The University of Glasgow Art History Resource Centre has launched a new online catalogue using LibraryThing.
As an adjunct to the outstanding resources available within Glasgow University Library, the History of Art Resource and Postgraduate Centre serves the study needs of undergraduates, postgraduates, research and teaching staff within the School of Culture and Creative Arts.
The centre is administered by professional librarians who are always prepared to give advice and guidance on bibliographic matters or other resource requirements. They administer a collection of 4,500 books, selected periodical holdings, over 15,000 exhibition and gallery catalogues and over 82,000 teaching slides.
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Tuesday 14 December 2010
Wednesday 1 December 2010
National Collecting Scheme Scotland
The National Collecting Scheme Scotland is an initiative of the Scottish Arts Council that supports public collections across Scotland to acquire and present challenging contemporary visual art. The initiative also seeks to enable curators within those organisations to extend their knowledge and understanding of contemporary visual arts, and to develop their engagement with the visual arts sector in Scotland.
Find out more about the NCSS scheme and its acquisitions at the University of Glasgow website and at the archived Scottish Arts Council site.
Tuesday 23 November 2010
Edinburgh's "Capital Collections" website launches
The Capital Collections website has recently launched as an image library of Edinburgh City Libraries and Museums and Galleries. It contains "images of material from the collections of Edinburgh's City Libraries and Museums and Galleries. You can discover the historical and cultural life of Edinburgh, Scotland and the Scots through this growing image library which includes a wonderful selection of photographs, paintings, engravings and objects ranging from toys to ceramics, silverware and material from the history collections." Images are downloadable for personal/educational purposes, and some are also available to purchase.
Wednesday 10 November 2010
Edinburgh College of Art launches new catalogue interface
(with thanks to SVAG member Jane Furness, news on the new and improved ECA catalogue - cheers, Paula)
ECA Library Service is delighted to announce a new and much improved interface to our online Library Catalogue. This will be run as a pilot service alongside our existing catalogue until the end of the year, after which the old catalogue will be discontinued and the new one will take its place.
Our new catalogue has a fresher and more user-friendly design and incorporates several brand new and very useful features:
-Enhanced and improved search functions
- Book jacket images
- Links to book previews, reviews and related books (all from Google Books)
- The facility to add books to your own personal list for future reference
- The facility to save searches and run them again at a later date
Please feel free to try out our new pilot Library Catalogue service. The new catalogue is also available as a link from the homepage of the existing catalogue. We would welcome your comments and feedback during the pilot.
We will be running some drop-in sessions in the coming weeks to help introduce users to the new catalogue – details to follow.
ECA Library Service is delighted to announce a new and much improved interface to our online Library Catalogue. This will be run as a pilot service alongside our existing catalogue until the end of the year, after which the old catalogue will be discontinued and the new one will take its place.
Our new catalogue has a fresher and more user-friendly design and incorporates several brand new and very useful features:
-Enhanced and improved search functions
- Book jacket images
- Links to book previews, reviews and related books (all from Google Books)
- The facility to add books to your own personal list for future reference
- The facility to save searches and run them again at a later date
Please feel free to try out our new pilot Library Catalogue service. The new catalogue is also available as a link from the homepage of the existing catalogue. We would welcome your comments and feedback during the pilot.
We will be running some drop-in sessions in the coming weeks to help introduce users to the new catalogue – details to follow.
Monday 4 October 2010
NGS seminar: Social media for the Scottish cultural heritage sector
Social media for the Scottish cultural heritage sector: a one-day open seminar
Date: Thursday 21 October 2010, 10am–5pm
Venue: Hawthornden Lecture Theatre, National Galleries of Scotland
Cost: This event is free of charge, thanks to funding from the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Aims: to discuss current social media practice in the Scottish sector; to consider developments in other national contexts; to establish a focus for future workshops and an emerging research agenda
People: open to all professionals in the cultural heritage sector with an interest in social media in museums and galleries, and to researchers and professionals interested in the broad field of museum and gallery education
The first event organized as part of the Digital Futures of Cultural Heritage Education project will be a one-day open seminar to be held on 21 October 2010 at the National Galleries of Scotland. This will be followed by two workshops, which will combine discussion and debate with hands-on work in various social media environments. These will be hosted by the School of Education at the University of Edinburgh, in March and June 2011. Details will be available in the autumn of 2010.
