Job Posting: Curator in the Office of Art Properties, Avery @ Columbia
Posted: July 19, 2011 Filed under: Academic Librarianship, Architecture Librarianship, Art History, Art Librarianship, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: academic libraries, art, art history, art librarianship, avery architectural and fine arts library, columbia university, curatorship Leave a comment »The Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library seeks a knowledgeable, experienced, and collaborative individual for the position of Curator in the Office of Art Properties. Reporting to the Director, the Curator is responsible for the management, use, preservation, and development of Columbia University’s art holdings: paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, photographs, decorative arts, and other objects. Specific duties:
- plans and establishes policies, working in collaboration with the Director and the Committee on Art Properties
- oversees the operation of the unit; hiring and supervision of staff, ensuring sound fiscal management and budgetary compliance
- serves as spokesperson for the unit in relations with university departments, and with the public
- assesses works of art for possible acquisitions, ensures safe handling and storage, and coordinates conservation
- oversees the management of collections, evaluating the proper uses of works of art, making decisions about lending art objects and responding to requests for reproducing art objects
- works to achieve maximum awareness and accessibility of the collection for research, teaching, and exhibition; will develop and manage a digitization plan for documenting art works and for making them accessible via web-based access and exhibition portals
- cultivates relations with donors, alumni, arts colleagues at other institutions, and community representatives
Required:
- M.A. (Ph.D. preferred) in art history; MLS or graduate-level degree or certification in cultural object-oriented collections management or equivalent experience.
- Experience in a leadership position managing an art collection;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities;
- Demonstrated project management experience;
- Experience in fund-raising, grant preparation, and donor cultivation.
- Ability to work as part of a staff team, with a broad range of university colleagues, with students and with donors.
- Should have knowledge of collection management and museum practices;
- Interest in fostering fresh and interdisciplinary approaches to presenting and interpreting art and making the collection accessible for study and research.
Preferred:
- Experience in records and collection management, instructional uses of cultural objects, and exhibit and digital project development.
For immediate consideration, please apply online at: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54991
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Job Posting: Assistant Librarian, McNay Art Museum, San Antonio, Texas
Posted: July 18, 2011 Filed under: Art Librarianship, Job Search, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: acquisitions, art librarianship, collection development, development, mcnay art museum, Museum Librarianship, museums, reference, research, san antonio, texas Leave a comment »McNay Art Museum seeks a full time Assistant Librarian to assist the Head Librarian by providing administrative and professional support in the areas of reference, collections development, acquisitions, funding, facilities planning, public relations, and other areas as needed.
Responsibilities would include managing the public information desk, assisting with the general research as well as that of the museum’s permanent collection and exhibitions to the staff, docents, and library visitors. Will manage gifts and donations to the library. The assistant also assists with the library’s collection development and acquisition program, both print and digital resources.
Qualifications: Masters degree in Library/Information Science from and ALA accredited library school required. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and written communication skills required. Academic background in art, art history, or theatre-related disciplines demonstrated through undergraduate degree coursework, and/or work experience. Pratical knowledge of library emerging technologies related to the design and delivery of library services. Minimum of two years experience in a fine arts library and library space planning, highly desirable. Must be able to carry heavy library materials. Flexible work schedule, including some nights and weekends.
Please send cover letter and resume to:
lisa.penn@mcnayart.org
or mail:
McNay Art Museum
P.O. Box 6069
San Antonio, TX 78209-0069
(h/t: LISjobs.com)
Call for Papers: Artists’ Records in the Archives symposium
Posted: July 18, 2011 Filed under: Archives, Art History, Art Librarianship, Artists Books, Museum Librarianship, Museums, Opportunities: Calls for Papers, Opportunities: Professional Development, Professional Associations | Tags: archives, archivists round table, art, art history, artists records, artists' records in the archives, Copyright, new york, nypl, scholarship, symposium Leave a comment »Artists’ Records in the Archives: A One Day Symposium – Call for Participation
The archives of many institutions contain artists’ records—documents created by artists that often bear witness to the creative process, as evinced by sketches, doodles, and other notations. Artists’ records differ from other types of records due to their inherent connection to the art object and the art market. In recent years there has been a plethora of symposia and conferences dedicated to artist archives, art history and “the archive,” as well as to the use of archival materials by contemporary artists. While crucial, these investigations have been driven almost entirely by art historians and have not included the perspectives of archivists and special collections librarians. As part of an effort to broaden the discussion surrounding artists’ records, the Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York has organized a one day symposium, “Artists’ Records in the Archives,” to be held on October 11, 2011 in conjunction with the New York Public Library. Focusing on the perspective of the information professional, this symposium will address how contemporary artists use artists’ records in their work, the significance of artists’ records in archives for scholars and curators, and how archivists and special collections librarians manage artists’ records in their repositories.
