Blogs = Serials?
Posted: April 30, 2007 Filed under: ArLiSNAP, Blogs, Cataloging, News 3 Comments »After all our talk of blogs and blogging in Atlanta, I was interested in a recent post on the (very new) Library of Congress Blog.
It seems that at least some folks over at the Library of Congress consider (corporate) blogs to be serials, and may already be assigning ISSN numbers to them.
There’s an interesting discussion going on over there, including some mentions of an IBSN (Internet Blog Serial Number). Is ArLiSNAP a serial? Should it have an ISSN? An IBSN (http://ibsn.org/register.php)? I thought about going ahead and registering us for an IBSN, but then wondered what that would imply about ArLiSNAP as a “publication”, when I tend to think of it more as a community. Your thoughts?
Sessions for Denver conference in ’08
Posted: April 30, 2007 Filed under: 2008 ARLIS/NA Conference Denver, Opportunities: Conferences 3 Comments »Now that folks are returning from Atlanta, it’s time to continue discussion what we’d like to try to put together or be involved in for next year. Some of the ideas brought up at our meeting were:
- Next-Gen OPACS session
- “wisdom of crowds” session
- continuing the New Voices session
- supporting the Resume Review workshop (or un-workshop)
- encouraging more job postings/interviews
- getting involved in poster sessions
If you have more ideas, or comments on any of these ideas, lets hear them!
M-LEARN, a new student group at Pratt
Posted: April 30, 2007 Filed under: Museum Librarianship, Museums, News, Student Organizations Comments OffWe are pleased to officially announce M-LEARN, a new Library and Information Studies student group at Pratt.
M-LEARN (Museum Library Education and Research Network) at Pratt Institution’s School of Information and Library Science (SILS) shall promote the professional and social growth of its members and support the School of Information and Library Science at Pratt Institution. It will provide Pratt students with the opportunity to explore issues relating to museum collections, development, maintenance, conservation, and preservation of the humanities, sciences, visual and performing arts. M-Learn will encourage professional networking within the fields of museum librarianship, visual and digital resources, achieves, cultural informatics and arts libraries, and will actively promote involvement in professional activities beyond the classroom through lectures, workshops, visits to local collections, special events, and liaison with regional and national associations and networking with New York City universities, museums, archives, and libraries.
M-Learn endeavors to explore and understand in greater depth museum librarianship in all of its form and function. It is necessary for students who are interested in the field of museum librarianship to have an interest group that will build connection, relationships, and lesions with professionals and organization in this field. The association will provide a vital outlet for the students to address the various issues in Museum Librarianship through network and dialogue. This student association will address the needs of museum libraries and information professionals and support the advancement of the profession, pursuing partnerships with other professional organizations, higher education organizations, and national forums. While advancing the social and professional growth of students, Pratt, and SILS, M-LEARN also offers members the chance to combine practical and theoretical experiences in museum librarianship with that of the collection, preservation, and exhibiting element of museums and libraries.
This association will offer students learning experiences first hand from professionals in the field. The association will prepare Pratt’s students for the upcoming realities in their careers and build relationships with other professionals already active in these fields. We plan to hold monthly meetings as well as monthly events. The aim of these meetings will be to discuss activities, events, plan trips to different museums, achieves, libraries, and have lecturers from various organizations, museums, libraries, and universities to come and speak. In addition, we plan a to create a website to post new, events, links, etc. and we plan to create a blog where students can continue to discuss various issues in Museum Libraries. Moreover, we will encourage students to join regional and national associations. M-Learn will also actively promote open communication between the Pratt community, museum and library communities and other organizations throughout New York City. It is vital to have an organization within Pratt for the students in which they can network, engage in discussions, attend lectures and participate in trips with other professionals in the field of Museum Librarianship.
Since Pratt is the first Masters in Library Science program in North America to offer a Museum Library Certificate, it brings to the forefront the growing commonalities between museum and research libraries evidenced by expanding roles for librarians in education and outreach, digital resources and services, and information systems. Importantly, its curriculum transforms the education of museum librarians by defining the full range of knowledge and skills librarians will need to advance the mission of librarianship in museums, art libraries and cultural institutions. All Pratt students who are interested in Museum Librarianship are welcome to join and assist in the establishment and continuation of this dynamic and vital student organization.
