From Records to Data: Seeing and Sharing Digital Cultural Heritage Collections Differently with Recollection
Posted: May 6, 2011 Filed under: Digital Curation, Digital Libraries, Images, Lectures, Opportunities: Professional Development, Records Management, Software, Technical Services, Visual Resources, [ Opportunities ] | Tags: brooklyn public library, cultural heritage, digital collections, MODS, NDIIPP, open source, recollection, trevor owens Comments OffFrom Records to Data: Seeing and Sharing Digital Cultural Heritage Collections Differently with Recollection
Brooklyn Public Library
Trevor Owens, Digital Archivist with the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program (NDIIPP) at the Library of Congress, will give a lecture titled “From Records to Data: Seeing and Sharing Digital Cultural Heritage Collections Differently with Recollection” at Brooklyn Public Library’s Dr. S. Stevan Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture on Thursday, May 19th from 3-4:30pm.
Owens will introduce and demonstrate the utility of Recollection, a free open source platform for generating and customizing views (interactive maps, timelines, facets, tag clouds) that allow scholars, librarians and curators to explore digital collections in novel and intuitive ways. This demonstration will show how content stewards can ingest collections from spreadsheets, sets of MODS records, or RSS and Atom feeds and then generate a range of interactive visualizations, including charts and maps, as well as sophisticated faceted browser interfaces for users of their digital collections.
We especially invite students and professionals interested in cultural heritage, digital curation and preservation, information visualization and other similar fields to attend.
Brooklyn Public Library
Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
718-230-2762
www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org
E-forum on Job Hunting: A Conversation About How To Do It Well
Posted: April 29, 2011 Filed under: Advice, Advice: New Professionals, Advice: Students, Job Search, Opportunities: Professional Development, Technical Services, [ Opportunities ] | Tags: ALCTS, e-forum, erica findley, interview skills, job hunting, library technical services, tiffany eatman allen Comments OffJob Hunting: A Conversation About How To Do It Well
May 4-5, 2011
Hosted by Tiffany Eatman Allen and Erica Findley
Please join us for an e-forum discussion. It’s free and open to everyone!
Registration information is at the end of the message.
Each day, sessions begin and end at:
Pacific: 6am – 2pm
Mountain: 7am – 3pm
Central: 8am – 4pm
Eastern: 9am – 5pm
In this free and open e-Forum discussion, our hosts will look at performing a successful job search in library technical services.
Whether you are new to the field or just changing career focus, this e-Forum will provide you with the pointers you need to secure your next position in this continually changing area of librarianship. What can you do to put yourself ahead of the competition? How can you make yourself more visible in the crowded job market? Need a refresher on cover letters and resumes? How about interview basics? Do you know how to best manage your on-line presence while conducting a job search? We will explore these questions and many more with our two hosts: Tiffany Allen, Library HR insider and Erica Findley, a new graduate who recently landed an academic library position.
Tiffany Eatman Allen is the Director of Library Human Resources at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University Library. She works extensively with librarians, staff, and Information and Library Science graduate students, and is also currently the Chair of the Library Leadership & Management Association (LLAMA) Human Resources Section. She holds a BA in Political Science and Psychology and an MLS, both from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has published in traditional print media, including C&RL News and in The Librarian’s Career Guidebook, as well as several articles written online for LISCareer.com. Additionally, she has served as co-editor of LISCareer.com and as co-author of “Career Q&A with the Library Career People” for LISjobs.com since 2003.
Erica Findley is the Digital Resources/Metadata Librarian at Pacific University Library in Forest Grove, Oregon. She earned her MLIS is 2008 and has held a variety of appointments in ALA. Currently, she is the Vice Chair of the ALCTS New Members Interest Group where she has led two on-line discussions about performing successful job searches. She is also serving on two search committees one for a library staff position and the other for the ALCTS ANO Editor position.
*What is an e-forum?*
An ALCTS e-forum provides an opportunity for librarians to discuss matters of interest, led by a moderator, through the e-forum discussion list. The e-forum discussion list works like an email listserv: register your email address with the list, and then you will receive messages and communicate with other participants through an email discussion. Most e-forums last two to three days. Registration is necessary to participate, but it’s free. See a list of upcoming e-forums at:
http://bit.ly/upcomingeforum
.
*To register:*
Instructions for registration are available at:
http://bit.ly/eforuminfo
. Once you have registered for one e-forum, you do not need to register again, unless you choose to leave the email list. Participation is free and open to anyone.
