Careers in Art History day

Organised by the Association of Art Historians (AAH) Student Members Committee, the Careers in Art History day 'welcomes a wide range of speakers, who will offer informative presentations on career paths into the art world, including museums, auction houses, art education, academia, libraries and archives.'

The event will be held on 27 October 2012 at The Kenneth Clark Lecture Theatre, The Courtauld Institute of Art, London.

Booking can be completed online through the events page of the AAH website.
http://www.aah.org.uk/events

Landscape libraries

Interesting project based at the National Library of Wales around artist Kyffin Williams, combining art librarianship, art history and all kinds of mad digital stuff ...

http://landscapelibrariesdigitalpaint.wordpress.com/

An Introduction to Art and Design Reference Resources event in Leeds - May 1st 2012

The Students & Trainees Committee is pleased to announce it will be holding the popular event 'An Introduction to Art and Design Reference Resources' at the Art Library, Leeds Central Library on Tuesday 1st May 2012. The workshop is for those new to the world of art librarianship, or those wishing to update their skills in art and design enquiry work. The day features presentations from leading art librarians, who will provide up-to-date information on the key print and electronic resources and strategies for effective research enquiry work.

There is a significant practical element to the day, including hands-on computer training, allowing delegates to put into practice the skills and knowledge acquired on the day. A behind-the-scenes tour of the Art Library Leeds Central Library is included. It is a great chance to meet fellow colleagues, trainees or students and will be the Committee's first event held in Leeds.

Highlights of the day, which follow a similar programme to the recent event held in London are:

Enquiry work in an art and design museum - Bernadette Archer, National Art Library
Visual Resources Enquiry Work in an Academic Environment - Victoria Brown, Oxford University
Enquiry referral work: specialist sources & practical session - Yamuna Ravindran
Supporting students with Dyslexia in art and design enquiry work - Andrew Callen, Salford University

The costs are:

ARLIS members £77

ARLIS students/unwaged £38

Non-ARLIS members £97

Non-ARLIS students/unwaged £48

Please see the ARLIS website or the ARLIS News-sheet for further details and to find a booking form, and complete and return the form by 27th April to book a place.
We hope to see you there!

http://www.arlis.org.uk/

Forthcoming STC event: 'Taking the Plunge: Art Librarianship as a Career Option'

'Taking the Plunge: Art Librarianship as a Career Option' will be held this year on Saturday 3rd March at the National Gallery's Educational rooms in London.

This workshop aims to introduce those interested in a career in art librarianship to the diversity of the sector, the kind of work and roles involved, as well as the current job market and how to enter the profession.

This year's event is full to the brim with speakers working in a variety of art and design libraries, who will talk about their experiences in art librarianship, their job roles and career paths. There is a session on enhancing your CV, and a tour of the fantastic National Gallery Library.
This event is aimed at students, trainees, library assistants and anyone interested in a career in art and design librarianship.

Highlights include:

Librarianship in a private academic institution: Natasha Held, Christie’s Education

Working with Special Collections: Richard Daniels, University of Arts, London

Starting out: the lowdown from a recent graduate: Sarah Maule, Ravensbourne

Film collections: Sarah Currant, British Film Institute Library

Museum/Gallery Librarianship: Joseph Ripp, National Portrait Gallery, London

Booking is now open and will be closing on 20th February, and early booking is advisable as this is a popular event. A full programme, further details and booking forms can be found on the ARLIS website:

http://www.arlis.org.uk/events.php?link=2