Further details of the October seminar, including the programme and the link for booking online, can be found at the Digital Futures of Cultural Heritage Education project website.
Date: Thursday 21 October 2010, 10am–5pm
Venue: Hawthornden Lecture Theatre, National Galleries of Scotland
Cost: This event is free of charge, thanks to funding from the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Aims: to discuss current social media practice in the Scottish sector; to consider developments in other national contexts; to establish a focus for future workshops and an emerging research agenda
People: open to all professionals in the cultural heritage sector with an interest in social media in museums and galleries, and to researchers and professionals interested in the broad field of museum and gallery education
The first event organized as part of the Digital Futures of Cultural Heritage Education project will be a one-day open seminar to be held on 21 October 2010 at the National Galleries of Scotland. This will be followed by two workshops, which will combine discussion and debate with hands-on work in various social media environments. These will be hosted by the School of Education at the University of Edinburgh, in March and June 2011. Details will be available in the autumn of 2010.
Further details of the October seminar, including the programme and the link for booking online, can be found at the Digital Futures of Cultural Heritage Education project website.
Friday 1 October 2010
JISC Advance - Digital Media and Copyright Seminar, London
(with thanks to JISC Digital Media for the following information - hope some of you, SVAG members or not, will find this useful - Paula)
"Do you use images from the internet in PowerPoint? Are you struggling to get your head around the rights of your digital collection? Are you embarking on producing your own digital media resources? JISC Digital Media in association with JISC Legal is hosting a brand new JISC Advance - Digital Media and Copyright Seminar to help disseminate information in order to help you protect your resources and your institution.
Use of digital media has fast become the norm in day-to-day work, and as a result awareness of copyright and other rights is key in taking care of your own works, as well as making sure you are not infringing the rights of others.
This seminar aims to offer practical approaches and considerations for using digital media in teaching and learning, digitising digital media and digital rights management. It is aimed at those working in developing institutional policy, disseminating copyright information to staff, and those working with digital media on a day-to-day basis.
The objectives are:
* To increase confidence in dealing with multi-layer intellectual property rights in digital media
* To identify appropriate approaches to dealing with the uncertainties of copyright law in relation to digital media
* To share experiences of both issues and solutions to IPR challenges in relation to digital media
Having listened to many of our users, we are running this event outside of Bristol, with a view to hosting it in various venues nationwide in the upcoming future.
To find out more and book a place please see the the event page."
"Do you use images from the internet in PowerPoint? Are you struggling to get your head around the rights of your digital collection? Are you embarking on producing your own digital media resources? JISC Digital Media in association with JISC Legal is hosting a brand new JISC Advance - Digital Media and Copyright Seminar to help disseminate information in order to help you protect your resources and your institution.
Use of digital media has fast become the norm in day-to-day work, and as a result awareness of copyright and other rights is key in taking care of your own works, as well as making sure you are not infringing the rights of others.
This seminar aims to offer practical approaches and considerations for using digital media in teaching and learning, digitising digital media and digital rights management. It is aimed at those working in developing institutional policy, disseminating copyright information to staff, and those working with digital media on a day-to-day basis.
The objectives are:
* To increase confidence in dealing with multi-layer intellectual property rights in digital media
* To identify appropriate approaches to dealing with the uncertainties of copyright law in relation to digital media
* To share experiences of both issues and solutions to IPR challenges in relation to digital media
Having listened to many of our users, we are running this event outside of Bristol, with a view to hosting it in various venues nationwide in the upcoming future.
