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.
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 Leave a comment »Every 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 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/29> .
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 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/51> .
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 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/57> .
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 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/52> .
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 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/56> .
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 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/45> .
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 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/46> .
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 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/61> .
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 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/47> .
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 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/70> .
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 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/64> .
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> http://www.metro.org/en/cev/62 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/62> .
Upcoming Special Interest Group Meetings:
ILL
Tues, April 12 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Learn more & register: http://www.metro.org/en/cev/49 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/49>
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> | Learn more & register: http://www.metro.org/en/cev/44 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/44>
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 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/66>
Digitization: Introducing the Newly Re-designed OCLC CONTENTdm
Mon, May 16 | 10am-12pm | Learn more & register: http://www.metro.org/en/cev/67 <http://www.metro.org/en/cev/67>
Please contact Laura Forshay at lforshay@metro.org, 212.228.2320 x 10 with any questions.
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 Leave a comment »Awesome 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 Leave a comment »Opportunities 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 Leave a comment »Registration 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/.
ARLIS/NA Webinar Friday 1/14: Benefits of Career Mentoring
Posted: January 12, 2011 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Opportunities: Networking, Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: mentoring, Minneapolis 2011 ARLIS/NA-VRA Conference, Professional Development, webinar Leave a comment »Via ARLIS/L… do attend this free online interest session if you’d like to learn more about the Career Mentoring workshop at this year’s conference.
ARLIS NA Presents: The Benefits of Career Mentoring
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/562718505
On March 24th a workshop on Career Mentoring will be offered at the joint VRA & ARLIS/NA conference in Minneapolis. Learn more about the benefits of participating in the workshop, for both mentors and mentees. We’ll cover what training is provided, and how to apply. Our presenter will be Sarah Carter, Chair of ARLIS/NA’s Mentoring Subcommittee.
Date:
Friday, January 14, 2011
Time:
11am Pacific – 12pm Mountain – 1pm Central – 2pm Eastern
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
Two Fantastic, FREE Webinars This Week!
Posted: November 17, 2010 Filed under: Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: Professional Development, Webcasts, webinar Leave a comment »Check out two great webinars this week courtesy of ARLIS/NA and ALA-LLAMA. Details below:
#1: on Thursday, Nov. 18 –
You have – or soon will earn – your MLS degree. But what’s next? How do you put it to work?
Job Hunting for the Recent or Future MLS Graduate
Thursday, Nov. 11/18 from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST.
Applying and interviewing for a professional library position can be fraught with anxiety and frustrations. But you can put yourself ahead of the herd with the right information and strategies. The Library Leadership and Management Association’s Human Resources Section (LLAMA-HRS) will present “Job Hunting for the Recent or Future MLS Graduate.” This webinar will increase your confidence and raise your success rate; you’ll learn what libraries are seeking and gain a comprehensive understanding of how libraries conduct searches and make hiring decisions.
Speaker:
Brian Keith is assistant dean for human and financial resources at the George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida. He will share his insight and advice from years of experience recruiting librarians.
Here is the registration link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/188096954
#2: On Friday, Nov. 19 —
ARLIS NA Education Subcommittee Presents:
Reaching Visual Art Students in the Classroom and Beyond
Friday, November 19, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Space is limited! Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/614597480
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about how to join the webinar.
(ARLIS NA webinars are reserved for current ARLIS NA members only. At some point in the near future, we hope to make the archived version of all our webinars available on our website. If you have recently joined ARLIS, please check the members directory to make sure you are listed. If not, please email webinars(at)arlisna(dot)org to ensure your registration is approved.)
Description: Does your library serve student designers, artists, and other visual learners? If so, join us for this webinar on tailoring instruction and outreach for this population. Ellen Petraits will discuss concept mapping, a visual exercise she uses in library instruction at the Rhode Island School of Design ( RISD ) to help students identify and develop research topics in art and design courses. (*This is an encore of Ellen’s ARLIS /NA 2010 Boston conference presentation.) Peter Blank promotes the artistic qualities of special collections materials to attract student artists to Stanford University’s Art and Architecture Library, but also participates in MFA studio critiques across campus to bring the library to the artists.