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 Comments OffArLiSNAPPERS: 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.
NYC Metro Professional Development Classes for April/May
Posted: April 12, 2011 Filed under: Instruction, News, Opportunities: Networking, Opportunities: Professional Development, Professional Associations, Workshops | Tags: continuing education, METRO, new york city, Professional Development, skills Comments OffEvery month, METRO offers an exciting range of learning and networking opportunities – details and registration are just a click away!
To receive significant discounts on METRO Professional Development classes and other career boosting benefits, all current library school students are invited to apply for myMETRO individual membership at the student rate of $50 per year. To learn more or to apply, please visit
http://www.metro.org/individual-membership/
April:
Personal Digital Archiving
Wed, April 13 | 1-4pm | $35 METRO & myMETRO, $60 Non-members
During this hands-on session, instructor Ellyssa Kroski will explain the process of creating and executing an action plan for archiving personal digital assets, deciding what to store, consolidating multiple file versions, and cataloging resources.
Learn more & register at
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/29
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http://www.metro.org/en/cev/29
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Information Architecture and Interaction Design (IA/IxD)
Fri, April 15 | 10am-4pm | $50 METRO, $40 myMETRO, $70 Non-members
Using a case study methodology, this workshop will introduce participants to the field of IA/IxD. We will begin by reviewing the perceptual model necessary for thinking and working with IA/IxD and then apply this model to the process of IA/IxD by reviewing a case study from start to finish.
Learn more & register at
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/51
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Webinar: Introduction to Major Changes from AACR2 to RDA
Wed, April 27 | 10-11:30am | $20 METRO & myMETRO, $40 Non-members
This webinar will provide an entry-level introduction to aspects of RDA records that differ from AACR2, and what catalogers should expect to see in RDA records generally.
Learn more & register at
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/57
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http://www.metro.org/en/cev/57
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METRO Book Talk: Boomers and Beyond – Reconsidering the Role of the Library
Thurs, April 28 | 6-8pm | $10 METRO, myMETRO, & Non-members
Diantha Schull and Pauline Rothstein will present an overview from their recent book “Boomers and Beyond: Reconsidering the Role of Libraries”, focusing on foundation theories about longevity, including its implications for health promotion, learning, work, and spirituality.
Learn more & register at
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/52
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http://www.metro.org/en/cev/52
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Webinar: Managing the Implementation of RDA at Your Library – What Administrators Need to Know
Fri, April 29 | 10-11:30am | $20 METRO & myMETRO, $40 Non-members
Instructor Chris Cronin will inform library administrators and cataloging managers on how to begin thinking about preparing staff and systems for the transition from AACR2 to RDA.
Learn more & register at
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/56
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http://www.metro.org/en/cev/56
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May:
Introduction to Metadata for Digital Collections
Tues & Wed, May 3 & 4 | 10am-4pm | $275 METRO, $225 myMETRO, $325 Non-members
Instructor Dr. Marcia Zeng will examine the role of metadata in the digital environment during this two-day workshop. The main focuses will be given to 1) the applications of metadata standards for distinct domains and information communities and 2) the creation of application profiles according to local needs.
Learn more & register at
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/45
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http://www.metro.org/en/cev/45
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Enriching Metadata Services through Linked Data
Thurs, May 5 | 10am-1pm | $20 METRO & myMETRO, $30 Non-members
This workshop will explain the principles, concepts, and the potential usage of Linked Data in libraries of all sizes. It will not cover technical implementation topics.
Learn more & register at
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/46
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http://www.metro.org/en/cev/46
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VRA Core: An Introduction to Metadata for Cultural Materials
Mon, May 9 | 1-4pm | $40 METRO, $30 myMETRO, $60 Non-members
Instructor Elisa Lanzi will cover the overall benefits of using the VRA Core in order to ensure streamlined inputting of crucial information about works and images, and to improve searching and user understanding.
Learn more & register at
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/61
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http://www.metro.org/en/cev/61
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Digital Rights Management for Library and Archives Projects
Wed, May 11 | 10am-4pm | $75 METRO, $60 myMETRO, $100 Non-members
This workshop will approach copyright from the collections and project management perspective. Topics will include an overview of Section 108 and how to analyze underlying or third-party rights in textual, visual, audio, and moving image content.
