Wednesday, 25 April 2012
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Tuesday, 24 April 2012
An Introduction to Art and Design Reference Resources event in Leeds
Just a reminder it's not too late to sign up for the popular An Introduction to Art and Design Reference Resources event to be held in Leeds on Tuesday 1st May 2012. There are still spaces and the event promises to be an info-filled and interesting day.
Please visit the ARLIS/ UK & Ireland website for a booking form.
http://www.arlis.org.uk/
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
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/
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/
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Delegate review of 'Taking the Plunge'
Thank you to Jen Smith, M.Sc. Electronic and Digital Library Management student at the University of Sheffield, for writing the following report of our recent event 'Taking the Plunge':
On a drizzly Saturday morning, a group of working and would-be librarians gathered in The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square to test the waters at “Taking the Plunge: Art Librarianship as a Career Option”. We heard from a diverse range of people at all stages of their careers, and while everyone agreed that the job market isn't as vibrant as it could be, there's no shortage of options for (pre)professional development.
Our first speaker was Richard Daniels, Senior Archivist at the University of the Arts, London. Although he summed up his job as “looking after older stuff and getting it out for younger people”, the rest of his presentation proved to be a little more complicated than that.
Next, Natasha Held, Learning Resources Manager and Librarian at Christie's Education London shared with us the challenges and rewards of working as a nearly-solo librarian in a private institution. Held interacts with global stakeholders on a regular basis: Christie’s in both London and New York, the University of Glasgow (their accrediting body), the tutors, and—of course—the students.
Sarah Maule took us on a whirlwind tour of her career from volunteer cataloguer at Sheffield Hallam University to Library Services Manager at Ravensbourne, a London design college. In addition to a string of library jobs, a SCONUL placement, and an M.A. in LIS, Maule also used social media to keep herself up-to-date and to network. Maule cited Twitter as her most helpful career tool, and she encouraged us all to develop our online presences to make sure that our prospective employers find us interesting when they Google us.
Sarah Currant, Reader Services Librarian at the British Film Institute, also studied in Sheffield, and her path to the BFI had twists and turns of its own. Currant announced the end of the paid membership scheme for the BFI, proudly declaring, “We’re free, which is the dream of all libraries”.
From the other side of the employment table, Donald Lickley brought us a wealth of experience from Sue Hill Recruitment. He reiterated Sarah Maule’s exhortation to use social media to our advantage. Lickley also reviewed the standard rules of CV preparation (identify your skills, list your accomplishments in reverse chronological order, use bullet points, and proofread, proofread, proofread before submission!).
Joseph Ripp, Librarian at the National Portrait Gallery, rounded out the day’s structured sessions with practical advice for applications and interviews. The applicant’s work doesn’t end with securing an interview: it’s essential not only to keep yourself informed about the industry as a whole, but also to research the institution you want to work for so you can make intelligent, enthusiastic responses to their questions and demonstrate that you’re the ideal candidate.
One of the highlights of the day was Elspeth Hector’s tour of the library of the National Gallery. After letting us leaf through treasures such as the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili and the original card catalogue, which was constructed by cutting out pages from the first list of Sir Charles Eastlake, Hector led us to the elegantly designed slide library and told us the sad tale of its impending demise.
Budget cuts and hiring restrictions across the sector can be disheartening, but as Ripp said at the beginning of his presentation, with “a bit of luck and a lot of applications”, we’ll find the right jobs.
On a drizzly Saturday morning, a group of working and would-be librarians gathered in The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square to test the waters at “Taking the Plunge: Art Librarianship as a Career Option”. We heard from a diverse range of people at all stages of their careers, and while everyone agreed that the job market isn't as vibrant as it could be, there's no shortage of options for (pre)professional development.
Our first speaker was Richard Daniels, Senior Archivist at the University of the Arts, London. Although he summed up his job as “looking after older stuff and getting it out for younger people”, the rest of his presentation proved to be a little more complicated than that.
Next, Natasha Held, Learning Resources Manager and Librarian at Christie's Education London shared with us the challenges and rewards of working as a nearly-solo librarian in a private institution. Held interacts with global stakeholders on a regular basis: Christie’s in both London and New York, the University of Glasgow (their accrediting body), the tutors, and—of course—the students.
Sarah Maule took us on a whirlwind tour of her career from volunteer cataloguer at Sheffield Hallam University to Library Services Manager at Ravensbourne, a London design college. In addition to a string of library jobs, a SCONUL placement, and an M.A. in LIS, Maule also used social media to keep herself up-to-date and to network. Maule cited Twitter as her most helpful career tool, and she encouraged us all to develop our online presences to make sure that our prospective employers find us interesting when they Google us.
Sarah Currant, Reader Services Librarian at the British Film Institute, also studied in Sheffield, and her path to the BFI had twists and turns of its own. Currant announced the end of the paid membership scheme for the BFI, proudly declaring, “We’re free, which is the dream of all libraries”.
From the other side of the employment table, Donald Lickley brought us a wealth of experience from Sue Hill Recruitment. He reiterated Sarah Maule’s exhortation to use social media to our advantage. Lickley also reviewed the standard rules of CV preparation (identify your skills, list your accomplishments in reverse chronological order, use bullet points, and proofread, proofread, proofread before submission!).
Joseph Ripp, Librarian at the National Portrait Gallery, rounded out the day’s structured sessions with practical advice for applications and interviews. The applicant’s work doesn’t end with securing an interview: it’s essential not only to keep yourself informed about the industry as a whole, but also to research the institution you want to work for so you can make intelligent, enthusiastic responses to their questions and demonstrate that you’re the ideal candidate.
One of the highlights of the day was Elspeth Hector’s tour of the library of the National Gallery. After letting us leaf through treasures such as the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili and the original card catalogue, which was constructed by cutting out pages from the first list of Sir Charles Eastlake, Hector led us to the elegantly designed slide library and told us the sad tale of its impending demise.
Budget cuts and hiring restrictions across the sector can be disheartening, but as Ripp said at the beginning of his presentation, with “a bit of luck and a lot of applications”, we’ll find the right jobs.
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
March 3rd 2012: 'Taking the Plunge: Art librarianship as a Career Option'
Many thanks to all the speakers and those who helped at this event, which was held at the National Gallery, London. Here are a few photos from the day, courtesy of Katie.
Friday, 20 January 2012
John Campbell Trust bursaries
The John Campbell Trust is a charitable trust whose purpose is to help in the education and development of information professionals by providing grants, scholarships, bursaries and awards.
Three bursaries are currently available, which can be very benefical to aid studying and for attending conferences. Further details can be found on the CILIP website, including how to apply:
http://www.cilip.org.uk/about-us/medalsandawards/john-campbell-trust/Pages/default.aspx
Three bursaries are currently available, which can be very benefical to aid studying and for attending conferences. Further details can be found on the CILIP website, including how to apply:
http://www.cilip.org.uk/about-us/medalsandawards/john-campbell-trust/Pages/default.aspx
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
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
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