Speakers:
* Ellen Petraits, Art Reference Librarian, Rhode Island School of Design
* Peter Blank, Head Librarian, Art and Architecture Library, Stanford University
Contacts from Education Subcommittee: Heather Koopmans (hkoopman(at)scad.edu) and Cara List (clist(at)uoregon.edu)
For more information about ARLIS NA Webinars, please visit http://arlisna.org/webinars/index.html
Reminder! 2010 – 11 ARLIS/NA Internship Award
Posted: October 12, 2010 Filed under: Opportunities: Awards, Opportunities: Internships, Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: awards, Internships, Professional Development Leave a comment »Via ARLIS-L: Only a few days left to apply!
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – ARLIS/NA Internship Award 2010-11
The Art Libraries Society of North America is now accepting applications for its annual Internship Award.
The ARLIS/NA Internship Award provides financial support for students preparing for a career in art librarianship or visual resources curatorship. The award grants $2,500.00 to the selected recipient to support a period of internship in an art library or visual resources collection.
The deadline for applications is October 15, 2010.
For detailed information about the award and application instructions please see the ARLIS/NA website:
http://www.arlisna.org/about/awards/internship_info.html
Apply now for ACRL Immersion ’11 Program
Posted: October 7, 2010 Filed under: ALA, Instruction, Opportunities: Professional Development, Workshops | Tags: ACRL, ALA, Professional Development Leave a comment »Via ACRL Update:
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is accepting applications for its Immersion ’11 Program. Complete program details and application materials are online at http://www.acrl.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/ (click “Immersion 11 Program”). The application deadline is Dec. 1, 2010.
The ACRL Immersion ’11 Program provides four-and-a-half days of intensive information literacy training and education for academic librarians, to be held July 24-29, 2011, at Seattle University in Seattle. The Teacher Track focuses on individual development for those who are interested in enhancing, refreshing or extending their individual instruction skills. Curriculum includes classroom techniques, learning theory, leadership and assessment framed in the context of information literacy. The Program Track focuses on developing, integrating and managing institutional and programmatic information literacy programs. Participants selected for the Program Track will develop individual case studies in advance of the Immersion program.
Acceptance to Immersion ’11 is competitive to ensure an environment that fosters group interaction and active participation. The application deadline is Dec. 1, 2010, and notifications will be issued in February 2011. Complete program details and application materials are online. Send questions concerning the program or application process to Margot Conahan at (312) 280-2522 or mconahan@ala.org.
Lunchtime Chat, Friday 10/8: “Yours, Mine, Ours: Leadership Through Collaboration”
Posted: October 7, 2010 Filed under: Discussion, Opportunities: Events, Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: Chats, Professional Development Leave a comment »We hope you can join us for another chat this Friday! Instructions for joining the chat are at the bottom of our Lunchtime Chats page here: http://www.arlisna.org/chats/index.html If you were unable to attend the “Yours, Mine, Ours” conference, this is a great opportunity to discuss some of the issues and themes presented. If you did attend the conference, we’d love to chat with you about your impressions, insights, etc.
A Post-conference chat: Yours, Mine, Ours: Leadership Through Collaboration
October 8th, 11am Pacific – 12pm Mountain – 1pm Central – 2pm Eastern
Join Günter Waibel and members of the ARLIS/NA Education Subcommittee to share ideas, inspirations, and questions stemming from this conference. The conference investigated strategies for fostering collaboration within and between libraries, museums and archives.
Discussion Leaders: Günter Waibel, Program Officer, OCLC Research; Heather Gendron, Art Librarian, Sloane Art Library, UNC Chapel Hill; Adrienne Lai, NCSU Libraries Fellow
Related links:
Yours, Mine, Ours: Leadership Through Collaboration conference
ARLIS/NA Lunchtime Chat Friday 10/1: “Breaking Out of the Glass Case: Collaborative Exhibitions in Library Spaces”
Posted: September 30, 2010 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Discussion, Exhibitions, Opportunities: Events, Opportunities: Meetings, Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: Chats, Professional Development Leave a comment »Join us for the first Lunchtime Chat of the 2010-11 season, tomorrow, Friday October 1. Chats are free and open to all; to view and participate in upcoming events, visit the ARLIS/NA Lunchtime Chats webpage at http://www.arlisna.org/chats/index.html . Scroll down for instructions and to enter the Meebo chat room. On behalf of the Professional Development/ Education Subcommittee, I hope to see you there!