To find out more and book a place please see the the event page."
Monday 20 September 2010
Free RSC art & design event this week: "Stepping into the Future"
Date: Friday 24th September 2010 (noon - 4:30pm)
Venue: Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF
Cost: Free!
The ‘Stepping into the Future’ series of events organised by the JISC Regional Support Centre (RSC) Scotland North & East aims to explore how technology can be used to enhance everyday teaching and learning.
Hosted by the Edinburgh College of Art, this ‘Stepping’ event brings together subject specialists from Art and Design departments to learn about initiatives that have made a real impact on students. During the day, you’ll have the chance to experience some of the technology that brought those gains about, through a series of workshops and presentations. It’s also an opportunity to showcase the support that we, the RSC, provide colleges and universities in Scotland – a resource that we sincerely hope that you will want to take advantage of in the future.
Just some of the sessions on the day:
3D Printing: Demonstration of rapid prototyping with 3D printers. The technology is already being trialled in schools around Scotland and in colleges and universities around the country. You’ll have a chance to see the RapMan (pictured left) in action and discover how printing in 3D can transform your lessons. Previously such printers would have been far beyond departmental budgets, but advances in manufacturing mean that units costing tens of thousands can now be purchased for a fraction of the cost.
Portfolios for Art & Design Students: A portfolio should be able to present student work in the best possible light, yet typical electronic or ‘e-Portfolios’ never quite look as if they have designed with artists in mind. Dropr, designed by art graduates, seeks to offer a solution for creative individuals. The Dropr network can be used by educational institutions to provide a hub for discussion and showcase artwork, with features such as interactive galleries, news, events and discussion forums.
QR Codes: QR Codes (Quick Response Codes) are 2D barcodes that link the real world and virtual worlds. If you happen to have been to the National Galleries in Edinburgh recently and bought a ticket for an exhibition you'll have noticed on the reverse of the ticket a strange looking barcode - that's a QR code. A hands-on workshop examines how QR Codes can be used in education. You will also have the opportunity to use and generate your own QR Codes.
Capturing the Design Process: The e-scape Scotland project uses a variety of methods to capture the process of design, compiling audio, video and text ‘snapshots’ into a central system using wireless portable devices. The project was originally developed as a summative assessment tool utilising ‘comparative judgement’ techniques to arrive at a final grade (which have proven more reliable than standard assessment practices). Now adapted for formative assessment, you’ll have a chance to experience how the escape team follows the design process in this hands-on workshop.
Places are limited for this event, so please book early to avoid disappointment! The booking form and programme can be found at the RSC Scotland North & East website.
Venue: Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF
Cost: Free!
The ‘Stepping into the Future’ series of events organised by the JISC Regional Support Centre (RSC) Scotland North & East aims to explore how technology can be used to enhance everyday teaching and learning.
Hosted by the Edinburgh College of Art, this ‘Stepping’ event brings together subject specialists from Art and Design departments to learn about initiatives that have made a real impact on students. During the day, you’ll have the chance to experience some of the technology that brought those gains about, through a series of workshops and presentations. It’s also an opportunity to showcase the support that we, the RSC, provide colleges and universities in Scotland – a resource that we sincerely hope that you will want to take advantage of in the future.
Just some of the sessions on the day:
3D Printing: Demonstration of rapid prototyping with 3D printers. The technology is already being trialled in schools around Scotland and in colleges and universities around the country. You’ll have a chance to see the RapMan (pictured left) in action and discover how printing in 3D can transform your lessons. Previously such printers would have been far beyond departmental budgets, but advances in manufacturing mean that units costing tens of thousands can now be purchased for a fraction of the cost.
