Art Libraries Society of North America
ARLIS/NA is a dynamic organization of over 1,000 individuals devoted to fostering excellence in art and design librarianship and image management. linktr.ee/arlisna
- From the Special Collections & Archives SIG: join us for a zoom panel on budgets, staffing, and other factors that impact acquisitions practices and decisions. Find the zoom info on ARLIS-L or contact the SIG co-moderators. linktr.ee/arlisna
- New from the Photography Librarians SIG! Check out this blog post and join them via their commons page: linktr.ee/arlisna (and stay tuned for their quarterly meeting in April!) #Photosky #PhotographySky #skybrarians
- Next week! The MW Chapter will be discussing doing librarianship in difficult times and all the ways we keep going. Bring yourself and a suggestion for the chapter playlist. Zoom info on ARLIS-L. Not a member? Join today and get access to the archive: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians
- Position comes with a stipend and would be a great opportunity for a student or anyone interested in expanding their skills and knowledge. Info on arlis-l. Join today to get access to the archives too: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #LISresearch #LibrarySky #DigitalHumanities #DHsky
- Apply today for $1500 to support attending #arlisna2026. Any member in good standing in ARLIS/NA can go for the Texas/Mexico Chapter's Lois Swan Jones award! Full details on the chapter's website. linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #LISresearch
- Deadline Extended! The H.W. Wilson Foundation award supports future and in-progress work while the Worldwide Books Awards for Publications and for eResources recognize outstanding work from the last two calendar years. Full details at the awards tab: linktr.ee/arlisna #LISresearch #skybrarians
- Serving on a committee is one of the best ways to contribute to the work of ARLIS/NA and the call is open! Find the interest form on arlis-l and reach out to current committee chairs and members for more details on the work! linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #LISresearch #GLAMsky #MuseumSky
- A gathering is overdue! Join the Book Art SIG for an informal conversation (a huddle!) about any Book Art topic you have on your mind over Zoom on Feb. 24. Find the registration link on the events calendar: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #BookArts #booksky #GLAMsky
- Out now! Check out the latest issue of ARLIS/NA reviews on the commons! linktr.ee/arlisna #LISresearch #BookSky #BookReviews #skybrarians
- Apply by 2/2 on USAjobs for this position at the National Gallery of Art. Full details on the #arlisJobList
- 54th Annual ARLIS/NA Conference, Registration Now Open! | 54e conférence annuelle ARLIS/NA, les inscriptions sont ouvertes! Learn more and register: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #LISresearch #GLAMsky
- DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 2/6: Join the ARLIS/NA Editorial Board! Multimedia & Technology Reviews needs a third co-editor and that could be you. Includes an annual honorarium. Reach out to the editorial director with questions! linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #GLAMsky
- Southern CA ARLISians: join the SoCal chapter at the Brand Library & Art Center for a library tour, a gallery exhibit tour, and refreshments. The event will cap at 25 participants, so rsvp today (info on arlis-l). linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians
- Reminder: Conference Attendance Award applications are due 2/2! Each award is $1200 and there are options for members and non-members alike! Find the full details on the awards tab: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #LISresearch
- Mark the calendar! The #CritLib SIG will meet 2/6 to talk about the current state of DEI. Discussion will start from "Moving Beyond the Acronym" and cover institutional mandates, current climates, & personal experiences. Find the RSVP link on the events calendar! linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians
- Check out the Spring 2025 issue of Art Documentation today! Check out the table of contents and abstracts on the website. Members get free access; non members get those ILL scan requests going! linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #LISresearch
- Happy New Year! We're so proud of everything you did this year and we're so excited each and every one of you are part of the work of the Society and the profession. Here's to a new year and we can't wait to see what you do in Montreal, Berlin, and at home in 2026! 🥂
- Mark your calendars! The Museum Library division is hosting their winter conversation on Feb. 2 at 11 CT. Contact the moderators with questions, topic suggestions, and for zoom info. linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians
- The call is open! Submit your poster proposal by Feb. 2 for #arlis2026. | L'appel à affiches est ouvert ! Soumettez votre proposition avant le 2 février pour #arlis2026. linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #LISresearch
- The Academic Library Division is hosting an open forum on dual topics: Political Challenges For the New Year: Digital Safety in Higher Education and Librarians & Libraries Preparing for Title II. Find the details on arlis-l or the events calendar! linktr.ee/arlisna
- Has one of your colleagues (or a group) done something incredible this year? Recognize them! This award recognizes contributions to Society projects & DEI initiatives, innovation, creativity, volunteerism, and advocacy. Nominees must be members. Find the details: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians
- For all our students and new professionals out there! New on the #arlisJobList is the link for the 2026/27 Kress Fellowship at Yale. Find the full details: linktr.ee/arlisna
- Now on the #arlisJobList: if winter weather has you down, think about applying to the L.A. Louver's Archivist position! Find the full details: linktr.ee/arlisna
