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Sha Towers replied to the topic Teaching workshops or sessions that are not specifically research related. in the discussion
Teaching SIG on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 11 months agoHey Christine! I would second what Carla-Mae and Lora have said. I would also add that these types of workshops are relevant to the business of libraries in a variety of ways. Engaged or active learning experiences (like the ones you’ve described) are a fundamentally important pathway for learning. They are also important manifestations of…[Read more]
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Claire Payne started the topic Call for Vice-Moderator, ARLIS/NA Academic Library Division in the discussion
ARLIS/NA Academic Library Division on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 11 months agoDear colleagues,
The Academic Library Division is looking for a person to serve as the Vice-Moderator for 2023 and Moderator for 2024. The Academic Library Division is the largest group within ARLIS/NA, with nearly 450 members. The Division was established in 1975, and seeks to identify and promote issues of interest to art librarians working in…[Read more]
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Lora Farrell replied to the topic Teaching workshops or sessions that are not specifically research related. in the discussion
Teaching SIG on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 11 months agoI think these kinds of workshops are a great idea for the library. They draw students in and help them feel less intimidated by the library. “The library of the future” is innovative, and that includes unconventional activities. Some students feel uncomfortable coming to the staff and asking questions. Having informal workshops, or mind…[Read more]
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Carla-Mae Crookendale replied to the topic Teaching workshops or sessions that are not specifically research related. in the discussion
Teaching SIG on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 11 months agoHi Christine,
My library does a lot of these kinds of events. We’ve had puzzle, coloring and lego tables, whiteboard prompts on random topics for the students to write/draw their responses, therapy dogs, zine making etc. As you suggested, we view these as a way to make the library a welcoming community hub – not unlike the public library. It’s…[Read more]
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Christine Mannix started the topic Teaching workshops or sessions that are not specifically research related. in the discussion
Teaching SIG on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 11 months agoHi librarian hive mind. I was wondering how many other librarians, esp. in art & design schools and universities, put on “fun” workshops for their students and/or faculty. If so, do you get any pushback from administration because it’s not specifically research-related? How do you justify it to those who object? At Columbus College of Art & Design…[Read more]
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Quentin Pace started the topic Visual Resources Association (VRA) – 2023 Call for Proposals in the discussion
Visual Resources Division (VRD) on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 11 months agoSharing here for those interested.

The VRA Executive Board is soliciting content proposals for the 2023 VRA Conference to be held from September 26–28, 2023 at the Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX.
We encourage all members and other potential attendees to share their own work experiences and ideas by submitting a proposal to the…[Read more]
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Stephanie Beene started the topic Reminder: Apply for an ARLIS/NA Travel Award today! in the discussion
Teaching SIG on ARLISNA Commons 3 years agoThe Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) Travel Awards Subcommittee is now accepting applications for the ARLIS/NA Conference Attendance and Travel Awards to support attendance at the ARLIS/NA 51st annual conference in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 18-21, 2023.
Applications are due January 20, 2023 by 8 pm EST through this form: [Read more]
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Robert Adams started the topic Looking for a Coordinator for the group in the discussion
ARLIS/NA LGBTQ SIG on ARLISNA Commons 3 years agoHello all!
As we get closer to the annual conference – this LGBTQ Sig is still without a coordinator and it would be great to find one in time for Mexico. Perhaps someone here would like to volunteer!
The beauty of this position is that you can make it as involved as you like. Past Coordinators held friendly discussion at the conferences with…[Read more]
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Kate Joranson deposited Visioning the (im)possible: Experiences of Librarian-caregivers During the Pandemic and Strategies for the Future of Library Work in the group
ARLIS/NA Graphic Novels, Comics, and Zines SIG on ARLISNA Commons 3 years agoWhat has the pandemic work-life experience been for library workers who have caregiving responsibilities? As reports trickle into popular media about the perilously strained state of working parents, we look to our membership to ask: how are librarian caregivers holding up, moving forward, and making change in the workplace? This panel…[Read more]
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K. Sarah Ostrach replied to the topic Instruction Menu Examples or Alternatives in the discussion
Teaching SIG on ARLISNA Commons 3 years, 1 month agoThanks, Heather! That’s exactly my purpose – let folks know what is possible. Much appreciated!
