Workshop: Taking the Plunge - Art Librarianship as a Career Option

National Gallery Education Rooms, London

Saturday 3rd March 2012

This workshop aims to introduce those interested in a career in art librarianship to the diversity of the sector, the kind of work and roles involved, as well as the current job market and how to enter the profession.

Speakers represent museum and gallery, academic and private libraries and include:
Natasha Held, Christie´s Education
Richard Daniels, University of the Arts, London

Joseph Ripp, National Portrait Gallery, London

The afternoon also includes a presentation by Donald Lickely (Sue Hill Recruitment) discussing the current job market and how to enhance your CV. The day closes with the lowdown from a LIS recent graduate working in the field of art librarianship, a chance to question the panel of speakers and a behind-the-scenes tours of the National Gallery Library.