Learn more & register at
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/47
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http://www.metro.org/en/cev/47
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Webinar: The Future for Libraries
Tues, May 17 | 10-11am | $20 METRO & myMETRO, $40 Non-members
Sarah Houghton-Jan, author of the popular blog, “Librarian in Black” will discuss how the current budget crisis will change the way we provide services to our patrons. This webinar will be of particular interest for anyone interested in finding out what digital services libraries can build upon to better serve their communities now and in the future.
Learn more & register at
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/70
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http://www.metro.org/en/cev/70
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myMETRO Presents: An Evening of Presentation by myMETRO Student Members
Wed, May 18 | 6-8pm | There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
Join us for a sample of cutting edge research in librarianship from three students, including an investigation of the impact of recommender systems; risk management applied to digital asset preservation; and a collaborative project to connect to LIS students.
Learn more & register at
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/64
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http://www.metro.org/en/cev/64
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Using XML in Libraries
Thurs, May 19 and Thurs, May 26 | 10am-4pm each day | $75 METRO, $60 myMETRO, $100 Non-members (covers both days)
This two-day intensive workshop is designed to teach beginners how to use XML in the library environment, with a focus on using the language for resource description, metadata management, and electronic text encoding.
Learn more & register at <
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/47
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http://www.metro.org/en/cev/62
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Upcoming Special Interest Group Meetings:
ILL
Tues, April 12 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Learn more & register:
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/49
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Science, Technology and Medical Librarians: Current Trends in Electronic Scholarly Communication
Thurs, April 14 | 1:30-4:30pm <
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/44
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http://www.metro.org/en/cev/44
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Smart Phones and Mobile Computing: Mobile Information and Literacy Panel – Are You In the Know About Info to Go?
Fri, May 6 | 3:00-4:30pm | Learn more & register:
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/66
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Digitization: Introducing the Newly Re-designed OCLC CONTENTdm
Mon, May 16 | 10am-12pm | Learn more & register:
http://www.metro.org/en/cev/67
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Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x 10 with any questions.
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 Comments Off
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 Comments OffCall 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, 2010
http://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
Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Workshop in Charlotte, NC
Posted: April 5, 2011 Filed under: Disaster Planning, News, Opportunities: Professional Development, Workshops | Tags: charlotte, emergency and disaster preparedness, north carolina, planning, Workshops Comments OffThe North Carolina Connecting to Collections Project (C2C) will be sponsoring an Emergency & Disaster Preparedness workshop on April 11, 2011 hosted by the Charlotte Museum of History for staff, board members, and volunteers who are interested in preserving and protecting cultural heritage when faced with emergency situations. The workshop will be led by Matthew Hunt, C2C’s Disaster Preparedness Coordinator.
Disasters come in many forms—Natural, Human-generated, Intentional, and Unintentional—and all are capable of causing significant property damage. Through this workshop we will give cultural institutions the tools and training to start their disaster planning and response preparations. We will all face a disaster one day, and our success after it will depend on our preparation for it. This workshop will cover the importance of planning for emergency situations, the elements of a disaster plan and why we need to test existing plans.
The workshop will open with an information session about C2C and NC ECHO; questions, feedback, and networking are encouraged. Participants in the C2C sessions have a unique opportunity to help improve how cultural heritage institutions (museums, archives, libraries, and historic sites) care for a wide variety of artifacts, books, papers, and other objects of our state’s cultural past. C2C project staff wants input on what types of workshops are needed. Additional workshops on collections conservation care and disaster preparedness will be offered in the future.
The North Carolina Connecting to Collections Project is an IMLS grant-funded initiative aimed at helping institutions better care for their collections. A variety of partner organizations have made this project possible: Federation of NC Historical Societies, NC Museums Council, NC Preservation Consortium, State Historic Records Advisory Board, and Society of NC Archivists.
Register at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/disasterpreparednesscharlotte
Registration Fee: $10
Make checks or money orders payable to: NC Department of Cultural Resources
Send checks or money orders to:
Michelle Vaughn
Connecting to Collections
4610 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4610
Please mail a copy of your registration with your registration check.
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 Comments OffFundraising 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: http://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: http://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.
Quick Hit: ARTstor Travel Awards competition
Posted: April 1, 2011 Filed under: Images, News, Opportunities: Awards, Opportunities: Professional Development, Opportunities: Travel Awards, reference, Student Research, Visual Resources | Tags: ARTstor, ARTstor travel awards, databases, scholarshio, Visual Resources Comments OffThere is still time to submit an entry for this year’s ARTstor Travel Awards competition!
