ARLIS Western New York is now ARLIS Upstate New York!
At the ARLIS/NA mid-year meeting on September 26, the Executive Board approved the proposal of the ARLIS/NA Western New York Chapter to change its name to ARLIS/NA Upstate New York Chapter. At the ARLIS Western New York fall business meeting on October 3, chapter members unanimously voted to officially change the name of their chapter effective January 1, 2014.
The name ARLIS Western New York did not accurately represent the location of many of the current members of the group who are in Eastern or Central New York. ARLIS Upstate New York seemed like a more geographically inclusive and appropriate name. By changing our name to ARLIS Upstate New York, the chapter hopes to increase its membership since it now encompasses the entire upstate region.
Yvette Cortes, President, ARLIS/NA Upstate New York
A competition to design a new logo to represent ARLIS/NA Upstate was held in December and the winner was selected by members of the chapter.
The winning logo was designed by Adam Fisher-Cox, an Art major at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY.
“My logo submission incorporates a modern art sensibility with shapes representative of upstate New York. The three colored quadrilaterals correspond to the three main regions of “upstate” New York: The Capital Region, The Adirondacks, and Western New York. Together they form a unique shape reminiscent both of the mountains the region is known for and the shape of the state of New York.”
Barnes and Noble has agreed to let our chapter host a fundraiser, which is a Bookfair. The event will take place Wednesday, December 5-7 in Syracuse, NY. In order to help us out all you need to do is to shop in store or online at a Barnes and Noble anywhere. Do your holiday shopping or buy that book you have been meaning to read! Most items qualify except the café, gift cards (though you can use gift cards to buy items), and certain software. Just mention coupon code 11229812 and ARLIS/Upstate will get 10 % of the sales to use toward enhanced programming and student awards. You can participate in this event through December 10.
ARLIS Western New York will soon be ARLIS/NA Upstate New York!
The Upstate New York Chapter of ARLIS/NA is having a competition for a new logo. We would like to invite you to submit proposals for the new logo.
You can view the chapter’s old logo at the top of the ARLIS Western New York website: http://arliswny.org/about
You can view the logo of the national association, Art Libraries Society of North America, here: http://www.arlisna.org/about/history.html
*Please note that the ARLIS/NA logo will be changing soon.
Deadline & Prize
The deadline for submissions is December 9, 2013.
The winner will receive $100. The winning logo will be used on the ARLIS Upstate NY chapter’s website, Facebook page, documents, and promotional materials. The winner will be selected by members of ARLIS Upstate NY. The designer of the winning logo will be featured on the Chapter’s website.
Submission Guidelines
You must incorporate the text “ARLIS/NA Upstate NY” or “ARLIS/NA Upstate New York” into your design. You may use the text “Art Libraries Society of North America” instead of ARLIS/NA.
Your entry should be submitted as a high resolution JPEG or TIFF to Yvette Cortes at: ycortes@skidmore.edu
Please include your name, institution, and phone number in the body of each email submission.
Use the subject line: ARLIS Upstate NY Logo Competition
1-1:30: Round Robin – tell us in 1-2 minutes something new about you or your job
1:30-2:30: Business Meeting – On the agenda will be a discussion of the proposed name change to ARLIS/Upstate.
2:30-3:30: Lightning Round Session
Presentations: It Should Have Been Straight Forward: Reflections on the Surprisingly Complex Acquisition of a 3D-Map, for Use in an Architecture Thesis Project Martha Walker, Architecture Librarian and Coordinator of Collections, Cornell University
Social Media Leslie Vega, Visual Arts Librarian, Binghamton University Libraries
Why Does Google Work So Much better Than Our OPACs? Will RDA Help? Sherman Clarke
What to Do With Thousands of Slides After the Dust from the Digital Revolution Settles? Kim Kopatz, Curator, Visual Resources Collection, University of Rochester
4:30-5:30: Free time (pool) – Take a walk, enjoy a swim, confer with your colleagues
5:30-6:00: Chat and enjoy a glass of wine in the Watson Homestead Library
Silent auction items will be on display. Bidding begins.
6:00-7:00: Dinner at the Watson Homestead
7:00-8:00: Investigations of an Urban Environment: The Work of Paul Bartow
Paul Bartow, Artist Paul Bartow will present recent projects from his work with B+M (Bartow+Metzgar) and with B+C (Bartow+Collaborator). The work involves urban investigations that dissolve the artificial boundaries between nature and culture. Two examples of these investigations are a project called Stratimentation: an investigation of a metamorphic landscape and Terrakwa: an investigation of the Erie Canal and its connected waterways.
