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First-time conference attendee blogger: Call for Volunteer(s)

Posted by tbergstrom on February 8, 2010

Dear all,

Bryan and I have been contacted by the organizers of this year’s upcoming annual conference about having a first-time attendee blog their experiences to the official conference blog. While there will be others blogging about their conference experiences, they would especially like to include the perspective of a first-timer or two who can document the experience of attending their first national conference.

You could make as much or as little as you like of this, by blogging daily during the conference or just occasional deep thoughts. That said, your posts will reach a wide audience so this would be an excellent opportunity for individuals who are striving to meet others and become involved in the organization.

If you are interested, please leave a response below. I don’t have too much more info than what appears above, but if there are questions I’m also glad to try to answer.

Tracy

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Call for Papers: ART DOCUMENTATION

Posted by Bryan Loar on February 7, 2010

Editors are inviting articles for both the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
issues of ART DOCUMENTATION, the semiannual peer-reviewed journal of the
Art Libraries Society of North America.  The articles should fall within
the scope of art and architecture librarianship, visual resources
curatorship, digital image management, technology related to the visual
arts, art publishing, artists’ books, and related fields.

For the Fall 2010 issue, papers should be close to completion; the first
draft deadline is April 1, 2010.  Many articles have already been
accepted for this issue, but there is still space for a few more. For
the Spring 2011 issue, please send your abstracts now for articles
concerning research or projects that you are still developing. The first
draft deadline for this issue is September 1, 2010.

Have you recently given a presentation at a conference or prepared a
poster session that would be appropriate to expand as a journal article?
Please send an abstract if the subject falls within the scope of ART
DOCUMENTATION.

For additional information and a description of the review process, ART
DOCUMENTATION contributor guidelines may be found at
http://www.arlisna.org/artdoc/contrib_guidelines.html.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Judy Dyki
Editor, ART DOCUMENTATION
Library Director, Cranbrook Academy of Art

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Computer History Museum Internships

Posted by Bryan Loar on February 5, 2010

The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA is currently accepting applications for internships, including:

  • Museum Registration Intern, with emphasis on processing new acquisitions and a collections move
  • Document Archives Intern, with emphasis on processing text
  • Software Archives Intern, with emphasis on processing software of all formats

CHM offers a stipend of $1,000 over 3 months for 12 hours/week worked or $1,500 over 3 months for 18 hours/week worked. Interested individuals must be recent graduates of or currently enrolled as graduate students in either Library and Information Sciences or Museum Studies programs, and applicants must follow application directions as specified in the announcements. Please visit http://www.computerhistory.org/jobs/ for more information.

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ARLIS/Ohio Valley Chapter Travel Award

Posted by Bryan Loar on February 3, 2010

The ARLIS/Ohio Valley Chapter is accepting applications from chapter members for the $250 travel award towards attendance to the 2010 ARLIS/NA National Conference in Boston, April 23-26. Interested chapter members should follow the application procedures outlined below by March 19, 2010. Information about becoming a national member of ARLIS/NA is available at http://www.arlisna.org and information about becoming a chapter member is available at http://www.ov-arlis.org.

APPLICATION:

  1. Submit a letter of application to the Travel Award Committee addressing any relevant award criteria and indicating how you will benefit from or contribute to the meeting.
  2. Include information regarding any available travel funding from your institution.
  3. Please include a current resume.
  4. Send all materials as word attachments to: mcastellani [at] clevelandart [dot] org or eward [at] akronartmuseum [dot] org.

ARLIS/Ohio Valley Travel Award Committee:

Maggie Castellani, Head Cataloger, Cleveland Museum of Art

216-707-2558

Ellie Ward, Librarian, Akron Art Museum

330-376-9186 ext. 221

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Podcast Discussion: Artists in Libraries

Posted by Carter on January 27, 2010

On November 3rd, 2009 PANOPTICON, the Art Libraries and Visual Resources Interest Group at Simmons College, co-sponsored with Simmons SLA, a panel of artists. The panel featured six current art students:

  • Lisa Gross
  • Stephanie Cardon
  • Gregory Vershbow
  • Courtney Lockemer
  • Kirk Amaral Snow, and
  • Jack W. Schneider

Click here to listen to the mp3 file.

