<div dir="ltr">Please post and share this opportunity with OLA members. This will be a short drive away - Seattle!<div><br></div><div>Best,<br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>------------------------------------------------</div><div><a href="http://libguides.lclark.edu/sbeene" target="_blank">Stephanie Beene</a></div><div>Visual Resources Coordinator, <span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">Arts Librarian</span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px">In the library, room 343 or:</span></div><div><a href="mailto:sbeene@lclark.edu" target="_blank">sbeene@lclark.edu</a></div><div>(503) 768-7387</div><div>Consultations @:<a href="https://sbeene.youcanbook.me" target="_blank">https://sbeene.youcanbook.me</a></div><div><span style="line-height:22.5px"><font color="#000000" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></span><i style="font-size:12.6666669845581px">Special projects @:</i></div><a href="http://library.lclark.edu/vrc" target="_blank">http://library.lclark.edu/vrc</a> -- Lewis & Clark's VRC's Website<br><a href="http://accessceramics.org/" target="_blank">http://accessceramics.org/</a> -- accessCeramics, a Contemporary Ceramics resource<br><a href="https://library.lclark.edu/seniorprojects/" target="_blank">https://library.lclark.edu/seniorprojects/</a>, Lewis & Clark Senior Studio Art Digital Archive<br></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Strasbaugh, Christopher</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:c.strasbaugh@vanderbilt.edu">c.strasbaugh@vanderbilt.edu</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, May 13, 2015 at 5:54 AM<br>Subject: ARLIS/NA+VRA 2016 Joint Conference Call for Proposals<br>To: <a href="mailto:VRA-L@listserv.uark.edu">VRA-L@listserv.uark.edu</a><br><br><br>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">The Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/<span style="font-variant:small-caps">NA</span>) and Visual Resources Association (VRA)
Joint Conference, <i>Natural Connections,</i> will be held March 8-12, 2016, in Seattle, Washington. The Joint Conference Program Committee invites proposals for innovative and forward-thinking sessions, individual presentations, and workshops that highlight
natural connections in our work. </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Seattle is the ideal environment to bring together diverse professionals to meet and learn, reflect on our common values, and refresh
our perspectives. <i>Natural Connections</i> abound among our professional associations, and also throughout the Puget Sound region between its people and nature, technology and sustainability, and environmental stewardship and the practical needs of a city.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">What natural connections are you making in your practice of art librarianship, visual resources management, and innovative scholarship?
Please consider sharing your inspired ideas and proven strategies with your colleagues in Seattle. The Program Planning Committee is especially seeking proposals that engage attendees with active learning opportunities and provide attendees with practical
approaches for implementing new ideas and technologies. The Committee encourages submissions from all interested individuals, including ARLIS/NA + VRA members and non-members.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Let the<i> Natural Connections</i> theme inspire you! A few examples to spark your creativity:
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">digital humanities/digital scholarship + visual literacy + users/community</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">diversity + collections</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">architecture + new tools & technologies</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">career planning + new members + retirees</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">When you submit your proposal, please apply 1-4 of the following tags that represent your
<i>Natural Connections</i>. You will be able to select these on the submission form. Or add your own!</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Tags<i>:</i></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">architecture/built environment/landscape architecture/urban planning</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">art and design</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">assessment</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">cataloging/metadata</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">career planning/professional development</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">collections</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">copyright/intellectual property/open access/creative commons</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">digital humanities/digital scholarship</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">diversity</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">e-content/content delivery/DAMS/digitizing</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">environmental stewardship</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">facilities planning</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">GIS</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">new members</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">preservation</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">resource sharing</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">retirees</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">users/community/outreach</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">visual literacy</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Types of Proposals</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Presentation</span></i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">: A single submission of an individual
presentation, potentially addressing new research, a case study, or other innovative idea. Presentations should share new information with attendees, and should provide attendees with new tools, strategies, skills, or inspiration. The Conference Program Co-Chairs
and the Conference Program Committee will group 2 to 4 selected presentations in a Session that runs from 60 to 90 minutes.
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Session</span></i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">: A 60- to 90-minute event with speakers
addressing a common topic or theme. A session could involve 2-4 speakers with a moderator, multiple lightning talks, or other possibilities. Describe your ideal session format and include the names of suggested speakers in session proposals, if known. Suggesting
a moderator is optional.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Special Interest/User Group:</span></i><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> A 60- to 90-minute
informal facilitated group discussion on topics related to a specific community within either or both ARLIS/NA and VRA.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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current and emerging topics in an intimate atmosphere. Workshops encourage a focused, hands-on experience led by experts who combine active learning, collaboration, and discussions. Sessions last two, four, or eight hours. Consider ways to benefit from local
educational or cultural institutions in the Seattle area.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">How to Submit Proposals</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Submit your individual presentation and session proposals via our
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<span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Submit your workshop proposals via our
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<span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Calls for Poster Sessions and Moderators will go out in the fall.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Deadline</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Deadline for submissions is<b> Friday, June 26, 2015</b>.
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<b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Questions</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Please contact any of your Seattle 2016 Conference Program Co-Chairs with questions. We’re happy to help!</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">ARLIS/NA+VRA Conference Program Co-Chairs:</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Chris Strasbaugh (VRA), Director of Visual Resources, Vanderbilt University,
<a href="mailto:c.strasbaugh@Vanderbilt.edu" target="_blank">c.strasbaugh@Vanderbilt.edu</a><br>
Dan McClure (ARLIS/NA), Director of Library Services, Pacific Northwest College of Art,
<a href="mailto:dmcclure@pnca.edu" target="_blank">dmcclure@pnca.edu</a><br>
Denise Hattwig (ARLIS/NA), Curator, Digital Collections, University of Washington Bothell Library,
<a href="mailto:dhattwig@uw.edu" target="_blank">dhattwig@uw.edu</a><br>
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