Portfolios for Art & Design Students: A portfolio should be able to present student work in the best possible light, yet typical electronic or ‘e-Portfolios’ never quite look as if they have designed with artists in mind. Dropr, designed by art graduates, seeks to offer a solution for creative individuals. The Dropr network can be used by educational institutions to provide a hub for discussion and showcase artwork, with features such as interactive galleries, news, events and discussion forums.
QR Codes: QR Codes (Quick Response Codes) are 2D barcodes that link the real world and virtual worlds. If you happen to have been to the National Galleries in Edinburgh recently and bought a ticket for an exhibition you'll have noticed on the reverse of the ticket a strange looking barcode - that's a QR code. A hands-on workshop examines how QR Codes can be used in education. You will also have the opportunity to use and generate your own QR Codes.
Capturing the Design Process: The e-scape Scotland project uses a variety of methods to capture the process of design, compiling audio, video and text ‘snapshots’ into a central system using wireless portable devices. The project was originally developed as a summative assessment tool utilising ‘comparative judgement’ techniques to arrive at a final grade (which have proven more reliable than standard assessment practices). Now adapted for formative assessment, you’ll have a chance to experience how the escape team follows the design process in this hands-on workshop.
Places are limited for this event, so please book early to avoid disappointment! The booking form and programme can be found at the RSC Scotland North & East website.
Friday 17 September 2010
British Museum catalogue: now online
As noted on the British Museum libraries and archives site:
Catalogues for all of the [British] Museum's libraries can now be searched online. Work to develop and enhance the catalogue will continue over the coming months ... not all Museum libraries have their entire collection recorded in the online catalogue. Please note that you should contact the relevant library prior to your visit for further details or to make an appointment where necessary.
Monday 28 June 2010
GSA Library is award winning!
From the Glasgow School of Art library blog:
"GSA was unanimously judged to be the winning 'Outstanding Library Team' at the annual Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel June 17. Our entry centred around 'InfosmArt', our in-house interactive course in information and research skills for art, design and architecture students. The judges cited our '...innovative use of technology...to help students realise their potential and broaden their research horizons.'"
Congratulations to (SVAG member) GSA Library & Learning Resources on their award!
"GSA was unanimously judged to be the winning 'Outstanding Library Team' at the annual Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel June 17. Our entry centred around 'InfosmArt', our in-house interactive course in information and research skills for art, design and architecture students. The judges cited our '...innovative use of technology...to help students realise their potential and broaden their research horizons.'"
Congratulations to (SVAG member) GSA Library & Learning Resources on their award!
Tuesday 15 June 2010
Job Vacancy: Library Assistant, Edinburgh College of Art
(please pass on this information to any potential candidates you may know - cheers, Paula)
Library Assistant (0.5 FTE)
£14,550 to £16,629 per annum (pro rata)
You will work as part of the Library team, primarily involved in the daily operation of the issue desk, reporting to the Reader Services Librarian. The issue desk is the first point of contact with library users and you will be required to provide assistance and support to users in a friendly and efficient manner. You will also contribute to other library processes and procedures as required.
Educated to higher level or equivalent with excellent customer care skills, you will be IT literate and a self-starter with strong organisational skills. You will be a self-motivator and good team player. Experience of working in an academic library and of computer based library management systems is desirable.
To apply please see the ECA website (click on "staff" and then on "jobs at eca"), email jobs@eca.ac.uk or telephone 0131 221 6292 (24 hours). The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd July 2010. Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 27th July 2010.
Library Assistant (0.5 FTE)
£14,550 to £16,629 per annum (pro rata)
You will work as part of the Library team, primarily involved in the daily operation of the issue desk, reporting to the Reader Services Librarian. The issue desk is the first point of contact with library users and you will be required to provide assistance and support to users in a friendly and efficient manner. You will also contribute to other library processes and procedures as required.
Educated to higher level or equivalent with excellent customer care skills, you will be IT literate and a self-starter with strong organisational skills. You will be a self-motivator and good team player. Experience of working in an academic library and of computer based library management systems is desirable.
