ARLIS/NA PUBLICATIONS

Library Schools in Canada and the United States:
Educational Opportunities for Careers
in Fine Arts and Visual Resources Librarianship

(Revised edition, November 1995)

and

1999 Addendum

The 1995 edition of Library Schools in Canada and the United States... was compiled by Art Libraries Society of North America Professional Development Committee members Louis V. Adrean and Margaret N. Webster. The first survey was conducted by Jack Robertson in December 1990 and subsequent surveys were updated annually by Timothy Troy. Information in the survey was supplied by the Library Schools and is current as of November 1995. Letters requesting updated information were sent to all colleges/universities included in the 1994 edition of the survey; fifty-seven (57) letters were mailed and thirty-two (32) responses were returned. The publication includes only those library schools accredited by the American Library Association.

• "Fine Arts"
• "Humanities [including component on Fine Arts]"
• "Book Arts [i.e., history of books & printing, OR rare books & manuscripts, etc.]"
• "Special Libraries [including component on Fine Arts]"
• "Visual Resources [i.e., slides & photographs, OR hypermedia; BUT NOT school media/a-v]"
• "Other [e.g., administration or cataloging including Fine Arts &/or Visual Resources component]"

When applicable, the course title, the faculty member's name, and the frequency with which the course is offered is indicated.

Notes are included on the following types of student services or curriculum features:

• Availability of financial aid
• Opportunities available to students to gain practical working experience listed under the heading, "Internships/Practica"
• Possibilities of taking courses for credit in other subject areas, such as art or architectural history: listed under "Subject Credit"
• Availability of off-campus or remote teaching site course offerings
• Offerings of post-graduate / continuing education workshops, seminars, etc.

Information in quotation marks was supplied by the responding schools.

"NO" at the end of a note signifies a negative response from the school.
"NR" signifies no response.

The bracketed date indicates the last update received by the compilers.

There are four indices at the end of the Survey:

• Geographic with U.S. states and Canadian provinces interfiled
• Schools which offer specialized fine arts librarianship courses
• Institutions which offer dual degree opportunities, i.e., graduate degree programs in BOTH library science and art history
• Schools with internship programs as part of the curriculum.

The compilers thank the ARLIS Professional Development Committee Chair, Marilyn Russell-Bogle, for her insights into the project and for her wise counsel in addressing relevant issues.

NORTHEAST REGION: [CT, DC, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, RI]

1. CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA. [1995] School of Library and Information Science. Washington, DC. 20064. (202) 319-5085.

Fine Arts: "Art & Museum Librarianship" (LSC 879); Staff. Humanities: "Information Sources and Services: Humanities;" Dr. Mary Jane Roggenbuck, Ms. K. Malesky; yearly. Book Arts: NR. Special Libraries: "The Special Libraries/Information Center;" Staff. Visual Resources: "This is part of LSC 879." Other: NR.

Financial Aid: NR. Internships/Practica: "We have internships with area libraries. These are arranged individually." Subject Credit: "6 credits can be taken outside the School." Off-Site Courses: A portion of the MLS curriculum may be taken at sites in Northern Virginia and in Richmond and Norfolk, VA. Continuing Ed Program: NR.

2. CLARION UNIVERSITY. [1992] Department of Library Science. Clarion, PA 16214. (814) 226-2271.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: "Bibliographies of the Humanities;" staff; yearly. Book Arts: Yes; James Maccaferi; yearly. Visual Resources: NO. Other: NO.

Financial Aid: NR. Internships/Practica: "Internships may be arranged." Subject Credit: NO. Off-Site Courses: NR. Continuing Ed Program: NR.

3. Drexel University. [1991] College of Information Studies. 32nd and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 895-2474.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: "Resources in the Humanities;" Shelley McNamara; yearly. Book Arts: NR. Special Libraries: NO. Visual Resources: "Audio Visual Equipment and Production;" Chris Swisher; twice yearly. Other: NR.

Financial Aid: NR. Internships/Practica: "Possible to arrange field work as independent study in an arts-related library for credit, but no financial aid is attached." Subject Credit: "Students will receive transfer credit for courses in resources or research methodology because these courses are currently not offered at Drexel." Off-Site Courses: NR. Continuing Ed Program: NR.

4. LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY. [1995] Palmer School of Library and Information Science. C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, NY, 11548. (516) 299-2855. FAX: (516) 299-4168.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: "Humanities Sources & Services;" Adjunct faculty; annually. Book Arts: "Graphical Information Display" (LIS 660); "Technology and Communication" (LIS 661). Special Libraries: "Special Libraries and Librarianship" Mary Westermann; annually. Visual Resources: "Audiovisual Media" annually. "Micrographics and Electronic Imaging" Gregory Hunter; annually. Other: NR.

Financial Aid: Elizabeth T. Reilley Endowed Scholarship of $1,000 per semester for FT student; graduate assistantships. Internships: Required for all students; sites match student career goals; a number have been placed in art libraries and museums in the greater New York metropolitan area. Subject Credit: Up to six credits from other graduate programs may be applied towards the M.S. degree, including courses taken at other institutions. Off-Site Courses: Courses are offered in Manhattan, mostly in the Bobst Library at New York University and in Westchester County at LIU's Campus in Dobbs Ferry. Continuing Ed Program: Six to ten half or full-day workshops each semester in the region; also offer one week summer institutes on special topics on Long Island, in Manhattan and in Westchester.

5. PRATT INSTITUTE. [1990] Graduate Library & Information Science Program. Brooklyn, NY 11205. (718) 636-3702.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: "Literature in the Humanities"; Robert Kalowitch. Book Arts: NR. Visual Resources: NO. Other: NR.

Financial Aid: NR. Internships/Practica: NO. Subject Credit: NO. Off-Site Courses: NR. Continuing Ed Program: NR.

6. QUEENS COLLEGE. [1995] CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK. Graduate School of Library & Information Studies. Rosenthall Rm. 254. Flushing, NY 11367. (718) 997-3790.

Fine Arts: "Art Librarianship;" Dr. Linda Kruger; every other year. Humanities: "Information Sources and Service: Humanities;" yearly. Book Arts: "Development of Books & Printing;" Special Libraries: "Organization & Management: Special Libraries and Information Centers" Dr. Marianne Cooper; yearly. Other: "Bibliographic Control of Non-Print Materials;" "Library Conservation and Preservation."

Financial Aid: NR. Internships/Practica: "The School has a three credit internship course, offered every semester. We can arrange positions in all types of libraries and information centers in the Metropolitan New York area." Subject Credit: "Queens College and the City University of New York's Graduate School offer M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Art History. Students enrolled in our MLS program may take up to twelve credits outside the School in an appropriate subject area, including art history." Off-Site Courses: NR. Continuing Ed Program: NR.

7. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY. [1994] School of Communication, Information, & Library Studies. 41 Huntington St. New Brunswick, NJ 08903. (908) 932-7917.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: "Information Resources in the Humanities" (17:610:540); Dr. Pamela Richards; yearly. Book Arts: "Yes" (17:610:511); Hendrick Edelman; yearly. Special Libraries: "The Organizational Context of Library Services" (17:610:511); Dr. Edna Reid; yearly. Visual Resources: "Multimedia Structure, Organization, Access and Production" (17:610:551); Dr. Kathleen Burnett; yearly. Other: "Cataloging and Classification" (17:610:2); Dr. Kathleen Burnett; twice yearly.

Financial Aid: "Yes; no limitations exist on the number of times or amount of financial assistance any one student can receive." Internships/Practica: "Field study is arranged by Professor Jana Varlejs in 17:610:592, "Field Experience." The arrangements are made on an individual basis determined by the career goals of the student. In the past we have placed students in the Metropolitan Museum of Art for example as well as Rutgers' Art Library." Subject Credit: "Students are allowed to take six credits toward the MLS degree in a related area of their interest." Off-Site Courses: "Yes, but they are limited to 12 credits per academic year." Continuing Ed Program: "We offer approximately 36 courses in our professional development program each academic year."

8. ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY. [1994] Division of Library & Information Science. Jamaica, NY 11439. (718) 990-6200.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: "Information Sources in the Humanities" (LIS 250); Emmett Corry; yearly. Book Arts: "History of Books & Printing" (LIS 245); Dr. Sylvia Szmuk; yearly. "Practical Conservation and Preservation of Library Materials;" Graceann and Robert De Candido; yearly. Special Libraries: "Special Libraries and Information Centers" (LIS 232); Sherry Vellucci; yearly; Visual Resources: "Creating Basic Audiovisual Media" (LIS 217); Barbara Appleby [Assoc. Professor and Director of the Media Center]; yearly. Other: "Advanced Cataloging & Classification" (LIS 235); Sherry Vellucci; yearly.

