Travel grant - Washington University Libraries

Travel Grant Competition
The Department of Special Collections
Washington University Libraries St. Louis, Missouri

Application Deadline: March 15, 2011. Travel must occur between May 15,
2011 and June 30, 2012.

Travel reimbursement grants of up to $1000 are available to faculty,
graduate students, undergraduates, and independent scholars who would
like to use our collections for research. Funds may be used for
transportation, food, lodging, and photocopying. Applicants must reside
at least 50 miles from St. Louis.

The Department of Special Collections is a multi-faceted research
institution that contains materials related to a wide variety of
academic disciplines. Below is a listing of some of our major
collections:

Film and Media Archive: The Film and Media Archive is committed to the
preservation of documentary film and other media which chronicle
America's great political and social movements, with a particular
emphasis on the African-American experience. The collections of
prominent filmmakers Henry Hampton (Eyes on the Prize) and William Miles
(I Remember Harlem) include hundreds of hours of high quality
programming and feature a comprehensive and diverse array of primary
interviews, photos, archival footage, and written documents gathered and
generated during the film production process. For more information,
contact Joe Thompson at joseph.thompson@wustl.edu
or (314) 935-8739, or visit our
on-line catalog at http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/filmandmedia/
.

Manuscripts: Collections of literary papers, press archives, and
magazine archives. The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of
major 20th-century literary figures including James Merrill, Samuel
Beckett, Howard Nemerov, Stanley Elkin, William Gass, Mona Van Duyn, and
many others. For more information, contact Anne Posega at
anne-posega@wustl.edu or (314) 935-5487,
or visit http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/manuscripts/
.

Modern Graphic History Library: Dedicated to acquiring and preserving
distinguished works of modern illustration and pictorial graphic
culture. Focusing on artists' working materials and sketches as well as
finished artworks, the range of the collection extends from book,
magazine, and advertising illustration to graphic novels, comics, poster
design, pictorial information design, and animation. For more
information, contact Skye Lacerte at slacerte@wustl.edu
or (314) 935-7741, or visit
http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/MGHL/
.

Rare Books: Collection strengths include the history of books and
printing, especially the English Arts & Crafts movement; the book arts;
semeiology and the history of non-verbal communication; a collection of
Little Black Sambo books and related objects; and 19th- and 20th-century
British and American literature complementing the modern literary
archives housed in the manuscript unit. For more information, contact
Erin Davis at erindavis@wustl.edu or (314)
935-5583, or visit http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/rarebooks/
.

University Archives: The Washington University Archives is comprised of
more than 300 unique collections. Most collections chronicle the history
of Washington University from 1853 to the present day. These diverse
collections range from the writings of University co-founder William G.
Eliot, to student produced publications, and professional and personal
papers of faculty members such as Arthur Holly Compton. Other
collections relate to 20th-century St. Louis history, with a focus on
business, transportation, politics, social welfare, urban planning, and
architecture. For more information, contact Sonya Rooney at
srooney@wustl.edu or (314) 935-9730, or
visit http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/archives/
.

An application form is available at
http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/tg/TravelGrantApplicationForm2011.pd
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The Department of Special Collections, Washington University Libraries
http://library.wustl.edu/units/spec/

spec@wumail.wustl.edu
(314) 935-5495

Awards - ARSC Awards for Excellence

You are invited to propose candidates for the 2011 ARSC Awards for
Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research, the Lifetime Achievement
Award, and the Award for Distinguished Service. Nominations may be made by
anyone, ARSC member or not. The deadline for nominations is January 31,
2011.

NOMINATIONS for the ARSC AWARDS for EXCELLENCE in HISTORICAL RECORDED SOUND
RESEARCH

Eligible publications include any original work -- book, monograph, article,
liner notes, etc. -- first published during 2010. The work may treat any
subject related to recorded sound, but must embody the highest research
standards. It should deal primarily with historical subjects, pertaining to
periods at least ten years prior to the year of publication, with the
exception of works related to modern preservation or playback technology.