8:00 on: Social Hour– Reception in the Watson Homestead Library
4:30-8:30: Browse and bid on the items offered at our first chapter Silent Auction
Friday October 4
8:00-9:00: Breakfast at the Watson Homestead
9:00-10:00: The Avery Library and the Future of Art Libraries
Carole Ann Fabian, Director of the Avery Architectural Library at Columbia University/Vice-President/President-elect, ARLIS/NA
10:00-11:00: Assessment in Libraries: Directions, Goals and Challenges Nancy Turner, Research and Assessment Analyst, Syracuse University Library The library’s and librarians’ role within the parent institution is changing, and the accepted “value” of the library in supporting the mission of the institution should not be taken for granted. Traditional statistical metrics like volume count and circulation statistics are no longer sufficient evidence of providing value to students and faculty. Therefore, assessment in libraries must demonstrate to stakeholders the effectiveness, impact, and accountability of the library. Turner’s presentation will provide an overview of these trends in assessment, providing examples of best practices as well as challenges for librarians in meeting these new expectations.
11:00-12:00: Transformation and Abstraction Through Digital Media, Painting and Collage
Christopher McEvoy, Artist/Assistant Professor of Art at SUNY Oswego Christopher McEvoy will discuss his creative process related to his current body of mixed media work. This work, drawn from photography and digital manipulation, is coupled with a more organic, hands-on process of transformation and abstraction through painting and collage. Through this lens, McEvoy explores our observation and understanding of the exterior world as distilled by technology and human experience. For McEvoy, this body of work “dwells in the space between abstraction and representation, and within the canvas I strive to reconcile disparate states by morphing imagery to create a hybrid pictorial reality that serves as a dialogue between the intangible and corporeal, entropy and unity, devastation and rejuvenation.”
Accommodations: For attendees not staying at the Watson Homestead, there is a conference rate of $119 a night from October 2-4 at the Hampton Inn Corning.
Purpose: To encourage students and prospective librarians to explore careers in art and architecture librarianship through participation in ARLIS/WNY activities, specifically the Fall 2013 Meeting at the Watson Homestead.
Value: $110 to cover registration for the day and a half conference. Registration includes the program, food, and shared lodging at the Watson Homestead.
Application: To apply for the travel award, please submit by email:
1. A letter of application (no more than two sides in length) stating where you learned of the award, your specific interest in art librarianship and expectation of the conference at the Watson Homestead your professional goals, and why you think you are a worthy candidate for the award.
2. A resume listing education background, employment history, and professional activities and/or interests. Please include your telephone and email address, as well as the names of two references including title, email, addresses, and telephone numbers.
The deadline for submission is Monday, September 23, 2013.
Candidates will be notified as soon as possible.
Please submit applications via email to:
Barbara Opar, Syracuse University, baopar@syr.edu
We are now accepting donations for the first (ever!) ARLIS/WNY Silent Auction
To inspire you, here is a photo of the first contribution to this worthy event:
It is a stunning example of the Madeleinetosh Honey Cowl, a handmade item donated by an anonymous supporter of this group’s worthy cause.
When: The Silent Auction will take place during the ARLIS/WNY Retreat.
What: Whatever you want to donate, i.e. a bottle of wine, a beautiful book, jewelry, a selection of regional cheeses, specialty teas or candles, fall bulbs, seed packets. Whatever brings you joy to give or receive. Also, copies of our soon-to-be bestselling cookbook will be available at auction-appropriate prices.
What the monies raised will be used for: To support student travel awards and/or professional development scholarships.
How: Fill out the ARLIS WNY Silent Auction Donation Form, scan it, and send it to Martha Walker at the address below. You may deliver your contribution(s) in person when you attend the fall retreat. You are also welcome to send your contribution ahead of time to one of the organizers (please contact via e-mail in advance) who will make certain that your item is delivered to the site and displayed in the most advantageous manner possible.
Keep in mind: Some costs related to auction donations are tax deductible (so save your receipts)!
We are looking forward to stewarding our Chapter’s latest fund raising initiative, while helping to promote the bounty of the region and the fruits of your imaginations and labor.
Leslie Vega, Chapter Liaison
Leslie Vega is a Visual Arts + Music Librarian for the SUNY Binghamton University Libraries. As Chapter Liaison, she’ll keep the ArLiSNAP blog updated with chapter news and events, including mentoring or scholarship opportunities, chapter meetings, and local conferences. You can reach her at lvega@binghamton.edu.
1:30: Arrive at George Eastman House– brief walk or drive (If you keep your car parked at MAG it will give you the opportunity for a stroll around the Centennial Sculpture Park when you return.
1:30 – 2:00: Meet in the Menschel Library, George Eastman House Brief display of Library treasures
Thursday, October 3
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