Hello All,

A graphic design faculty member at GW would like students to view physical examples of type specimens (the typography kind, not the scientific kind). We don’t have many, so I’m wondering if any DC institutions have a substantial collection of them.

She says, “I am planning a type revival project, and thought it would be nice for the…[Read more]

Just calling out that our Chapter is STILL seeking nominations for a Treasurer for the 2023-2025 term, as noted in the list of vacancies below!

Please do consider this opportunity to get more involved with the society. I’d love to have identified at least one nominee ASAP, in order to put out a vote to our membership for this and the Vice Chair…[Read more]

Hi All,

This is not specifically an art-related position, but it would be great to work with you or anyone you know who might be interested!

GW Libraries & Academic Innovation (GW LAI) seeks applicants with a deep academic interest in contemporary China. The successful candidate will possess outreach acumen along with a passion for exploration…[Read more]

Philadelphia Museum of Art is hiring a Cataloging and Systems Librarian. The Cataloging and Systems Librarian is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and enrichment of metadata representing the library’s digital, physical, and virtual collections. The Librarian manages the library’s cataloging and workflows (including quality control of b…[Read more]

Dear colleagues,

Each year, ARLIS/NA bestows honors and provides opportunities for funding via a number of awards. This year, Awards Subcommittee Chairs are pleased to invite you to an information session on how to apply or make a nomination for these ARLIS/NA awards and honors!

In this one hour session, each Chair will briefly present…[Read more]

Hi all,

As we have not received any nominations yet, I wanted to send another email to enlist volunteers for these two upcoming vacancies. ARLIS runs on volunteers, and these are two crucial positions to keep our Society working for the field. The Vice Chair position allows you to learn more about our group and grow into a leadership role (and…[Read more]

Smithsonian AA/PG Library Annual Art, History, & Biography Book Sale<https://library.si.edu/event/aapg-library-book-sale&gt;

It’s back, and just in time for buying holiday gifts!

We’re opening up our newly renovated reading room to browse hundreds of beautiful art books on all periods and places, great biographies and history books.

Brand new &…[Read more]

Sharing on behalf of the ARLIS/NA Distinguished Service Award Subcommittee:

Dear Colleagues,

The ARLIS/NA Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual whose exemplary service in art librarianship, visual resources professions, or a related field, has made an outstanding national or international contribution to art information.

The…[Read more]

Shared via email:

Dear Colleagues,

The ARLIS/NA Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual whose exemplary service in art librarianship, visual resources professions, or a related field, has made an outstanding national or international contribution to art information.

The conferring of this award is one of ARLIS/NA’s most j…[Read more]

Hello local ARLIS colleagues,

Just a reminder-there are two great opportunities to get more involved with ARLIS on the local level, and by extension, ARLIS/NA!

As Vice Chair or as Treasurer, you can continue the good work of our group as we’ve . But as shown by our fantastic in-person meeting earlier this month, there is enthusiasm for more…[Read more]

Dear Colleagues,

The Academic Library Division will be hosting an open forum on Wednesday, November 16th at 3:30pm EST/12:30pm PST.

The hour-long open forum will be a discussion centered around building and maintaining inclusive and diverse collections in art, architecture, and design. We will focus on inclusivity and diversity in regards to…[Read more]

Dear Colleagues,  I currently run an architecture Library and an Art Library. In the architecture library, we shelve the serials in their own section, by call number.

In the art library, the periodicals are intershelved with the folios, also by call number. People here at Maryland are discussing the pros and cons of each arrangement. I have put…[Read more]

Library Technician – Processing Assistant at National Gallery of Art

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/687453000

Come join the Technical Services team at the National Gallery of Art Library! We are looking for a person who wants to be in an art museum environment, to be a key member of departmental activities, who enjoys paying attention to details, i…[Read more]