AMALA Meeting Minutes
October 2, 2014 – 1 PM
IKBLC 415
Attendees: Jason Martin, Jakob Roberts, Lauren Washuk, Kelsey Paloney, Nichole DeMichelis, Morgan Shepherd, Nicole Askin, Clare Asquith, Alex Kuskowski
1. Introductions:
· What is your background and why are you interested in AMALA?
· What are your goals for AMALA?
2. Meeting: Is IKBLC 415 a good place to continue meeting? It was hard to find but a nice space.
3. Overview of AMALA: What do we want AMALA to be?
Members seemed to be in agreement on the following primary goals:
· Discussions of all matters music and art librarianship practice and theory.
· Sharing of news and events related to music and art librarianship, as well as cool stuff in the Music and Art Librarianship world (books, concerts, etc.).
· Organization of on and off campus events such as talks and tours, particularly library tours.
· Chances to network with professionals in the field.
· Tips for “Hacking” our programs at SLAIS such as course recommendations and opportunities outside the department.
4. Tours—ideas to keep on the radar:
Emily Carr University Library and Archives: Lauren will look into this as well (possible contact: Danuta Zwierciadlowski).
5. Executive committee positions: Secretary, Treasurer, Events, Communications, Co-Chairs.
The following attendees volunteered for Committee roles:
As no one contested for positions, no vote was required. Committee positions as listed above.
6. Additional roles:
7. Upcoming arts and music activities/events around town:
8. AMALA constitution:
October 2, 2014 – 1 PM
IKBLC 415
Attendees: Jason Martin, Jakob Roberts, Lauren Washuk, Kelsey Paloney, Nichole DeMichelis, Morgan Shepherd, Nicole Askin, Clare Asquith, Alex Kuskowski
1. Introductions:
· What is your background and why are you interested in AMALA?
· What are your goals for AMALA?
2. Meeting: Is IKBLC 415 a good place to continue meeting? It was hard to find but a nice space.
3. Overview of AMALA: What do we want AMALA to be?
Members seemed to be in agreement on the following primary goals:
· Discussions of all matters music and art librarianship practice and theory.
· Sharing of news and events related to music and art librarianship, as well as cool stuff in the Music and Art Librarianship world (books, concerts, etc.).
· Organization of on and off campus events such as talks and tours, particularly library tours.
· Chances to network with professionals in the field.
· Tips for “Hacking” our programs at SLAIS such as course recommendations and opportunities outside the department.
4. Tours—ideas to keep on the radar:
- Vancouver Art Museum Research Library (Contact: Chelsea Shriver).
- Music, Art and Architecture Library: Lauren is investigating this possibility.
Emily Carr University Library and Archives: Lauren will look into this as well (possible contact: Danuta Zwierciadlowski).
5. Executive committee positions: Secretary, Treasurer, Events, Communications, Co-Chairs.
The following attendees volunteered for Committee roles:
- Secretary: Lauren Washuk
- Treasurer: Clare Asquith
- Events Coordinator: Nichole DeMichelis
- Communications Coordinator : Alex Kuskowski
- Co-Chair: Nicole Askin
- Co-Chair: Jason Martin
As no one contested for positions, no vote was required. Committee positions as listed above.
6. Additional roles:
- SLA Liaison: AMALA members Nichole DeMichelis, Alex Kuskowski and Lauren Washuk are also SLA members, and will be sharing this duty for the time being. May aid in possible future collaborations with SLA, and sharing events/information between the two groups, which have overlapping interests. (Contact: Elise Gowan, SLA Chair)
- A member who would like to collect interesting posts from various listservs that may be of interest to our members and share by email.
7. Upcoming arts and music activities/events around town:
- Alex made a call for volunteers for the Vancouver Book Fair. Event takes place Saturday, October 4th 1pm-7pm and Sunday, October 5th 11am-4pm at UBC Robson Square. Volunteers receive $20.00 for lunch!
- Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) at UBC Chan Centre is offering a 4 concert subscription package with a significant discount.
- Nicole is playing in a free concert tomorrow (Friday, October 3rd) at 8pm at the Chan Centre.
- Join an ensemble on campus! The next auditions will most likely be in January. More information to come.
8. AMALA constitution:
- Necessary for becoming a LASSA affiliated student interest group.
- Committees? None needed—group is too small.
- Amendments may be voted in by members.
