Call for Papers – New Voices Panel at ARLIS/NA Conference
Posted: December 13, 2011 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, ARLIS/NA 2012 Conference, Opportunities: Calls for Papers, Student Research | Tags: arlis/na 2012, arlis/na conference, call for papers, new voices panel, student scholarship, toronto Leave a comment »Call for Papers – New Voices Panel at ARLIS/NA Conference
Paper proposals for the New Voices in the Profession session at the 2012 ARLIS-NA conference in Toronto are now being accepted!
New Voices showcases exceptional academic work by students and new professionals (under 5 years post MLS.) Paper topics should relate strongly to Art and/or Visual Resources Librarianship, but also digital library projects, archives, library instruction, reference and the changing nature of libraries, among other topics.
To see papers presented in past sessions, you can look at the Conference Proceedings from previous years on the ARLIS website (http://www.arlisna.org/news/conferences/conf_index.html). Papers will be selected by representatives from ArLiSNAP and the ARLIS/NA Professional Development Committee.
If interested, please send a paper topic and detailed abstract to mportis (at) nysid.edu by January 12th. Please feel free to re-post.
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Assistant Director of the Library
New York School of Interior Design
T: 212-452-4196
mportis@nysid.edu
Nominations & applications are now being accepted for ARLIS/NA Research Awards
Posted: December 10, 2011 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Art History, Opportunities: Grants, Student Research | Tags: arlis/na, h. w. wilson foundation research award, research awards, scholarship Leave a comment »Nominations & applications are now being accepted for these ARLIS/NA Research Awards:
Worldwide Books Awards for Publications
Worldwide Books Awards for Electronic Resources
Given in recognition of outstanding publications/electronic resources by ARLIS/NA Individual members in the fields of librarianship, visual resources curatorship, and the arts.
The form of recognition may range from a certificate of merit to a cash award of up to $1,500.
Nominated works must have been published during the 2010 or 2011 calendar year.
Separate applications for each format.
Publications: Guidelines / Application Form (pdf)
Electronic Resources: Guidelines / Application Form (pdf)
H.W. Wilson Foundation Research Award
This award of up to $3,000 supports research activities by ARLIS/NA members in the fields of librarianship, visual resources curatorship, and the arts.
The award seeks to promote research which benefits the professions of art librarianship and visual resources as well as the broader library profession.
Proposals may address the compilation and dissemination of information, translation of original scholarship, analysis of the professions, or the enhancement of access to information.
Eligible projects include those which result in original scholarship in the arts (performing, architectural, visual, etc.) or aspects of visual and material culture.
Guidelines / Application Form (pdf)
Applications and accompanying material for all awards must be postmarked by February 3rd, 2012.
Winners will be notified by February 24, 2012. Awards will be presented at the annual conference convocation in Toronto, in March.
Questions? Please contact the Research Award Committee Co-Chairs
Kathy Edwards, Clemson University, kathye@clemson.edu
Cara List, University of Oregon, clist@uoregon.edu
Deadline Extended: Be a part of the ArLiSNAP Focus Group!
Posted: April 13, 2011 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, ArLiSNAP, Opportunities: Professional Development, Opportunities: Surveys and Studies, Professional Associations | Tags: arlis/na, arlisnap, focus group, input, strategic planning committee Leave a comment »ArLiSNAPPERS: We need your voice!
The Strategic Planning Committee is specifically targeting ArLiSNAP to provide feedback that will impact the future of the society! Please consider taking part in a one hour ArLiSNAP Focus Group conference call the week of April 18-22.
To sign up, please complete this Doodle indicating your availability:
http://www.doodle.com/aduiyn64tch7z8pd
From your ARLISNAP colleagues and Strategic Planning Committee members,
Jamie Lausch
Jennifer Garland
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A note from the ArLiSNAP coordinators:
Everyone, please take this opportunity to become a part of this focus group. This type of engagement is exactly the kind of thing students and young professionals need to become an important part of the community. The Strategic Planning Committee is working hard to give our group a forum for discussions and suggestions that can help shape the future of ARLIS for the better.
Help make sure that ARLIS/NA is representing us.
Toronto 2012: Call for Papers & Workshops
Posted: March 29, 2011 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Opportunities: Calls for Papers 1 Comment »You are hereby invited to submit Proposals for Papers and Workshops for Colouring Outside the Lines: The 40th Annual Conference of the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) to be held March 29-April 2, 2012 at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto, Canada.