– Heather K
Breaking Out of the Glass Case: Collaborative Exhibitions in Library Spaces
October 1, 11am Pacific – 12pm Mountain – 1pm Central – 2pm Eastern
Libraries can be powerful sites for collaboration with artists and art institutions. A wide range of visitors pass though our spaces every day, providing ample opportunities to connect people, art, and information. Our guest moderators – an artist/curator and a librarian – will discuss the ways in which they have created such interactions within their respective communities. Looking at case studies from public and academic libraries, this chat will offer ideas and insights to all who are interested in bringing art into the library.
Discussion Leaders: Lorna Brown, artist and independent curator; Laura Graveline, Visual Arts Librarian, Dartmouth College
ARLIS/NA Education Subcommittee contacts: Heather Koopmans (hkoopman@scad.edu) & Adrienne Lai (adrienne_lai@ncsu.edu)
Related links:
- Group Search at the Vancouver Public Library
- “Uncommon Partners: Facilitating Creative Collaborations in the Arts Across Campus” – article from College and Undergraduate Libraries by Beahan, Graveline and Taxman (Vol 16. Iss 2&3, April 2009)
Paths To Employment – ALA Online Chat 9/15
Posted: September 13, 2010 Filed under: ALA, Job Search, Opportunities: Events, Opportunities: Networking, Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: Chats, Professional Development Leave a comment »Via ALA collib-l: Check out this chat about jobseeking; could be especially relevant for those with technical services interests.
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Are you new to the field and are looking for ways to gain professional experience? Are you a new graduate that is having a hard time finding an entry level position?
There are strategies to building a network and getting on a path toward your goals. The ALCTS New Members Interest Group (ANMIG) wants to share those strategies with you.
Please join us for an informal 1 hour chat on Wednesday September 15th, 2010 at 10 am Pacific Time. ANMIG team member Erica Findley will be your host. If you cannot make the chat don’t worry. The transcript will be made available in ALA Connect.
This chat is open to all ALA members of all types.
To join the chat:
On September 15th log in to ALA Connect and navigate the the ANMIG page. Look for the Meebo chat room embedded in to our ALA Connect page http://connect.ala.org/node/85257.
Learn more about ALCTS http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/index.cfm
Learn more about the ALCTS New Members Interest Group (ANMIG) http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alcts/mgrps/ig/ats-ignmbr.cfm
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.
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
Don’t Forget: “Boston Bound” Online Chat This Friday!
Posted: April 6, 2010 Filed under: 2010 ARLIS/NA Conference Boston, Opportunities: Networking, Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: Boston 2010 ARLIS/NA Conference, Chats, Professional Development Leave a comment »Whether you are new to ARLIS/NA, are simply attending your first conference or are a long-time veteran of the conference, please join Brian Loar and Jennifer Friedman to learn more about what to expect, or to share your own sage advice.
Lunchtime Chat, This Friday, April 9th, 2010:
ARLIS/NA 101: Boston Bound
Accessible, informative, and fun. This chat will cover the basics of ARLIS/NA community and its annual conference. Learn what makes ARLIS/NA fabulous, get insider tips for navigating the conference, and learn ways to get involved.
Moderators: Bryan Loar, Ann Whiteside, Jennifer Friedman
April 9th, 2010, 11am Pacific – 12pm Mountain – 1pm Central – 2pm Eastern
- What are your expectations and what do you want to gain from the conference?
- What resources are available for first-time conference attendees?
- What’s there to do in Boston?
- What makes ARLIS/NA unique?
- How can I get involved?
Instructions on how to use Meebo chat software are included on the Chats page: http://www.arlisna.org/chats/
Transcripts of previous chats are also available on the Chats page.
Friday, March 12: ARLIS/NA Chat “The Future of Art Indexing”
Posted: March 9, 2010 Filed under: Discussion, Opportunities: Networking, Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: Chats, Discussion, library services and resources, Professional Development Leave a comment »Join the next ARLIS/NA Chat, this Friday, March 12:
*The Future of Art Indexing*
Recent discussion about BHA has brought to the fore a possible near-term chilling reality — one in which access to both retrospective and current indexing may be severely curtailed. More broadly and across the disciplines, scholarly publications everyday become more available in digital formats. Some content becomes available through open access venues online, while others are available through subscription sources.
* What impact does this trend have on the future of art indexing?
* Do art researchers look to indexes as a primary discovery tool and will they use them at all as inevitably more and more content becomes available to them online in full-text?
* If we believe as a community that art indexes will continue to be a necessary and relevant discovery mechanism, how will the community support indexing projects going forward?
Please join us in an online discussion about this fascinating, challenging and changing element of our research landscape.
