Archive for March, 2007

Invitation to participate

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

Greetings,

Given that Panopticon is an open and collaborative group I would like to invite you to send me anything relevant that you would like to announce through the blog.
We also have a wiki, which is completely collaborative, and you can post material there directly. The wiki address is http://gslis.simmons.edu/mw/panopticon. It is brand new, an empty canvas if you will, and has no structure or content at this moment. If you are unfamiliar with how to edit wikis, the tech lab is holding a Wiki workshop on Tuesday, March 27; 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Please contribute as much as you can.
We are trying to share information concerning anything to do with visual aspects of libraries and librarianship. Our scope is broad and includes Architecture, Archives, Art, Cataloging, Data Standards, Digital Services, Humanities, Moving Images, Museums, Photography, Scientific Images, Special Libraries, Technology, and Visual Resources. Please read the minutes from the first meeting to find out more about the scope of the interest group.

I look forward to hearing from you soon,
Darin
darin.murphy@simmons.edu.

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The GSLIS Research Colloquium Presents:

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

Information Visualization, a lecture by Dr. Gerry Benoit, Professor, Simmons College.
Tuesday, March 27th, 1:00 p.m., P-207.
The presentation will review some IV interfaces and explore what features might encourage libraries to adopt 3-D information visualization interfaces.
Bring your lunch – snacks and drinks will be provided.
For up-to-the-minute information, check: http://web.simmons.edu/~benoit/rc
Podcasts of previous events are available at: http://gslis.simmons.edu/podcasts
Professor Benoit’s talk is part of the GSLIS Research Colloquium that covers a variety of topics related to the information professions, including librarianship, archives, computer science, and information technology.

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ACRL New England Chapter Annual Meeting Conference

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

“Space: The Final Frontier”

Friday, June 1st, 2007

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Hassenfeld Conference Center

http://www.acrlnec.org/springconf07/home.shtml

Mark your calendars for JUNE 1, 2007, for the ACRL NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER
Annual
Meeting Conference. It will be held at Brandeis University and promises to
be one of
the outstanding events this Spring, 2007 for New England librarians. The
conference theme is
Space: The Final Frontier” which will be addressed throughout the day from a
wide range of
perspectives and many ideas offered as potential alternative solutions.

Many libraries here in New England and around the country are struggling to
balance core values
such as the preservation and retention of resources, with the reality of
limited space. The ACRL
New England Conference in Spring, 2007 will explore whether/how we can keep
pace with users’
increasingly niche demands for resources and multi-purpose facilities
without sacrificing library
core values, and how we can continue to provide access to necessary
collections and services
within our libraries.

Summary

The morning will begin with two outstanding speakers in a forum on space
issues in libraries:
Paul Gherman, University Librarian, Vanderbilt University, and Brian F.
Lavoie, Consulting
Research Scientist at OCLC. Paul and Brian will be followed by our keynotes
respondent,
Anne Sauer, Director of Digital Collections and Archives (DCA), Tufts
University.

In addition to being involved in several digital publication projects, such
as one to create tools
for history research, Gherman brings expertise as former President of ASERL
(Association of
Southeastern Research Libraries), and has proposed programs of “deep
cooperation,” including
championing the idea of “virtual storage.”

Brian Lavoie has worked as OCLC liaison to the Data Dictionary for
Preservation Metadata,
andas a member of the Digital Library Federation Framework Working Group.
Among other
ventures he has given us all a ‘reality check’ when he analyzed the holdings
of the original
“Google 5″ and has spoken on the exploration of “collective collecting.” As
Director of Digital
Collections and Archives, Anne Sauer will bring a fresh perspective to the
issues raised by the
morning speakers and lend her own unique voice as well as lead the
discussion.

In the afternoon, there will be two sessions of concurrent events. These
will include:

Linda Oldach of Mt. Wachusett Community College.
–Linda will address leadership issues for space planning and summarize the
experiences at
MWCC.

A Collaborative Collections Panel will include:
–Leslie Button, Collection Development Librarian, UMASS Amherst
–Steve Hyndman, Regional Manager YBP Library Services
–Pat Adams, Sales Director Blackwell Book Services
–Barbara Preece, Executive Director of the Boston Library Consortium
All will be giving their various perspectives on the process.