ARTstor is providing five travel awards in the amount of $1,500 each to help support the educational and scholarly activities—such as flying to a conference—of graduate students, scholars, curators, educators, and librarians in any field.
The deadline is Monday, April 4, 2011.
Learn more here:
http://www.artstor.org/news/n-html/travel-awards.shtml
Defining the Digital Humanities event at Columbia University
Posted: March 31, 2011 Filed under: Academic Librarianship, ArLiSNAP, Lectures, Libraries: Academic Art & Architecture, News, Opportunities: Professional Development, Technology, Workshops | Tags: columbia university, dan cohen, defining the digital humanities, digital humanities, dino buzzetti, federica frabetti, scholarly communication 1 Comment »What do digital humanities scholars see as the potential of this interdisciplinary field?
Find out.
Defining the Digital Humanities
Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 12:00-2:00 PM
555 Lerner Hall, Morningside
Guests who do not have a Columbia University ID must RSVP to kp2002@columbia.edu by Tuesday, April 5.
Panelists include Dan Cohen, Director of the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University; Federica Frabetti, Senior Lecturer in the Communication, Media and Culture Program at Oxford Brookes University, UK; and Dino Buzzetti, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Bologna. More information.
RESEARCH WITHOUT BORDERS EVENT SERIES
The Scholarly Communication Program at CU Libraries/Information Services presents a speaker series for the 2010-11 academic year on today’s pivotal issues in scholarly communication.
Join us for the third year of events exploring changes in how scholars and researchers create, share, reuse, and preserve new knowledge. The series is free and open to the public.
For more info, email Kathryn Pope at kp2002@columbia.edu, or visit
http://scholcomm.columbia.edu
.
Follow the events remotely on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/ScholarlyComm
.
SLA@Pratt annual Skill Share Fair
Posted: March 31, 2011 Filed under: Job Search, Opportunities: Events, Opportunities: Networking, Opportunities: Professional Development, Student Organizations | Tags: pratt institute, pratt sils, skill share, SLA, sla@pratt Comments OffSLA@Pratt annual Skill Share Fair is coming up!
This year, the Fair will take place on Friday, April 15th from 4-6pm on the 6th floor of the Pratt Manhattan Center.
The Fair will consist of panel discussion from varying realms of the SLA universe, as well as one-on-one speed mentoring sessions by working professionals spanning the spectrum of the special libraries field.
Attendees that are not Pratt students or affiliates must RSVP with Aurelia, amoser@pratt.edu, to be cleared with security prior to admittance to the event.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact any SLA@Pratt officer here:
http://mysite.pratt.edu/~sla/officers.html
.
SLA@Pratt annual Skill Share Fair
Friday, April 15th from 4-6pm
PMC, 144 West 14th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
in Manhattan, NYC
(h/t Antonio DeRosa, SLA@Pratt, VP of PR)
ARLIS webinar! Friday, Feb. 11 – Getting Started: Cover Letter, Resume and Interview Tips for New Professionals
Posted: February 10, 2011 Filed under: Job Search, Opportunities: Professional Development, Workshops | Tags: Professional Development, webinar Comments OffAwesome webinar for those who are on the job hunt (and pretty much everyone else)! Please note that it is limited to current ARLIS/NA members only.
Getting Started: Cover Letter, Resume and Interview Tips for New Professionals
A webinar presented by ARLIS NA Education Subcommittee
Friday, February 11
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/912920745
New to the field of art librarianship? Applying for professional positions for the first time? We’ve invited two guests to talk about the application and interviewing process. They’ll offer expert advice for new (and soon-to-be) professionals on reading job descriptions, writing cover letters and resumes, and selecting good references. We’ll also take a look at some of the skills and knowledge search committees look for when recruiting new art information professionals.