Possible topics or areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
*Artists’ use of other artists’ records
*How archivists manage artists’ records and how this might differ within a museum, estate, gallery, and university setting
*Collecting artists’ records
*Appraisal of artists’ records
*Underdocumented artists and the archives
*Exhibitions and artists’ records
*Artists’ records and the digital environment
*Born digital artists’ records
*Copyright, moral rights, and the artist
*Conversations between archivists, artists, and art historians regarding archives
Date: October 11, 2011
Location: New York Public Library
All individual presentations will be 20 minutes long (10 page paper).
Submissions must include a title, name of author and institutional affiliation, abstract (250 words max), and indication of technological requirements.
Individual papers or entire panel proposals accepted.
A small travel stipend is available. If interested please indicate in the submission.
Deadline for Proposals: Proposals should be emailed to artistsymposium@gmail.com by August 15, 2011.
Job Posting: Art Librarian, Rutgers University
Posted: July 6, 2011 Filed under: Academic Librarianship, Art Librarianship, Libraries: Academic Art & Architecture, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: art history, art librarian, landscape architecture, new jersey, Rutgers University Libraries, visual arts Leave a comment »RESPONSIBILITIES: The Rutgers University Libraries seek an innovative art librarian committed to providing excellent services and programs in support of student learning, faculty research, and public engagement on a highly diverse campus. The position provides reference and instructional services, in a variety of modes, for both faculty and students; serves on a team acting as liaison to the Art History, Visual Arts, and Landscape Architecture departments; develops collections in print and digital formats; and creates and maintains web-based research guides, learning tools, and other digital resources. This is a tenure-track position within the New Brunswick Libraries Faculty, and will require development of a research agenda, scholarly publication, and participation and leadership within appropriate professional organizations. Fulfilling the position’s responsibilities will offer excellent opportunities for collaborating with other Rutgers librarians and with teaching faculty, in collection development and management, reference, instruction, technological innovation, and research. The Art Librarian reports to the Associate University Librarian for Research and Instructional Services.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library or information science program and an advanced degree in art history; knowledge of one or more European languages, preferably French, German, and/or Italian; professional experience in art reference and collection development. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, familiarity with emerging technologies, individual initiative and creativity, and the ability to work well in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
SALARY/STATUS: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
BENEFITS: Faculty status, calendar year appointment, retirement plans, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, tuition remission, one month vacation
LIBRARY PROFILE: The Rutgers University Libraries (RUL), comprising libraries on the University’s Camden, New Brunswick, and Newark campuses, all reporting to the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, operate as a unified library system with coordinated public services, technical services, and collection development. The Libraries have a staff of 304, a budget of $28 million, and holdings numbering more than 3.6 million volumes. Rutgers University Libraries are a member of ARL, CRL, Lyrasis, Metro, NERL, and VALE, and use Sirsi Dynix and OCLC as their primary bibliographic utilities. Rutgers University is a member of the Association of American Universities. The New Brunswick campus is the largest of the three regional campuses, supporting over 33,000 graduate and undergraduate students, in approximately 100 undergraduate programs, more than 80 graduate/professional programs, and 60 doctoral programs as a Carnegie classification Research University (very high research activity) campus. The Art Library supports research and instruction in art history as well as interdisciplinary research in the humanities and social sciences, and it is the key resource and service provider for the highly ranked Department of Art History and its doctoral program. In addition to its traditional strengths in Western European art and the art of the Americas, the Department of Art History is developing strengths in African, Asian, and Middle Eastern art, and the history of photography, with support from the Art Library.
TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES TO: Sandra Troy (APP. 195), University Libraries Human Resources Manager, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: rulhr@rulmail.rutgers.edu, FAX: 732-932-7637
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer. The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University’s multicultural environment.
Job Posting: Weekend/Evening Librarian at School of Visual Arts
Posted: July 6, 2011 Filed under: Art Librarianship, Cataloging, Catalogs/OPACs, Libraries: Art & Design Schools, Opportunities: Job Postings, Technical Services, Visual Resources | Tags: Cataloging, new york city, reference, school of visual arts, SVA, technical services, visual arts library Leave a comment »
DATE AVAILABLE: September 2011
JOB TITLE: Weekend/Evening Librarian (part-time)
DEPARTMENT: Visual Arts Library, School of Visual Arts
REPORTS TO: Head of Reference Services
SCHEDULE: Fall and Spring semesters only (September to May, no summers)
Hours: Saturday afternoons (2pm to 5pm) and Sunday afternoons (2pm to 6pm); plus one weekday evening 6pm to 9pm (specific weekday may vary semester to semester)
SALARY: $ 26.00 per hour
POSITION OVERVIEW: Provides reference service in the Visual Arts Library on weekends and one weekday evening. Participates in specialized cataloging projects. Provides support to circulation supervisors as needed.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Has primary responsibility during weekends and one weekday evening for assisting undergraduates, graduate students and faculty members with library navigation and use of online catalog and electronic resources.
· Works on special cataloging projects under the supervision of the technical services/systems librarian.
· Performs administrative-related tasks in reference services as required.
· Provides support to weekend and evening managers with student supervision, resolution of patron issues, facilities problems, etc.
· Reports any patron or staff problems/issues to supervisor. Recommends weekend and evening service improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· MLS degree and graduate-level Art History degree, or strong background in art & design history
· Ability to work 10 hours per week, including weekends and one weekday evening
· Experience using online art and design databases
· Excellent customer services skills
· Cataloging experience, preferably with a variety of formats, in an academic environment
· In-depth knowledge of AACR2, LCRI, LCC, LCSH and MARC
· Experience with OCLC Connection and ExLibris Voyager preferred
· Ability to work independently
· Detail oriented, with ability to maintain focus on long-term projects.
The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City is an established leader and innovator in the education of artists. From its inception in 1947, the College has instituted numerous educational innovations, including the selection of professionals working in the arts and art-related fields as instructors. SVA provides an environment that nurtures creativity, inventiveness and experimentation, enabling students to develop a strong sense of identity and a clear direction of purpose.
Find out what it’s like to work at SVA. Visit http://www.sva.edu/workingatsva
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to working@sva.edu. No walk-ins please.
The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
Upcoming Job Posting: EAD Coordinator at the Archives of American Art
Posted: June 30, 2011 Filed under: Archives, Art Librarianship, EAD, News, Opportunities: Job Postings | Tags: AAA, archives, archives of american art, DACS, ead, ead coordinator, finding aids, smithsonian Leave a comment »Look for an official job announcement next week on USA Jobs http://www.usajobs.gov/ for an Archivist: EAD Coordinator. The position should open on July 5 and close on July 19. It is a temporary federal term appointment not to exceed 13 months. It is at the GS 9/1 level for a salary of $51,630, with full federal benefits. ALL applications must be completed via the automated steps outlined on the USA Jobs website. Follow all instructions carefully. Although there are no guarantees, the AAA will be seeking additional funding to extend the position.
Job Summary: Works as a professional-level archivist on a grant project to coordinate further implementation of the EAD (Encoded Archival Description) format for electronic finding aids and legacy data conversion across 10 Smithsonian archival units participating in this project. This project follows an EAD Gap Analysis Study completed in 2011 and will address archival descriptive deficiencies identified for individual units. The goal of this project is to increase online access to the Smithsonian’s archival resources by implementing EAD consistently across participating units.
