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- Title
Gemological Institute of America's Public Outreach Programs.
- Authors
Vagner, Kimberly; Boyles, Larne; Dirlam, Dona; Misiorowski, Elise; Syvrud, Patricia; Tsiamis, Peggy; Wilson, Yvette
- Abstract
GIA's nonprofit mission--to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry--is manifested through its core programs of education, research, and laboratory sciences. Over the past four years, complimentary programs have been developed to expand GIA's public outreach in support of this critical mission. These programs are valuable assets to the public, the industry, and the Institute. GIA Library. As the largest gemological library and reference center in the world, with over 38,000 titles, the Richard T. Liddicoat Gemological Library and Information Center is the heart of the Institute. Expert library staff members are accessible by phone, e-mail, or in person to answer questions, and the library is open to the trade and the public for on-site research. Impressive progress with the GIA Digital Asset Management System, Oral History project, and a growing number of new titles emphasizes that the library is growing and evolving to meet the needs of the public, the industry, and the Institute. GIA Museum. The GIA Museum is committed to advancing the world's understanding of gemstones, gemology, and jewelry (see figure). Through development and growth of the permanent display collection, providing GIA instructors access to the gems in the collection, and collaboration with the Research and Gems & Gemology departments, the GIA Museum has proven itself to be a strong and viable presence in the Institute. Exhibits are rotated on a regular basis to benefit GIA's many visitors and students. GIA Guest Services. This department hosts thousands of public and industry guests each year. The Carlsbad campus is open weekdays, and (pre-scheduled only)tours of current exhibits are free and available to the public year-round, except when the Institute is closed for special events and holidays. As part of its service to the Institute, the successful GIA Junior Gemologist Program™ is taught on campus and on site at county elementary schools. A docent training program was created to support the increasing demand for tours.
- Subjects
GEMOLOGISTS; ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc.; GEMS &; precious stones; JEWELRY; JEWELRY industry; LIBRARIES; SOCIETIES
- Publication
Gems & Gemology, 2006, Vol 42, Issue 3, p162
- ISSN
0016-626X
- Publication type
Article