The ARSC Awards typically recognize histories, discographies, or biographies
representing the "Best Research" in these recording genres: Blues or Gospel
Music; Classical Music; Country Music; Folk or Ethnic Music; Jazz; Popular
Music; Rock, Rhythm & Blues, or Soul; and Spoken Word. Additional categories
include: General Research in Recorded Sound; Record Labels or Manufacturers;
Phonographs; and Preservation or Reproduction of Recorded Sound.

The Awards Committee especially welcomes information concerning eligible
journal articles, as well as foreign and small-press publications that might
otherwise be overlooked.


NOMINATIONS for the ARSC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT and DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
AWARDS

The ARSC Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to an individual,
in recognition of a life's work in research and publication.

The ARSC Award for Distinguished Service to Historic Recordings honors a
person who has made outstanding contributions to the field, outside of
published works or discographic research.

Nominations for either of these awards must be received by January 31, 2011.


SUBMISSIONS

Nominations for the ARSC Awards for Excellence must include the name of each
nominee, together with the names of co-authors, the publication title, and
the publisher's name and address. Please submit nominations to the Awards
Committee Chair:

Roberta Freund Schwartz
University of Kansas
Archive of Recorded Sound
434 Murphy Hall
1530 Naismith Dr.
Lawrence, KSÂ 66049

rfschwar@ku.edu

Additional information about ARSC, including a list of past ARSC Award
Winners, may be found at www.arsc-audio.org .



The Association for Recorded Sound Collections is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to the preservation and study of sound recordings -- in all genres
of music and speech, in all formats, and from all periods. ARSC is unique in
bringing together private individuals and institutional professionals --
everyone with a serious interest in recorded sound.

Scholarships - Midwest Archives Conference

Registration will soon open for the Midwest Archives Conference annual
meeting, which will be taking place in Saint Paul, Minnesota from April
28-30. We are pleased to announce that this year, we are able to award five
scholarships that will each cover the cost of a student registration to the
meeting. Applicants must have student status but do not need to be
attending an institution in the MAC region. To apply for a student
scholarship, please fill out this form by the end of February:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFlMTVhOMXUxNWFOdUZ1TjQxZUpUQlE6MQ

Recipients will be chosen at random from the applications received and will
be notified by March 1. If you are applying for the scholarship, please do
not register for the conference before you are notified. Please note that
the scholarships cover registration fees only; recipients must cover their
own travel and lodging expenses.

If you have any questions, please email me at horow021@umn.edu. We look
forward to seeing many of you in Saint Paul!

Best regards,
Stephanie Crowe
For the MAC 2011 Local Arrangements Committee

--
Stephanie H. Crowe, Archivist
Charles Babbage Institute
211 Elmer L. Andersen Library
222 21st Avenue South
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-625-9053
Fax: 612-625-8054
http://www.cbi.umn.edu

CFP - Association of School Librarianship

The Organizing Committee for the 40th Annual Conference of the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) incorporating the 15th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship invites you to participate in the 2011 IASL Conference, August 7-11.

Proposals for Paper and Poster presentations that demonstrate best practices are particularly encouraged for the main conference. Scholarly research is featured in the Research Forum track of the conference. All paper types are detailed below.

Submission:
Please complete the online submission form (https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFBuc25lWTFndjYwdnIweEVnV0UzdWc6MQ)

Contact for further information: myrtle.harris@uwimona.edu.jm

Submissions are due February 12, 2011

Theme: School Libraries: Empowering the Twenty-First Century Learner

The twenty-first century school exists in an increasingly complex global environment where constantly changing technological developments have helped to shape the way we live and learn. Learners in today’s schools have been described as “born digital”. They are usually comfortable with emerging technologies, which they take for granted as part of their everyday lives. However, while they may be proficient in using the technologies for communication and entertainment, they frequently lack the critical skills that will equip them to use information effectively for personal, academic and professional purposes.

Despite the volume of research that points to the value of school libraries in the educational process, their potential to impact learning is still often underestimated. The conference will highlight research and practice that demonstrate the role school libraries and librarians play in collaboration with other stakeholders in helping students develop the skills necessary for independent and lifelong learning.

