CALL FOR PROPOSALS

ARLIS/NA Mountain West Chapter 2012 Conference

September 13-15, 2012

Park City, Utah

The Mountain West Chapter of the Art Libraries Society of North America invites proposals for their upcoming conference, which will examine current and future issues in libraries, archives, museums, and cultural heritage institutions for art, film, and media. We welcome proposals for sessions and/or papers on any of the following themes as they relate to art, architecture, film, or media studies:

--the role of information professionals in the teaching of these disciplines

--future directions in the acquisition, preservation, or cataloging of visual materials

--the future of the art library, the film library, or the media collection

--new developments in copyright and fair use for visual material

--assessment, planning, outreach, or marketing of services or collections

--other relevant areas of interest to information professionals working with art, film, media, and related disciplines

Featuring a keynote lecture on filmmaking in Utah, an opening reception at Park City's Kimball Art Center, and an in-depth discussion of Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty, the conference will take advantage of both the scenic beauty and cultural significance of Utah and the American West in art, film, and visual and material culture.

Please submit an abstract of no more than 250 words to [log in to unmask] by July 2, 2012. Please specify if you are submitting a paper (20 minutes) or a session (panel of 3 papers, 20 mins each). Please include the names, titles, and affiliations of all presenters. The ARLIS/NA Mountain West Chapter welcomes submissions from students, new professionals, librarians, non-librarians, and interested individuals from outside the Mountain West region. You do not need to be a member of Mountain West or ARLIS/NA to submit a proposal. 

About Park City, Utah:

Situated in the unparalleled beauty of the Wasatch Mountains, Park City is home to the Sundance Film Festival, numerous opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation, and innovative dining and spirits.

About ARLIS/NA Mountain West:

The Mountain West Chapter of the Art Libraries Society of North America serves Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. ARLIS/NA is the leading professional organization for art information professionals in libraries, museums, archives, and cultural heritage institutions.