Additional sessions will include:

Gregory Crane, editor-in-chief of Perseus Digital Library at Tufts,
Gregory’s remarkable number of publications demonstrating his interest in
ancient Greek
authors goes hand in hand with his work on the rapid development of digital
resources in
the humanities

Greg Pronevitz, Regional Administrator of Northeast Massachusetts Regional
Library,
Greg will give insights into the applications for the Digital Commonwealth.

All of this, and a delicious lunch! This will prove to be a remarkable day
looking at and discussing so many possible alternatives to space problems in
libraries. Registration is open now, but space is limited.

See more conference details at

http://www.acrlnec.org/springconf07/home.shtml.

Direct any questions to:

Judith Pinnolis, Vice-President, ACRL/NEC & Chair, Conference Planning
Committee

pinnolis@brandeis.edu

PH: 781-736-4705

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Job posting at the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

PROJECT ARCHIVIST – DRAWINGS AND ARCHIVES

AVERY ARCHITECTURAL AND FINE ARTS LIBRARY

The Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, is searching for an
experienced archivist to process the architectural drawings and project
records of the New York architectural firm Emery Roth & Sons. This position
will be funded for 15 months with the possibility of extension. Funding for
the position will begin on the selectee’s start date. The collection covers
the production of the firm’s post-1950 work and includes records of several
significant Manhattan office buildings as well as project papers. The
Drawings and Archives consist of more than 1 million architectural drawings,
photographs, manuscripts, and other architectural archives. The department
is part of the Avery Library, a leading research library on architecture,
historic preservation, art history, painting, sculpture, graphic arts,
decorative arts, city planning, real estate, and archaeology. The Library
contains more than 400,000 volumes and receives approximately 1,900
periodicals.

Working under the supervision of the Curator of Drawing and Archives, the
Project Archivist will be responsible for:

- Processing architectural drawings, including ordering of projects,
description of drawings by title, date, associated architects, genres, among
other metadata, and coordinating drawings with archival materials.

- Processing architectural project files, including ordering of files,
description of contents, re-housing as necessary, and coordinating archival
materials with architectural drawings.

- Arranging and describing architectural collections in an electronic
database following DACS and other emerging standards. Includes searching,
authority work, description & subject analysis.

- Assigning, revising, and training support staff and students to provide
assistance with tasks above, including inputting, processing, and research
in archival files. The position will also be responsible for other duties
as assigned.

Requirements are: ALA accredited MLS with formal course work in archives
administration or an MA in archival management, and two years related
experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The
incumbent must have thorough knowledge of archival processing and
preservation theories and procedure; working knowledge of Microsoft Access;
ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member or a team;
ability to combine accuracy and efficiency; proven organizational and
supervisory skills; proven interpersonal skills. Must be able to lift and
carry heavy boxes and must be able to climb ladders.

This position has been classified as a PC I position. Salary is
commensurate with experience. We offer excellent benefits including 100%
Columbia tuition exemption for self and family and assistance with
University housing. Columbia will also pay 50% tuition for your dependent
child who is a candidate for an undergraduate degree at another accredited
college or university.

One of the world’s leading research universities, Columbia provides
outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual
community. Set in the Morningside Heights academic village, Columbia also
presents the unmatched dynamism, diversity and cultural richness of New York
City. The University Libraries, grounded in collections of remarkable depth
and breadth, are also building extensive electronic resources and services.
The Libraries at Columbia are committed to collegiality, professionalism,
innovation and leadership.

For immediate consideration please e-mail your resume and the names/contact
information for 3 references to: libjobs2@columbia.edu

or send it to:

Human Resources

Columbia University

Box 18

Butler Library

MC 1104

535 West 114th Street

New York, NY 10027

Please reference Search # UL70107003 and include your e-mail address.

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Job posting at Amon Carter Museum Library

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

Cataloger/Associate Librarian – Amon Carter Museum Library.

Catalog and assist with the processing and storing of library materials;
assist the Library Director with maintenance and development of library
services for museum staff and public.

Duties include: Original and copy cataloging of monographic and serial
materials in all formats; oversee technical services workflow and quality
control; assist in supervising paraprofessional catalogers, library
assistants, and volunteers; provide reference and research service to museum
staff and public; work with Library Director to establish departmental
policies and procedures, as well as long-range planning; coordinate the
implementation and maintenance of library software and upgrades; liaise with
museum IT department and Texas Christian University; responsible for local
system administration of EX LIBRIS and OCLC; facilitate interlibrary loan
and exchange programs; assist Webmaster in maintaining the library’s web
presence; participate in staff training; compile library statistics and
administer stack storage areas. Reports to Library Director.

