The Theatre Library Association is hosting a one day symposium on Shakespeare in New York City on April 22nd. The event is called Holding Up the Mirror: Authenticity and Adaptation in Shakespeare Today and will include presentations by the leader’s of four of the top theatre organizations in the United States, who will speak about the process of adapting Shakespeare’s plays. The event is $25 for students and this price includes a one-year membership in the Theatre Library Association. For those who are interested in the topic but cannot attend, the Theatre Library Association has posted a lengthy bibliography of works on this general topic on their website.
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Monday, March 14th, 2011Two Upcoming Events
Sunday, March 13th, 2011The ARLIS/NA calendar highlights two upcoming events of interest to art librarians.
First, the Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta will be hosting the 4th annual Artist’s Book Symposium. The symposium is free and open to the public, so if you are going to be in the area, you should definitely check it out!
Then, from April 6th through the 9th, the Museums and the Web 2011 conference will be in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event promises to have a wide range of programs of interest to museum, library and archive professionals and there will also be a number of pre-conference workshops. Students who register by April 1st are eligible for the student registration rate.
Plan Ahead for the 2011 VRA + ARLIS-NA Joint Conference
Saturday, March 5th, 2011If you are headed to Minneapolis for the 2011 VRA + ARLIS-NA Joint Conference or if you are still undecided about going, ARLIS/NA is offering a program for you. On Friday, March 18th at 2pm EST, ARLIS/NA will be hosting an online chat about the conference, which will include a discussion of events at the conference, things to do in Minneapolis and ways to get involved. Those interested in the chat will have to sign up for Meebo to participate. For more information, see the announcement on the ARLIS/NA website.
A Philosophical Discussion About Art
Friday, March 4th, 2011If you are interested in the relationship between philosophy and art or the importance of art, this event is for you! The Harvard Bookstore’s Philosophy Cafe (a monthly gathering for the discussion of philosophical topics) is meeting on March 16th at 7:30pm to discuss “What’s so Great about Art?” For a full description of this topic of discussion and more details on the group, see the Harvard Bookstore’s website.
Check Out Historic Deerfield
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011Historic Deerfield, in Deerfield, Massachusetts has two upcoming events of interest. First, from 7 to 8:30pm on each of the first three Wednesdays of March, Historic Deerfield is offering a series of courses entitled Couture, Construction and Care: Exploring 20th-Century Fashion. In addition to this program, Historic Deerfield is also hosting a free, one day symposium entitled Art of the Book on March 12th. While this event is free, registration is required, so check it out soon!
Tour of the Aaron Siskind Library
Sunday, February 27th, 2011On March 17 at 2:30 pm, Panopticon will be touring the Aaron Siskind Library at the Photographic Resource Center. Stefanie Maclin, former Panopticon officer and Simmons alum, will be meeting us there to show us the library and speak about what she does. Here is a little more information about the library from Stefanie:
The Aaron Siskind Library, located at the Photographic Resource Center is a unique and inspiring collection. With books spanning all subsets of photography, including photographers, technique, locations, and type, it is a rare, even in the heavily-arts influenced Boston. It also features a gallery, currently showing Jeff Jacobson’s Melting Pot, and also encourages student work. Associated with Boston University, the library is a great resource for students, casual viewers, and tried scholars, artists, and interesters all! Come see how the PRC hopes to improve their collection, and what wonders are currently on the wall.
The event is limited to ten people due to space so please RSVP here using Eventbrite. Please meet in the Matarazzo Student Lounge at Simmons at 1:45pm if you would like to walk over with a group. Otherwise, please meet at 2:30pm at the Photographic Resource Center.
Going to the ARLIS/NA and VRA Conference?
Saturday, February 26th, 2011Make sure to stop by the ArLiSNAP Pub Stop! The location hasn’t been announced yet, but it promises to be a fun opportunity to meet other students and new professional members of a variety of art library associations, so be sure to save the date.
Join us for a movie next weekend!
Monday, February 21st, 2011What: Brown bag lunch and movie screening of The Art of the Steal
When: Saturday, February 26 at 12:45 pm
Where: Matarazzo Student Lounge (2nd floor, Palace Road Building)
Bring your lunch or a snack and spend some time with your classmates watching the controversial documentary The Art of the Steal. The film traces the story of the Barnes Foundation and its $25 billion art collection through the fight over the collection’s future location. While the film has been celebrated by many (it was an official selection at the Toronto Film Festival, New York Film Festival and the AFI Film Festival and also received an 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes), the film has also been criticized by some as providing only a one-sided view of the conflict (as covered by NPR). Come and see what the controversy is about and discuss it with us after the movie!
Learn about Content Management Systems
Thursday, February 10th, 2011NEASIS&T and the Student chapter of ASIS&T at GSLIS are offering a program at Simmons’ Boston campus on March 9th which will provide an introduction to Content Management Systems. In the morning, several speakers will provide an introduction to various content management systems along with descriptions of projects using these systems. Then, in the afternoon there will be an optional second portion of the event with a hands-on workshop about using WordPress. The morning sessions are free for Simmons GSLIS students. There are also a few free spots available in the afternoon session for Simmons GSLIS students, so register early if you are interested! More information is available on the NEASIS&T website.
Looking for Help with Your Job Search?
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011This Friday, February 11th at 2pm EST, ARLIS/NA will be offering a webinar aimed at helping those who are new to art librarianship as they start their job search. The speakers will discuss applications, resumes, cover letters, references and interviewing with a specific focus on art and visual resource librarianship. More information is available on their website. Space is limited, so if you are interested, be sure to register.