Dear ARLIS colleagues: I am in the process of trying to compile a list of academic libraries that currently administer/provide candidates with the list of interview questions in advance of an interview. While I am also looking at some of the literature as evidence to bring forward to my HR department, I would sincerely appreciate any insight or…[Read more]

Dear ARLIS/NA SoCal community,

The Southern California Executive Board has developed a survey to measure chapter members’ preferences regarding future programming. Your generous participation will directly facilitate the organization of events and initiatives that align with our community’s diverse needs and interests.

Please complete this…[Read more]

Dear ARLIS/NA SoCal community,

As previously mentioned, Jennifer Martinez Wormser has generously offered to host an artists’ books event at Denison Library in Claremont. We’ve scheduled the visit for Tuesday, 6/27, and we’re now collecting RSVPs!

If you’d like to attend, please complete this RSVP form as soon as is convenient. If there is s…[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]

Hi all,

Several folks voiced concern about state legislation restricting their ability to participate in any DEIA goals or antiracist work with ARLIS/NA and at their home institutions. Shannon and I hear you, and I reached out to VP/President-Elect Melanie Emerson about your concerns. She has brought this to the board for further inquiry and will…[Read more]

Hi all,

Good afternoon! Attached are notes from the Division’s May 2 Annual Business Meeting. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our brainstorming activity.

One highlight I’ll share from the notes: we are excited to have Lauren Gavin on board as our 2023-2024 Vice Moderator. I also want to thank Shoshana Vegh-Gaynor for her…[Read more]

Hola!

It was great to see many of you in Mexico City. Looking forward to seeing you in San Francisco for our spring business meeting on Friday, May 19. Please RSVP on this google form (includes agenda & fall business meeting minutes to approve). https://forms.gle/U4E1hd77uQkdG9My5

Hey Section members,

Just wanted to let you know I followed up with the local arrangement folks for the 2024 conference. All the tour ideas mentioned during our meeting are on their agenda, including visits to Frank Lloyd Wright. So we will get our fair share of architecture while in Pittsburgh.

Callie and I will reach out about a Section…[Read more]

2023 Annual Business Meeting Minutes

5/1/2023

4:00pm EST

Intoductions

Updates

• Transition to ARLIS/NA Commons

General Discussion

Major themes:

• Theme of neglect and hoping/working towards space refresh
• Repository of images for how projects progress in HCommons
  • Accessibility issues: physical spaces for wheelchair access in old…

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Dear ARLIS SoCal community,

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is hiring for the following positions:

• Archivist and Special Collections Librarian ($81,000.00 – $89,000.00)
• Systems and Technical Services Librarian ($69,000.00 – $90,000.00)

Please reach out to Joan Jocson-Singh, Director of Library, with any qu…[Read more]

Dear ARLIS/NA SoCal Community,

Jennifer Martinez Wormser has generously offered to host an artists’ books event at Denison Library in Claremont this summer. It should be a fabulous event!

If you’re interested in joining, please complete this Doodle poll to indicate your timing preferences. Once we determine the date of the visit, we can…[Read more]