Subthemes:
Teaching the Twenty-First Century Learner

This subtheme deals with the characteristics of twenty-first century learners, their learning styles, and how these impact teaching and learning. There are often generational differences between learners and those who teach them, including teacher-librarians. Strategies that address these issues are explored through this subtheme. Topics such as the integration of technology into teaching and the use of social networking tools for teaching and learning may be included here.

Engaging the Learner with Special Needs

School libraries facilitate the provision of equitable access to resources. They should provide a range of resources and services that help to enrich the learning experiences of students with special needs. This subtheme examines how libraries can effectively meet the needs and interests of this group of learners.

Collaboration and Support

School librarians are expected to collaborate with teachers and other stakeholders to provide appropriate resources and services in support of the curriculum. The issues and challenges associated with this aspect of the teacher-librarian’s role and functions are encompassed here.

Providing an Enabling Environment

The twenty-first century learner is comfortable with technology and functions optimally in an environment that is technology-rich and interactive. This requires the type of administrative and policy support that will ensure the delivery of effective school library services. Factors that facilitate or inhibit the provision of quality resources and services (e.g. appropriate standards) may be included under this subtheme.

Developing and Supporting Twenty-First Century Readers

School libraries have an important role to play in helping students to become effective readers, whether for information or pleasure. This subtheme looks at the issue of stimulating and maintaining interest in reading among digital learners with many competing interests.

The School Library: Facilitating Multiple Literacies

Information and communications technologies (ICT) have given rise to new literacies and new ways of learning and communicating. This requires of the learner a wide range of abilities and competencies. The school library and librarian can support classroom teachers in facilitating students’ acquisition of the requisite knowledge and skills to function effectively in the twenty-first century. Papers may address these new literacies and the role of the school library in preparing citizens for lifelong learning

The following types of presentations will be accepted:

Professional papers:

Professional papers describe and discuss the presenter’s work in relation to theory and/or practice. Proposals should include the title of the paper and demonstrate relevance to professional practice (approximately 500 words).

Research Forum Papers:

Research Papers describe completed or on-going research. Proposals should include in approximately 1000 words:
Title of paper/study
Research questions and/or hypotheses
Purpose of the study
Methodology
Results/findings (may be preliminary)
Conclusions (may be preliminary)

Poster Sessions:

Posters give a visual presentation of practice or theory. Proposals should include the title of the poster and a description of the content in approximately 500 words. Presenters are required to be present for a scheduled period of time in order to answer questions.

All proposals will be reviewed by an international panel.

Criteria for Selection:
Relevance to conference theme and subthemes
Clarity of description
Intellectual significance
Relevance to audience
Originality

Proposals must be in English and should be submitted by 12 February, 2011.

Important Dates:
12 February 2011: Closing date for submission of proposals
19 March 2011: Notification of acceptance of proposals
31 May 2011: Submission of papers for inclusion in the proceedings

Submission:
Please complete the online submission form (https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFBuc25lWTFndjYwdnIweEVnV0UzdWc6MQ)

Contact for further information: myrtle.harris@uwimona.edu.jm

Submissions are due February 12, 2011

Webinar - Leveraging Your Taxonomy

Leveraging Your Taxonomy Webinar Series

Hosted By ASIS&T and Access Innovations, Inc.

To register please got to the website http://www.asis.org/Conferences/webinars/2011/taxonomy_uses.html

Cost: Free to ASIS&T Members $49 per session for non ASIS&T Members

The traditional use of a Taxonomy is still valid and tremendously significant enabling precise and complete search returns. But with the evolution of web and search technologies there are an increasing number of relevant connections that help users discover additional resources, facilitate effective collaboration, and better use the mounds of information available to them. Carefully built taxonomies and intelligent indexing provide the foundation for many of these semantic enhancements. Inspired information architects have built them into portals and web sites that engage users and provide them with new ways to connect. Publishers and others who sell content find these linkages good for business, making it easier for their visitors to identify content valuable to them, and turning them into return visitors.

