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OK, usually I try to keep out of these things, but frankly I'm getting a
bit tired of hearing people complain about ARLIS/NA. Ever since I began my
studies as a librarian and I investigated various professional
organizations, I have been and still am overwhelmingly pleased ARLIS/NA,
far over some of the other named library organizations out there. ARLIS/NA
has offered me camaraderie, collegiality, professional development
opportunities, and so on, things that I had a much greater difficulty
accomplishing (or enjoying!) in other organizations like ALA. The fact
that ARLIS/NA has managed to exist for as long as it has should be
recognized as merit unto itself. Let's face it, people, the world of art
librarians is very small in comparison to the entire professional as a
whole. We should count ourselves fortunate that we have an organization
such as this that focuses on our needs.
People need to remember that the organization does NOT revolve around the
specific wishes of every individual member. If that were the case, NO
organization could ever exist or function as an organization. You have to
take a look at the big picture and recognize that the Executive Board often
has to make decisions that are for the overall improvement of the
organization, NOT the individuals. This is just how it is. And there are
going to be things that I may disagree with...but you know what? That's
life. You have to accept it and move on. And if you can't accept it, then
you should move on out of the organization.
I'm not saying that people shouldn't voice their feelings about ARLIS/NA --
everyone is entitled to their opinion -- but instead of complaining, offer
suggestions for improvement. What boss wants to hear a person point out
something not working without offering a suggestion on how to improve
it? Think about it.
So that's my opinion....sorry for the tirade at this early hour of the morning.
And I'm very much looking forward to seeing my colleagues and friends in
New York.
-- Roberto
>Date: Thu, 01 Apr 2004 21:06:35 -0700
>From: "Juarez, Miguel" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: [ARLIS-L] ARLIS/NA and Public Libraries - Open Forum in New Y ork
> on April
>Sender: ART LIBRARIES SOCIETY DISCUSSION LIST <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Reply-to: "Juarez, Miguel" <[log in to unmask]>
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>Comments: To: AllenT <[log in to unmask]>
>Original-recipient: rfc822;[log in to unmask]
>
>I don't know how to say this (and maybe some of the historians in the
>organization can contribute to this discussion), but what was the original
>intent of the architects of ARLIS/NA as an organization? I feel ARLIS/NA
>operates unlike other library organizations like ALA, SLA, etc.-it is
>actually a bit more complex.
>
>
>
>ARLIS/NA includes librarians from diverse library settings but there is
>somewhat of a push-pull mentality among those who are continually
>re-structuring the organization. Indeed, there are many needs in the
>organization but finding the right mix seems like a continual challenge for us.
>
>
>
> From where I'm standing--I've often asked myself, is ARLIS/NA the right
> organization for me? Maybe it isn't. I think as art or architecture
> librarians (that most of us are), we all have to continually ask
> ourselves this question-if it is, then we stick around and make it work
> for us. If it isn't, then we stop working with it and go elsewhere. A
> few people have asked me "why I'm intent on trying to change the
> organization?" It's not that I seek to change it but while I work as an
> art librarian, I'd like the organization to make a place for me at its
> table. Maybe in the future I won't be an art librarian and eventually I
> will leave ARLIS/NA and work with ALA or some other group? But that's
> the future-now I'm an art librarian and ARLIS/NA is my professional
> organization.
>
>
>
>I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in New York. J
>
>
>
>Miguel
>
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: AllenT [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 4:44 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: [ARLIS-L] ARLIS/NA and Public Libraries - Open Forum in New York
>on April
>
>
>
>Dear ARLIS/NA Colleagues,
>
>
>
>On Sunday, April 18, 3:30-4:30 PM, during the upcoming Annual Conference,
>a Public Library Forum has been programmed for the purpose of gathering
>feedback from the membership on the subject of public librarians and their
>future role in the Society. Suzy Frechette and other members of the
>Executive Board will be present to discuss the recent dissolution of the
>Public Libraries Division, as well as the possibilities for raising the
>profile of public librarians within the administrative structure of
>ARLIS/NA. Suzy and I would also welcome online ARLIS-L discussion in
>advance of the Conference event, for those who will not be able to attend
>the NYC meeting.
>
>
>
>Looking forward to seeing many of you soon!
>
>
>
>Best regards,
>
>
>
>Allen
>
>
>
>Allen K. Townsend, President, ARLIS/NA
>
>Librarian
>
>Amon Carter Museum
>
>3501 Camp Bowie Blvd
>
>Fort Worth, Texas 76107
>
>Phone: 817 989 5073
>
>Fax: 817 989 5079
>
>
>
>All opinions are my own and not those of my employer
>
>
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Roberto C. Ferrari
Coordinator for Assessment and Planning
Wimberly Library
Florida Atlantic University
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