Reminder: ARLIS/NA 2012 Conference Travel Awards
Posted: January 10, 2012 Filed under: ARLIS/NA 2012 Conference, Opportunities: Awards, Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Travel Awards Leave a comment »from the ARLIS-L listserv
Conference Travel Awards – Apply Now!
Application deadline for all awards listed below: January 13th, 2012, 11:59pm EST.
The ARLIS/NA Travel Awards Committee is pleased to announce the following Travel Awards for attending annual Conference of ARLIS/NA, to be held March 29th – April 2nd, 2012 in Toronto.
Details about the conference can be found here: http://www.arlisna.org/toronto2012/.
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/2012ARLIS-TravelAwards
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!
Read on to view a full list of conference awards… Read the rest of this entry »
Reminder: ARLIS/NA 2012 New Voices Panel submissions!
Posted: January 10, 2012 Filed under: ARLIS/NA 2012 Conference, Opportunities: Calls for Papers, Opportunities: Conferences | Tags: arlisna12, conferences, Professional Development Leave a comment »Papers are being accepted through Thursday, Jan. 12, so there’s still time to submit!
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@nysid.edu by January 12th. Please feel free to re-post.
Student Lodging for ARLIS/SE Fall Meeting in Durham
Posted: September 27, 2011 Filed under: Art Librarianship, Conference Planning, News, Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Networking | Tags: arlis/se, conference, durham, fall meeting, north carolina Leave a comment »Are you a student attending the ARLIS/SE Fall meeting in Durham, North Carolina?
Are you still trying to find a place to stay?
ArLiSNAP might be able to help! We have some contacts and might be able to track down a couple of spare rooms in the houses of other ARLIS members in the area.
Save some money and network at the same time. Not a bad deal!
Contact Rosemary if interested!
Save the Date: Contemporary Artists’ Books Conference in NYC
Posted: August 17, 2011 Filed under: Art History, Art Librarianship, Artists Books, Opportunities: Conferences | Tags: art-book culture, artists' books, booksellers, conference, contemporary artists' books conference, long island city, MOMA, new york art book fair, new york city, printed matter, ps1 Leave a comment »Contemporary Artists’ Books Conference, September 30 – October 1, 2011
in conjunction with the Printed Matter New York Art Book Fair
MoMA PS1, Long Island City, New York
This dynamic, two-day program focuses on emerging practices and debates within art-book culture. This year’s sessions feature a keynote by artist Tauba Auerbach, and sessions on an array of topics, including: artists’ books from Latin America, non-commercial distribution practices, contemporary criticism, and the pedagogical use of artists’ books in the juvenile justice system.
Thanks to generous funding by David Teiger and Phillip Aarons, the conference is free to the public for the first time.
[Editor's note: I've attended this conference/fair twice and it's a wonderful event--engaging panels, amazing opportunity to interact with artists and booksellers, plus a lovely social atmosphere. I highly recommend it, even more so now that it's free. RKJD]
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.
Designed Learning Futures 2011 Call for Proposals
Posted: January 28, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Calls for Papers, Opportunities: Conferences Leave a comment »
DML2011 is calling for Ignite Talk proposals. It would be a great opportunity to feature something like a recent student project information literacy education.
Deadline is 9 a.m. PST Feb. 7th, 2011 & the conference is in California.
For more info, go to http://dmlcentral.net/conference2011/call-for-proposals
AAM Emerging Voices Forum: Call for Proposals
Posted: January 21, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Calls for Papers, Opportunities: Conferences Leave a comment »The Registrar’s Committee hosted the first ever Emerging Voices Forum at the 2008 AAM Marketplace of Ideas, in support of emerging professionals in the fields of collections or exhibits management and museum registration. This event was so successful that we’re bringing it back for a fourth year at the 2011 AAM Annual Meeting in Houston! RC encourages you to submit proposals for this event.
The Marketplace is a venue for the informal exchange of ideas on timely issues and information sharing about innovative programs in collections management. Organized as an informal poster session, this event is the perfect opportunity to share knowledge with the larger museum community.
Graduate students are encouraged to submit proposals based upon thesis work, innovative projects, or other research endeavors related to collections or exhibits management and museum registration. The setting of the marketplace lends itself to poster session style presentations, which can be supplemented with personal laptops, handouts, etc. Tables and chairs will be provided according to the presenter’s specifications. The goal of the Emerging Voices Forum is to promote new ideas and to discuss current topics in the field – it is a great opportunity to highlight your work as a student and meet established professionals in an informal setting.