Moderator: Carol Ann Fabian, Director of the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University
March 12, 2010, 11am Pacific – 12pm Mountain– 1pm Central – 2pm Eastern
Instructions on how to use Meebo chat software are included on the Chats page: http://www.arlisna.org/chats/ Transcripts of previous chats are also available on the Chats page.
Marketing event for Atlanta-area emerging librarians
Posted: March 2, 2010 Filed under: Opportunities: Networking, Opportunities: Professional Development, Outreach | Tags: events, Professional Development, Workshops Leave a comment »If you live in/ near Atlanta, you might want to check out this upcoming event (Via the Georgia Library Association listserv):
LIBRARY MARKETING
WHEN: Saturday, March 13, 2010, 3 – 5 PM
COST: Free
Atlanta Emerging Librarians (AEL) and Special Library Association (SLA), Georgia Chapter, join together to host an information program on library marketing. Dr. Christie Koontz from the Florida State SLIS program will speak about the importance of marketing library services and how to plan effective promotional strategies.
Dr. Koontz is the Director of GeoLib, a program that offers digital geographic information and marketing solutions to libraries. Dr. Koontz teaches marketing and conducts research at Florida State, as well as serving on several committees of state, national and international library and information organizations.
Event RSVP and info page: http://aelslalibrarymarketing.eventbrite.com/
This Friday: ARLIS/NA Chat on Branding the Arts Library
Posted: February 22, 2010 Filed under: ARLIS/NA, Lectures, Opportunities: Professional Development, Outreach | Tags: Chats, marketing, Outreach, Professional Development, Webcasts Comments OffDon’t forget that ARLIS/NA’s Chat Series is offering up a great discussion later this week! I personally recommend “Marketing Today’s Academic Library” to anyone who is interested in user experience and branding for libraries. It’s a thought-provoking read and this week’s discussion promises to be every bit as interesting.
Technical info and details about past and upcoming chats at: http://www.arlisna.org/chats/index.html
In Search of Meaning: Building a Brand for an Arts Library
We will look at ways you can measure and build brand awareness for your library. In preparation for this chat, we recommend you take a look at Brian’s book “Marketing Today’s Academic Library” which includes helpful examples for library marketing and outreach. Although the focus is academic libraries, much of what is discussed may be applied to any type of library.
Moderator: Brian Mathews, author of Marketing Today’s Academic Library.
Friday, February 26, 2010, 11am Pacific – 12pm Mountain – 1pm Central – 2pm Eastern
- What is the difference between marketing, branding, advertising, and outreach?
- What is unique about Arts libraries?
- What do your patrons think about your library? How do you know?
- What types of marketing research have you conducted?
- What are some techniques and strategies you can use for building your brand?
ARLIS/SE Professional Development Travel Award
Posted: January 26, 2010 Filed under: Opportunities: Awards, Opportunities: Professional Development | Tags: arlisna2010, awards, Professional Development Comments OffARLIS /SE Professional Development Travel Award
The award’s purpose is to cultivate a talented, dedicated, and educated group of professionals for the ARLIS/NA organization as well as the ARLIS/SE chapter. Funds from this award may be used to pay for travel, lodging, registration and meals associated with professional development activities at the annual ARLIS/NA conference.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must currently reside in the geographic area served by the ARLIS/SE chapter (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Membership in ARLIS/SE and ARLIS/NA at the time of application is not required, although preference will be given to current ARLIS/SE members. Applicants must also currently be either employed in the field of art librarianship and/or visual resources curatorship, or enrolled in an educational program leading to a graduate degree. Current students, individuals beginning their professional career within the field of Art Information in the past five years, and paraprofessionals who are becoming active in ARLIS/NA or ARLIS/SE for the first time may be included. Any individual meeting these criteria may apply for the award; however first-time attendees are given preference. Recipients of the award may not reapply in future years.
AWARD RECIPIENT DUTIES
The travel award recipient is expected to:
1. Participate in the ARLIS/NA Conference Networking program (if they have not previously done so).
2. Attend the ARLIS/SE Chapter meeting at the annual ARLIS/NA conference.
3. Submit a written report on his or her conference activities within one month of the conference.
This report should be submitted to the ARLIS/SE webmaster to be posted on the ARLIS/SE webpage.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received by midnight on Monday, February 22nd, 2010.
For more information, contact Sarah Carter : scarter2 [at] ringling [dot] edu
Application website: http://www.arlis-se.org/travelaward.html
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