Hello,
I’m interested in adding some altered books to our book arts collection, and wonder if people can share sources with me (sellers or artists). I have in the past seen nice examples on Etsy but on my recent review there were not a lot that seemed appropriate. I’d like t0 find ones that are sculptural and expertly crafted.

Thank you!

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Danny Fermon, who joined MoMA in 1971 as a Page in the Library. Encouraged by Library director Clive Phillpot, Danny earned an MLS in 1991 and rose through the library ranks, eventually being promoted to Associate Librarian, Cataloging in 2003. He was active in the Museum’s homegrown union, P…[Read more]

Hi everyone,

During my presentation in Mexico City I mentioned that Marnie Powers-Torrey and I would be hiring a NEH-funded Visual Books Project Assistant to work on metadata and controlled vocabularies for artists’ books and fine press books. The job posting is now live: https://employment.utah.edu/salt-lake-city-ut/visual-books-projects-assistan…[Read more]

The International Journal of Librarianship (IJoL) invites abstract submissions for a special issue titled “Embedded Libraries and Archives in Museums,” to be published in June 2024. IJoL is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal focusing on developments in the field of library and information science globally. IJoL is published quarterly, open acc…[Read more]

Dear Colleagues,

New York University (NYU) Division of Libraries is hiring a Librarian for Music. This position lives within the Arts, Performance, and Humanistic Inquiry (APHI) Team at the Division of Libraries, which also includes the Librarian for the Fine Arts, the Librarian for Performing Arts, the Librarian for English and Comparative…[Read more]

Dear Colleagues,

Are you looking to get involved in the ARLIS/NA New York chapter? Do you like to party? Then volunteer to join our 2023 ARLIS/NA New York Holiday Party Planning Committee! Our chapter holiday parties are known far and wide for being fun, festive, and a great way to celebrate the end of the year with friends and colleagues. We are…[Read more]

The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for the Shelby White &
Leon Levy Fellowship in Manuscript Cataloging. It’s an excellent
opportunity to learn about cataloging individual manuscripts according to
DCRM(MSS) focusing on 19th- or 20th-century correspondence. This
opportunity is the third in a series of Manuscript Cataloging…[Read more]

Hello all,

I’m reaching out as the new and lone Co-Moderator of ART/WARC. Thanks to those who attended our annual meeting in early May. It was lovely to meet you, and I hope that we get the chance to meet in person soon!

Is anyone thinking of attending the upcoming Archive-it Partner meeting in DC on the 25th of July? I have yet to confirm all…[Read more]

Dear Colleagues,

The co-editors of the Notable Graphic Novels Review are looking for up to 10 volunteer reviewers for this year’s edition. To apply, please fill out this brief form:

https://forms.gle/odfJK4F4QHYP2ani8 

All ARLIS/NA members are welcome to apply, including those who have never written a review before.This is a good opportunity…[Read more]

“The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation <https://matissefoundation.org/&gt;
funds arts organizations in New York City and currently has around 150
printed art dealer and exhibition catalogues to give away, dating from the
mid-20th century onwards.

Please see this compiled…[Read more]

Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/124990

Job Title: Digital Imaging Technician
Grade: TEC102
Classification: Clerical/Technical, 1.0 FTE
Direct Supervisor: Digital Initiatives Coordinator
Department: Library
Salary: $52,219.38/Annual
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm – Monday thru Friday in person

The Digital Imaging Technician digitizes prints, t…[Read more]

Dear book arts friends and fans,

The ARLIS/NA Book Art Special Interest Group invites you to join us on zoom for some exciting presentations on Monday, May 1st at 1:00pm CST/2:00pm CDT/3:00pm EDT < Link to zoom meeting >

Presentations: Richard Minsky
50 Years of Book Art: Transforming books from literature to art

Jennifer Riestenberg Pepin
The…[Read more]

Sharing this message from Karly Wildenhaus:

Please join the LD4 Art & Design Affinity Group and LD4 Rare Materials Affinity Group for a joint call on Monday, May 15 on the topic of modeling artists’ books with the Digital Archive of Artists’ Publishing (DAAP). We will be joined by Lozana Rossenova (Researcher, Open Science Lab at TIB, Hannover)…[Read more]

Hello all,

Please join us for our annual Web Archiving SIG meeting this coming May 4th at 2pm EST, 12pm CST.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82133282523?pwd=am9EQ2FWLzk2WDhmSlVPKzZPUXFvZz09 | Meeting ID: 821 3328 2523 Passcode: 9z7Mhi

I’m looking forward to introducing myself to you as a new co-moderator. Please consider joining…[Read more]