As a metaphor for creative thinking, “colouring outside the lines” suggests openness to change, willingness to risk, confidence to lead, and courage to reaffirm values and traditions. As a programmatic framework, it enables a focus on professional excellence from diverse viewpoints, sharing knowledge, celebrating innovation, exploring alternate formats, and promoting collaboration. It provides opportunities to showcase creative thinkers from community-based arts organizations in one of the most multicultural cities in the world.
Information on the conference programming process can be found on the Toronto 2012 Conference website along with links to the Call for Papers and Call for Workshops.
Paper and Workshop Proposals are due on May 15, 2011.
ARLIS/NA Webinar Friday 1/14: Benefits of Career Mentoring
Posted: January 12, 2011 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Opportunities: Networking, Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: mentoring, Minneapolis 2011 ARLIS/NA-VRA Conference, Professional Development, webinar Leave a comment »Via ARLIS/L… do attend this free online interest session if you’d like to learn more about the Career Mentoring workshop at this year’s conference.
ARLIS NA Presents: The Benefits of Career Mentoring
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/562718505
On March 24th a workshop on Career Mentoring will be offered at the joint VRA & ARLIS/NA conference in Minneapolis. Learn more about the benefits of participating in the workshop, for both mentors and mentees. We’ll cover what training is provided, and how to apply. Our presenter will be Sarah Carter, Chair of ARLIS/NA’s Mentoring Subcommittee.
Date:
Friday, January 14, 2011
Time:
11am Pacific – 12pm Mountain – 1pm Central – 2pm Eastern
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
ARLIS/NA Travel Awards: Applications being Accepted!
Posted: December 6, 2010 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Travel Awards, VRA Leave a comment »The ARLIS/NA Travel Awards Committee is pleased to announce the following Travel Awards for attending the 2nd Joint Conference of ARLIS/NA and VRA, to be held March 24-28, 2011 in Minneapolis. Please note that the amount of several awards have increased this year, making them even more helpful to those of you wishing to travel in difficult economic times!
• Details about the conference can be found here: http://www.vra-arlis2011.org/
• For more information about the Travel Awards, and to access the application form, please visit: http://www.arlisna.org/about/awards/awards_index.html
• The application form can be found at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/arlisna2011awards
Several awards are available to students and non-ARLIS members. Please feel free to send this announcement to others who might benefit from attending our wonderful conference!
Application deadline: January 14th, 2011, 11:59pm EST.
Questions about the awards or the application process should be addressed to:
Rebecca Cooper, Travel Awards Chair
New Voices in the Profession 2011 Call for Papers
Posted: December 1, 2010 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Art Librarianship, Conference Planning, Opportunities: Calls for Papers, Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Professional Development, Professional Associations, Student Research, VRA 1 Comment »Paper proposals for the New Voices in the Profession session at the joint ARLIS-NA, VRA joint conference (2011, Minneapolis) are now being accepted.
New Voices showcases exceptional academic work by students and new professionals (under 5 years post MLS.) Paper topics should relate strongly to Art and/or Visual Resources Librarianship, but also digital library projects, archives, library instruction, reference and the changing nature of libraries, among other topics.
To see papers presented in past sessions, you can look at the Conference Proceedings from previous years on the ARLIS website (http://www.arlisna.org/news/conferences/conf_index.html).
If interested, please send a paper topic and explanation/abstract to me (mportis (at) nysid.edu) by December 20th. Please feel free to re-post.
Thanks!
Maggie Portis
Assistant Librarian, New York School of Interior Design
Congrats to a Former ArLiSNAP Coordinator
Posted: November 15, 2010 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, ArLiSNAP 1 Comment »
Sarah Carter has been selected to become the 2011 Education Liaison for ARLIS/NA’s Executive Board. Read about Sarah & other awesome incoming board members here.
2010 ARLIS/NA Gerd Muehsam Award
Posted: October 4, 2010 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Opportunities: Awards, Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: awards Leave a comment »Sponsored by the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA), the Gerd Muehsam Award is given annually in recognition of excellence in a graduate student paper or project on a topic relevant to art librarianship. The award was established to honor the memory of Gerd Muehsam (1913-1979), distinguished scholar, teacher, and art bibliographer, whose support of and dedication to ARLIS/NA was an inspiration to her colleagues and students.
