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 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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Hi everyone,

Please save the date to join us for the Academic Library Division Annual Business Meeting on May 2, 2023:

• Tuesday, May 2, 2023
• 9am PDT/10am MDT/11am CDT/12 pm EDT
• Virtual via Zoom: https://iaia-edu.zoom.us/j/93417763980?pwd=UWJpOVFjVFJGb3dMWmZoOTRXa3VoUT09

We will be introducing our new incoming ALD Vice-Moderator, discussing…[Read more]

Dear Mountain West Colleagues,

The Mountain West Chapter of ARLIS/NA is pleased to invite applications for the Winberta Yao Travel Award. The recipient of the Winberta Yao Travel Award will receive $395, the cost of standard early rate registration for attendance at the 51st annual ARLIS/NA Conference being held in Mexico City from April 18-21, 2…[Read more]

Hi everyone,

Sharing information about ACRL/Arts meetups at ACRL from our ARLIS/NA-ACRL/Arts Affiliate Liaison, Leah Sherman.

All ARLIS/NA members are welcome to join!

If you are attending ACRL 2023 in Pittsburgh next month, here are two exciting opportunities to meet up with your ACRL/Arts Section colleagues. Please see the links and notes…[Read more]

Dear Colleagues,

The Academic Library Division will be hosting an open forum on Tuesday, February 28th at 3:30pm EST/12:30pm PST.  

The hour-long open forum will be a discussion centered around managing employees or working with your manager, as well as managing student employees and GAs. We will cover topics such as supporting employees, cu…[Read more]

Dear Mountain West Colleagues,

The Mountain West Chapter of ARLIS/NA is pleased to invite applications for the Winberta Yao Travel Award. The recipient of the Winberta Yao Travel Award will receive $395, the cost of standard early rate registration for attendance at the 51st annual ARLIS/NA Conference being held in Mexico City from April 18-21,…[Read more]

Hi everyone,

❄️ Please join us for our December MW Virtual “Happy Hour”/Coffee Break/Catch-up on Tuesday, December 6th at 1pm MST/12pm PST! ❄️

• Tuesday, December 6th
• 1pm MST/12pm PST
• Zoom: https://iaia-edu.zoom.us/j/95961425287?pwd=SkVlZjFucEowTHdFREV5bkpSRHUzUT09

This is a very informal Zoom catch-up open to all! Take a break and c…[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]

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]

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]

Hi all,

Please see the meeting minutes from the MW Virtual Fall Business Meeting on October 24, 2022 attached. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Best,

Shoshana

Shoshana Vegh-Gaynor

Chair, Mountain West Chapter