Thank you, Rachel, for uprooting this important correspondence from
our ARLIS-L archives.
Please be reminded that a print version of the Member's Handbook does
not make sense, at this time, as we transition to a more flexible
online directory environment. The Publications Committee, however, is
preparing a pdf version of the handbook that will be available from
the website. The Board will continue/resume discussion with the
Publications Committee about how we might facilitate POD services, as
Bryan suggested in August.
I realize that this discussion is being revisited because it has taken
much longer than expected to launch the updated online directory. I am
just finishing up my latest message to the membership with some
specifics about our progress with the online directory. Please look
for that sometime today.
Deborah
On Mar 13, 2008, at 10:47 AM, rachel resnik wrote:
> Hi Jeff et al.
>
> ARLIS-L is indeed archived. You can find the archives at: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html
> .
>
> And in fact I just found what I thought was a very constructive post
> from Bryan Loar about this topic. I've pasted most of it below.
> The discussion seems to have been primarily in August 2007 for those
> who are interested in seeing what people had to say about this issue.
>
> ******************
> From Bryan:
>
> I understand the concerns mentioned by several members.
> The print version offers a historical snapshot of the society, and,
> together, they offer a historical overview
> The print version is easily annotated
> The print version is available in most cases (no need to access the
> Internet)
> The print version is portable
> These arguments focus on the print directory's ease of use as well
> as its ability to be a tool for historical research. However, there
> are several advantages to an online directory.
> Customization - because the directory would be built using a
> relational database, features like organizing members by
> geographical location could be easily built into the system
> Environmentally friendly - the society would not send directories to
> member who are not interested in the print version (something that
> is already practiced on the online application form)
> Content is user driven - members will now have the ability to keep
> their contact information continuously up-to-date
> Offline access - the PDF version could be kept locally at the
> member's machine, and the PDF is full-text searchable
> I believe that both have specific benefits. Thus, I believe both
> should be offered. I think there may be an opportunity for Print On
> Demand (POD) services.
> For example, http://www.lulu.com offers softcover books with coil or
> perfect binding. For a 100 page, black & white book bound either
> way, the production cost is $6.53. The postage is then calculated
> by Lulu. The seller has the option to sell at cost, and, when they
> do, Lulu's commission is waived. Finally, the seller has the option
> to set up a free online store. The seller can customize the store
> with their own banner image, etc.
> I assume if only some people want the print edition, we will loose
> our volume printing discount with our current publisher. Using a
> POD service is one way we can offer our members the print directory
> at a reasonable price. Furthermore, the service will produce a far
> superior quality product than that of a printed PDF.
> ******************
>
> rachel resnik
> technical services librarian
> massachusetts college of art + design
> 621 huntington avenue
> boston, ma 02115
> 617-879-7115
>
>
>
>
>
> Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:17:06 -0500
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [ARLIS-L] Fwd: [ARLIS-L] Member's Handbook?
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> Talk about Déjà vu all over again!
>
> The list was witness to a very lengthy discussion of this very same
> issue less than a year ago, so why is it now resurfacing?
>
> Aren’t ARLIS-L messages Archived.
>
> Can’t someone call up all those emails, so we all don’t have to go
> through this again?
>
> And, YES, I thought we were going to get a paper Directory, if we
> wanted one.
>
> By the way, I never received the Fall ’07 issue of Art Documentation
> (Vol. 26, No. 2), so if there is anyone out there who can send me
> that, I would be most grateful!?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Jeffrey Weidman
>
>
> Jeffrey Weidman, Ph.D.
> Senior Librarian, Public Services & Collection Development
> Spencer Art Reference Library
> The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
> 4525 Oak Street
> Kansas City, KS 64111
> Tel: 816-751-1215
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>
>
> From: ART LIBRARIES SOCIETY DISCUSSION LIST [mailto:[log in to unmask]
> ] On Behalf Of Wolfgang Freitag
> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:05 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [ARLIS-L] Fwd: [ARLIS-L] Member's Handbook?
>
> I repeat my offer to pay extra for a paper copy ,if it can only
> be produced on demand as a a "limited edition" -- provided it
> isn't too bulky and unwieldy.!
> Wolfgang
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: William Walker
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 10:21
> Subject: [ARLIS-L] Fwd: [ARLIS-L] Member's Handbook?
>
> Dear fellow ARLIS/NA members:
>
> Amen, brothers and sisters, Amen. Bill Walker [log in to unmask]
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>
> From: Helen Chillman <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: August 16, 2007 10:45:00 AM EDT
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [ARLIS-L] Member's Handbook?
> Reply-To: [log in to unmask]
>
> And I second these opinions--also you can make notes in the paper
> version when
> people shuffle off to new positions.
>
> Helen Chillman
> Yale University
>
>
>
> Quoting "Most, Gregory P.J." <[log in to unmask]>:
>
> Will there be a Member's Handbook and Directory this year? I always
> thought that was a benefit of membership in the Society? I still
> find it
> faster to look up a name in print rather than the multiple steps one
> needs to employ to use the online version.
>
>
>
>
>
> Gregory P. J. Most
>
> Chief, Department of Image Collections
>
> Library
>
> National Gallery of Art
>
> Washington, DC 20565
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