Sincerely,
Nicholas C. Jackson
Session Update from Atlanta: Going Outside, Coming in from the Cold
Posted: April 29, 2007 Filed under: 2007 ARLIS/NA Conference Atlanta, Alternative Careers, Consulting, Outsourcing Comments OffGoing Outside, Coming in from the Cold: Outsourcing, Moonlighting, and Consulting
Carol Rusk, Whitney Museum of American Art
Eric Wolf, New York School of Interior Design
Margot Keuper, Duncan Systems Specialists, Inc.
ArLiSNAP meeting in Atlanta
Posted: April 28, 2007 Filed under: 2007 ARLIS/NA Conference Atlanta, ArLiSNAP 1 Comment »The Student Affairs Discussion Group met in Atlanta on Friday, April 27. The following is a summary of the topics addressed at the meeting.
Sarah Carter began the meeting by introducing herself as the outgoing Co-Moderator, and introducing Rebecca Cooper as the incoming Co-Moderator. Co-Moderators serve a term of two years, and overlap by one year. The continuing Co-Moderator, Megan Macken, was unable to attend. Other present members also introduced themselves.
(1) Announcements:
The cafepress site is up, with many new ArLiSNAP items for sale at cost. Check it out! (just go to www.cafepress.com and search for “arlisnap”)
A reminder that there are three sessions at the conference sponsored by the Student Affairs Discussion Group.
(2) Session Proposals
Members were asked for suggestions for sessions or conference activities that they would like to be involved in for next year. Several ideas were discussed. A separate blog post will appear to continue discussion on these ideas, which included a Next-Gen OPACS session, a “wisdom of crowds” session, continuing the New Voices session, supporting the Resume Review workshop, encouraging more job postings/interviews, and getting involved in poster sessions.
(3) The proposal for a Social Networking Interest Group in ARLIS/NA
Members discussed Sherman Clarke’s recent suggestion on ARLIS-L to form a Social Networking Interest Group. Although it was agreed that the Student Affairs Discussion Group is active in this area, it was decided that it would be best to wait to see what came of the idea before deciding exactly how we would get involved. The suggestion was made that if the group is formed, it may be appropriate for us to appoint a liaison or representative.
(4) ArLiSNAP
Members were asked for critiques/ideas about ArLiSNAP. It was discussed that some of our new members had not explored it fully, and that some of the general ARLIS/NA membership may not have the skills to feel comfortable with the blogging format. It was suggested to create a very basic “blogging 101″ introduction so that new visitors could learn a bit about the format and how to use it, as well as blogging etiquette. It was also suggested that we update the YouTube video with fresh content from the current year, and that we perhaps author a podcast as well. If you have other ideas, please post them in the soon-to-appear suggestions post.
(5) Name Change
There was discussion as to whether ArLiSNAP was synonymous with the Student Affairs Discussion Group. Some members mentioned that they did not realize that the core group of participants were the same. Others commented that the name “Student Affairs Discussion Group” is misleading, and seems to imply only student involvement, or perhaps some sort of academic administration role. It was determined that “ArLiSNAP” better represents the group, and could refer equally well to our face-to-face and online community components. A vote was taken, and a unanimous decision was made to change our name to ArLiSNAP.
(5) New Projects
Three new projects were discussed for the group for the coming year.
- Revising the existing publication on Art Librarianship educational opportunities, which will give ARLIS/NA and our group a better understanding of the degrees/tracks/coursework that exists in ALA accredited institutions to prepare the next generation of Art Librarians. Those interested in this project can leave a comment and let us know!
- Doing a study of student support and aid available in local chapters. This will help to give us an idea of whether we may need to start an initiative to be sure that students can get the support (financial, mentoring, etc.) they need from local resources. It will also allow us to determine whether there are recommendations we can make to ARLIS/NA in general, including the possibility of starting student chapters.
