Survival Techniques for Art Librarians at Public Libraries - Organizer and Moderator: Alyssa Resnick, Development, Technology & Collection Services, Glendale Public Library
Speakers: Alyssa Resnick; Cathy Billings, Glendale Public Library; Mary Stark, Beverly Hills Public Library
Abstract: Art librarians from public libraries will discuss how their jobs have changed, expanded and been modified to accommodate budget cuts and staff reductions. Such changes include the art librarian being asked to take on responsibilities for system wide activities such as blogs, online exhibitions, displays, social networking, Web 2.0 applications, graphic design, exhibitions, shared reference responsibilities, and managing multiple sites or departments. This session will clearly demonstrate that change is a part of our current landscape and that the talents and expertise of an art librarian can extend beyond the art section.