Award Details
- $500
- Up to $300 travel reimbursement to attend the ARLIS/NA 39th Annual Conference in Minneapolis, MN, March 24-28, 2011- this year a joint conference with the Visual Resources Association
- Registration fee to this conference
- A one year membership to ARLIS/NA
Requirements
- The paper or project must have been created or written during the preceding 18 months by a student enrolled in an accredited graduate library program or in a post-graduate library school program in art history or a related discipline
- The paper or project must be in conjunction with a course assignment
- One submission is allowed per person
Deadline for submissions is November 19, 2010.
Visit the Muehsam award page on the ARLIS/NA website for additional information about judging criteria and submission guidelines.
View past Muehsam award winners.
ARLIS/NA Lunchtime Chat Friday 10/1: “Breaking Out of the Glass Case: Collaborative Exhibitions in Library Spaces”
Posted: September 30, 2010 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Discussion, Exhibitions, Opportunities: Events, Opportunities: Meetings, Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: Chats, Professional Development Leave a comment »Join us for the first Lunchtime Chat of the 2010-11 season, tomorrow, Friday October 1. Chats are free and open to all; to view and participate in upcoming events, visit the ARLIS/NA Lunchtime Chats webpage at http://www.arlisna.org/chats/index.html . Scroll down for instructions and to enter the Meebo chat room. On behalf of the Professional Development/ Education Subcommittee, I hope to see you there!
– Heather K
Breaking Out of the Glass Case: Collaborative Exhibitions in Library Spaces
October 1, 11am Pacific – 12pm Mountain – 1pm Central – 2pm Eastern
Libraries can be powerful sites for collaboration with artists and art institutions. A wide range of visitors pass though our spaces every day, providing ample opportunities to connect people, art, and information. Our guest moderators – an artist/curator and a librarian – will discuss the ways in which they have created such interactions within their respective communities. Looking at case studies from public and academic libraries, this chat will offer ideas and insights to all who are interested in bringing art into the library.
Discussion Leaders: Lorna Brown, artist and independent curator; Laura Graveline, Visual Arts Librarian, Dartmouth College
ARLIS/NA Education Subcommittee contacts: Heather Koopmans (hkoopman@scad.edu) & Adrienne Lai (adrienne_lai@ncsu.edu)
Related links:
- Group Search at the Vancouver Public Library
- “Uncommon Partners: Facilitating Creative Collaborations in the Arts Across Campus” – article from College and Undergraduate Libraries by Beahan, Graveline and Taxman (Vol 16. Iss 2&3, April 2009)
This Friday: ARLIS/NA Chat on Branding the Arts Library
Posted: February 22, 2010 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Lectures, Opportunities: Professional Development, Outreach | Tags: Chats, marketing, Outreach, Professional Development, Webcasts Leave a comment »Don’t forget that ARLIS/NA’s Chat Series is offering up a great discussion later this week! I personally recommend “Marketing Today’s Academic Library” to anyone who is interested in user experience and branding for libraries. It’s a thought-provoking read and this week’s discussion promises to be every bit as interesting.
Technical info and details about past and upcoming chats at: http://www.arlisna.org/chats/index.html
In Search of Meaning: Building a Brand for an Arts Library
We will look at ways you can measure and build brand awareness for your library. In preparation for this chat, we recommend you take a look at Brian’s book “Marketing Today’s Academic Library” which includes helpful examples for library marketing and outreach. Although the focus is academic libraries, much of what is discussed may be applied to any type of library.
Moderator: Brian Mathews, author of Marketing Today’s Academic Library.
Friday, February 26, 2010, 11am Pacific – 12pm Mountain – 1pm Central – 2pm Eastern
- What is the difference between marketing, branding, advertising, and outreach?
- What is unique about Arts libraries?
- What do your patrons think about your library? How do you know?
- What types of marketing research have you conducted?
- What are some techniques and strategies you can use for building your brand?
Do we need all those databases that librarians love?
Posted: August 3, 2009 Filed under: Academic Librarianship, ALA, ARLIS/NA, ArLiSNAP, Art Librarianship, Libraries: Academic Art & Architecture, Museum Librarianship, Suggestions for Categories, [ Libraries and Collections ] | Tags: Collection ideas Comments OffI am being asked daily if we want to renew databases that in the past it would have been unthinkable to cancel. Now, since I do most all of my own research on medieval pottery in Google et al., I tend to be discerning. For instance, what do you all think about finding auction sale prices? Can it be done in a webbed environment only? In other words, do we need to pay so many subscriptions? thanks, lucie
New content for Women Artists and Technology
Posted: April 17, 2009 Filed under: ARLIS/NA | Tags: arlisna09 Comments OffHi–the panel Women Artists and Technology will be abbreviated with a multi-media presentation on Arezoo Moseni, followed by a discussion session on the challenges of presenting digital content and technology restrictions in a “traditional” conference setting. Here’s your chance to have some input on our conferences!