- Analyzing our goals and taking a hard look at where we want to go and the effect that structural/administrative changes might have on this group. It was acknowleged that our current status as an “unofficial” group seems conducive to our identity as a social, collaborative, and innovative community. It was also noted that the structure of ARLIS/NA is changing, and may re-arrange itself in coming months.
As there was no further business, the meeting was concluded.
If you were unable to attend the meeting, or if you have further thoughts, please feel free to comment or start a new thread to discuss your suggestions!
Following the meeting, participants met up with a broader group of students, new professionals, and seasoned ARLIS/NA members to attend the fantastic pub crawl!
Image Cataloger/Reference Librarian, Pratt, NY
Posted: April 26, 2007 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffImage Cataloger/Reference Librarian Pratt Institute Libraries, Brooklyn, New York
Date Posted: 04/18/2007
Closing Date: 05/18/2007
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Libraries, catalog images and provide general on- and off-site reference service and library instruction in support of teaching and learning at the Institute. Responsibilities also include assisting the Visual Resources Curator in the day-to-day operations of the Visual Resources Center, maintaining the cataloging database, participating in the information literacy program, and participating in library and institutional committees. This is a full-time twelve (12) month per year tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor rank.
Schedule: Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with some evening duty.
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Don’t Miss Hot Topics on Sunday in Atlanta!
Posted: April 25, 2007 Filed under: 2007 ARLIS/NA Conference Atlanta, Opportunities: Conferences Comments OffThe Hot Topics/AskARLIS session will occur at 9am on Sunday, April 29th.
The format for this session is rather unusual, in that the content and direction of the session is driven by the audience! To stir up the discussion, we’ll have a few folks present to “introduce” technologies and get the ball rolling and some other “experts” in the crowd.
It is our hope that everyone who comes to the session will be ready to share their questions, comments, and vision concerning the role of technology in art libraries. Whether you’re already a tech guru, or whether you can’t quite jump on the blogging bandwagon yet, we need you to speak up!
So… grab a cup of coffee and get to the Hot Topics session on Sunday! We can’t wait to see what happens when ARLIS asks ARLIS about some of the hottest topics out there!
Hey, Art Museum, Give Me iPod Eye Candy!
Posted: April 24, 2007 Filed under: Museums, Technology Comments OffHey, Art Museum, Give Me iPod Eye Candy!
04.24.07 | 2:00 AM
iMomus from Wired.com
Art is all about visual pleasure, about the sugar rush we get when eye connects to brain, right? Video over the internet is also about feeding the eye and the brain, right? So you’d think contemporary art institutions would be right there at the cutting edge of the internet-video revolution, manning the cameras, vlogging, sharing their visual delights with the world? Motivating us, giving us eye candy for our iPods, right?
Wrong.
ARLIS/UK & Ireland Conference – Free Student Place
Posted: April 19, 2007 Filed under: Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Travel Awards 3 Comments »ARLIS Conference Student Bursary
Applications are invited for a single fully-funded place at the annual conference for a full-time or part-time student working for a first degree or post-graduate qualification in librarianship and information studies. You do not need to be a member of ARLIS to apply.
This year’s conference:
BEAUTIFUL AND USEFUL: supporting the arts and crafts in the 21st century
ARLIS/UK & Ireland Annual Conference, University of Gloucester, Cheltenham,
Wednesday 4th – Friday 6th July 2007
This year’s conference explores the role of librarians in supporting, not only research into, but also the making of, art and craft in the new millennium. Topics encompass the digitising of the Northern Italian sketch book of Charles Rennie Mackintosh; creating an online interactive catalogue of the works and papers of Birgit Skiold; researching and marketing artists books and the role of special collections in supporting teaching and learning. Speakers come from a range of backgrounds, including:
- Andrew MacDonald, Director of Library Services, University of East London
- Linda Brassington, Senior Lecturer in Printed Textiles at the University College for the Creative Arts at Farnham
- Mary Greensted, Curator at Cheltenham. Art Gallery and Museum
In addition to workshops on a variety of subjects such as skills and competencies for the 21st century and the role of libraries in museums; and a number of fascinating study visits, the conference also offers an opportunity to network with professional colleagues.
