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Aug 7, 2023 12:26 PM
D Sherman Clarke
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*150 Glass art–China–History [sp2023001601]*
*150 Glass art–China–History–To 221 B.C. [sp2023001602]*

*Glass art* is a fine art topic (not decorative arts)…[Read more]

The following two lists of LCSH proposals are now out for comment. If you
would like to pass on comments via ARLIS’s representation on SAC, send me
an email.

Sherman Clarke

Hi all,

The link posted appears to be for the special list (to change “Gays” to
“Gay people”).

Here’s the link for the other subject…[Read more]

The Architecture + Planning Section co-moderators invite you to submit your proposals to participate in a pre-coordinated panel (up to 4 presenters with a moderator) addressing the conference theme POP!

The conference call mentions street artist Jordan Wong, muralist Keith Haring, and public artist Jenny Holzer. Pittsburgh is the birthplace of…[Read more]

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to send out a quick reminder to the chapter reminding you that nominations (either for yourself or someone you think would be a great candidate) for the positions of Chapter Vice President and Treasurer are due by end of day Tuesday, August 1st!

Serving on the Executive Committee is a great (and fun!) way to get…[Read more]

ALA Core Metadata and Collections Section

Subject Analysis Committee

Report from June 2023 meetings

The June 2023 SAC meetings were held virtually on 14-16 June 2023. Relevant documents are posted on the SAC Public Space on ALA Connect.https://connect.ala.org/core/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=f0f2a3bc-328d-47ac-a0db-8cc40d7fef1f

*…[Read more]

Another free, online craft symposium that might be of interest tomorrow (Thursday 7/20)!
Best — Karyn

https://hyperallergic.com/833559/craft-archive-fellowship-virtual-program-2023/
Excavating Craft Histories Through Archives
The 2023 Craft Archive Fellows will present their research on underrepresented craft histories in an online event hosted…[Read more]

I’m looking for technical services librarians who have a background in Medieval Studies to join a hybrid roundtable discussion at next year’s International Congress on Medieval Studies in Kalamazoo, Michigan (May 9-11, 2024). If you held a technical services role (considered broadly) at any point in your career, and you studied any aspect of the…[Read more]

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Danny Fermon, who joined MoMA in 1971 as a Page in the Library. Encouraged by Library director Clive Phillpot, Danny earned an MLS in 1991 and rose through the library ranks, eventually being promoted to Associate Librarian, Cataloging in 2003. He was active in the Museum’s homegrown union, P…[Read more]

Three grant opportunities are now open from the Decorative Arts Trust:

IDEAL INTERNSHIP GRANTS

The Trust offers grants to museums and historic sites in support of internships that improve and promote inclusivity, diversity, equity, access, and leadership (IDEAL) in the museum field. The Trust seeks to fund summer and academic-year internships…[Read more]

Hello ARLIS/NA Texas-Mexico Chapter members!

Do you have an interest in serving on the Executive Committee of our chapter? Serving on the Executive Committee is a great (and fun!) way to get involved in and support the chapter, work with fellow members, develop leadership skills, and enhance your CV.

We welcome nominations for the following…[Read more]

Dear All,

Hello! This past week, the call for proposals for the 52nd conference in Pittsburgh has been made. I am very interested in going and presenting, however, an individual paper presentation seems a bit intimating to me at the moment. So I wanted to reach out through this page to see if anyone is interested in formulating a panel regarding…[Read more]

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From: Frank, Paul <pfrank@loc.gov>
Date: Fri, Jul 7, 2023 at 7:48 AM
Subject: [PCCLIST] NACO Online Training Workshop: September 2023
To: <PCCLIST@listserv.loc.gov>

Hi everyone,

ok, the cat is out of the bag (and will be well taken care of).

Back in 2012, when online training options became more a…[Read more]

Register now for the next American Craft Forum — Foragers: Making Connections Between Place and Materials.  Thursday, July 13th at 1pm Central Time via Zoom.  Registration is free and open to all.

https://www.craftcouncil.org/programs/forums