The position requires demonstrated professional-level knowledge of national standards and best practices for electronic archival description and cataloging, specifically the national EAD (Encoded Archival Description) and DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard) archival descriptive format and standards. The position reports to the Collections Processing Unit, Archives of American Art in Washington, D.C. which is the lead unit on the project, but will work closely with all participating Smithsonian archival units and the Smithsonian’s Libraries and Archives Support Branch of the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
(h/t Barbara D.Aikens)
Job Posting: Project Archivist at the Baltimore Museum of Art
Posted: June 28, 2011 Filed under: Archives, Art Librarianship, Museum Librarianship, Museums, Opportunities: Job Postings, Records Management, [ Opportunities ] | Tags: archives, baltimore museum of art, museum libraries, project archivist, records management Leave a comment »The Baltimore Museum of Art is seeking an experienced Project Archivist for the successful execution of an archives and records management project. This is a grant-funded, 30-month, full-time, temporary position in the Library Department of The Baltimore Museum of Art.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Master of Library Science degree from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated experience with standard archival principles and practices
Preferred
• Concentration in archives
• Coursework in records management
• Certification from the Academy for Certified Archivists
• Experience in processing archival collections
• Experience in records management
• Knowledge of art history
Skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well within a small team and with volunteers
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Competency with Microsoft Office software
• General fitness for lifting archive boxes up to 30 pounds and moving loaded carts
Duties
1. Survey, appraise, and accession the records of Museum departments, identifying preservation issues and needs, researching and developing records retention schedules, create a records management manual for the Museum, and conduct workshops to introduce the Museum community to the new records management policies and procedures contained in the manual.
2. Following national standards and best practices for archival descriptions, process and arrange manuscript and archival holdings, work with Archivists’ Toolkit to generate encoded finding aids, and prepare MARC records.
3. Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, and attending professional development courses and attending training.
APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume via e-mail to HR@artbma.org. Please reference the position “Project Archivist” in the subject line of your e-mail.
No Phone Calls Please.
Job Posting: Senior Image Cataloger and Support Specialist, Princeton
Posted: June 25, 2011 Filed under: Art History, Art Librarianship, Cataloging, Digital Imaging, Images, Libraries: Academic Art & Architecture, Opportunities: Job Postings, Visual Resources | Tags: archaeology, art, princeton university, Senior Image Cataloger and Support Specialist, visual resources collection Leave a comment »Senior Image Cataloger and Support Specialist
Visual Resources Collection, Department of Art and Archaeology, Princeton University
The Visual Resources Collection in the Department of Art and Archaeology Department seeks an energetic and detail-oriented individual. This position is responsible for cataloging, collection development, public service, and maintenance of the image collection under the general supervision of the Director of Visual Resources, Department of Art and Archaeology. The senior cataloger works closely with the faculty to determine and fulfill their image needs for teaching and research. This involves researching and acquiring new images, cataloging images, enhancing the cataloging system and the revision, correction, and reorganization of existing image metadata. The senior cataloger works on all aspects of making images available including uploading digital images and data and supporting users of images in multiple software applications (Almagest, PowerPoint, ARTstor). The position takes primary responsibility in offering support for scanning instruction and technical aspects of image use.
Qualifications:
- BA in Art History or equivalent with significant Art History background
- Experience in a Visual Resources Collection or Library or related facility.
- Reading ability of at least one European language, knowledge of the history of art, and familiarity with literature in the field
- Knowledge of image cataloging standards and practices
- Research skills using print and electronic resources
- Experience with technologies for digital imaging and presentation
- Knowledge of photographic processes and ability to evaluate analog and digital image quality
- Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in environment with frequent interuptions
- Ability to take initiative, solve problems and prioritize work effectively
- Demonstrated ability to work flexibly, independently and collaboratively with colleagues, faculty and students in a rapidly changing service-oriented environment
Prefer
- Masters degree in Art History or library and information science preferred
- Familiarity with databases, preferably image databases
- Demonstrated skill with Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of digital image technology
For further details or to apply for the position, please visit “Jobs at Princeton”
https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp
(Requisition number 0110341)
SAA Museum Archives Pecha Kucha Opportunity for SAA 2011
Posted: June 23, 2011 Filed under: Archives, Art Librarianship, Conference Planning, Libraries: Museum Libraries, Museum Librarianship, Museums, Opportunities: Conferences, Professional Associations, [ Opportunities ] | Tags: archives, conferences, museum archives section, museums, pecha kucha, presentations, saa, saa 2011 Leave a comment »Museum Archives Section Meeting Repository Updates
Pecha Kucha Style Call for Proposals SAA 2011
Thursday, August 25, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Deadline for submissions: July 29, 2011
Are you a member of the Museum Archives section of SAA? Do you have a repository update or an interesting new collection to share?