For more information about the conference: http://www.arlis.org.uk/conf/arlis%202007/index.html
To apply for the award, please submit the following (preferably by e-mail) by Friday 25th May 2007:
1. A completed application form (see: www.arlis.org.uk or from the address below);
2. A résumé listing educational background, employment history and professional activities.
Application papers should be returned to: Administrator, ARLIS/UK & Ireland, The Courtauld Institute of Art, The Strand, London, WC2R 0RN, UK Tel: +44(0)20 7848 2703 Email: arlis@courtauld.ac.uk
Book Review Link: Rethinking Information Work
Posted: April 19, 2007 Filed under: Advice: New Professionals, Advice: Students, Professional Literature, Journals, Publications 1 Comment »Rethinking Information Work
Submitted by Informant on Fri, 04/13/2007 – 3:48pm. The Informant By Kathleen Swantek, Research Associate, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Research Institute
“Where the needs of the world and your talents cross, there lies your vocation.”–Aristotle
This is just one of several quotes used to introduce chapters and set the tone in G. Kim Dority’s recent book, Rethinking Information Work: A Career Guide for Librarians and Other Information Professionals (Libraries Unlimited, 2006).
If you’ve been spending some time this spring thinking about your career—or if you’ve already decided it’s time for a career shift—Rethinking Information Work is a book you’ll want to spend some quality time with. Even if you think you’ve landed the perfect job, this book is worth your time.
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Public Services Coordinator, Pratt Institute, NY
Posted: April 19, 2007 Filed under: Opportunities: Job Postings Comments OffPublic Services Coordinator
Pratt Institute Libraries
Under minimal supervision, and with moderate latitude for independent judgment, ensure that public services run efficiently by providing appropriate supervision and direction for staff and students. Professional duties include supervision and scheduling of the circulation desk and staff, providing bibliographic instruction to help foster information literacy, and promoting the Libraries and their services through public relations strategies within and outside the Institute.
For a full position description, please consult http://www.pratt.edu/newsite/xfer/jobs/print.php?ID=32977&query=.
Please e-mail your cover letter and résumé, with the names and contact information for three professional references, indicating position code PSC in the subject line, to libsearch.pubsvc@pratt.edu.
ARLIS/NA Chapter Meetings in Atlanta
Posted: April 19, 2007 Filed under: 2007 ARLIS/NA Conference Atlanta, Opportunities: Conferences Comments OffChapter meetings are a great way to meet other art librarians, make connections in your region, and get involved in ARLIS/NA.
From ARLIS-L:
There has been some confusion over timing for Chapter Meetings at the Atlanta conference, due to some inconsistencies in the program on the web (which mirrors what will be printed.)
Here is the correct information:
Chapter Meetings will be held on Monday, April 30 in the Habersham Room:
7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Chapters from the Northeast and South Regions
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Chapters from ARLIS/NA/Canada, Midwest, and West Regions
ArLiSNAP Buttons Available in Atlanta!
Posted: April 18, 2007 Filed under: 2007 ARLIS/NA Conference Atlanta, ArLiSNAP Press, Opportunities: Conferences 8 Comments »
Stop by any of the following Student Affairs Discussion Group-sponsored sessions, meetings, or events during the conference to get a nifty ArLiSNAP button with the new logo* on it!
- Backpack to Briefcase: Preparing for Life After Library School (Friday the 27th 9-10:30 a.m.)
- Student Affairs Discussion Group meeting (Friday the 27th 6:30-7:15 p.m. in the Woodstock Room at the Sheraton)
- 3rd Annual Pub Crawl (Friday the 27th 6:30-7:15 p.m., meet outside of the Woodstock Room at the Sheraton)
- Hot Topics (Sunday the 29th 9-10:30 a.m.)
- New Voices in the Profession (Sunday the 29th 11-12:30 p.m.)
Don’t worry if we run out of buttons, or if you are not able to attend the conference this year – check out CafePress to purchase a button and other related merchandise!! All proceeds will benefit ArLiSNAP (i.e., service upgrades for blog).
*logo designed by Jared Macken, graphic designer and ArLiSNAP supporter
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