If you would like to be considered as a presenter for this forum please submit your idea, using the format provided below, to Christina Schwartz (Schwartzc [at] si [dot] edu) no later than February 9, 2011. Selected presenters will be notified by February 14, 2011.
The Marketplace of Ideas will be held at the AAM annual conference in Houston on May 23, 2011, from 3:30 – 5:30pm.
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Name:
Title:
College/University:
Contact information
Home/Cell phone:
Email:
Brief description of your topic: (No more than 250 words)
Space requirements (choose from the following): 66” round table or 6’ rectangular table, chairs, power outlet, etc.
ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits – January 7-11, 2011 – San Diego, California
Posted: January 4, 2011 Filed under: ALA, ArLiSNAP, Conference Planning, News, Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Events, Opportunities: Professional Development Leave a comment »The New Members Round Table (NMRT) will host the following events at the upcoming ALA Midwinter Meeting that may be of interest to members of ARLIS/NA:
Membership, Networking, & Committee Interest Meeting (NMRT) (Open)
Saturday, January 8, 2011 – 8:00am – 10:00am
Location: Marriott Hotel & Marina (MAR)
Description: Interested in learning how you can get involved with the New Members Round Table? Stop by this informal meeting to hear some of the exciting things NMRT has to offer you. Membership, networking, and committee work are but a few – let us help you get involved!
Sponsors: NMRT (New Members Round Table)
Cost: Included with conference registration
Midwinter Social (NMRT) (Open)
Saturday, January 8, 2011 – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Offsite Location (OS) Borders, Gaslamp Dist.
Description: Come join NMRT members for an evening of networking and fun at Borders in the Gaslamp District, 668 6th Ave. Light refreshments will be provided.
Meeting Type: Social Event
Sponsors: NMRT (New Members Round Table)
Cost: Included with conference registration
Group Home: NMRT Midwinter Social Committee (New Members Round Table)
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
Travel Awards for ARLIS/NA-VRA Joint Conference
Posted: November 17, 2010 Filed under: Opportunities: Awards, Opportunities: Conferences | Tags: awards, Minneapolis 2011 ARLIS/NA-VRA Conference 3 Comments »Do you want to attend the annual ARLIS/NA conference? The 2011 meeting will be a joint session with the VRA (Visual Resources Association) and it’s in Minneapolis from March 24 – 28. An array of travel awards are available for new professionals and students to help defray the costs of attending. Deadlines are already approaching for some of these!
ARLIS/NA Travel Awards:
These are just a few of the available awards. For more information, visit http://arlisna.org/about/awards/awards_index.html Application deadline is January 14 21, 2011.
- Student Conference Attendance Award ($1000)
Eligibility: Student members who are active participants in ARLIS/NA and are currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program in Library Studies and/or Information Studies or have recently graduated (within 12 mos. of graduation). - Student Diversity Award for Conference Attendance ($1000)
Eligibility: Students from a traditionally under-represented group who are currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program in Library Studies and/or Information Studies or have recently graduated (within 12 mos. of graduation). - Judith A. Hoffberg Student Award for Conference Attendance ($1000)
The Judith A. Hoffberg Student Award for Conference Attendance is given annually in honor of the founding of ARLIS/NA and its first president. Eligibility: Students who are currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program in Library Studies and/or Information Studies or have recently graduated (within 12 mos. of graduation).
ARLIS/NA Chapter Travel Awards:
Many of the ARLIS/NA regional chapters sponsor their own travel awards. These provide a great opportunity to attend the annual meetup while connecting with the art librarians near you. Visit your local chapter’s website for more information and to see what’s available. Application deadlines vary.
VRA Travel Awards:
The Visual Resources Association recently announced its travel awards for attendance at the 2011 joint VRA & ARLIS/NA conference. The deadline for receipt of applications will be November 30, 9am Central Time.
