AASL is pleased to announce that our 46^th Annual Conference will be held in Vancouver, BC, Canada, on March 14-16, 2024. We hope to see you there!

The call for proposals follows below.

The Association of Architecture School Librarians (AASL) Conference Planning Task Force is excited to release this call for proposals for the 46th Annual AASL Conference, held in conjunction with the 112th Annual Meeting of the  Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), which will take place March 14 - 16, 2024, in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

We invite individuals from across our community to share insights and experiences. Whether you offer decades of knowledge or are just beginning your career, we want to hear from you!

This year AASL borrows its theme from ACSA: 

DISRUPTERS ON THE EDGE

As we reach the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, we find ourselves well past the point of debating climate crisis, social inequity, resource scarcity, decolonization, and fair access to housing and health care. Architects and designers must rise to the task of addressing these urgencies. With the world’s population over 8 billion and heading towards 10 billion in the next few decades, it is imperative that we challenge the status quo to find effective solutions. As we look ahead to the next 25 years, we must ask ourselves:

• How have disruptors inspired us to address these urgencies with renewed purpose? 
• What can outliers and the traditionally marginalized teach us about breaking away from customary approaches? 
• How can we (re)organize our efforts and ourselves to implement more effective action in the next quarter century?

The AASL Conference Program Committee asks for proposals that reflect on this theme through these topics:

• Artificial Intelligence 
• Collections and Collection Development
• Community and Engagement
• Digital Scholarship
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
• Health and Wellbeing
• Leadership, Management and Mentorship
• Space Planning for Libraries and Archives
• Teaching and Learning 
• Vancouver Art, Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning 
  
  

TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS

Lightning Talk / Digital Poster
5 minute presentation limited to a maximum of 15 images/slides at 20 seconds each.

Conference Presentation
15 minute presentation, with 5 additional minutes for audience questions.

Discussion Panel
45 minute discussion/debate between a group of four or fewer presenters on a single issue/topic, with 15 additional minutes reserved specifically for audience participation.

Group Workshop
1 hour participatory session where the audience gets to explore a new tool or process.

SUBMISSION
Please use this Google Form to submit your proposal:

DEADLINE EXTENDED to FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023

If you have any questions regarding proposal submissions, please don’t hesitate to contact the 2024 Conference Planning Task Force at: aasl2024vancouver@gmail.com.

We look forward to reviewing your submissions!

2024 AASL Conference Planning Task Force:
Ann Whiteside
Amy Trendler
James Murphy
Jenna Rinalducci
Paula Farrar
Rose Orcutt
Tess Colwell

A summary of the upcoming AASL Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

https://www.acsa-arch.org/new-routes/

The ACSA January Column is a review of the newly released unpublished writings of Colin Rowe. A great addition to any architecture library.

https://www.acsa-arch.org/aasl-january-column/

Applications are now open for the AASL 2023 Conference Travel Awards! Deadline is February 10.

AASL’s 2023 annual conference will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 15-18, 2023. Read all about the conference here: https://www.architecturelibrarians.org/page-1857952

This year we are offering four awards. Full details are included on the AASL website, links below. The award amounts range from $150 to $750.

Jerome Robinson Diversity Award (*new*)

OnArchitecture Conference Attendance Award

Frances Chen Travel Award

Student Travel Award

Please submit your application form via our Google form https://forms.gle/F8APJBTtCXHNbgY87 and send a copy of your current CV to AASL Awards Committee Co-Chairs Gabriella Karl-Johnson (gjk@princeton.edu) and Jesse Vestermark (jvesterm@calpoly.edu) by February 10, 2023.

Thanks, and hope to see you in Albuquerque!

Gabriella Karl-Johnson and Jesse Vestermark

AASL Awards Committee Co-Chairs

Barbara Opar's Holiday List is here! 

https://www.acsa-arch.org/building-unique-collections-graphic-novels-in-architecture-and-design/

I am sure that you will enjoy reading Lucy Campbell’s column on graphic architecture novels. Please see the link below.

https://www.acsa-arch.org/building-unique-collections-graphic-novels-in-architecture-and-design/

AASL is extending the deadline for the call for proposals to Friday, December 9^th to help you get your creative juices flowing.

Are you thinking about what you can contribute to the AASL conference this year? Do you have ideas and are not sure? Are you noodling on an idea and need some food for thought? The conference program group is happy to help you by offering ideas and direction about content, format and local contacts. We can assist with developing your ideas and also offer some directions to think about.

