workshop, to thank you for your willingness to allow us to use your paper.
