Upcoming STC workshop - 6th December 2010

The ever popular STC workshop entitled ‘An Introduction to Art & Design Reference Resources’ will again be taking place at the V&A National Art Library on Monday 6th December 2010. The workshop will deal with all areas of arts enquiry work including academic library resources and enquiry referrals. The practical sessions will also provide delegates with an opportunity put their newly acquired skills to immediate use. This event will be of interest to library students, trainees, library assistants and anyone interested in a career in art librarianship or in updating their skills.

Further information, the programme and booking details will shortly appear on the Arlis website at:

www.arlis.org.uk/

Below are images from last years event.

Art and Design Reference Resources Workshop November 2009

Hollywood Librarian: Take II

Following the popularity of the first 'Hollywood Librarian', the Stuart Hall Library will be holding a second free all day event on Monday 1st March 2010 10:30am - 5pm.

The day will look at representations and misconceptions of librarians in film, literature, and the media, and will include a panel discussion and two film screenings. Attendance is free, and refreshments and lunch will be provided.

To book a place please contact bookings@rivingtonplace.org
For more information visit the librarys blog at: http://www.spokenskins.blogspot.com

Hollywood Librarians Event

On 14th September 2009 the Stuart Hall Library is holding an all day event as part of their 'Spoken Skins' series, exploring representations and misconceptions of the library profession within institutions and in popular culture.

The event includes a screening of the documentary ‘The Hollywood Librarian’ followed buy a discussion, and ending with a screening of the popular cult library film ‘Party Girl.’ Attendance is free, but you need to book. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

For further information and booking please visit http://www.spokenskins.blogspot.com

One-Day Conference at the National Gallery

The London Museums, Librarians and Archivists Group are running a one-day conference on 10th September 2009, entitled:

'Not Museum Pieces? – The Developing Role of Archivists and Librarians in Museums'

Addressing the future development of Museum/Gallery libraries and archives, the conference will also look at the impact of emerging technologies and web applications.

The student ticket is priced at £10. The study day will surely be invaluable for those wishing to enter this area of librarianship.

The conference will run from 10am - 5pm and will be held in the Sainsbury Wing Theatre. The programme can be found at:

http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/whats-on/calendar/lmlag-conference-programme

Further details are on the National Gallery's website, under 'What's On':

http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/whats-on/

Treasured Art Library In Cornwall

Western Morning News published this great article (June 2009) about a Cornish public library art collection created by gathering discarded books from other libraries. Now counting over 6,000 items, it is consulted by researchers from all around the county and beyond. The article also contains a interview with Cornwall's Art Librarian Liz Le Grice, who is also the library's custodian.

Read online at:

http://www.thisiswesternmorningnews.co.uk/features/Unique-art-library-treasure-cherish/article-1085692-detail/article.html

Showcasing your collections workshop 5 June 2009

Linda Newington from the University of Southampton talks about inspiring collections