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ARLIS/NA First Time Attendee Guide - 2022 Annual Conference
ARLIS/NA First Time Attendee Guide - 2022 Annual Conference

Registering for the conference: Sign up for tours and workshops Tours are a great way to meet other members and discover more about cultural institutions in Chicago. Workshops offer opportunities to learn and discuss innovative and in-depth topics, with a hands-on or interactive experience. We... Continue Reading

Date posted12/16/2021


Public Transit/Travel Information - 2022 Annual Conference
Public Transit/Travel Information - 2022 Annual Conference

Airports, Train and Bus Services Attendees can fly into either of Chicago’s two airports or travel by train or bus. O’Hare International Airport is 17 miles from the Hyatt Regency Chicago and is accessible via public transportation, taxi or rideshare. Midway Airport is 12 miles from... Continue Reading

Date posted12/15/2021


Childcare : 2022 Annual Conference
Childcare : 2022 Annual Conference

ARLIS/NA and the 2022 CPAC are thrilled to promote equity across the profession by offering subsidized childcare at the Chicago conference. The CPAC and Childcare Coordinator are finalizing details with our local childcare provider. The following information is confirmed: A local childcare... Continue Reading

Date posted12/15/2021


Photography & Recording Statement - 2022 Annual Conference
Photography & Recording Statement - 2022 Annual Conference

The sharing of pictures documenting organizational events is encouraged. There are a variety of official methods employed at conferences and meetings to record and share information, which does not preclude personal photography. Officially designated conference photographers document such events... Continue Reading

Date posted12/15/2021


Advocacy & Public Policy Committee News Alerts, November 2021
Advocacy & Public Policy Committee News Alerts, November 2021

Advocacy & Public Policy Committee News Alerts support the committee's mission to monitor governmental activities and social justice issues affecting the professional interests of ARLIS/NA and to keep the ARLIS/NA membership informed. The monthly alerts are intended to be conversation... Continue Reading

Date posted12/8/2021


Best Practices for Library Exhibitions
Best Practices for Library Exhibitions

Best Practices for Library Exhibitions provides a comprehensive framework and recommended practices for developing and managing exhibitions in art libraries and similar types of information environments. Continue Reading

Date posted11/30/2021


ARLIS/NA Reviews November 2021
ARLIS/NA Reviews November 2021

Read the November 2021 issue of ARLIS/NA Reviews on ARLIS/NA Commons. View ARLIS/NA Reviews Continue Reading

Date posted11/30/2021


Advocacy & Public Policy Committee News Alert, October 2021
Advocacy & Public Policy Committee News Alert, October 2021

Advocacy & Public Policy Committee News Alerts support the committee's mission to monitor governmental activities and social justice issues affecting the professional interests of ARLIS/NA and to keep the ARLIS/NA membership informed. The monthly alerts are intended to be conversation... Continue Reading

Date posted11/19/2021


2022 Slate of Candidates for the ARLIS/NA Executive Board
2022 Slate of Candidates for the ARLIS/NA Executive Board

2022 slate presented by the Nominating Committee and approved by the Executive Board for member consideration. Continue Reading

Postedby Jon Evans
Date posted11/15/2021


What Our Members Are Saying: Heather Slania
What Our Members Are Saying: Heather Slania

Heather Slania is the Director of Decker Library at the Maryland Institute College of Art. What do you love about your work? The best thing about being a library director is getting to support people's professional growth. Nothing makes me happier than seeing people succeed and do amazing things,... Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2021


Notable Graphic Novels Review 2020
Notable Graphic Novels Review 2020

Read the 2020 issue of the Notable Graphic Novels Review. It is available to read on the newly created ARLIS/NA Humanities Commons site. This edition includes reviews for 11 titles that were published in 2020 (reviews were written in 2021), plus an appendix of nominations. ... Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2021


Professional Development Committee Bulletin, October 2021
Professional Development Committee Bulletin, October 2021

The PDC Bulletin is compiled by the Professional Development Committee (PDC) to spread the word about professional development resources and opportunities for art information professionals. Your input is welcome. If you have something to share, please email pdc@arlisna.org. Upcoming ARLIS/NA... Continue Reading

Date posted11/5/2021