The series is comprised of four sessions, spaced a week apart. They will examine ways that taxonomies are used to enhance search, involve users, and increase the value of information assets Semantic integration

Leveraging the taxonomy

Jan. 27, 11:30am-12:30pm

Taxonomies in search

Feb. 3, 11:30am-12:30pm

Setting up the store – Taxonomies in e-commerce Feb. 10, 11:30am-12:30pm

People directories and author networks based on taxonomies Feb. 17, 11:30am-12:30pm

To register please got to the website http://www.asis.org/Conferences/webinars/2011/taxonomy_uses.html

Cost: Free for ASIS&T Members, $49 per session for non ASIS&T Members, Sign up for all 4 and receive a 20% discount, or become a member today and register at no cost!

Award - American Association of Law Libraries

The Legal History and Rare Books Section (LH&RB) of the American Association of Law Libraries, in cooperation with Cengage Learning, announces the third annual Morris L. Cohen Student Essay Competition.

The competition is named in honor of Morris L. Cohen, late Professor Emeritus of Law at Yale Law School. Professor Cohen was a leading scholar in the fields of legal research, rare books, and historical bibliography.

The purpose of the competition is to encourage scholarship in the areas of legal history, rare law books, and legal archives, and to acquaint students with the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) and law librarianship.

Eligibility

Students currently enrolled in accredited graduate programs in library science, law, history, or related fields are eligible to enter the competition. Both full- and part-time students are eligible. Membership in AALL is not required.

Requirements

Essays may be on any topic related to legal history, rare law books, or legal archives. The entry form and instructions are available at the LH&RB website: http://www.aallnet.org/sis/lhrb/

Entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., March 15, 2011. The winner will be announced by April 15.

Awards

The winner will receive a $500.00 prize from Cengage Learning and up to $1,000 for expenses associated with attendance at the AALL Annual Meeting.

The runner-up will have the opportunity to publish the second-place essay in LH&RB’s online scholarly journal Unbound: An Annual Review of Legal History and Rare Books.

Please direct questions to Robert Mead at libram@nmcourts.gov or Sarah Yates at yates006@tc.umn.edu.

CFP: IFLA Cataloguing Section

CFP: IFLA Cataloguing Section - Session Theme: Cataloguing: Breaking Barriers!

The IFLA Cataloguing Section (IFLA CATS) invites cataloguers and others to express their interest in making presentations at the section's programme during the World Library and Information Congress in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 13-18 August 2011.

2011 will be an exciting year in the area of cataloguing and bibliographic control. The new cataloguing code, RDA: Resource Description and Access, replacing the AACR 2, will by then have been tested and evaluated. The development of an RDF/XML representation of ISBD will be completed. All over the world the issues of metadata and their relevance for the semantic web are becoming more and more important.

The Standing Committee of the Cataloguing Section has therefore decided to dedicate its open session of 2011 to the subject of how cataloguing is breaking barriers. Through well-defined cataloguing rules we open up the information world via the semantic web to everyone and break barriers!

Presentations on the theme "Cataloguing: Breaking barriers" are requested. Four successful proposals on the topic will be identified.

Send a detailed abstract (1 page or at least 300 words) of the proposed paper (must not have been published elsewhere) and relevant biographical information of author(s)/presenter(s) by 31 January 2011 via email to:

Anders Cato
Chair, Cataloguing Section
e-mail: anders.cato@kb.se

The abstracts will be reviewed by members of the Cataloguing Section's Standing Committee. Successful proposals will be identified by 1 March 2011.

Full papers will be due by 1 May 2011 to allow time for review of papers and preparation of translations; papers should be no longer than 20 pages. 15-20 minutes will be allowed for a summary delivery of the paper during the Cataloguing Section's programme.

Please note that the expenses of attending the Puerto Rico conference will be the responsibility of the author(s)/presenter(s) of accepted papers.

Anders Cato
Chair, IFLA Cataloguing Section