ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries


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News From the Sections
ART S U B S E C T IO N

W hat characterized the stimulating and var­
ied program of events which the members of 
the Art Subsection attended at the Dallas 
Conference was a sense of unity of purpose 
with the knowledge of a basic communication 
gap among the membership.

On Monday, June 21, a group of art librar­
ians took a trip to Fort W orth to visit a group 
of art museums in that city. E n route, they 
stopped at the Inn of the Six Flags in Arling­
ton to discuss the “Acquisition of Materials in 
Art Libraries and Its Relationship to Commu­
nity Development.” This panel was chaired by 
William Dane of the Newark Public Library. 
Among the panel members were Mrs. Nancy 
Schuller, Slide Librarian at the University of 
Texas in Austin, speaking on the acquisition 
of slides, maintenance, classification and gen­
eral problems; William Walker, librarian at 
the National Collection of Fine Arts/National 
Portrait Gallery, speaking on the acquisition 
of museum publications, bulletins, reports, 
journals, and exhibition catalogs; Mrs. Use Roth- 
rock, librarian of the Kimbell Art Foundation, 
speaking on the acquisition of art periodicals; 
and Mrs. Nancy McAdams, Architecture Li­
brarian at the University of Texas in Austin, 
speaking on standing orders and blanket or­
ders. After lunch, the group continued on to 
Fort Worth where there were visits to the 
Amon Carter Museum of Western Art, the 
Fort W orth Art Center, and a visit to the site 
of the new Kimbell Art Foundation building 
under construction.

On Tuesday afternoon, June 22, the Art 
Subsection members were guests of the Ow­
ens Art Center, Southern Methodist Univer­
sity, for an informal reception and viewing 
of the Pollock Galleries and adjacent galleries 
in the Center, followed by a slide lecture 
given by Prof. Roy Eugene Graham, School 
of Architecture, University of Texas in Austin, 
speaking on the role of art libraries in the 
preservation of historic landmarks.

At the business meeting on Wednesday
June 23, a discussion of projects showed tha
although the Art Subsection was interested in
participating in the revision of Chamberlin
Miss Etta Arntzen has already contracted for
a revision, under a grant from the Council on
Library Resources. Her target date is late
1972 publication, and thus because of the
pressure, she feels she can work better alone
on this project. She, however, having been
contacted by a representative of the Subsec­

tion, appreciated the interest of the group and 
welcomed suggestions, revisions, and amend­
ments.

W ith regard to the Indexing Committee 
chaired by Mary Ashe of the San Francisco 
Public Library, G. K. Hall has expressed in­
terest in publishing the product of the com­
mittee’s work in indexing the first ten years 
of Art International, and the Committee mem­
bers will progress with the goal of publication 
by this company. Considerable progress has 
already been made on the first four years, and 
additional volunteer help is solicited.

The results of a questionnaire sent out in 
the fall of 1970 were revealed, showing that 
common problems were voiced by a majority 
of those returned, and that a sufficient num­
ber of members have indicated interest in 
helping the Art Subsection in its projects. The 
need for communication among art librarians 
was a big problem brought out by many of 
those contacted. A suggestion for a newsletter 
for art librarians was made. It was also pro­
posed that the Art Subsection sponsor a Di­
rectory of Art Librarians and Art Libraries in 
North America.

The new officers for 1971-72 are William 
Walker, Librarian at the National Collection 
of Fine Arts/National Portrait Gallery, Chair­
man; Jacqueline Sisson, Fine Arts Librarian 
at Ohio State University, Vice-Chairman; and 
Nancy McAdams, Architecture Librarian at the 
University of Texas in Austin, Secretary.

A closing meeting on Thursday, June 24, 
generated discussion of common problems and 
solutions. Much centered about the problem 
of cooperation among art librarians, such as 
formulating an exchange program of back 
periodicals, and getting news disseminated 
widely concerning information pertinent to 
art librarians. ■ ■

LIBRARY BUILDINGS 
AWARD PROGRAM

The Sixth Library Buildings Award Program 
, is announced by the American Institute of 
t Architects, the American Library Association, 

and the National Book Committee. 
, Library buildings in the United States and 
 abroad (completed after January 1, 1967) de­

signed by registered architects practicing pro­ 
fessionally in the United States are eligible to  
enter. 

For details and an entry form contact the  Library Administration Division, American Li­
 brary Association, 50 East Huron Street, Chi­

cago, IL 60611. ■ ■



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