Dance Librarians Discussion Group (ACRL Arts)

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Provides a forum for dance librarians and others working in or interested in dance to discuss issues and exchange ideas; encourages, develops and supports projects which will improve access to and the organization of dance materials in libraries and archives; informs, educates and encourages cooperation through activities and programs on dance.
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DLDG Chicago Meeting Agenda

  • 1.  DLDG Chicago Meeting Agenda

    Posted Jul 07, 2009 09:03 AM

    Dance Librarians Discussion Group

    AGENDA

    Sheraton Chicago, Parlor C
    Saturday, July 11, 2009

    3:30-5:30 pm

     

    • Introductions
    • Dance Heritage Coalition reports

    Distribution of copies of Fair Use Statement and report on DHC activities (Susan L. Wiesner)

    • Alison Hinderliter, Manuscripts and Archives Librarian, Newberry Library

    Alison will share information with the group about the Newberry Library’s rich dance collections, which include the personal papers of pioneering dance critic and historian, Ann Barzel.  For more information about the Newberry’s manuscript holdings in dance, see: http://www.newberry.org/collections/danceabstracts.html

    • Jeff Katz, University of British Columbia, School of Library, Archival and Information Studies

    Fresh from the Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture, Jeff will be offering an informal reprise of his presentation, Plié Ball!: Baseball in American Dance (featuring the work of Chicago dance legend, Ruth Page) and looking for feedback from savvy dance librarians as he revises the manuscript for publication.