Dear ARLIS/NA SoCal Community,

We’re created a brand new monthly newsletter to relate the goings on of our chapter. To view the inaugural July installment, please click here!

We’re also organizing a casual July happy hour.

Date: Thursday, July 20th

Time: 7pm

Location: De La Nonna in DTLA

We’re making a reservation, so if you plan to attend, p…[Read more]

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]

Hi everyone,

I am gearing up for my first year as coordinator of SCIP and in need of a vice-coordinator! A few things I’ve been thinking about planning are an artist talks session for the next annual conference, and another “show and tell” style meetup or a skill sharing session over the summer.

If you have any interest in helping me to scheme…[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,

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