Requires: ALA-accredited MLS with at least three years of cataloging
experience; thorough knowledge of cataloging principles and procedures
including AACR2, USMARC formats, LCSH, authority control, and LC
classification; in-depth experience with an integrated library system (EX
LIBRIS and OCLC preferred); excellent computer skills including HTML, MS
Office, and Outlook; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with a diverse community of colleagues and library users;
ability to work independently and as part of a team; background in art
history and/or American history preferred.

Position open until filled.

Mail, fax, or e-mail letter, resume and references to:

HR Manager

Amon Carter Museum

3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Fort Worth, TX 76107

Fax (817) 989-5149

kathy.goodale@cartermuseum.org

EEOC. www.cartermuseum.org

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Job posting at the Getty

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

Research Database Editor – Project for the Study of Collecting and
Provenance

The Getty Research Institute

Researches, creates and edits records using primary and secondary source
material for inclusion in the Getty Provenance IndexR.

Supervises the work of editors, and is responsible for their training.

Ensures accuracy of data by applying thorough knowledge of current best
practices in database design; carefully applies this knowledge to the
production of records for electronic publication.

Sets and implements editorial standards, including rigorous standards for
quality assurance and quality control.

Sets editorial priorities and assignments to meet production deadlines.

Resolves complex database and editorial issues.

Communicates with current collaborators and works with key GRI staff to
initiate new collaborations as appropriate.

Within the framework of the GRI digital strategy and in collaboration with
other key GRI staff develops and implements new search tools and strategies
for management and provision of access to Provenance datasets.

Audits and advises on both publication formats and content of the PSCP Web
site.

Closely monitors and assesses both users and uses of the Getty Provenance
IndexR.

Responds to queries from researchers.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in art history; with work in the history of collecting
and provenance preferred; seven plus years editing, cataloguing, or
comparable experience in the filed of art history; reading knowledge of two
European languages or fluency in at least one European language.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

J. Paul Getty Trust

Attn: Human Resources

1200 Getty Center Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90049

or email resume and cover letter to jobs@getty.edu and indicate “Research
Database Editor IV” in the subject line.

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Second Life virtual meeting

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

This announcement concerning a gathering in Second Life was taken from the ARLIS/NA listserve.

The oh-so-very-informal “artslib” group (librarians in the arts, architecture, design…)
will meet in Second Life on Monday, March 26th, 2007.

Please join us for a tour of the installation:

! Architecture 101
Architecture Island (45, 131, 24)

Meet there at 9:00 a.m. SLT (PDT)

Keystone Bouchard (a.k.a. Jon Brouchoud in RL) will lead a tour and discussion of his
projects in SL. Jon/Keystone is also the creator of “The ARCH”
http://archsl.wordpress.com/about/ — a blog that explores the convergence of
the metaverse with the real life practice of architecture and related fields.

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workshop announcement

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

I don’t know if the place and date would be convenient for anyone here at Simmons, but it may be helpful to know about such events. There are similar workshops in the Los Angeles area every year.

Are you responsible for creating and maintaining sustainable digital collections?
Don’t miss this popular conference, celebrating its 11th year!

SCHOOL FOR SCANNING:
The A–Z of Creating Digital Collections
Presented by the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)

Co-sponsored by the Midwest Art Conservation Center

Register Online Today! www.nedcc.org Click on School for Scanning.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 9, 2007

May 1–3, 2007
Marriott Minneapolis City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

The School for Scanning conference takes digitization from theory into practice and is geared toward participants with a beginning or intermediate level of digital knowledge. Participants who already have experience in digitization can obtain an up-to-date briefing. From metadata to rights management, from file formats to funding, learn how to create and manage sustainable digital collections.

CONFERENCE COST: $595

NEW! Concurrent break-out sessions and Vendor Showcase.

If you are a vendor interested in exhibiting at the conference,
download the Exhibitor Prospectus at: www.nedcc.org.

For complete conference information and to REGISTER ONLINE: www.nedcc.org Click on School for Scanning.

The Northeast Document Conservation Center is one of the largest nonprofit, regional conservation centers in the United States.

NEDCC is grateful for support from the National Endowment for the Humanities for its field services.

