Hi librarian hive mind. I was wondering how many other librarians, esp. in art & design schools and universities, put on “fun” workshops for their students and/or faculty. If so, do you get any pushback from administration because it’s not specifically research-related? How do you justify it to those who object? At Columbus College of Art & Design…[Read more]

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 51st annual conference in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 18-21, 2023.

Applications are due January 20, 2023 by 8 pm EST through this form: [Read more]

Hi Teaching SIG colleagues! I have started a new position, and I am looking for resources to reference as I create an instruction menu and/or other materials to communicate to students and faculty what sorts of sessions they can request from/create with me. I know this has been a topic of presentations in the past, but I’m having trouble finding…[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]

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]

Have you seen or heard or read something lately that addressing intersectional feminism, and perhaps its relevance to art? We’d love to know! The IA&F SIG encourages our IA&F Thinking Group participants to submit suggestions for upcoming readings, videos, podcasts, etc. The submission form can be found here.

Welcome to the Intersectional Feminism & Art special interest group! IF&A is dedicated to working within the ARLIS/NA community and library, archive, and information communities at-large to improve coverage and raise awareness of women artists and designers. It serves as a forum for discussion on how gender relates to various aspects of these…[Read more]