Hello all,
Forgive me if I've misunderstood something, but my interpretation has
been that this portion of the convocation hasn't been eliminated. The
original message reads:
"Either way, please try to attend the conference convocation on Sunday,
April 29^th , to hear and see a substantive presentation honoring the
award-winning texts."
The authors still have their time in the limelight: we've just had a
sneak preview.
Or did I miss something?
Roth, Emily wrote:
>
> I’ve been reading this morning’s commentary and feel like adding my 2
> cents. I too served on the committee one year. It was an exciting,
> stimulating experience, one I recommend to all. It was also a lot of
> work. Much work goes into deciding the winner. Much work obviously
> went into the writing, care and producing of the winning books
> (otherwise they would not be winners). The element of surprise adds to
> the excitement.
>
> Some of us think the authors, notified in advance, should be the main
> speakers, about their subject or the process of making the winning
> book. After all, they get an audience devoted to books and their
> subject. What could be better!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* ART LIBRARIES SOCIETY DISCUSSION LIST
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Pat Lynagh
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 14, 2007 10:46 AM
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* Re: [ARLIS-L] George Wittenborn Memorial Book Award
>
> As the saying goes in the world of popular culture, “What . . . are
> you smokin’ crack?”. Why “fix” something that is “oh not so broken”?
>
> Let’s face it folks, the Convocation is really a “seat squirmer” and
> basically a prelude to chow time, with little excitement from year to
> year. The Wittenborn Award has always been a class act within the
> Convocation experience that does provide a moment of suspense in an
> otherwise ho-hum hour or two. I have trouble seeing winning a
> prestigious award that will boost book sales as an “awkward moment”.
> It may be awkward for those who did not win the award, but it is a
> chance for the winner to have their well-deserved 15 minutes of fame.
>
> I totally agree with Bill, Gregg and Sherman that eliminating the
> announcement from the Convocation is ill-advised. Announcing the
> winner beforehand is like the bride showing up in her wedding dress at
> the bridal shower.
>
> Pat Lynagh
>
> Assistant Librarian
>
> Hillwood Museum
>
> 4155 Linnean Ave., NW
>
> Washington, DC 20008
>
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>
> *From:* ART LIBRARIES SOCIETY DISCUSSION LIST
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Wilson, Terrie
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 13, 2007 1:51 PM
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* [ARLIS-L] George Wittenborn Memorial Book Award
>
> Colleagues,
>
> After discussions with the ARLIS/NA Awards Committee chair, the
> Executive Board, and the current Wittenborn Award Committee, it has
> been decided that the Wittenborn Award winners will now be announced
> *pre-conference*. This is a break with past tradition when the award
> winners were kept confidential until the conference convocation. This
> tradition left little time for the winning publications to be on
> display in the exhibits hall. There were also some awkward moments for
> winning authors or publishers who attended the entire conference but
> could not disclose why they were really there!
>
> If you wish to preserve the element of surprise, read no further!
> Either way, please try to attend the conference convocation on Sunday,
> April 29^th , to hear and see a substantive presentation honoring the
> award-winning texts.
>
> On behalf of the 2006-2007 George Wittenborn Memorial Book Award
> Committee, it is my honor to announce the winners of the award:
>
> **/Prayers and Portraits: Unfolding the Netherlandish Diptych/****.
> John Oliver Hand, Catherine A. Metzger, Ron Spronk. National Gallery
> of Art, Washington; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, in
> association with Harvard University Art Museums, Cambridge, and Yale
> University Press, New Haven and London.**
>
> ** **
>
> **/American Indian Horse Masks/****. Michael Cowdry and Ned & Jody
> Martin. Hawk Hill Press, Nicasio, California.**
>
> ** **
>
> **Please stop by the exhibits hall during the conference to view these
> marvelous, award-winning publications. Congratulations to all those
> involved in their creation and production!**
>
> Terrie L. Wilson
>
> Chair, George Wittenborn Memorial Book Award Committee
>
> Michigan State University
>
> Fine Arts Library
>
> 100 Library
>
> East Lansing, MI 48824
>
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