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ARLIS/SE Professional Development Travel Award

Posted by Heather Koopmans on January 26, 2010

ARLIS /SE  Professional Development Travel Award

The award’s purpose is to cultivate a talented, dedicated, and educated group of professionals for the ARLIS/NA organization as well as the ARLIS/SE chapter. Funds from this award may be used to pay for travel, lodging, registration and meals associated with professional development activities at the annual ARLIS/NA conference.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must currently reside in the geographic area served by the ARLIS/SE chapter (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Membership in ARLIS/SE and ARLIS/NA at the time of application is not required, although preference will be given to current ARLIS/SE members. Applicants must also currently be either employed in the field of art librarianship and/or visual resources curatorship, or enrolled in an educational program leading to a graduate degree. Current students, individuals beginning their professional career within the field of Art Information in the past five years, and paraprofessionals who are becoming active in ARLIS/NA or ARLIS/SE for the first time may be included. Any individual meeting these criteria may apply for the award; however first-time attendees are given preference. Recipients of the award may not reapply in future years.

AWARD RECIPIENT DUTIES
The travel award recipient is expected to:
1. Participate in the ARLIS/NA Conference Networking program (if they have not previously done so).
2. Attend the ARLIS/SE Chapter meeting at the annual ARLIS/NA conference.
3. Submit a written report on his or her conference activities within one month of the conference.
This report should be submitted to the ARLIS/SE webmaster to be posted on the ARLIS/SE webpage.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received by midnight on Monday, February 22nd, 2010.

For more information, contact Sarah Carter : scarter2 [at] ringling [dot] edu

Application website: http://www.arlis-se.org/travelaward.html

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Professional workshops & conferences roundup

Posted by Heather Koopmans on January 26, 2010

I know you all are stoked for ARLIS/NA Annual in Boston -  here are some other great events, workshops and conferences that may also be of interest.

SEI Pro – Summer Educational Institute For Visual Resources & Image Management – registration has officially opened.

Albuquerque, NM, June 8 – 11, 2010

This intensive workshop is intended to provide advanced instruction in visual resources and image collection management.  ARLIS/NA and the VRAF are developing a special curriculum to offer in-depth training that is often not found in library and information science degree programs.

Info at http://www.vrafoundation.org/sei2010/

Online education offered by Lyrasis

This is just a small selection of upcoming events and workshops. Visit www.lyrasis.org for full schedule, Keyword: Classes and Events.  Students and unemployed librarians receive a 50% discount, call for more info.

  • 20 Questions: Art Resources
    02/02/2010 10:00am-12:00pm EST
  • Digital Collections: Where to Begin?
    02/04/2010 10:00am-12:00pm EST
  • Changes Ahead with AACR2, RDA, and FRBR
    02/04/2010, 2:00pm-4:00pm EST
  • Pop Culture Literacy: Keeping Up With Your Patrons
    02/09/2010 – 02/10/2010, 2:00pm-4:00pm EST
  • Gaming in Libraries
    02/16/2010, 10:00am-12:00pm EST
  • Understanding Digital Photographs
    02/18/2010, 10:00am-12:00pm EST

There are also few notable events related to mobile and virtual library and museum services:

Library in Your Pocket: Strategies and Techniques for Developing Successful Mobile Services (Free online webinar)

Hosted by EDUCAUSE Live! ; presenters: David Woodbury and Jason Casden from North Carolina State University.

This ‘sold out’ event has passed, but if you missed it, you can view the event archive (sound and images) at http://www.educause.edu/Resources/LibraryinYourPocketStrategiesa/195003

Handheld Librarian (Virtual Conference)

Online, February 17 – 18

Featuring a wide array of collaboration, learning and networking activities focused on Mobile Library Services.

Conference website: http://www.handheldlibrarian.org/

Going Mobile: Planning for Audience, Content and Technology in the Museum (Seminar)

San Diego, February 16 – 17

This two-day seminar is for museum professionals who want to explore the value of mobile devices and portable computing for their institutions, patrons and learners with renowned leaders in the new media field. Attendees will learn how to evaluate technology platforms and options, create interpretive content and deploy systems for supporting them.

Seminar Website: http://www.bpoc.org/mobile

The Future is Now:  Libraries and Museums in Virtual Worlds (Virtual Conference)

Online, March 5-6, 2010

This weekend conference is presented by the ALA VCL MIG (Virtual Communities and Libraries, Member Initiative Group) and the ACRL Virtual Worlds Interest Group. Expect presentations and panel discussions, as well as tours, demonstrations, poster sessions, social gatherings, and other events presented in OPAL, Second Life and other virtual worlds. Discounts for ALA Members, students, and others.