Here is some fare for deliberation:

Consider building on discussions and ideas gleaned from last year’s conference, Empower.  The content is now un-embargoed and available to peruse and share: https://architecturelibrarians.org/2022-Virtual-Conference/

How can we think about the concept of land acknowledgement in a more meaningful way as librarians?

The Indigenous Design + Planning Institute is an initiative of the School of Architecture + Planning, University of New Mexico, with the goal to educate and inform indigenous design and planning to develop culturally responsive practices.  What can we as librarians in the architecture and planning fields take from approaches outlined by the institute?

What is the role of libraries in responding to the external forces of society on higher education?

What is a pressing issue that you face in your work that is helping you re-think your role as a librarian?

We look forward to your submissions, and are excited by the opportunities for us at our conference!

 Conference programming will include different formats: lightning-talks, conference papers, group workshops, and discussion panels. We will also have some great tours and other opportunities to connect with each other.

Proposers can opt for the proposal to be a lightning talk or a presentation.

• Lightning Talks: 5-minute presentations limited to 15 images/slides at 20 seconds each
• Conference Paper Presentations: 15-minute presentations, with five additional minutes for audience questions
• Group Workshops: 1-hour participatory sessions where the audience gets to explore a new tool or process using their laptops
• Discussion Panels: 45-minute discussion/debate between a group of four or fewer presenters on a single topic, with 15 additional minutes reserved for audience participation
• Vendor/Sponsor showcase
• Keynote speaker

 Submission form can be found here.

Submission deadline; Midnight EST, Friday, December 9th, 2022.

We are excited to announce our 2023 conference, taking place March 16^th-19^th!

With the theme of New Routes, in addition to meeting on our own, we have chosen a fun venue for the conference, and ideas to spark your imagination for conference proposals.

Our venue will be the El Vado Motel in Albuquerque, near downtown, allowing us to see the architecture and the city in conjunction with tours being planned.

The El Vado is a fun and unique location for our conference. AASL will be the sole occupants of all the spaces, including a meeting room, the restaurants in the motel (there are two or three). There are a variety of restaurants nearby.  More information will be provided about the motel, tours, etc. in coming weeks.

Proposers can opt for the proposal to be a lightning talk or a presentation.

• Lightning Talks: 5-minute presentations limited to 15 images/slides at 20 seconds each
• Conference Paper Presentations: 15-minute presentations, with five additional minutes for audience questions
• Group Workshops: 1-hour participatory sessions where the audience gets to explore a new tool or process using their laptops
• Discussion Panels: 45-minute discussion/debate between a group of four or fewer presenters on a single topic, with 15 additional minutes reserved for audience participation
• Vendor/Sponsor showcase
• Keynote speaker

 Submission form can be found here.

Submission deadline; Midnight EST, Friday, November 11^th, 2022.

Henry has written an engaging column which combines library information with actual use of a tool.

Please find the link to the article below, this will also be shared in the Update email to ACSA members this Friday.

Column at https://www.acsa-arch.org/the-historical-lens-of-gentrification/

The Association of Architecture School Librarians (AASL) Programming Committee is excited to release a call for session proposals for the 43^rd Annual Association of Architecture School Librarians Conference, March 11-13, 2021

We invite individuals from across our community to share insights and experiences. Whether you offer decades of knowledge or are just beginning your career, we want to hear from you on our conference theme:

Expanding the View: Prospects for Architecture Libraries

The Association of Architecture School Librarians seeks to expand our view by:

• Addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the library profession, our own institutions, and promoting social justice. 
• Pushing the boundaries of knowledge creation, dissemination, and preservation by investigating new modes, relationships, and technologies.
• Exploring interdisciplinary collaborations between architecture and allied disciplines in university libraries, classrooms, and digital spaces.
• Expanding the library’s role in learning, teaching, and research through digital humanities, data curation, visualization, and other emerging technologies. 

Conference programming will include different formats: lightning-talks, conference papers, group workshops, and discussion panels. 

• Lightning Talks: 5-minute presentations limited to 15 images/slides at 20 seconds each,
• Conference Paper Presentations: 15-minute presentations, with five additional minutes for audience questions.
• Group Workshops: 1-hour participatory sessions where the audience gets to explore a new tool or process using their laptops.
• Discussion Panels: 45-minute discussion/debate between a group of four or fewer presenters on a single topic, with 15 additional minutes reserved for audience participation.

Submission Deadline: Midnight PST Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Please note that proposal abstracts will be included in the conference program. Please use this Google Form to submit your proposals:  https://forms.gle/ssZouLRkY5WXbTdm8

If you have any questions regarding submissions for our sessions, please contact the 2021 Programming Committee at aasl2021stlouisconference@gmail.com.