C U R R I C U L U M
V I T A E

Education:

• M.S. in Library Science, Case Western Reserve University (1973)
• M.A. (art history), Case Western Reserve University (1973)
• B.A. (art history), State University of New York College at New Paltz (1968)

Library experience:

• Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals (2012- ) - contract indexer
• Scholes Library of Ceramics, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University (fall 2010- ) - Sunday reference librarian / part-time cataloger
• Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College (2009- ) - part-time cataloger
• freelance art cataloger (2009- )
• part-time cataloger: Whitney Museum of American Art (1995-2001); Pierpont Morgan Library (1998- ); Museum of Modern Art (2001- )
• Bobst Library, New York University Libraries (September 1995-December 2008) - Head of Original Cataloging
• Library, Amon Carter Museum (July 1990-July 1995) - Associate Librarian/Cataloger (1990-1993 as Assistant Librarian/Cataloger) - responsible for cataloging, processing, and interlibrary loan; participated in reference and other general duties
• Library, Rhode Island School of Design (August 1989-July 1990) - Catalog/Reference Librarian
• Cataloging Department, Central Technical Services, Cornell University Library (January 1979-July 1989) - various positions (including department head); active in implementation of AACR2, RLIN and NOTIS
• Frick Fine Arts Library, University of Pittsburgh (March 1973-December 1978) - technical services librarian
• pre-professional library and related experience included copy cataloging at Cornell, art history slide room assistant at SUNY New Paltz, medieval manuscript cataloging at Cornell, general library assistant at SUNY College of Ceramics at Alfred University, teaching assistant in art history survey course at Case Western Reserve, and cataloging at Library School library at Case Western Reserve

New York University activities:

• Dual Degree Program Mentoring Working Group (2006-2008)
• Library Council (2004-2006; co-chair, 2004/2005; secretary, 2005/2006)
• Cataloging Working Group, Ex Libris Aleph Implementation (2007-2008)
• Cataloging Working Group, VTLS Virtua Implementation (2004-2007)
• Digital Image Resource Initiative, advisory group (2004-2008; metadata working group, 2004-2008; Luna working group, 2006-2008)
• Appointment, Reappointment and Promotion Panel (2003-2007)
• Electronic Access Policy Committee (2003-2007; New Generation Working Group, 2006)
• Grievance Committee, NYU Libraries (2002-2005)
• Libraries/ITS Metadata Working Group (2001-2004)
• Electronic Resources Cataloging Criteria Working Group (spring 2001; chairman)
• Subject Gateway Working Group (spring 2001; chairman)
• EAD Implementation Working Group (March 1999- group is no longer active)
• Web Oversight Committee, Mellon Project (January 1997- group is no longer active)
• Graduate Commission Representative (1997-1999)
• Metadata Working Group, Mellon Project (fall 1996- group is no longer active)
• Appointment, Reappointment and Promotion Panel (1997-1999)
• search committees (one in 2007/2008; one in 2005/2006, chair; one in 2004/2005; one in 2003; two during fall 2001, chair of one; one during spring 2001; one during academic year 1999/2000; two during academic year 1998/1999; one during academic year 1997/1998; two during academic year, 1996/1997)
• Cataloging Criteria Working Group, Mellon Project (for electronic resources; chairman) (December 1995-summer 1996)
• Faculty Outreach Working Group (November 1995-summer 1996)
• Security Task Force (special collections and archives) (September 1995-spring 1996)

Listing of publications, papers, editorial work, other professional contributions

Professional organization activities:

• Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA)

  • Cataloging Advisory Committee (1981-1992; 1996- ; chair, 2010-2012)
  • Cataloging Problems Discussion Group (annual conference session moderator or co-moderator, 1975- )
  • Subject Analysis Committee liaison (2008- )
  • ARLIS/NA-VRAF Summer Educational Institute Advisory Group (2008-2010; chairman, 2008-2009)
  • Distinguished Service Award Nominating Committee (2007/2008)
  • Recipient of ARLIS/NA Distinguished Service Award (2006)
  • Nominating Committee (for 2000 slate, 1999-2000)
  • Visual Resources Issues Task Force (1996-1997)
  • Art & Architecture Thesaurus Advisory Committee (1994-1997)
  • Secretary (1993-1995)
  • Nominating Committee (for 1991 slate; 1989-1990)
  • Professional Development Committee (1988-1989)
  • George Wittenborn Committee (1987; chairman) (publishing award committee)
  • North American Association Relations Committee (1984-1986; chairman)
  • editor and compiler, Architecture Special Interest Group column in Art documentation (1982-1986)
  • Council of National Library and Information Associations (councillor from ARLIS to CNLIA, 1980-1992; CNLIA director-at-large, 1982-1985, 1988-1989; CNLIA vice-chairman/chairman-elect/past-chairman, 1989-1992; representative from ARLIS to CNLIA Joint Committee on Specialized Cataloging, 1981-1983)
  • Treasurer (1977-1980)

