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Established in 1921, the Catholic Library Association is an international membership organization, providing its members professional development through educational and networking experiences, publications, scholarships, and other services. The Catholic Library Association coordinates the exchange of ideas, provides a source of inspirational support and guidance in ethical issues related to librarianship, and offers fellowship for those who seek, serve, preserve, and share the word in all its forms.

Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum – a work of art itself – is at once an intimate collection of fine and decorative art and a vibrant, innovative venue for contemporary artists, musicians and scholars. Housed in a stunning 15th-century Venetian-style palace with three stories of galleries surrounding a sun- and flower-filled courtyard, the Museum provides an unusual backdrop for the viewing of art. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum’s preeminent collection contains more than 2,500 paintings, sculptures, tapestries, furniture, manuscripts, rare books and decorative arts.

he Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum – a work of art itself – is at once an intimate collection of fine and

decorative art and a vibrant, innovative venue for contemporary artists, musicians and scholars. Housed in a

stunning 15th-century Venetian-style palace with three stories of galleries surrounding a sun- and flower-filled

courtyard, the Museum provides an unusual backdrop for the viewing of art. The Isabella Stewart Gardner

Museum’s preeminent collection contains more than 2,500 paintings, sculptures, tapestries, furniture, manuscripts,

rare books and decorative arts.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum – a work of art itself – is at once an intimate collection of fine and decorative art and a vibrant, innovative venue for contemporary artists, musicians and scholars. Housed in astunning 15th-century Venetian-style palace with three stories of galleries surrounding a sun- and flower-filledcourtyard, the Museum provides an unusual backdrop for the viewing of art. The Isabella Stewart GardnerMuseum’s preeminent collection contains more than 2,500 paintings, sculptures, tapestries, furniture, manuscripts, rare books and decorative arts.

Boston 2012 Convention

When in Boston save time to visit these museums...

Museum of Fine Arts - Art of the Americas Wing
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), is opening the doors of its new wing for the Art of the Americas on Saturday, November 20. The Art of the Americas Wing, as well as the Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Family Courtyard, are the focal points of the MFA‘s transformational expansion and renovation project, planned and designed by architects Foster + Partners (London). The Art of the Americas Wing allows for the display of more than 5,000 works from the Museum‘s Americancollections, more than doubling the number previously on view.

Archives Workshops 2012

The Catholic Library Association is pleased to announce the fifth Introductory Archives Workshop for Religious Communities to be held at the Oblate Renewal Center, San Antonio, TX from June 24-29, 2012. The 5-day intensive program is directed toward individuals who are interested in learning about archival theory and practice or who wish to update their archival training.

Unlike other archival workshops, the sessions will focus on the unique types of records found in the archives of men’s and women’s religious communities. These records document not only the communities themselves, but also the evolution of Catholicism in the United States, and its impact on educational, social and charitable institutions that shaped the nation’s history.

2012 CLA Annual Convention

NCEA/CLA Convention Reminders…

Hotels are booking up quickly and availability is limited. Visit www.ncea.org for more information or https://www.tphousing.com/r/startres.asp?eicode=2212&attcode=72 for hotel reservations.

• February 22, 2012 is the last day for discounted rates for NCEA convention registration -- Visit https://www.xpressreg.net/register/ncea042/landing.asp?sc=&st=9&prst=0&o=82440&std=1&k=&a=&eb=&iq= to register or for more information.

• March 2, 2012 is the last day for discounted rates for CLA Special Events -- Please return registration to the Chicago office. Questions on the convention?

Check www.cathla.org for more information or feel free to call us in the office.

Deep in the Heart of Texas - CLA 2013 Convention

NCEA has announced that the 2013 NCEA/CLA Convention will be held in Houston, Texas from April 2-4, 2013. The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will serve as the host. Over the past few years the archdiocese has been flourishing with the opening of a new co-cathedral in Houston and the appointment of Archbishop Daniel DiNardo as Cardinal in 2007. We look forward to joining the Bishop Byrne Chapter, CLA's local chapter, in discovering Houston.

Please let us know your thoughts about the future of "Catholic Library World"

Since 1929, "Catholic Library World" has featured significant and original work about areas of librarianship, especially as it relates to Catholicism and Catholic Studies. The goal of the journal is to disseminate quality scholarship to practicing librarians. Please follow this link for the online survey.

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