If so, please submit a brief proposal for a Pecha Kucha style presentation during the annual meeting of the Museum Archives section at the 2011 SAA conference. We look forward to accepting proposals that relate to museum archives, highlight new collections, or include repository news or highlights. To submit a proposal, please send a brief abstract of your topic, your name, institutional affiliation, and contact information, to Leanda Gahegan at leanda.gahegan@gmail.com. The deadline for proposals is July 29,2011.
Presenters must be a member of the Museum Archives section. If you are not a member yet, please feel free to join. More information is available here:
http://www.archivists.org/saagroups/museum/index.htm
The Museum Archives Section of the Society of American Archivists includes those who are responsible for the organization and care of archival collections located in museums.
About the Pecha Kucha format: Pecha Kucha sessions consist of multiple presenters, each having approximately 6 minutes and 40 seconds to present 20 PowerPoint slides on their topic. Timing will be strictly followed.
Out of the Ordinary: Preserving Paper-Based Ephemera Symposium
Posted: May 4, 2011 Filed under: Archives, Art Librarianship, conservation and preservation, Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Events, [ Opportunities ] | Tags: CCAHA, conservation center for art & historic artifacts, ephemera, OUT OF THE ORDINARY: PRESERVING PAPER-BASED EPHEMERA, paper, preservation 1 Comment »OUT OF THE ORDINARY: PRESERVING PAPER-BASED EPHEMERA
Presented by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts
June 17, 2011
Baltimore, MD
Co-sponsored & hosted by:
Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries, Department of Conservation & Preservation at The George Peabody Library
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This symposium will examine the myriad of challenges faced in preserving a wide variety of non-standard paper items produced in the 19th and 20th centuries, including paper dolls, greeting cards, posters, maps, blueprints, baseball cards, miniature books, scrapbooks, and oversize objects such as posters, maps, and blueprints . The size, the use of mixed media, and the often-transient nature of these objects add to the complexity of their preservation needs. The symposium will address the need to retain basic preservation guidelines while creatively developing effective storage, handling, and exhibition strategies and solutions for a variety of items.
This program is intended for curators, librarians, archivists, collection managers, and others involved in the care of collections that include paper-based objects large and small.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE
Barbara Fahs Charles, Principal, Staples & Charles
Joan Irving, Paper Conservator and Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Delaware
Corine Norman McHugh, Paper Conservator, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts
Debra Hess Norris, Chairperson and Professor of Photograph Conservation, Art Conservation Department, University of Delaware
Information about our speakers, host, and cosponsors is available at: www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar
LOCATION & TIMES
The George Peabody Library
17 East Mt. Vernon Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Friday, June 17, 2011
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration & refreshments
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Program
NOTES
* Lunch will not be provided. However, a list of local restaurants will be available.
* Refunds will be given until two weeks prior to program date, minus a $25 cancellation fee.
* If you have special needs, please contact CCAHA three weeks prior to the workshop date so that accommodations can be made.
REGISTRATION & FEES
$95 CCAHA members
$110 Non-members
Registration Deadline: June 3, 2011
Registration, secure credit card payment, and additional program information are available on our website at: www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar
The Academy of Certified Archivists will award five Accreditation Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this program. For more information, go to: www.certifiedarchivists.org.
Major funding for this program was generously provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
To learn more about CCAHA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.ccaha.org.
