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Fine Arts and Visual Resources Librarianship: A Directory of Library Science Degree Programs in N.A.
Fine Arts and Visual Resources Librarianship: A Directory of Library Science Degree Programs in N.A.

This free online publication compiles and presents the extensive survey information from 42 of the 59 ALA accredited library science programs in North America. (Open Access) Continue Reading

Date posted06/1/2019
Humanities Commons Planning Task Force Report 2019
Humanities Commons Planning Task Force Report 2019

The Humanities Commons Planning Task Force (HCPTF) was established in fall 2018 to investigate the near- and long-term advantages and disadvantages of ARLIS/NA joining the Humanities Commons (HC) network. (Open Access) Continue Reading

Date posted05/1/2019
Library Instruction for Students in Design Disciplines: Scenarios, Exercises, Techniques
Library Instruction for Students in Design Disciplines: Scenarios, Exercises, Techniques

For any professional responsible for teaching about information resources in the areas of the fine arts, applied arts and architecture. Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2019
2019 Study Tour Scholarship
2019 Study Tour Scholarship

Apply for a $1,000 scholarship to participate in the 2019 IRC Study Tour to Venice, Italy. Continue Reading

Date posted03/5/2019
National Digital Stewardship Residency Art Task Force Final Report 2019
National Digital Stewardship Residency Art Task Force Final Report 2019

This report examines the current trends and issues facing academic art libraries and provides recommendations for librarians and administrators. (Open Access) Continue Reading

Date posted03/1/2019
Featured Projects: Humanities Commons Implementation Task Force
Featured Projects: Humanities Commons Implementation Task Force

Humanities Commons Implementation Task Force Lead: Editorial Director, Open Access Coordinator At the 2019 annual conference, the ARLIS/NA Executive Board approved the recommendation of the Humanities Commons Planning Task Force Report that the society join the Humanities Commons network. An... Continue Reading

Date posted03/1/2019
What Our Members Are Saying: Christina Peter
What Our Members Are Saying: Christina Peter

Christina Peter, Acquisitions Head, The Frick Art Reference Library Continue Reading

Date posted02/12/2019
NDSR Art Task Force Update 2019
NDSR Art Task Force Update 2019

The ARLIS/NA Executive Board announces the publication of the NDSR Art Task Force Update 2019. The update summarizes the first year of the NDSR Art program and offers recommendations for continuing education in digital preservation and stewardship for ARLIS/NA members. (Open Access) Continue Reading

Date posted02/1/2019
National Digital Stewardship Residency Art Program
National Digital Stewardship Residency Art Program

National Digital Stewardship Residency Art Program National Digital Stewardship Residency (NDSR) Art is an iteration of the NDSR program that began in 2013, with a pilot project developed by the Library of Congress in conjunction with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The NDSR... Continue Reading

Date posted02/1/2019
State of Academic Art Libraries 2019
State of Academic Art Libraries 2019

This report examines the current trends and issues facing academic art libraries and provides recommendations for librarians and administrators. (Open Access) Continue Reading

Date posted01/1/2019
Featured Art Library: Marian Library at the University of Dayton
Featured Art Library: Marian Library at the University of Dayton

The Marian Library at the University of Dayton is recognized both nationally and internationally as a center for scholarship on the Blessed Virgin Mary. Continue Reading

Date posted12/6/2018
Featured Art Library: American Craft Council
Featured Art Library: American Craft Council

The American Craft Council Library & Archives has arguably the most comprehensive collection in the United States devoted to the study of modern American craft. Continue Reading

Date posted10/18/2018