Other Publications

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  • ARLIS/NA Conference Abstracts.

    Author-prepared synopses of papers presented at sessions of the ARLIS/NA Annual Conference. 1984-1990. Paper. $5/volume. 1991-1993. Paper. $10/volume. (Ceased publication after 1993.)


  • ARLIS/NA Salary Survey.

    1990. Reports the results of the organization's first salary survey of members, including duties, credentials, and remuneration. Compiled by Ann B. Abid and Henry A. Pisciotta. 1991. 32 pages. Paper. $10.00. ISBN 0-942740-10-6.


  • ArtMARC Sourcebook, Cataloging Art, Architecture, and Their Visual Images.

    ArtMARC Sourcebook, Cataloging Art, Architecture, and Their Visual Images is a guide to cataloging art materials and images using the MARC format. Includes a data dictionary, appendixes, and a bibliography. Edited by Linda McRae and Lynda White. 1998. 287 pages. Paper. $75.00 (ALA/ARLIS/VRA members $67.50) ISBN 0-8389-0723-7. **This title must be ordered from ALA Editions, 155 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606-1719. Phone 1-800-545-2433, press 7 to order.


  • Cataloging Architectural Drawings: A Guide to the Fields of the RLIN Visual Materials (VIM) Format as Applied to the Cataloging Practices of the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, Developed for Project AVIADOR

    (Topical Paper No. 1)
    A straightforward and indispensable manual for anyone responsible for cataloging graphic architectural documents, this paper follows the sequence of the MARC format as implemented by RLIN (Research Libraries Information Network). Includes examples with illustrations and a bibliography. Edited by Jeffrey J. Ross. Introduction by Angela Giral. 1992. 92 pages. $25.00. ISBN 0-942740-11-4.


  • Concordance of Ancient Site Names

    (Topical Paper No. 2)
    A compilation of more than 3,200 ancient site names linked together to show variant names for single sites. Included are variations in spelling, transliteration systems, historicity, and language. Originated as a pilot project of the ARLIS/NA Visual Resources Division Task Force on Authorities, formed in 1987. Edited by Eileen Fry and Maryly Snow. Available in both electronic and hard-copy formats. Electronic version available in Macintosh or DOS 3.5 in. formats for resident database or word-processing environment. (1995) 78 pages. Paper. $25.00. Diskettes $5.00 additional. ISBN 0-942740-13-0.


  • Facilities Standards for Art Libraries and Visual Resources Collections.

    A handbook covering all aspects of planning for a new facility or renovating an existing one. Includes appendixes and a bibliography. Edited by Betty Jo Irvine. 1991. 216 pages. Paper. $32.50. ISBN 0-87287-929-1. Must be ordered from Libraries Unlimited, Dept. BJ., P.O. Box 3988, Englewood, CO 80155.


  • Guidelines for the Visual Resources ProfessionÊ(Published with the Visual Resources Association).

    For current and prospective visual resources professionals and for administrators and human resources professionals who work with them. Chapters cover qualifications, job titles, job descriptions,performance appraisal, collective bargaining, accreditation, and the future of the profession in the face of new technology.Ê Edited by Kim Kopatz. (2000) 154 pages. Paper. $30.00 + $7.50 shipping and handling ($10.00 outside U.S. & Canada). ISBN 0-942740-18-1.


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Unless otherwise noted, orders for publications should be made to ARLIS/NA Publications. Please use the online order form, or contact ARLIS/NA Publications, 329 March Rd. Suite 232, Box 11, Kanata, Ontario, Canada K2K 2E1, tel. 800-817-0621 fax 613-599-7027, email: arlisna@igs.net. Make check or money order (in US funds) payable to ARLIS/NA. Institutions may invoice -- a $2.00 processing fee is charged. For more information, contact ARLIS/NA Headquarters.

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