QUESTIONS? Call 215-545-0613 or email pso@ccaha.org
CALL FOR PRESENTERS: ACRL ARTS SECTION’S DISCUSSION FORUM
Posted: April 11, 2011 Filed under: ALA, Art History, Art Librarianship, Libraries: Academic Art & Architecture, Libraries: Art & Design Schools, Libraries: Museum Libraries, Libraries: Public Art Libraries, Libraries: Visual Resources Collections, Museum Librarianship, News, Opportunities: Calls for Papers, Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Professional Development, Professional Associations, Student Research, [ Opportunities ] | Tags: ACRL, ACRL Arts section, discussion forum, feedback, performing arts, presentation, research, visual arts Leave a comment »
Are you doing research in the arts that you would like to share with fellow librarians? Is there something you’re doing at your library dealing with the arts that you think others should know about? Do you have a presentation you’d like to float by a group of friendly colleagues for some benevolent critique?
If so, the ACRL Arts section invites you to submit a presentation proposal for our Discussion Forum held on Saturday, June 25th from 10:30-12noon during the ACRL Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA.
Details:
–Proposals can be about any topic dealing with the visual or performing arts and design (see list of possible topics below).
–Everyone is welcome to submit a proposal. Students are also encouraged to make a submission.
–Each presentation will have 15-20 minutes with a 5 minute Q&A. We anticipate being able to accept 4-5 proposals for presentation.
–Proposals will be reviewed by a committee drawn from the Arts Section Executive Board and Publications & Research Committee.
Deadline: Please submit your proposals to Yen Tran (nttran@callutheran.edu), chair of the Arts Section’s Publications & Research Committee no later than May 27th. Those submitting proposals will be notified by June 3rd, as to whether or not your proposal was accepted for presentation.
Possible topics:
–Research of any topic related to the arts
–Developments in the display and/or preservation of arts materials
–Innovative information literacy or visual literacy techniques with arts students
–Emerging technologies in arts libraries
–Inventive collection management and development in the arts
–Strategies for reaching out to arts users (students and faculty)
–Copyright and fair use in the arts environment
–Evaluating the needs of arts users
–Use of images in information literacy instruction
–Creative physical or online/virtual exhibits
The possibilities are endless; please consider submitting a proposal.
Call for Chapters: Bringing Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts into the Library
Posted: April 8, 2011 Filed under: Art Librarianship, Museum Librarianship, News, Opportunities: Professional Development, Professional Literature, Journals, Publications, Visual Resources | Tags: call for chapters, integration, literary arts, performing arts, visual arts, writing Leave a comment »Call for Chapters: Bringing Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts into the Library
Book Publisher: American Library Association
Editor: Carol Smallwood, MLS
Writing and Publishing: The Librarian’s Handbook, American Library Association, 2010http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2646
The Frugal Librarian: Thriving in Tough Economic Times, American Library Association, 2011
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3090
Chapters sought from U.S. and Canadian librarians who’ve worked with visual and performing artists to bring the arts into libraries to keep them vibrant community cultural centers. Innovative public, school, librarians who have encouraged painters, photographers, musicians, writers, and other creative talent of various ages.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material; 3,000-4,000 words written by one or up to three co-authors. Concise, how-to chapters, using bullets, headings.
Compensation: a complimentary book, discount on additional copies.
Possible topics: community programs and outreach, working with students, security and legal concerns, using the media, open houses, readings and book launches, displays, collaborations with community groups, workshops, grants.
To avoid duplication, please e-mail 2-3 topics described separately in 2-3 sentences by April 24, 2011 with a brief bio. Kindly place, ARTS/Your Name, on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
Fundraising for Preservation and Conservation workshops
Posted: April 1, 2011 Filed under: Archival Management, Art Librarianship, conservation and preservation, Instruction, Lectures, Opportunities: Professional Development, Workshops | Tags: conservation, conservation center for art & historic artifacts, education, maymont foundation, preservation, Workshops Leave a comment »Fundraising for Preservation and Conservation workshops
Presented by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts
WATERFORD, NY – APRIL 27, 2011
Hosted and cosponsored by:
Bureau of Historic Sites
Peebles Island Resource Center (PIRC)
Division for Historic Preservation
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and
Historic Preservation
RICHMOND, VA – APRIL 29, 2011
Hosted by:
Maymont Foundation
Cosponsored by:
Virginia Association of Museums
Virginia Conservation Association
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Through thoughtful planning and effective grant writing, your organization can be competitive in the race for public and private funding to preserve cultural collections. This workshop will examine the planning process that funders want to see in place and the components that make a grant request compelling. With examples drawn from success stories at museums, historic sites, libraries, and archives, program participants will gain an understanding of how to effectively develop and implement a funding strategy to raise money for their collections.