A preliminary conference schedule with a listing of workshops and sessions has already been posted at:http://vraarlis11.sched.org/ and information about costs is posted here: http://www.vra-arlis2011.org/
Available awards:
- Up to six Tansey fund awards of $250 to $850 each
- The Kathe Hicks Albrecht award of $850 (for a first-time conference attendee)
- The Gallery Systems award of $800
- Two New Horizons awards of $850 each. These awards are aimed at members in the following categories: solo VR professionals, part-time VR professionals, geographically isolated VR professionals, VR professionals in smaller institutions, and/or first-time attendees
- The Davis Art Top-up award of $250
- The Joseph C. Taormina Memorial Travel Award of $250
- A New Horizons student travel award of $300, for a full-time student enrolled in an accredited degree program and considering a career in visual resources
- One international award, amount as yet to be determined
The application form will be available on the VRA website from October 29: http://www.vraweb.org/ under What’s New. Before you apply, PLEASE READ “Travel Award Rules and Guidelines”, “Tips for VRA Travel Awards Applicants”, and “Types of Travel Awards”, all linked here as PDFs: http://www.vraweb.org/organization/committees/travel/index.html
ACRL 2011 Scholarships
Posted: August 5, 2010 Filed under: Academic Librarianship, Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Scholarships, Opportunities: Travel Awards Leave a comment »ACRL 2011 scholarship categories are:
- Librarian Scholarships - provide opportunities for librarians with five or fewer years of post-MLS experience to update their skills and knowledge
- Library Support Staff Scholarships – provide opportunities for library support staff to attend the premier event for academic and research libraries
- Library School Student Scholarships – provide opportunities for library school students to learn more about current issues and developments in academic and research libraries
- Virtual Conference Scholarships – provide unique opportunities for collaboration, learning and networking online
- Spectrum Scholar Travel Grants - provide opportunities for Spectrum Scholars to participate in an ACRL professional development activity and opportunities to foster stronger relationships between Spectrum Scholars and their existing or potential mentors.
Deadline: Nov. 9, 2010
More info here: http://www.acrl.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/national/2011/index.cfm
Via: American Libraries Magazine
Museum-Computer Network Conference Scholarships Available
Posted: July 29, 2010 Filed under: Museum Librarianship, Opportunities: Awards, Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Professional Development, Professional Associations | Tags: conferences, Professional Development Leave a comment »via ALA Lita-L:
The Museum Computer Network is providing NINE scholarships to attend this year’s MCN Conference:
I/O: The Museum Inside-Out/Outside-In: 38th Annual MCN Conference
October 27th – 30th, 2010, Austin, Texas
The competitive scholarship provides free conference registration, free hotel stay, and a $50 stipend to cover additional expenses. To apply, please submit application form found at http://www.mcn.edu/mcn-2010-scholarships by August 13.
Applicants must meet ONE of the following criteria for eligibility:
1. Employed at an institution with no more than 20 permanent staff
2. First-time MCN conference attendee
3. New to the profession with less than 2 years experience in the field
See http://www.mcn.edu/mcn-2010-scholarships for more information about the scholarship program.
Questions? Please contact Scholarship Committee chair Jana Hill at jana.hill(at)cartermuseum(dot)org.
Founded in 1967, the Museum Computer Network has been serving the cultural heritage community for over 40 years. The Museum Computer Network (MCN) supports the greater museum community by providing continuing opportunities to explore, implement, and disseminate new technologies and best practices in the field.
Please pass this on to your colleagues. You can also contact Christina DePaolo, Conference Chair with questions about the conference, at 206 654-3165 or christinad(at)seattleartmuseum(dot)org.
call for proposals: ARLIS/NA Mountain West Chapter virtual conference
Posted: July 12, 2010 Filed under: Opportunities: Conferences Leave a comment »Call for Proposals: ARLIS/NA Mountain West Chapter Virtual Conference
Adapt, Evolve, Transform: Current Issues in Art Information
The Mountain West Chapter is now seeking proposals for sessions and papers for our Virtual Conference to be held on Thursday, November 4, 2010. The conference is tentatively scheduled to be conducted using GoToWebinar. Details on how to participate in a GoToWebinar event will be distributed to all attendees as we near the date of the virtual conference.
Though sponsored and organized by the ARLIS/NA Mountain West Chapter, our virtual conference will be open to the larger community of art information professionals, including librarians and visual resources curators in academic, museum, corporate, and other environments. You do not need to be a member of the Mountain West Chapter to submit proposals or participate in the conference as an attendee. Registration fees will be $30 for ARLIS/NA Mountain West members, and $50 for all other participants.
Do you have preliminary results of a research project you’d like to get feedback on? Is your institution working on exciting new programming or facilities? How are you weathering the difficult budget climate? Do you have creative solutions to information problems in art, architecture, design, visual and material culture, and related disciplines? Share all of this (and more!) by proposing content for our virtual conference!
A paper is a proposal for a 15-20 minute presentation on a topic of your choice.
A session is a proposal for a presentation of up to 3 papers on related topics.
