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Ellie Bennett deposited Beards as a Marker of Status during the Neo-Assyrian Period in the group
Gender Studies on Humanities Commons 2 years, 4 months agoBeards were part of a visual matrix of expressing masculinity during the NeoAssyrian period (ca. 934–612 BCE). But masculinity does not exist in isolation and interacts with other aspects of identity. I will examine the beard as an indicator of masculine status during the Neo-Assyrian period. This will be done through investigating the visual a…[Read more]
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Ellie Bennett deposited The ‘Queens of the Arabs’ During the Neo-Assyrian Period in the group
Gender Studies on Humanities Commons 2 years, 4 months agoDuring the Neo-Assyrian period (approximately 934-612 BCE, based in modern Iraq) the annals and royal inscriptions of several kings mention women with a curious title: ‘Queen of the Arabs’. These women have been included in previous discussions regarding Assyrian interaction with the ‘Arabs’, but a full investigation into their roles as rulers…[Read more]
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Courtney Hunt started the topic Lucy Lippard in Conversation with Tomie Arai in the discussion
ARLIS/NA Academic Library Division on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 4 months agoHi Everyone!
The listserv is still down, so I’m sharing this on ARLIS Commons in a few relevant places. I hope it’s ok to share here! We are hosting a virtual conversation between feminist art critic Lucy Lippard and public artist Tomie Arai this coming Monday, October 2, at 3 p.m. ET. To register and read more information, please check out this…[Read more]
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Tara Spies Smith deposited Review: Invisible Wounds: Graphic Journalism in the group
ARLIS/NA Graphic Novels, Comics, and Zines SIG on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 4 months agoA review of the 2022 book by Jess Ruliffson, “Invisible Wounds: Graphic Journalism,” for inclusion in ARLIS/NA’s 2022 Notable Graphic Novels Review.
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Catherine Robertson replied to the topic oversize shelving suggestions in the discussion
ARLIS/NA Space Planning SIG on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 4 months agoHi Shannon!
I don’t have deep shelving in my current location but I know we had 18″ shelves in my previous position. I wasn’t involved in the purchasing process so I’m not sure what that looked like, but I would say they do exist! We also used bakers racks to store things as well. We are having an informal virtual chat on October 12th at 1p…[Read more]
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Joey Vincennie started the topic Critical Information Literacy: An Introduction with Eamon Tewell, 10/12, Online in the discussion
ARLIS/NA New York on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 4 months agoDear colleagues,
Join the Frick Art Reference Library for an introduction to critical information literacy with Eamon Tewell, Head of Research Support and Outreach at the Columbia University Libraries. What is critical information literacy? How is it used to examine and address injustices in libraries and information systems? How can it inform…[Read more]
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Shannon Marie Robinson started the topic oversize shelving suggestions in the discussion
ARLIS/NA Space Planning SIG on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 4 months agoHey Space Planners! My art and architecture library is full of 11″ deep shelving… and I have nowhere for the hundreds (over a thousand?) books that are over 15″ tall or wide, and should probably be shelved flat. I’m struggling to find library shelving units that are deeper than 12″ – any suggestions for shelving or utility shelving units that…[Read more]
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Catherine Robertson started the topic Informal Space Planning Meet up in the discussion
ARLIS/NA Space Planning SIG on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 4 months agoHi all,
Working on a shifting project? Dealing with renovations or construction? Come chat with the Space Planning SIG!
I have scheduled an informal chat for Thursday October 12 at 1pm Eastern. This will be a chance to check in on projects, ask questions of other librarians, and share information from some folks who have been here bef…[Read more]
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Shannon Marie Robinson started the topic call for participation: AASL / ARLIS/NA architecture library activity repository in the discussion
Architecture & Planning Section on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 4 months agoHey folks! If you are on the AASL listserv, you may have seen discussion about an architecture-specific repository for library lesson plans and activities. We are looking for collaboration between ARLIS/NA and AASL on this project!
Cindy Frank is spearheading this initiative and there has already been contact with the Teaching SIG of ARLIS/NA. If…[Read more]
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Claire Payne replied to the topic Academic Library Division Open Forum – August 8, 2023 in the discussion
ARLIS/NA Academic Library Division on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 4 months agoHi all,
I have linked notes from the ALD August open forum if you are interested in reviewing what was discussed. Thanks to all who attended!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our next Open Forum in November. More details coming soon!
Your moderators,
Claire & Lauren
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Shannan Palma deposited God the Father: Religious and militaristic rhetoric in the construction of patriarchal traditionalist masculinities in the group
Gender Studies on Humanities Commons 2 years, 4 months agoThe role of the internet in fomenting male supremacist ideology must be understood within the larger cultural context that undergirds and naturalizes such rhetoric. Traditional conservative (TradCon) sections of the manosphere valorize a patriarchal social order centering traditional gender roles. According to TradCon reasoning, men, under attack…[Read more]
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Maggie Murphy started the topic Seeking guest posts and interview subjects for the revival of the SIG blog! in the discussion
Teaching SIG on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 4 months agoHello Teaching SIG members!
My co-mod Stefanie Hilles and I are seeking SIG members who would be interested in one or both of the following in our efforts to revive the Teaching SIG blog after its protracted transfer to the Commons platform:
- Contributing a guest post: Guest posts are write-ups focusing on topics relevant to teaching and…
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Joey Vincennie started the topic Reminder: Call for Proposals: ARLIS/NA New York Mini-Conference in the discussion
ARLIS/NA New York on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 4 months agoDear Colleagues,
The ARLIS/NA New York Programming Committee is pleased to announce the third annual ARLIS/NA New York Mini-Conference, a series of free events for chapter members taking place over three consecutive Wednesdays in October. The mini-conference will feature two lunchtime lightning round sessions on October 11 and 25, as well as a…[Read more]
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Emily Coxe started the topic SCIP meeting notes & conference proposal in the discussion
ARLIS/NA Stimulating Creativity in Practice (SCIP) SIG on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 4 months agoHi folks,
It was great to see many of you (and new faces) at our meeting last week! If you couldn’t make it, take a look at our August 2023 meeting notes – feel free to comment if you have corrections or additions. I’m delighted to announce that Fong Ku at Alberta University of the Arts is our new vice moderator!
We are also working on a Draft:…[Read more]
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Joey Vincennie started the topic Call for Proposals: ARLIS/NA New York Mini-Conference in the discussion
ARLIS/NA New York on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 5 months agoDear Colleagues,
The ARLIS/NA New York Programming Committee is pleased to announce the third annual ARLIS/NA New York Mini-Conference, a series of free events for chapter members taking place over three consecutive Wednesdays in October. The mini-conference will feature two lunchtime lightning round sessions on October 11 and 25, as well as a…[Read more]
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Katherine Cowan replied to the topic Where to purchase altered books in the discussion
ARLIS/NA Book Art SIG on ARLISNA Commons 2 years, 5 months agoThank you, Richard!
This is very helpful.
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