Shortly into my MLIS program I realized that, while school and internships would no doubt provide me with indispensable knowledge and experience, it was important that I was not relying only on these things to help prepare me for a career in art librarianship. I assume I’m not alone on this that most of you […]
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Discussion Post: Mentorship
Having a mentor can be an important stepping stone in any professional career. A mentor can help a new librarian to make contacts in the field, help new professionals gain a deeper insight into how decisions are made in a particular library, and serve as a guide when it comes to career planning. In her […]
Data Visualization
This semester I am taking a data analytics course and it has me thinking a lot lately about data visualization. Specifically, I am interested in the ways it could be used by information professionals to provide meaningful insight into the arts for researchers and patrons. I think it is safe to say that the use of […]
A Reading List for the New Year
During the past few weeks I’ve been slowly creating a reading list for the New Year, adding titles that relate to art librarianship. Admittedly, it can be difficult to fit in non-required reading between work and school. But, I think it is definitely important to seek out information that allows one to have a more […]
Discussion: Why you should get an archival certificate
Are you getting an archival certificate in addition to your MLIS? If not, you may want to consider it! There are a number of reasons why getting an archival certificate may be a smart move. One reason is that job postings for art librarians will sometimes include archival responsibilities in the job duties description. […]
Discussion: Advocating for Libraries
Initially I had a different topic chosen for this week’s post but then I read a very scary article that got me thinking about library advocacy. According to this LA Times article there is a ballot proposal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana to cut funding from their library system to build a new jail. The quotes […]
Discussion: All About Metadata
This week’s post is a continuation of the one I wrote a couple of Sundays ago about creating your own art librarianship track when your program does not offer one. I thought it would be useful in this post and the next to follow to delve a little deeper into the core courses I had […]
Discussion: What do you do if your program doesn’t offer an art librarianship track?
I thought it would be interesting to talk about creating your own art librarianship track when your program does not offer one. Many MLIS programs offer dual-degrees, certificates and specializations in various areas but unfortunately art librarianship is not always one of the options available. So, if you are not in a program that gives […]
Discussion: What do you do if your program doesn't offer an art librarianship track?
I thought it would be interesting to talk about creating your own art librarianship track when your program does not offer one. Many MLIS programs offer dual-degrees, certificates and specializations in various areas but unfortunately art librarianship is not always one of the options available. So, if you are not in a program that gives […]