The workshop will address:
§ Planning: Moving from a preservation needs assessment to a funding strategy
§ Potential funding sources: Triaging your time to focus on your best funding prospects
§ Writing the request: Anticipating the funder’s questions and answering them concisely
§ Evaluation: Incorporating the new standards
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Lee Price, Director of Development at the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts, has worked as a fundraising consultant for many regional and national cultural institutions. He has written successful grant requests for preservation funding from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Save America’s Treasures.
LOCATIONS, DATES & TIMES
Waterford, NY – April 27, 2011
Peebles Island Resource Center (PIRC)
Peebles Island State Park
Waterford, NY 12188
Richmond, VA- April 29, 2011
Maymont
1700 Hampton Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Program Times
8:45 am – 9:15 am: Registration & Refreshments
9:15 am – 4:45 pm: Program
4:45 pm: Optional Tours: Maymont Mansion, Richmond, VA & Conservation Laboratory, PIRC, Waterford, NY
Registration & Payment
Program Fee: $110
Registration Deadline: 2 weeks prior to program date
Registration, secure credit card payment, and additional program information are available at:
www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar
NOTES
§ Lunch will not be provided. However, a list of local restaurants will be available and
participants are welcome to bring lunch.
§ Refunds will be given until two weeks prior to the program date, minus a $25 cancellation fee.
§ If you have special needs, please contact CCAHA three weeks prior to the workshop date so that accommodations can be made.
COURSE CREDITS
The Academy of Certified Archivists will award five Accreditation Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs) attending this program. For more information, go to: www.certifiedarchivists.org.
The Virginia Association of Museums (VAM) will award one credit in External Affairs or Collections Management to students in the Virginia Certificate in Museum Management program who attend this program. For more information about the VAM program, go to: www.vamuseums.org
This program was made possible with generous funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
To learn more about CCAHA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.ccaha.org.
Questions? Call CCAHA Preservation Services at 215.545.0613 or email them at pso@ccaha.org.
21st Century Art Librarian
Posted: February 11, 2011 Filed under: Art Librarianship 1 Comment »
Image: Twenty-First Century Art Librarian; Terrie L. Wilson, Editor
This 2003 work is no longer at the forefront of trends, but it does give insight into “unique challenges and vital administrative issues” that professionals face. Maybe one of you will be editor or contributor to a new, revised edition?
http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51637847
Anne Haas, Art Librarian of 25 Years
Posted: February 10, 2011 Filed under: Academic Librarianship, Advice: New Professionals, Art Librarianship, Libraries: Academic Art & Architecture Leave a comment »Interesting profile of Anne Haas, art librarian at Bowdoin’s Pierce Art Library. In particular, her jump from public to academic. It is sometimes difficult to make that transition. However, doing so early in her career and being able to capitalize on an open position that became permanent seems to have worked for her.
http://orient.bowdoin.edu/orient/article.php?date=2010-12-03§ion=4&id=1
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
Posted: January 30, 2011 Filed under: 2011 ARLIS/NA VRA Conference Minneapolis, Art Librarianship, Education: LIS Programs | Tags: vra_arlis2011 Leave a comment »KTP at LCC (UAL) and Bridgeman Education.flv
Really interesting partnership between Bridgeman Art Library & the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London. Made me wonder if the upcoming VRA + ARLIS/NA conference session, “Paving the Way for an Uncertain Future,” will discuss partnerships.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
Posted: January 30, 2011 Filed under: 2011 ARLIS/NA VRA Conference Minneapolis, Art Librarianship, Education: LIS Programs | Tags: vra_arlis2011 Leave a comment »class=”youtube-video”>
KTP at LCC (UAL) and Bridgeman Education.flv
Really interesting partnership between Bridgeman Art Library & the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London. Made me wonder if the upcoming VRA + ARLIS/NA conference session, “Paving the Way for an Uncertain Future,” will discuss partnerships.
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