Conference Website: http://www.opal-online.org/finindex.htm

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AASL CONFERENCE STUDENT AWARD

Posted by Bryan Loar on January 26, 2010

AASL CONFERENCE STUDENT AWARD

Purpose:
The conference award is intended to introduce library school students, interested in a career in architecture school librarianship, to the membership and activities of AASL through attendance at the organization’s annual conference. The conference will be in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 4-7, 2010
Award Amount:
1. $500. for travel expenses (given in the form of a check from AASL to the recipient after the post-conference report is received following the annual meeting)
2. Waiver of the annual meeting registration fee (at the student rate)
3. Waiver of annual AASL dues for a period of one year

Eligibility:
Students who are currently enrolled in an ALA accredited graduate library school program or have recently graduated (within 12 mos. of graduation) are eligible for the award.
Guidelines:
* Applicants must submit a completed application form, accompanied by a current résumé, to the Award Committee by the specified closing date
* Recipients of the award must confirm in writing (e-mail will suffice) that s/he is able to meet the requirement of full conference attendance
* Recipients of the award will submit a brief post-conference report for posting on the AASL website. The report should outline conference activities and experiences and include an account of how the award supported professional development goals
* In a year in which no suitable applications are received, or if AASL funds are insufficient, the grant will not be awarded

Application deadline is February 1, 2010

Applications can be submitted by e-mail or mail to:
Cathy Carpenter
Head, Architecture Library
704 Cherry St.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0900
E-mail:  cathy.carpenter [at] library [dot] gatech [dot] edu
Phone: 404-385-3249

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Professional Panel for Students at the Pratt Institute

Posted by Bryan Loar on January 25, 2010

February 5, 2010

Please join ARLIS/NY for a candid discussion for students who are considering the field of art librarianship.

There seems to be an increased interest among students in art librarianship, while at the same time academic institutions and art museums are experiencing hiring freezes or are actively contracting the number of library positions. What are the options and possibilities for students eager to enter the field of art libarianship? Please join us at Pratt SILS, 144 West 14th Street, Room 213 on Friday, February 5, at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the current state of art librarianship. The objective of this program is to offer candid advice about the development of the field and to discuss opportunities, challenges and strategies.

A number of art librarians have offered to participate in a discussion that focuses on career support, advice, mentoring, networking and professional opportunities. We will also discuss the pros and cons of the current increase in internship opportunities. Brief presentations will be made by Ken Soehner, Chief Librarian, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Amy Lucker, Director of the Library, Institute of Fine Arts and President of ARLIS/NA, Lisa Ryan, Librarian, LIM College and Chair of ARLIS/NY, and Sandy Brooke, Director of the Marquand Library of Art and Archaeology, Princeton University. A number of their colleagues will also attend to offer advice and mentoring. The speakers and their colleagues have volunteered to make themselves available for future resume and cover letter assistance and job seeking strategies. Dean Tula Giannini will also address the themes of career advisement and professional development issues and she will respond to questions and concerns.

The program will open with remarks by Karyn Anonia, a SILS student, who will pose a number of issues and discussion themes. Karyn will moderate the discussion.

This program, sponsored by Pratt SILS and ARLIS/NY, is intended to be practical, informative and lively. Discussion will be candid and it will be an excellent networking opportunity.

A reception with wine and cheese will follow the discussion.

Please RSVP to Karyn Anonia at karynanonia [at] gmail [dot] com

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Valentine’s Day Event at Tom of Finland

Posted by Bryan Loar on January 24, 2010

The Power of Love at Tom of Finland Foundation

Tom of Finland Foundation would like to invite all members of Art Libraries Society of North America and Society of American Archivists as well as students and faculty from SLIS and art programs, to come together for a romantic evening of fine dining. We love both organizations and want ARLIS and SAA to be each others “Valentines” and to encourage student memberships for both. Guests will be served delectable food, beer and wine by our sexy staff of cupids as we share some of the many heartwarming gems from our special collection. Take a romantic stroll with your honey in our beautifully lit yard, browse to arouse through our erotic books and artwork, get an exclusive viewing of Tom’s studio and his very own bedroom — but no hanky panky allowed in there!

Proceeds will be used to create the Conference Travel Fund for Allison R.
Schulte, our Library Director & International Liaison.

Space is limited as we’d like for this to be an intimate event. Society members have the option to bring one guest. Early registration recommended.

St. Valentines Day, Sunday February 14th, 6:00 PM Tom of Finland Foundation
1421 Laveta Terrace
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Price per person:
Professionals $ 40.00
Guests of professionals or students $40
Currently enrolled students $25

There are three ways to register:

-Paypal to administration@tomoffinlandfoundation.org
Please title the payment “POL Registration” and include the following in the message box:
Full Name, Full Name of Guest (if applicable), Organization to which you belong (SAA, ARLIS/NA or name of school) administration@tomoffinlandfoundation.org

-Credit Card by Phone: 213 250 1685

-Check or Credit Card by Mail
email librarian@tomoffinlandfoundation.org for a pdf of a registration form

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