Financial Aid: "Thirteen graduate assistants available." Internships/Practica: "The wide variety of museum libraries and special collections in art in New York City, giving our students rare opportunities for work experiences." [also, from the Graduate Bulletin]: "Internship (269-B): A supervised and observed professional experience combining theory and practice in a library or information center selected to suit the student's goals. Regular meetings of the internship participants are held, and reports are presented." Subject Credit: "Courses available, but not written, in the MLS degree." Off-Site Courses: NO. Continuing Ed Program: "A 24-credit Post Master's is offered."

9. SIMMONS COLLEGE. [1995] Graduate School of Library & Information Science. Boston, MA 02115-5898. (617) 617-521-2800.

Fine Arts: "Art Documentation" (LS 446); Nancy Allen; yearly. Humanities: "Literature of the Humanities" (LS 413); Dr. L. Allen Smith; twice yearly. Book Arts: NO. Special Libraries: "Organization & Management of Corporate Libraries" (LS 414); Dr. James Matarazzo; twice yearly. Visual Resources: "History of Visual Communication" (LS 470); Dr. Martha Mahard; yearly. "Photographic Archives" (LS 471); Dr. Martha Mahard; yearly.

Financial Aid: "[Yes, available] to all half-time and full-time students." Internships/Practica: "Intern component in classes." Off-Site Courses: NO. Continuing Ed Program: Yes. Other: "Organization of Non-Print Materials" (LS 416); Dr. Sheila Intner; yearly. "Communications Media and the Information Professions" (LS 468); Dr. Inga Karetnikova; yearly. "Information Science and the World Wide Web" (LS 520R); Dr. Candy Schwartz; yearly. "Map Librarianship" (LS 530); yearly.

10. SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY. [1995] Department of Library Science & Instructional Technology. New Haven, CT 06515. (203) 392-5781.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: "Literature in the Humanities" James Mullins; yearly. Book Arts: "History of Books & Printing" (LSC 505); Nolan Lushington; yearly. Special Libraries: "Special Libraries & Document Centers" (LSC 507); Elsie Okobi; yearly. Visual Resources: "Audio Visual Media Technology in Libraries" Gwendolyn Nowlan; every term. "Hypercard" William Sugar; yearly.

Financial Aid: NR. Internships/Practica: "Nothing specific for fine arts but internships are encouraged and can be arranged." Off-Site Courses: "Yes -- distance learning off-site teaching." Continuing Ed Program: NR.

11. STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY. [1994] School of Information Science & Policy. Albany, NY 12222. (518) 442-5110.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: "Information Sources in the Humanities" (RISP 643); Norman Hoyle. Book Arts: NR. Visual Resources: NO. Other: NR.

Financial Aid: NR. Internships/Practica: "We have an internship which includes opportunities in these [arts & V-R] fields. Students in past have interned at MoMA, Metropolitan Museum, Albany Institute of History & Art." Subject Credit: NO. Off-Site Courses: NR. Continuing Ed Program: NR.

12. STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO. [1995] School of Information & Library Studies. Buffalo, NY 14260. (716) 645-2412.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: "Resources & Services in the Humanities" (LIS 517); Visiting faculty; yearly. Book Arts: No. Special Libraries: "Special Libraries" (LIS500); visiting faculty; irregular. Visual Resources: "Non-Book Materials" (LIS 519); Joseph Palmer; twice yearly. Other: "Digital Libraries" (LIS 500); Neal Yerkey; yearly. ""History of Libraries and Media;" (LIS 570); George Bobinski; irregular.

Financial Aid: YES. Internships/Practica: "Practica available in Fine Arts section of Central Public Library and in Art Museum Libraries in Buffalo and in nearby Rochester." Subject Credit: "Yes--joint degree is available with Art History Department: MLS plus MA in Art History. We count 6 credit hours from Art History, they accept 6 credits from MLS." Off-Site Courses: NR. Continuing Ed Program: NR.

13. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY. [1995] School of Information Studies. 4-116 Center for Science & Technology. Syracuse, NY 13244-2340. (315) 443-2911.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: NO. Book Arts: NO. Visual Resources: NO. Other: NO.

Financial Aid: Yes. Internships/Practica: Students may create art-related internship opportunities for credit. Subject Credit: Joint degrees possible in Art History & Museum Studies. Off-Site Courses: Independent study degree entails brief residencies in Syracuse. Continuing Ed Program: NR.

14. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND. [1995] College of Library & Information Services. College Park, MD 20742-4345. (301) 405-2038.