  • New York Chapter (Catalogers Discussion Group, 1995- ) including maintenance of website for discussion papers and reports of meetings at http://artcataloging.net/cdg/cdgcover.html
  • New York Chapter (2007 Professional Development Award named in my honor; Chairman, Nominating Committee, 1998)
  • Texas Chapter (secretary-treasurer, 1991-1992)
  • New England Chapter (Nominating Committee, 1989)
  • Western New York Chapter (two year term as vice president and president, 2010-2011) (two year term as vice-chairman and chairman, 1983-1985)

• Art NACO

  (name authority cooperative project in conjunction with international Program for Cooperative Cataloging coordinated at the Library of Congress)
  • founder and coordinator, 1993-

• Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC)

  • SACO liaison to ALCTS CaMMS Subject Analysis Committee (2015-2016)
  • BIBCO Operations Committee (2002-2005)
  • Cross Reference Task Force (1998-2000)

• Visual Resources Association (VRA)

  • ARLIS/NA-VRAF Summer Educational Institute Advisory Group (2008-2010; chairman, 2008-2009)
  • representative to MARC Advisory Committee (1997-2023; ex officio member of Cataloging and Metadata Standards Committee (earlier Data Standards Committee))
  • participant in VISION project (jointly sponsored by VRA and the Research Libraries Group; a testbed for the VRA core categories - 1998-1999)
  • secretary, VRA Upstate New York Chapter (2011-2015)

• American Library Association (ALA)

  division memberships: CORE, Association of College and Research Libraries, Social Responsibilities Round Table, Rainbow Round Table (formerly GLBT RT)
  • Joint LC/PCC LCRI/RDA Task Group (2008)
  • GLBTRT Task Force on RDA and Gender in Authority Records (2008)
  • ALCTS Cataloging and Metadata Management Section, Subject Analysis Committee: Task Force on Named Buildings and Other Structures (2003-2005); Task Force on FAST [Faceted Application of Subject Terminology] (2004- ); liaison from ARLIS/NA (2008- ); Genre/Form Implementation Subcommittee (2014- )
  • ALCTS Cataloging and Classification Section Committee on Cataloging: Description and Access (CC:DA) (liaison from ARLIS/NA, July 1985-1991) (member, Metadata Task Force, 1996-1999) (liaison from Metadata Task Force to two Subject Analysis Committee subcommittees, 1998-1999) (member, Task Force on the VRA Core Categories, 1998-1999)
  • ALCTS/LITA/RUSA Machine-Readable Bibliographic Information Committee (MARBI) (liaison to CC:DA, summer 1990-1994)
  • ACRL Art Section (secretary, 1983-1984)

• New York Technical Services Librarians (NYTSL)

  • program chairman (2000-2001, co-chairman 2002-2007)
  • vice-president/president/past president (1996-1999)

• College Art Association, Queer Caucus for Art (CAA QCA; formerly Gay and Lesbian Caucus)

  • secretary (2000-ca. 2010)
  • newsletter co-editor (1995-2008; continue to compile bibliographies, 2008- )
  • moderator of electronic discussion list "QUEERART" (2001- )

• Society of Architectural Historians, New York Metropolitan Chapter

  • listowner and co-membership coordinator (2007-2010)

• Research Libraries Group (RLG)

  • trainer, RLIN21 (2004)
  • member, RLG Focus Advisory Board (1993-2007)

Other professional memberships:

Community service:

• Alfred Village Planning Board (alternate member, 2010-2011; member, 2011- )
• Bakers Bridge Historical Association (board member, treasurer)

Languages:

Last updated: 18 July 2023