Proposals that allow for significant discussion and dialogue between presenters and attendees are strongly encouraged. We hope to make this virtual chapter conference a lively, engaging, and valuable experience for participants.
Deadline for submissions: August 10, 2010
Guidelines for Submission:
Please send the following to Meredith Kahn, ARLIS/NA Mountain West Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect at kahn.meredith@gmail.com:
–type of proposal (paper or session)
–250-word abstract
–list of participant(s)
–institutional affiliation and contact information for presenter(s) and organizer(s)
–anticipated length of time needed for paper or session proposed
Conference Mentoring at ALA Annual
Posted: April 30, 2010 Filed under: ALA, Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Mentoring, Opportunities: Networking, Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: ALA, mentoring, networking Leave a comment »<Via LITA-L>
The New Members Round Table (NMRT) Mentoring Committee is pleased to announce that they are accepting applications for their Conference Mentoring Program for the ALA Annual Conference in June!
Attending your first ALA Conference?
Overwhelmed by all the programs and events available at Annual?
Sign up for a Conference Mentor today!
The Conference Mentoring Program is open to all ALA members and is designed to connect a first time conference attendee with a ‘seasoned professional’ who can help them navigate the ALA Annual Conference. If you are on your way to becoming a librarian, or are new to the profession, this program is for you!
Interested in having a Conference Mentor? For the guidelines and an online application form please visit
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/mentor/conferenceMentorApp.cfm
The application deadline is May 15, 2010 for first consideration.
Applicants will be matched with a Conference Mentor in June and communicate via email or telephone prior to the conference and then meet during the conference.
If you have questions, please contact the NMRT Mentoring Committee at nmrt_mentoring(at)yahoo(dot)com
Please note that this mentoring program is not structured to provide career guidance, it is focused on issues related to the ALA Annual Conference. NMRT also offers a Career Mentoring program that will begin taking applications at the end of the summer. Please watch for an announcement regarding Career Mentoring later this year.
Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship
Posted: April 14, 2010 Filed under: Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Travel Awards Leave a comment »Applications for the 2010 Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship are due April 16, 2010. Sponsored by the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF), the scholarship will enable a library school student or new professional to attend ALA’s 2010 Annual Conference (June 24–29 in Washington, D.C.)
The scholarship provides for conference registration, transportation, housing for six nights and six days per diem. In return, the recipient will be expected to attend various FTRF and other intellectual freedom meetings and programs at conference, consult with a mentor/board member and present a report about their experiences. The 2010 Conable Scholarship recipient also will attend the LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund’s 40th Anniversary Gala, scheduled for Monday, June 28 at the Folger Shakespeare Library.
The award will be announced in May.
Students currently enrolled in a library and information studies degree program and new professionals (those who have worked in librarianship for three years or less) are eligible to receive the Conable Scholarship. Those interested must submit an application that includes two references and an essay detailing their interest in intellectual freedom issues. Applicants also are asked to attach a résumé, particularly those who are working professionals. If the recipient is already registered for ALA’s Annual Conference, he or she will have the conference fee refunded.
To apply for the Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, visit http://www.ftrf.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/oifprograms/ifawards/conablescholarship/Conablemain.cfm. For more information, please contact Jonathan Kelley at (800) 545-2433, ext. 4226 or jokelley [at] ala [dot] org
Museum Computer Network 2010 – Call for Proposals
Posted: April 13, 2010 Filed under: Museum Librarianship, Opportunities: Calls for Papers, Opportunities: Conferences, Opportunities: Professional Development, Technology | Tags: conferences, Professional Development Leave a comment »The MCN (Museum-Computer Network) annual conference will take place in Austin, Texas Oct 27-30, 2010 and proposals are now being accepted.
- Behind the scenes and transparency in the museum
- Commons and digital collections
- Igniting the Imagination: building communities locally and globally, on-site and online
- Open Source, Open Content, Open Learning
- User-generated and museum content: quality, trust, reputation and relevance
- Integrated communication strategies in print and online
- Bridging the Digital Divide
- Individual Paper: 20-30 min presentation
- Case Study Showcase: 5 minute presentation followed by break-out discussions
- Complete Panel: 3-4 presenters united by a common theme
- Roundtable: moderated discussion of a theme without formal presentations by panelists
- Unconference Session: ad hoc & informal, unconference sessions allow us to address very focused topics and specific needs
Deadline: May 3
For more information visit http://www.mcn.edu/conferences/index.asp?subkey=2778
Co-Coordinator 2011-2013