Saturday, April 18, 3:45-5:15 Sante Fe room.
2009 ARLIS/NA Conference “Stimulus Package”
Posted: March 24, 2009 Filed under: 2009 ARLIS/NA Conference Indianapolis, ARLIS/NA, News, Opportunities: Conferences Comments OffStudents, and those on a budget, be sure to take advantage of this extended offer on early bird registration, as well as half price tours & workshops!
WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE 2009 ARLIS/NA CONFERENCE “STIMULUS PACKAGE”
#1. Early Registration date is extended to April 1st.
(anyone who has registered since March 15th and has paid the late fee will be credited the $100 in the same manner in which it was paid.)
Conference Registration info is at http://www.indiana.edu/~indycon/registra=tion.html or contact Sue Rawlyk arlisna@mcphersonclarke.com
#2. If you are already registered for a Full or Half-day tour or workshop, (or register for one now), you can get a second Half-day or Two-hour workshop or tour for HALF PRICE. ($25.00 for half day workshop or tour, $12.50 for 2-hour workshop or tour)
Workshops still open:
- Mashups (2-hour, Thursday Afternoon and Tuesday Morning);
- Image Resource Decision Trees (Half-day, Friday Morning); Cataloging
- Artists Books
- High and Hot Technology (Thursday Afternoon),
- Kokomo Opalescent Glass (Friday Morning),
- Auto Design/Speedway (Friday Afternoon),
- Dec.Arts at Indiana State Museum (Friday Afternoon), and
- Historic Theaters in Indy (Friday Afternoon)
There are still a few spots available on the all-day Bloomington Tours (Friday and Tuesday) and the Tuesday all-day Columbus Tour.
The all-day Letterpress workshop in Bloomington is full.
The Resume workshop on Friday (free) has a few spots available.
The Mentoring workshop (free) has all the Mentees it can handle, but would welcome more mentors.
To take advantage of the tour/workshop stimulus offer, please contact Sue Rawlyk directly at arlisna@mcphersonclarke.com
Eileen Fry and Tony White
2009 ARLIS/NA Conference Program Co-Chairs
Looking for wiki contributors
Posted: February 23, 2009 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Opportunities: Volunteer, Wikis 2 Comments »As some of you may remember from earlier posts, Rebecca and I agreed to produce a wiki in conjunction with this year’s annual ARLIS/ NA conference coming up in April. The goal of the wiki is to help newbies prepare for and navigate around the conference with information pertinent to first-time attendees not just to Indy but to the annual conference in general. It addresses issues of interest to new and young ARLIS/ NA members such as:
- who attends the national conference?
- what kinds of events can I expect and what is the dress code?
- what funding opportunities are available?
- how can I find a roommate/ save $$ in other ways?
- etc, etc, etc.
Rebecca and I have set up PB wiki space and laid out a basic outline of topics; now we could use your help adding content.
The wiki can be found at https://snapconference.pbwiki.com/
Anyone can be added to author content via the Request Access link on the page. If you’ve attended an annual conference in the past, feel free to add content as you see pertinent. If you’ve never attended and are curious about topics we haven’t thought of, by all means add a comment or new heading and we’ll try to provide info. We’d appreciate any contributions, large or small.
Tracy
ARLIS/NA 2008-2009 Internship Award Recipient Selected
Posted: December 12, 2008 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Opportunities: Awards Comments OffThe Art Libraries Society of North America is pleased to announce Adrienne Lai as the recipient of its 2008-2009 Internship Award. This prestigious award grants $2,500 to support a period of internship for a student preparing for a career in art librarianship or visual resources curatorship. In addition to the $2,500 stipend, Ms. Lai will receive a one-year complimentary membership in ARLIS/NA.
Adrienne Lai is presently a candidate for Joint Master of Archival Studies and Library and Information Studies graduate degrees at the University of British Columbia. She holds a BFA from the Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design in Vancouver, B.C., and an MFA from the University of California, Irvine. She currently serves as events coordinator and communications director for the Special Library Association’s student chapter at the University of British Columbia.