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Notes from first meeting

Friday, March 16th, 2007

The meeting on March 13, 2007 was a great success. I would like to thank everyone for their interest, with special thanks to Rachel Resnik, Public Relations Officer for the New England Chapter of the Art Librarians Society of North America (ARLIS/NE); Anne Reid, Administrative Manager for the Dean’s Office for their help in initiating the forming of the interest group; and GSLIS professor, Martha Mahard, who has graciously volunteered to be our faculty advisor. To date, approximately two dozen students have expressed interest in participating.

Scope:
The group is meant to serve GSLIS students interested in working with images in libraries. This includes, but is not limited to, the following subject concentrations: Architecture, Archives, Art, Cataloging, Data Standards, Digital Services, Humanities, Moving Images, Museums, Photography, Scientific Images, Special Libraries, Technology, and Visual Resources.
Emphasis will be placed on bringing together relevant professional development organizations, in particular the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA), the Visual Resources Association (VRA), the Society of American Archivists (SAA), and the Special Libraries Association (SLA).

Membership is open to the entire GSLIS community. We hope that this group will appeal to active participants in other student organizations (ALA, ASIS&T, LISSA, LISSA-West, PLG, SCoSAA, SIR, SLA, etc) who are willing to share their special interests.

Communication:
Virtual communication will be our primarily activity. Currently a blog, wiki, and list-serve are being set up for the group. The primary aim is to share information concerning image management in libraries. This includes, but is not limited to:
Job announcements; postings for relevant events (conferences, workshops, and training sessions); discussions of data & content standards; and resource sharing of library tools, websites, news items, copyright issues, technological developments, and visual literacy.

There is certainly strong interest in other events as well. Suggestions included: speakers, library tours, presentations based on conference attendance, and gallery/open studio events. (There was interest in attending the SoWa First Friday open studios in the South End). If a group meeting is needed then one can easily be arranged.

We would also like to involve participants from GSLIS – West. The group could also be instrumental in informing new students about specific course mapping for art/image careers. Additionally, it could provide a place to discuss internship and job opportunities and experiences.

Another goal is for Simmons/GSLIS to participate in the new Art Library Students & New ARLIS* Professionals site, http://www.arlisnap.org/.

What’s next:
Be on the lookout for emails announcing list-serve. Hopefully everything will be in place by next week. The first meeting attendees decided on an appropriate name; the group is to be called Panopticon, which alludes to total visual awareness of one’s surroundings. (OED- A place where all is on display; a public exhibition hall or showroom.)

Important note: This is an interest group and not a student organization. This means that we have no formal budget and events requiring funds would need to be sponsored by a willing student group. Luckily, there are many student groups willing to do that. If, in the future, the interest group would like to develop into a student group we would need to write a constitution and submit a formal request for a budget. (One of the major drawbacks of doing that would be smaller budgets for every GSLIS student organization because it is a shared financial pool. But we can worry about that in the future).

I’m quite sure that I did not include everything discussed at Tuesday’s meeting. It was a very dynamic and lively discussion and not everything made it into my notes, my apologies for that.

Thank you all for your interest. The overall response has been very positive. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or concerns at darin.murphy@simmons.edu. Please include “panopticon” or “panop” in the subject line.

Best regards,

Darin Murphy

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Brief list of upcoming conferences

Friday, March 16th, 2007

March 27-31
The 25th Annual Conference of the Visual Resources Association will be held March 27-31, 2007, in Kansas City, Missouri. http://www.vraweb.org/conferences/vra25/

April 13
“At the Turn of the Centuries: The Influence of Early 20th Century Book Arts on Contemporary Artists’ Books” conference to be held at Yale University on April 13, 2007: http://beinecke.library.yale.edu/centuries/index.html

April 26-30
ARLIS/NA Annual Conference, 2007, Atlanta
The ARLIS/NA Conference Planning Team announced the opening of Early Registration on the Conference website http://www.arlis-se.org/atlanta2007/. A registration form is available for download and online registration is coming soon. Early Registration is available through March 30, 2007

May 25
Mark your calendars. The spring meetings of the New England Chapters of ARLIS and VRA will be held jointly at the new library of the Rhode Island School of Design, in Providence, May 25th. Details will follow later.

June 24-29
The ARLIS/VRA Summer Educational Institute for Visual Resources and Image Management will be held at Indiana University, in Bloomington, Indiana, from June 24 through June 29, 2007. It is an intensive 5-day workshop intended to provide instruction in visual resources and image collection management. ARLIS/NA and VRA have developed a special curriculum to provide intensive training in these areas–training that is often not found in library and information science degree programs. More information available at http://www.vraweb.org/seiweb/index.html

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