Fine Arts: "Literature & Research in the Arts" (LBSC 752); every other year. Humanities:

"Literature & Research in the Humanities" (LBSC 751); Rebecca Green; every other year. Book Arts: NR. Special Libraries: "Seminar in Special Libraries" (LBSC 737); yearly. Visual Resources: "Maps as Source Materials" (LBSC 708E); Ronald Grim; every other year. Other: NR.

Financial Aid: NR. Internships/ Practica: Field Study in Library Service (LBSC 707); many local libraries and art agencies offer field work opportunities; consists of 100-120 hours of work PLUS, seminar discussions & readings; 3 credit hours; not required, but "highly recommended" (60-70% of MLS students take LBSC 707). Subject Credit: "Yes, up to 12 hours of graduate credit." Off-Site Courses: NR. Continuing Ed Program: NR.

15. UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH. [1995] School of Library & Information Science. Pittsburgh, PA 15260. (412) 624-9435.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: "Humanities Resources & Services" (LS 2543); Stephen Almagno; yearly. Book Arts: "The History of Books, Publishing and Printing" (LS 2080); Stephen Almagno; yearly. "Critical Bibliography" (LS2282); Stephen Almagno; yearly. "Rare Books and Special Collections" (LS 2281); Richard Cox; yearly. Special Libraries: "Special Library & Information Center Management" (LS 2773); Mary Vasilaikis; yearly. Visual Resources: "Computer-based

Management of Image Collections" (LS 2653); adjunct appointment; yearly. Other: "As part of the MLS program, the Studies in Archives, Book Arts and Preservation is designed to accommodate the complementary yet distinctive nature of archival management, book arts and preservation/conservation issues. This specialized focus is intended to serve the academic interests of persons with a fine arts, history or humanities background, although SLIS pulls from all academic experiences."

Financial Aid: "Available to full-time students only." Internships/Practica: "LS2921/Field Experience: A 3-credit, 15-week course where student works in supervised library or information center setting for 150 hrs. minimum. Catalog description: "Supervised work in a library or other information service environment that provides a frame of reference for understanding and an opportunity to apply skills, methodologies, and theories presented in other courses." Agreement of faculty sponsor and field work supervisor required. Subject Credit: Within the MLS program, up to six credits of coursework from other schools and departments can be applied to the degree. Off-Site Courses: NR. Continuing Ed Program: "Offers summer seminar-type continuing education programs in preservation, technology, multimedia and nonprint media."

16. UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND. [1994] Graduate School of Library & Information Studies. Kingston, RI 02881-0815. (401) 792-2878.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: "Library Materials in the Humanities" (LSC 540); Donna Gilton; yearly. Book Arts: "History of Books & Printing" (LSC 510); Jonathan Tryon; yearly. Special Libraries: "Special Library Services" (LSC 523); Tony Stankus; yearly. Visual Resources: "Media in the Library" and "Theory & Production of Library Media Communications." Other: NR.

Financial Aid: "Some." Internships/Practica: "We have a Professional Field Experience in which the student can work in any fine arts and visual resources library for academic credit." Subject Credit: "Students can take any graduate course which meets the goals of their program of study." Off-Site Courses: "We have a regional program which offers courses in Boston and Amherst, Mass. and at Durham, NH. The courses listed above are occasionally taught at these locations." Continuing Ed Program: "We offer a variety of CE workshops, usually on some new technology."

"Cataloging & Classification" (LIBR 248); Shirley Hopkinson; yearly ("course segment deals with cataloging of art slides, photographs and other visual materials."); AND "Special Studies" (LIBR298); ("Course provides student opportunity for research and study in a field of special interest.... One project involved students with an SJSU faculty member developing an interactive art slide project."). AND "Archival Administration" (LIBR 296G); adjunct faculty ("Course deals in part with preservation and maintenance of photographic and slide materials."). Other: "Thesis" (LIBR 299).

Financial Aid: "some." Internships/Practica: "Practicum" (LIBR 294); "Course provides student opportunity to spend 90 semester hours in a library or information center of her/his choice. Frequently been used by students to work in museum libraries, (the Getty Museum, Universal Studios, the San Francisco museums, the Triton Museum of San Jose), .... May be taken for a total of six units...." Subject Credit: "Students encouraged to take classes in other disciplines within the University." Off-Site Courses: "Yes -- program has developed a fully-functioning branch in Southern California." Continuing Ed Program: NR.

47. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY. [1992] School of Library & Information Studies. Berkeley, CA 94720. (415) 642-1464.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: NO. Book Arts: NR. Special Libraries: NO. Visual Resources: NO. Other: NR.

Financial Aid: NR. Internships/Practica: "Have an internship program in which students may work in local art collections or libraries." Subject Credit: "Yes - up to 6 units from anywhere else on campus." Off-Site Courses: NR. Continuing Ed Program: NR.

48. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES. [1995] Department of Library and Information Science. Los Angeles, CA 90024-1520. (310) 825-8799.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: "Literature of the Humanities and Fine Arts;" Marcia Reed; alternate years. Book Arts: "Fundamentals of Bibliography;" Michele Cloonan/Luke Gilliland-Swetland; yearly. "Historical Bibliography;" John Bidwell; alternate years. "Research Methodology in History of Bibliography, Library and Information Science;" Mary Maack; yearly. Special Libraries: "Special Libraries and Information Centers;" Bethany Johnson; yearly. Visual Resources: "Visual Resources;" Judith Hershman; taught 1994-1995. "Non-Book Cataloging;" alternate years. Other: "American Archives and Manuscripts;" Anne Gilliland-Swetland; yearly. "Administration of Electronic Records;" Anne Gilliland-Swetland; yearly. "Children's Literature" Virginia Walter/Mary Purucker; yearly.

Financial Aid: NR. Internships/Practica: "Students enjoy a superb array of internship opportunities in fine arts libraries. They receive 4 hrs of graduate credit for every 120 hours of Internship (1 quarter) under professional supervision. Some of these Internship Sites are: UCLA Arts, Architecture and Urban Planning Library, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Southwest Museum Library, USC Cinema/TV Library, Brand Art and Music Library/Glendale Public Library, LAPL Art and Music Department, Academy of Motion Picture Arts Library .... [etc.]." Subject Credit: "Yes, they may--after they have completed the GSLIS core requirements in our two-year program. Such courses for credit must be graduate or upper division level. Students consult their advisor about the appropriateness of such courses to their program and goals in our field." Off-Site Courses: NR. Continuing Ed Program: NR.

49. UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. [1992] School of Library & Information Studies. Honolulu, HI 96822. (808) 948-7321.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: [basic] reference course in Humanities; [advanced] reference course in the Humanities; adjunct faculty. Book Arts: NO. Visual Resources: "Media Technology and Resources." Other: NR.

Financial Aid: NR. Internships/Practica: "Directed Research and Practicum at [e.g.] Bishop Museum, Honolulu Academy of Art." Subject Credit: "We encourage students to take courses in other departments -- maximum of 3 courses as electives." Off-Site Courses: "Univ of Hawaii has an extension/distance education through its interactive television system. SLIS offers courses for credit all year to students on 5 islands." Continuing Ed Program: NR.

50. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON. [1995] Graduate School of Library & Information Science. Seattle, WA 98195. (206) 543-1794.

Fine Arts: NO. Humanities: "Information Access in the Humanities" (LIBR 541); Nelson; yearly. Book Arts: "History of the Book" (LIBR 470); Skelley; yearly. Visual Resources: "Evaluation and Selection of Audiovisual Materials" (LIBR 547). Other: "Organization of Library Materials" (LIBR 520); yearly. "Descriptive Cataloging" (LIBR 522). "Subject Analysis of Library Materials" (LIBR 523); AND "Archival & Manuscript Services:" yearly.

Financial Aid: "Yes, but very limited. Based on financial need." Internships/work-Study: "There is a Directed Fieldwork Program which is 200 hours of a supervised library internship. Students receive 4 academic credits, but no financial aid." Subject Credit: "Students can take courses in other graduate departments, subject to the approval of their advisors." Off-Site Courses: NO. Continuing Ed Program: Continuing education credit (CEUs) is awarded for the completion of many courses in the School's curriculum; in addition, several certificate programs are offered.

Wisconsin. Milwaukee. University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. 39

1999 Addendum

In April, 1999 an informal update survey was made of schools offering a specialty concentration in art librarianship.  The following institutions responded affirmatively:

Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN (BJ Irvine, teacher)

Queens College, SUNY, New York, NY

Simmons College, Boston, MA (Amy Lucker, teacher)

University of Maryland, College Park, MD (Jack Robertson, teacher-every other year)

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Pace University, Pleasantville, NY (taught at the NYU Bobst Library in Spring 2000)

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

University of Texas at Austin (with Pratt Institute)

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