Good morning, Mid-Atlantic folks!

Are others around DC/NoVA considering driving to Pittsburgh for the annual conference, and might be interested in carpooling (either round-trip or one way)? I don’t have a vehicle but am happy to contribute fuel/meals for the trip!

Hello Material Friends,

The virtual spring meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 17 at 12:30pm ET (9:30am PT). Zoom information and a full agenda will be shared closer to the date.

Two important bits of SIG information:

• The SIG will have a session at the Pittsburgh conference! Keep an eye out in the program for “POP! into H…

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Subject: Apply now for the ARLIS/NA Conference Attendance and Travel Awards!

Dear colleagues,

The Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) Travel Awards Subcommittee is now accepting applications for the ARLIS/NA Conference Attendance and Travel Awards to support attendance at the ARLIS/NA 52nd annual conference in Pittsburgh, PA on…[Read more]

Maggie and I are excited to announce our Lightning Round presenters!

Anna Boutin-Cooper, Research and Instruction Librarian, Ely Library, Westfield State University

Incorporating Anti-Racist Pedagogy in Library Instruction: Research & Instruction Librarian Anna Boutin-Cooper will discuss the ways she has transformed her critical, feminist…[Read more]

Hi Mountain West-ers,

On the behalf of the MW Chapter Nominating Committee, please join me in congratulating our newly elected Chair Elect, Elizabeth Smart, and Secretary, Martha Neth!

Elizabeth and Martha will begin their roles as of January 1, 2024. Please take a minute to read about them below! Thank you to Elizabeth and Martha for their…[Read more]

Hello ARLISians!

The Teaching SIG is still seeking proposals for our Fall/Winter Lightning Rounds to be held December 14 at 3 pm ET/12 pm PT. We are looking for presenters to give 10-12 minute talks on any topic related to teaching in the art information professions, including (but definitely not limited to!): information and visual liter…[Read more]

Greetings! The ARLIS/NA Mountain West Chapter’s Winter 2024 Virtual Symposium call for proposals is open to all ARLIS/NA members, as well as members of affiliate and related organizations (ARLIS UK & Ireland, IFLA Arts, ACRL Arts, VRA, TLA., Music LA., AASL, SAA, etc.). This is an opportunity for librarians, curators, and arts library p…[Read more]

For those that may have missed this, there is a Heritage survey currently open which seeks feedback on Artist’s Resale Right (ARR) in Canada:

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/culture/arts-media/performing-visual-arts/arts-market-survey.html

<br aria-hidden=”true” />It closes on Thursday, December 7.

Just a friendly reminder that the date and time of the 2023 Teaching SIG Fall/Winter Lightning Rounds will take place on December 14 at 3 pm ET/12 pm PT. Registration for the Lightning Round is now open; to register, please use this sign up link:

https://uncg.zoom.us/<wbr />meeting/register/tJErc-<wbr />yrqjMsH9C9n1DxWoS6HfrKQad-TM4s

In a…[Read more]

Hey all! You should have just gotten the invite, but quick reminder that our fall business meeting is this week at 12:30 pm MST. Thanks! – Larry

Hello Mountain West Colleagues!

It’s time for MW Elections for 2024, and the ballot is now open – please vote here: https://forms.gle/Vo9iu4kXJUXgtxmAA! 🗳️

The ballot will be open through Tuesday, November 28.

PLEASE VOTE – we want your input! 😊

Have a great holiday!

-Shoshana

Nominating Committee Members

Shoshana Vegh-Gaynor, Chair…[Read more]

Dear ARLIS/NA MW Chapter Members,

We will be holding elections soon for two board positions. The positions are:

• Chair Elect (3-year term; one year as Chair Elect, one as Chair, and one as Past Chair)
• Secretary/Treasurer (2-year term, open to renewal)

Why run for chapter office?

• Meet new colleagues! Connect and collaborate with…

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Hello mountain west chapter!

Last week you got an email from me with the zoom info for Wednesday’s happy hour. This month will be hosted by the University of Utah and will explore their “Let Freedom Read” dress and exhibition! We hope you’ll join us to discuss the project and have some social time afterwards.

Best, Larry