Presented by:
Allen K. Townsend, Director, Arts Library, Yale University
Tiffany Allen, Personnel Librarian, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. ARLIS NA Webinars are available for current members only.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer
ACRL Arts and Visual Literacy Opportunities
Posted: February 7, 2011 Filed under: Academic Librarianship, Conference Planning, Opportunities: Meetings, Opportunities: Professional Development, Opportunities: Volunteer | Tags: ACRL, Professional Development Comments OffOpportunities for those interested in contributing to ACRL arts-related groups…
ACRL/IRIG Visual Literacy Standards Task Force (post-) ALA Midwinter virtual open meeting
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Time: 11:30-1:00 PST/2:30-4:00 EST
Register here:
https://ala.ilinc.com/perl/ilinc/lms/event.pl?div_view=reg&event_user_id
(please note there are three IRIG meetings listed; please select the 2/16/2011 VLTF meeting)
Please join the ACRL/IRIG Visual Literacy Standards Task Force for an open meeting to discuss the Standards development process and the soon-to-be-available draft Standards document. The meeting is open to all, and it is not necessary to be a member of ALA, ACRL, or IRIG.
The draft Standards document will be available on the ACRL/IRIG Visual Literacy Standards blog (
http://acrlvislitstandards.wordpress.com/
) by Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Additional information about the Standards project is also available on the blog.
If you would like to submit a question or discussion topic in advance of the meeting, please email Denise Hattwig at dhattwig@uw.edu.
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The ACRL Arts Section is seeking contributors to the Philadelphia ArtsGuide for the upcoming 2011 ACRL Conference, March 30-April 2.
The ArtsGuide is a semi-annual guide and customized Google Map developed by members and associates of ACRL’s Arts Section to help conference attendees find arts-related venues and events in and around host cities.
This is a great opportunity to get involved in the ACRL Arts Section. It’s also a fun way to contribute your knowledge of the area to enhance everyone’s conference experience!
You can view previous ArtsGuides on the ACRL Arts Section page at:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/about/sections/arts/artsguide/artsguides.cfm
If you are interested in contributing to ArtsGuide sections on Visual Arts & Museums, Galleries, Architecture, Theatre, Music, and/or Dance please contact the editor of this year’s ACRL ArtsGuide, Eamon Tewell, at eamont(at)gmail(dot)com as soon as possible.
Both ACRL members and non-members are encouraged to contribute.
Submissions would be due by February 18, 2011.
SEI 2011 Registration / SEI Kress Scholarship applications due Feb. 11
Posted: February 7, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Professional Development, Opportunities: Travel Awards, SEI | Tags: Professional Development, scholarships, Workshops Comments OffRegistration is open for SEI 2011 & SEI Kress Scholarship applications due Feb. 11
The SUMMER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR VISUAL RESOURCES AND IMAGE MANAGEMENT 2011
Held at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque from June 7-10, 2011.
http://www.vrafoundation.org/sei2011/
The Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) and the Visual Resources Association Foundation (VRAF) are pleased to announce that registration for the 2011 Summer Educational Institute for Visual Resources and Image Management is open through April 15, 2011 ( will close earlier if all available slots are filled). Please register early to assure your attendance.
Past Institutes have been attended by visual resources professionals new to the field, those currently enrolled in library schools who wish to augment their experience with image management training, and more experienced professionals eager to update their skill sets in response to fast-changing technological advancements. Expert instructors will cover intellectual property rights, digital imaging, metadata and cataloguing, the application of social and new media in visual resources, the product environment, strategic planning, professional development, and future directions for the profession.
Reminder: Applications for the Kress Foundation SEI Scholarships must be submitted by February 11, 2011.
For additional information and to register, please visit the SEI webpage,
http://www.vrafoundation.org/sei2011/
.
IMLS: Free Webinar on 21st Century Skills Instruction
Posted: January 28, 2011 Filed under: Opportunities: Professional Development Comments OffLearn about registration here: http://www.imls.gov/news/2011/011911.shtm
Free Webinar: Libraries and 21st Century Skills
IMLS Briefing Showcases Best Practices and Provides Practical Tips on Using IMLS Tools
Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is hosting a webinar for library professionals to discuss the central role that libraries play in cultivating the creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communications skills that individuals need to be successful in the 21st century.
Making the Learning Connection: Libraries and 21st Century Skills Webinar
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 3:00 – 4:30 PM ET
Speakers include Mary Chute, IMLS Deputy Director for Libraries, Mary Boone, North Carolina State Librarian, Jeffrey Patchen, President and CEO of the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, and Luis Herrera, San Francisco City Librarian.
Webinar participants will receive:
- Guidance for how to use the IMLS Museums, Libraries and 21st Century Skills Report and Self-Assessment Tool
- Best practices and approaches to enhancing 21st century skills of audiences and stakeholders
- Details for specific grant opportunities
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 Comments OffVia 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.
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
Co-Coordinator, 2013-2015