To apply please see the ECA website (click on "staff" and then on "jobs at eca"), email jobs@eca.ac.uk or telephone 0131 221 6292 (24 hours). The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd July 2010. Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 27th July 2010.
Monday 24 May 2010
Free exhibition: ECA Degree Show 2010
The 2010 ECA Degree Show will be held from Saturday 12-Sunday 20 June, on Monday-Thursday from 10am-8pm, and on Friday-Sunday from 10am-5pm. Admission is free.
The Art & Design Show will be held in the Main Building and Evolution House; the entrance to the Main Building is via the pend at 74 Lauriston Place or via Lady Lawson Street and the entrance to Evolution House is on West Port. The Architecture & Landscape Architecture Show will be held in the Architecture Building; the entrance to the Architecture Building is via the pend at 74 Lauriston Place or via Lady Lawson Street.
Come along to explore an eclectic and exciting range of work from drawing and painting, sculpture, tapestry (mixed and new media fine art), art, space & nature, animation, film & TV, graphic design, illustration, photography, furniture & interior design, glass, silversmithing & jewellery, printed textiles, fashion, performance costume, architecture and landscape architecture. Please visit the ECA website for further information.
(Note from Paula @ SVAG: Please feel free to submit your degree show information to me for publication, my email is p.cuccurullo@ed.ac.uk)
The Art & Design Show will be held in the Main Building and Evolution House; the entrance to the Main Building is via the pend at 74 Lauriston Place or via Lady Lawson Street and the entrance to Evolution House is on West Port. The Architecture & Landscape Architecture Show will be held in the Architecture Building; the entrance to the Architecture Building is via the pend at 74 Lauriston Place or via Lady Lawson Street.
Come along to explore an eclectic and exciting range of work from drawing and painting, sculpture, tapestry (mixed and new media fine art), art, space & nature, animation, film & TV, graphic design, illustration, photography, furniture & interior design, glass, silversmithing & jewellery, printed textiles, fashion, performance costume, architecture and landscape architecture. Please visit the ECA website for further information.
(Note from Paula @ SVAG: Please feel free to submit your degree show information to me for publication, my email is p.cuccurullo@ed.ac.uk)
Thursday 20 May 2010
Free exhibition: Dundee Degree Show 2010
The 2010 Dundee Degree Show will be held at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee, Perth Road, Dundee DD1 4HT. According to the website, "This year we are taking the show back to its traditional roots and are holding it in the art college on the Perth Road. You are invited to explore and celebrate the exciting work of DJCAD’s talented 2010 graduates." This free exhibition will be held from 22-30 May, Monday–Friday from 10am to 8pm and Saturday–Sunday from 10am to 4pm. The official university website can be found here and the DoJ Class of 2010 website/blog can be found here.
(Note from Paula @ SVAG: Please feel free to submit your degree show information to me for publication, my email is p.cuccurullo@ed.ac.uk)
(Note from Paula @ SVAG: Please feel free to submit your degree show information to me for publication, my email is p.cuccurullo@ed.ac.uk)
Thursday 13 May 2010
GSA launches new blog
Glasgow School of Art has launched its new blog, Treasures of GSA Library, featuring highlighted items from its Rare Books and Special Collections. The photo below, of the frontispiece of Macao et Cosmage by Edy-Legrand, is from the 12 May entry and used with thanks.
Please check out the blog and subscribe here.
Please check out the blog and subscribe here.
Monday 19 April 2010
Conference announcement: ARLIS: The Next Generation (Edinburgh, 14-16 July 2010)
Join ARLIS in July 2010 when the annual conference will be held at the recently opened John McIntyre Conference Centre, at the University of Edinburgh's Pollock Halls. The campus is situated close to the city centre at the foot of Edinburgh's spectacular natural landmark, Arthur's Seat.