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Heather Slania replied to the topic Instruction Menu Examples or Alternatives in the discussion
Teaching SIG on ARLISNA Commons 3 years, 1 month agoKS- I’ll email you the one my team created years ago, but we actually got rid of it once it accomplished its initial purpose to let people know of our new approach to teaching.
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K. Sarah Ostrach started the topic Instruction Menu Examples or Alternatives in the discussion
Teaching SIG on ARLISNA Commons 3 years, 1 month agoHi Teaching SIG colleagues! I have started a new position, and I am looking for resources to reference as I create an instruction menu and/or other materials to communicate to students and faculty what sorts of sessions they can request from/create with me. I know this has been a topic of presentations in the past, but I’m having trouble finding…[Read more]
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Maggie Murphy replied to the topic Winter Lightning Round: Thursday, December 1 (CfP & Registration) in the discussion
Teaching SIG on ARLISNA Commons 3 years, 1 month agoSlides from the lightning round have been added to the Docs section of our SIG group here in Commons!
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Maggie Murphy created the doc Fall/Winter 2022 Teaching SIG Lightning Talks in the group
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Claire Payne replied to the topic Academic Library Division Open Forum – November 16th, 2022 in the discussion
ARLIS/NA Academic Library Division on ARLISNA Commons 3 years, 1 month agoHi all,
I have linked notes from the ALD November open forum if you are interested in reviewing what was discussed. Please feel free to keep contributing to the Small Vendor Recommendations for Building Diverse & Inclusive Collections spreadsheet–we’ll also be sending that sheet out on ARLIS-L.
Thanks to everyone who attended. We are looking…[Read more]
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Claire Payne started the topic Please join us for an ARLIS Awards and Honors info session – December 7, 3p ET in the discussion
ARLIS/NA Academic Library Division on ARLISNA Commons 3 years, 1 month agoDear colleagues,
Each year, ARLIS/NA bestows honors and provides opportunities for funding via a number of awards. This year, Awards Subcommittee Chairs are pleased to invite you to an information session on how to apply or make a nomination for these ARLIS/NA awards and honors!
In this one hour session, each Chair will briefly present…[Read more]
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Michele Jennings replied to the topic Winter Lightning Round: Thursday, December 1 (CfP & Registration) in the discussion
Teaching SIG on ARLISNA Commons 3 years, 1 month agoIt’s nearly time for the Teaching SIG’s Winter Meeting and Lightning Round event, which will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 4 to 5 pm ET (1 to 2 pm PT) on Zoom. We’re pleased to host the following lightning talks following our midyear business updates:
- Eva Sclippa, “But how do we actually do something about it though?: Creating…
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Shoshana Vegh-Gaynor started the topic ARLIS/NA Distinguished Service Award: Call for Nominations (Deadline: 12/23/22) in the discussion
ARLIS/NA Academic Library Division on ARLISNA Commons 3 years, 1 month agoSharing on behalf of the ARLIS/NA Distinguished Service Award Subcommittee:
Dear Colleagues,
The ARLIS/NA Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual whose exemplary service in art librarianship, visual resources professions, or a related field, has made an outstanding national or international contribution to art information.
The…[Read more]
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Stephanie Fletcher replied to the topic Academic Library Division Open Forum – November 16th, 2022 in the discussion
ARLIS/NA Academic Library Division on ARLISNA Commons 3 years, 2 months agoHi everyone. Here’s a set of slides from a local (Illinois) discussion about diversity audits. I know in our group yesterday we didn’t know where to start on this – hopefully this will help some folks brainstorm about how to approach an audit in their own libraries.
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Shoshana Vegh-Gaynor replied to the topic Academic Library Division Open Forum – November 16th, 2022 in the discussion
ARLIS/NA Academic Library Division on ARLISNA Commons 3 years, 2 months agoHi everyone,
Just a reminder that the Academic Library Division will be hosting an open forum on Wednesday, November 16th at 3:30pm EST/12:30pm PST.
See more details below:
The hour-long open forum will be a discussion centered around building and maintaining inclusive and diverse collections in art, architecture, and design. We will focus…[Read more]
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