Visual Rresources Association

Trudy Levy (mailto:iminteg@SIRIUS.COM)
Tue, 17 Aug 1999 09:47:12 -0700

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Date:         Tue, 17 Aug 1999 09:47:12 -0700
From: Trudy Levy <mailto:iminteg@SIRIUS.COM>
Subject:      Visual Rresources Association
To: mailto:IMAGELIB@LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU

This is being cross posted, but I thought many of you might be
interested in this organization.  They have been a great source of
information for me.
-- Trudy Levy
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VISUAL RESOURCES ASSOCIATION PROFILE?

--INTERESTED in learning more about new image storing technology...

--TRYING to understand the copyright laws concerning visual media...

--CURIOUS about automation packages for cataloging and managing visual collections...

--WANTING TO SHARE authority files or cataloging standards...

--CONCERNED about the preservation of images in your collection...

--SEEKING the most current information about producing, managing, and maintaining a slide or photograph collection...

--IF SO, THEN THE VRA CAN BENEFIT YOU!

WHO ARE WE?

The VRA is a professional association devoted to the study of visual materials--their history, production, conservation, and accessibility. Our international membership includes slide and photograph curators; electronic media professionals; film and video librarians; photo archivists; slide, microfilm, and digital image producers; rights and reproduction officials; photographers; art historians; and others concerned with visual materials.

We are dedicated to informing our members of developments in our field. By keeping you up-to-date on the latest equipment, technology, and supplies, as well as on copyright issues, cataloging standards, new publications, and educational opportunities, the VRA provides a basis for continued professional growth.

ADVANTAGES OF MEMBERSHIP:

--Established forum for professional development --Current information on trends in the field --Direct contact with colleagues and access to experts --Advance notice of Association activities --Quarterly VRA Bulletin and annual Directory of Members --Employment opportunities and updates --Annual conference, workshops, and training sessions

The VRA maintains a World Wide Web home page at: http//www.vra.oberlin.edu

Please contact Arleen T. Arzigian, VRA Membership Director mailto:(arzigian@bu.edu) for membership information.