The full programme will examine the future of art librarianship and will include presentations looking at the increasing use of social media, new projects concerning digital resources and collections, and artists’ increasing use of archive and library material in their work. A wide range of breakout sessions will cover topics such as securing funding, putting preservation policies into practice, and online digital resources for students. Visits to diverse Edinburgh institutions such as the Scottish Poetry Library, the Scottish Parliament and the National Library of Scotland will also be available.
Visits and Breakout Sessions
Please note - further information regarding the choice of visits and breakout sessions will be available on the website soon. Once this information is available and delegates have had their booking confirmed, they will be contacted and asked to indicate their preferences.
Additional Accommodation
For those delegates who wish to book pre-conference accommodation at Pollock Halls (or wish to stay on once the conference ends), please contact Edinburgh First either by email Bed.breakfast@ed.ac.uk or phone 0131 651 2007. Please state you are attending the conference when booking extra accommodation, this way Edinburgh First will try to allocate one of the pre-booked rooms and avoid delegates having to change rooms once the conference begins (or ends). The rooms booked for the conference are in Chancellor’s Court at Pollock Halls (see the Image Gallery on the website for sneak preview)
Alternatively, a vast choice of accommodation in hotels, guest houses and B&Bs are also available at VisitScotland.com
Student and International Delegate Awards
Information regarding the Student Delegate Award and the International Delegate Award can be found on the ARLIS UK & Ireland website.
Please see the ARLIS UK & Ireland website for booking information and regular updates. We look forward to seeing you there!
The full programme will examine the future of art librarianship and will include presentations looking at the increasing use of social media, new projects concerning digital resources and collections, and artists’ increasing use of archive and library material in their work. A wide range of breakout sessions will cover topics such as securing funding, putting preservation policies into practice, and online digital resources for students. Visits to diverse Edinburgh institutions such as the Scottish Poetry Library, the Scottish Parliament and the National Library of Scotland will also be available.
Visits and Breakout Sessions
Please note - further information regarding the choice of visits and breakout sessions will be available on the website soon. Once this information is available and delegates have had their booking confirmed, they will be contacted and asked to indicate their preferences.
Additional Accommodation
For those delegates who wish to book pre-conference accommodation at Pollock Halls (or wish to stay on once the conference ends), please contact Edinburgh First either by email Bed.breakfast@ed.ac.uk or phone 0131 651 2007. Please state you are attending the conference when booking extra accommodation, this way Edinburgh First will try to allocate one of the pre-booked rooms and avoid delegates having to change rooms once the conference begins (or ends). The rooms booked for the conference are in Chancellor’s Court at Pollock Halls (see the Image Gallery on the website for sneak preview)
Alternatively, a vast choice of accommodation in hotels, guest houses and B&Bs are also available at VisitScotland.com
Student and International Delegate Awards
Information regarding the Student Delegate Award and the International Delegate Award can be found on the ARLIS UK & Ireland website.
Please see the ARLIS UK & Ireland website for booking information and regular updates. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday 24 March 2010
GSA seminar: "Capturing creativity: Exploring the archives of artistic practice"
The Glasgow School of Art Archive and Collections Centre is hosting this seminar on 12 May 2010 13.30-16.45. This event will explore how artists' working practices are documented and archived through media such as photography, art criticism and oral histories. Tickets for this event are £10/£5 students. Further information and booking forms can be found on the GSA website or please contact Susannah Waters (GSA Archivist) directly.
Monday 25 January 2010
Artists' Books lunchtime talks at Glasgow School of Art - 3 Feb 2010
On Wednesday 3rd February 2010, the Glasgow School of Art's Archives and Collections Centre is hosting two 20 minute lunchtime talks on the subject of artists' books, in conjunction with Micropages, a touring book arts exhibition on show in the Archives and Collections Centre from 1st-5th February 2010.
Talk 1 (12.00): Abigail Thomas curator of Micropages will give an introduction to the exhibition.