- Check out the latest APPC News alert! Posted now on the website and shared via ARLIS-L by the Advocacy and Public Policy Committee. Not on arlis-l? Join today! linktr.ee/arlisna
- New on the #arlisnaJoblist. Find out more about the new Center for Craft Head of Archives and Special Collections here: linktr.ee/arlisna
- The call for the Society's most prestigious award is now open! The ARLIS/NA Distinguished Service Award recognizes exemplary service and outstanding contributions to our field. Learn more about the criteria and how to nominate at the awards tab here: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians
- Two days left to put your name in the ring for this round of ARLIS/NA Reviews titles! There's a great batch (14!!) up for review for the March issue. Fill out the reviewer interest form here by the 14th: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians
- New on the #arlisJobList! The Frick Collection is hiring a new Chief Librarian. Find the full details here: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #GLAMjobs #LibraryJob
- Apply by Feb. 2 for one of our Conference Attendance Awards! We have 5 awards to distribute (and not all require you to be a Society Member!) and each mean $1200 toward joining us at #arlisna2026. Find the details at the awards tab: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #GLAMsky
- Monday Dec. 15: Join the Special Collections & Archives SIG on zoom to hear from A.M. LaVey (NYPL), Patti Gibbons (University of Chicago Library), and Margalit Monroe (Scripps College) on creative collaborations! Zoom info on arlis-L. Not on our listserv? Join today: linktr.ee/arlisna
- Join the ARLIS/NA Editorial Board! Multimedia & Technology Reviews needs a third co-editor and that could be you. Includes an annual honorarium. Reach out to the editorial director with questions! linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #GLAMsky
- Call for Nominations: The Melva J. Dwyer Award recognizes a tool about Canadian art/architecture, produced by Canadian Authors, and disseminated by Canadian Sources. Submit your nominations by Dec. 31, 2025. linktr.ee/arlisna 1/2
- We are excited to present the candidates for the 2026 Executive Board (Treasurer forthcoming)! Find the statements and CVs online, but note that you'll have to be logged in. Feedback is welcome and encouraged! Reach out to the chair of the Leadership Development Committee with thoughts by 1/15.
- Hop on zoom with your Exhibitions SIG colleagues on Dec. 12 to discuss updating the 2021 Best Practices for Library Exhibitions document! Find the zoom info and a link to the current best practices on arlis-l. Not on the listserv? Join today! linktr.ee/arlisna
- This #GivingTuesday, consider supporting ARLIS/NA! This year we're highlighting our Travel Grant Fund. This fund supports members to allow them to attend the annual conference when their access to travel funds might be a barrier. #skybrarians #arlisna2026 1/2
- Guess what your humble Media Editor remembered to do today? Renew his membership! We have multiple categories for the plethora of information professionals out there, so even if the kind of work you do has changed we have something for you. Find the details and renew in your Member Compass Portal.
- Buying books for people in your life? Consider using Bookshop through our affiliate link! We receive a 10% commission on *any* purchase when you use our link. As you browse, you should see the Society Logo in the upper left. Find that here (grouped w/ our publications): linktr.ee/arlisna
- New on the #arlisJobList! NYU Libraries is hiring an access services supervisor for the Institute of Fine Arts' two specialized libraries. Find the full details on the JobList here: linktr.ee/arlisna #LISjob #GLAMjob #LibraryJob
- The ARLIS/NA student advancement awards are now open for applications! The Muehsam Award recognizes an excellent graduate student paper or project with a $500 prize, the opportunity to present, conference registration, society membership, and a travel reimbursement... #skybrarians 1/2
- The Call is Out! ARLIS/NA's Library Exhibitions Review is looking for reviewers. There are in-person exhibits and a handful of virtual exhibits up for grabs. Find the full list and put your name in the ring via the interest form: linktr.ee/arlisna (you don't need to be a member to contribute!)
- Check it out! New on the #arlisJobList: Penn State is hiring a Librarian for Arts & Architecture. Find the fill details here: linktr.ee/arlisna
- Northern California Students and Early Career folks: ARLIS/NorCal is hosting a networking event at SFMOMA on the 20th! The link to RSVP is on the listserv; contact the chairs for more info. Students from all areas with any interest in art librarianship are invited to attend!
- Mountain West ARLISians! The Winberta Yao Award is now the Winberta Yao *professional development* award. Do you need funding for a conference, webinar, or other PD opportunity? Apply to the chapter for up to $1000 of funding. Details on the Chapter Website.
- The ARLIS/NA George Wittenborn Memorial Book Award Call for Submissions is now open! This Award celebrates notable art books published in North America in the previous year. Know a notable publication from 2025? Find the submission form and details at the awards tab: linktr.ee/arlisna
- Check it out: new on the #arlisJobList the Brooklyn Museum is hiring a Cataloging & Access Services Librarian! Find the full details here: linktr.ee/arlisna
- Join two of our special interest groups for a jointly presented discussion on wonder and library exhibits! Taylor F. Henning and Rachel C.S. Duke of FSU's Special Collections and Archives will present on their research with question time to follow. Zoom info on ARLIS-L linktr.ee/arlisna
- New on the #arlisJobList: Join the School of Visual Arts as their Library Coordinator! Find the full details: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #GLAMjob #LibraryJob #LISjob
