Designers & Books / Steve Kroeter

I am happy and grateful to have this chance to introduce myself to the ARLIS community. Because I believe that books are important sources of creative inspiration for the art and design communities, in 2011 I launched the website Designers & Books. The core idea behind Designers & Books is to ask internationally esteemed designers (architects, fashion designers, graphic designers, interior designers, product designers, etc.) … Continue reading Designers & Books / Steve Kroeter

Now I’m a believer : Not a trace, of doubt in my mind I’m in love, and I’m a believer / Barbara Opar, Architecture Librarian, Syracuse University Libraries

Now I’m A Believer These were my thoughts after I sat down and began to compile a list of the many ebooks in our collection. After meeting with the new coordinator of our Architecture program in Florence concerning access to core titles, I felt obligated to review our holdings. Folks encounter e-titles one by one in our catalog searching by title, author or subject. I … Continue reading Now I’m a believer : Not a trace, of doubt in my mind I’m in love, and I’m a believer / Barbara Opar, Architecture Librarian, Syracuse University Libraries

Using a purchase request form to track trends / Anne Champagne, Art Institute of Chicago

For many years, the library has provided a form on the museum’s intranet for staff to make purchase requests. It was conceived as a convenience to our users, but most found it more expedient to make their requests informally, either through casual conversation or email. However, a few years ago when our acquisitions budget was cut, we decided to require that all purchase requests be … Continue reading Using a purchase request form to track trends / Anne Champagne, Art Institute of Chicago

Rembrandt’s First Masterpiece / Heidi Hass, The Morgan Library and Museum

The Morgan Library & Museum is pleased to announce the publication of Rembrandt’s First Masterpiece, by Per Rumberg with Holm Bevers. Rembrandt’s Judas Returning the Thirty Pieces of Silver has long been recognized as the artist’s first mature work – his first masterpiece. Completed when he was only 23 years old, the painting demonstrates the characteristics that would make Rembrandt famous, particularly his exceptional ability … Continue reading Rembrandt’s First Masterpiece / Heidi Hass, The Morgan Library and Museum

Dreams in Dust, The Pastels of Lucas Samaras / Heidi Hass, The Morgan Library & Museum

The Morgan Library & Museum is pleased to announce the publication of Dreams in Dust, The Pastels of Lucas Samaras, by Isabelle Dervaux with a contribution by Margaret Holben Ellis and Lindsey Tyne. Although American artist Lucas Samaras’s reputation rests primarily on his sculptures and photographs, he is also a remarkable draftsman who has produced a considerable body of work on paper throughout his career. … Continue reading Dreams in Dust, The Pastels of Lucas Samaras / Heidi Hass, The Morgan Library & Museum

Offer of 2 architecture books (free!)

A Czech visiting architecture scholar just dropped off several copies of two of his books. He didn’t want to carry them back to home so I am offering them free of charge to interested librarians. There are 12 copies of: Title: Jiří Voženílek : architekt ve Zlíně = architect in Zlín / Jiří Svoboda. Edition: První vydání. Published: Brno : Vysoké učení technické v Brně, … Continue reading Offer of 2 architecture books (free!)

Pondering 21st Century Collections Competencies for Art Librarians / Sarah Falls, Director of the Joint-Use Library, Tidewater Community College

During the 2000-2005 Strategic plan cycle of ARLIS/NA, an important goal for developing the core competencies of Art Information Professionals was set forth. A few years later, in 2003, a subcommittee of the Professional Development Committee published its findings, creating a template of knowledge and skills for all arts information professionals. This work was very important at the time, and remains an essential guide to … Continue reading Pondering 21st Century Collections Competencies for Art Librarians / Sarah Falls, Director of the Joint-Use Library, Tidewater Community College

CONSERVATION ENCLOSURES WORKSHOP at the Center for Book Arts / Maria Pisano.

Center for Book Arts – May 21-22, 2016 – 10am-4pm http://centerforbookarts.org/event/conservation-enclosures/ Protective enclosures are made to support and protect your books from environmental damages.  Additionally for the artist they can also serve as an extension of their book to enhance their presentation and provide an additional surface where one can customize the box to reflect the contents. Learn to make three simple archival enclosures that … Continue reading CONSERVATION ENCLOSURES WORKSHOP at the Center for Book Arts / Maria Pisano.

Library liaisons / Anne Champagne, Art Institute of Chicago

Last fall, the library embarked on a “library liaison” program. The curatorial departments, Conservation, and Museum Ed were each assigned one of eight librarians as their library liaison. The program, which is still evolving, has two main objectives: 1) to get a clear picture of what is driving current and future research needs — including exhibition research, acquisitions priorities, and provenance research — to inform … Continue reading Library liaisons / Anne Champagne, Art Institute of Chicago

Free book to Libraries: 45 Years at OK Harris

Ron Weis, author/compiler of “45 Years at OK Harris” has generously offered to donate copies to art libraries, including shipping! The volume consists primarily of color photographs featuring 45 years of exhibition announcements as photographed on the walls of O.K. Harris Gallery at a celebration prior to its closing in April 2014. It also includes black and white reproductions of the gallery’s exhibition schedules. To … Continue reading Free book to Libraries: 45 Years at OK Harris