Micro-Pages will start a conversation about the issues surrounding the display of artists’ books. A series of selected artists' books has been turned into a reel of microfilm for this touring exhibition. The work will be accessed through microfilm readers in participating libraries and archive centres. The books selected relate to the history of artists’ books, archives and libraries, or challenge the preconceptions of the future of preservation and display. This short talk will explore the themes presented by the Micropages exhibition, which will be available for visitors to look at before/after the talks.
Talk 2 (12.30): Duncan Chappell, Academic Liaison Librarian at GSA [and SVAG member] will talk about the extensive collection of artists books held at the School.
The Glasgow School of Art Library has a superb and comprehensive collection of artists' books, amassed over many years. Housed in the Mackintosh Library, the collection can be consulted during its normal opening hours and features over 2,000 items. Items in the collection come in all kinds of forms: from edible books to calendars, and from multiples to musical books that play a tune. We even have books in the form of moebius strips, or books made from human DNA embedded and fired in porcelain. We continue to actively build the collection today. This short talk by Librarian Duncan Chappell will introduce a wide range of examples, with an opportunity to learn more about the Library’s collection. There will also be an opportunity to browse through the books on display.
Spaces are limited so please contact Susannah Waters (GSA Archivist) if you are interested in attending.
'Micro-Pages' is a book arts exhibition which is starting a conversation about the issues surrounding the display of artists' books. It is also promoting libraries and archives around the UK and encouraging engagement with art and archives and issues of digital and traditional preservation.
For more information, please contact:
Abigail Thomas, Artist & Curator
abi-thomas@hotmail.co.uk
http://www.abigailthomas.co.uk/
http://micropages.ning.com/
Talk 1 (12.00): Abigail Thomas curator of Micropages will give an introduction to the exhibition.
Micro-Pages will start a conversation about the issues surrounding the display of artists’ books. A series of selected artists' books has been turned into a reel of microfilm for this touring exhibition. The work will be accessed through microfilm readers in participating libraries and archive centres. The books selected relate to the history of artists’ books, archives and libraries, or challenge the preconceptions of the future of preservation and display. This short talk will explore the themes presented by the Micropages exhibition, which will be available for visitors to look at before/after the talks.
Talk 2 (12.30): Duncan Chappell, Academic Liaison Librarian at GSA [and SVAG member] will talk about the extensive collection of artists books held at the School.
The Glasgow School of Art Library has a superb and comprehensive collection of artists' books, amassed over many years. Housed in the Mackintosh Library, the collection can be consulted during its normal opening hours and features over 2,000 items. Items in the collection come in all kinds of forms: from edible books to calendars, and from multiples to musical books that play a tune. We even have books in the form of moebius strips, or books made from human DNA embedded and fired in porcelain. We continue to actively build the collection today. This short talk by Librarian Duncan Chappell will introduce a wide range of examples, with an opportunity to learn more about the Library’s collection. There will also be an opportunity to browse through the books on display.
Spaces are limited so please contact Susannah Waters (GSA Archivist) if you are interested in attending.
'Micro-Pages' is a book arts exhibition which is starting a conversation about the issues surrounding the display of artists' books. It is also promoting libraries and archives around the UK and encouraging engagement with art and archives and issues of digital and traditional preservation.
For more information, please contact:
Abigail Thomas, Artist & Curator
abi-thomas@hotmail.co.uk
http://www.abigailthomas.co.uk/
http://micropages.ning.com/
Thursday 14 January 2010
AAH Conference comes to Glasgow in April 2010
The 36th Association of Art Historians (AAH) Conference will be held at the University of Glasgow this year, from 15-17 April 2010. Further details can be found on the AAH website, which said about the conference: "Various critical themes have shaped AAH conferences in recent years, and provided a focus for disciplinary self-reflection. We seek to continue in this reflective spirit, but rather than organise the conference thematically, the 2010 conference is a general one from which different themes are expected to emerge."
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