Ms. Lai is on a career trajectory for employment in an academic art library or visual resources collection where she can focus on reference services, creative approaches to instruction, and liaison and outreach work. Her background as a studio artist, art critic, curator, and educator is excellent preparation for such a career. She also plans to continue her investigations into research methods related to the visual arts disciplines and hopes to disseminate her findings through presentations and publications.
As has been the case in recent years, the Subcommittee read many stellar applications and is pleased to note that twenty-two different graduate programs from Canada and the United States were represented. While only one ARLIS/NA Internship Award is granted each year, ARLIS/NA does maintain a list of paid and unpaid internship opportunities; interested students and potential hosts are encouraged to visit the Internship Roster website for more information.
Congratulations to Adrienne Lai and many thanks to all the applicants who took the time to prepare an application!
The members of the ARLIS/NA Internship Award Sub-Committee
Cathy Billings (chair), Art Librarian, Brand Library & Art Center, Glendale, CA
Greta Bahnemann, Curator, Knight Visual Resources Facility, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Maureen Burns, Humanities Curator, University California Irvine
Robert Gore, Visual Arts Librarian, University of California Los Angeles
Rina Vecchiola, Art & Architecture Librarian, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
MemberClicks and ArLiSNAP
Posted: November 17, 2008 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Professional Associations Comments OffJust a friendly reminder – If you are a member of ARLIS/NA, you can log in and update your profile through MemberClicks. When you do this, be sure to “edit” your profile, and select ArLiSNAP from the list of Special Interest Groups available. This allows other members to find you when they search for “ArLiSNAP”. It also helps national keep track of how many members are participating in ArLiSNAP! Right now… only 5 or so names are connected to ArLiSNAP through MemberClicks. I know there are a lot more of us out there!
Recommended Blogs for Art Reviews – New ARLIS publication
Posted: March 26, 2008 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Bibliographies and Pathfinders, Blogs, delicious, Professional Literature, Journals, Publications 3 Comments »ARLIS/NA has just announced a new online publication, Recommended Blogs for Art Reviews.
This is a really great resource, and many thanks to Joel Atkinson, Rachel Beckwith, Sherman Clarke, Ross Day, Jennifer Faist, Joy Garnett, Jennifer L. Hehman, Jacqueline L. Rogers, Amy Watson and editors Jennifer L. Hehman and Kraig Binkowski.
I’d love to see this list in del.icio.us, too. There’s actually a lot of overlap with links already in the ArLiSNAP del.icio.us account. Maybe we could come up with a tag to denote sites that are on the Recommended Blogs list? Or maybe we could work with the editors so that they could create a second version of their list in del.icio.us? It just seems to me that such a great resource should be shared far beyond the ARLIS/NA circle…
Discussion: Obstacles to Participation in ARLIS
Posted: March 25, 2008 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Professional Associations 3 Comments »
Dear ArLiSNAPers,
In the course of recent conversations with colleagues, I have been thinking about the variety of reasons that students and new professionals don’t volunteer more. With conference season upon us, there are ample opportunities to become involved – from volunteering in the exhibition hall, to recording individual sessions, to accepting elected & appointed chapter positions.
So, I’m curious – what is holding you back from volunteering within ARLIS?
- Unclear understanding of position responsibilities.
- Lack of sufficient funding.
- Lack of time.
- Lack of supervisor approval.
- Geographic location.
- Other -
If you are already involved in volunteering, think back to the time when you weren’t – what held you back?
While I know that many within our group are already involved different capacities,
how could we encourage more active participation at the ARLIS/NA level as well as at the chapter level?
Please respond below with comments. We want to hear your thoughts!
Photo used under the Creative Commons license. Attribution of the original photo is to Bryan Loar.
New ARLIS/NA Professional Development Committee Website
Posted: March 3, 2008 Filed under: ARLIS/NA Comments OffThe ARLIS/NA Professional Development Committee (PDC) has moved their Web site content to the ARLIS/NA Web site. The committee’s pages on the site include information about the committee and its activities. Easy-to-use navigation links will lead you to information about important PDC initiatives such as the year-long Mentoring Program, the Core Competencies, and the Internship Roster. There are also many links to continuing education and employment information for art information professionals under the Professional Resources tab.
Co-Coordinator 2011-2013
