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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
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
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
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
State of Art Museum Libraries 2016 White Paper
State of Art Museum Libraries 2016 White Paper

The report demonstrates the current roles, issues, and challenges faced by art museum libraries in the United States. (Open Access) Continue Reading

Date posted01/1/2017
The Library and the Accreditation Process in Design Disciplines: Best Practices
The Library and the Accreditation Process in Design Disciplines: Best Practices

A practical guide for any professional participating in self-studies for accreditation applications. Continue Reading

Date posted01/1/2016
Title Histories of the Periodical Literature of Art & Design
Title Histories of the Periodical Literature of Art & Design

The Title Histories of the Periodical Literature of Art & Design is a title index that attempts to bring together, record, and present the title histories of the periodical literature for the art & design disciplines. (Open Access) Continue Reading

Date posted01/1/2015
Information Competencies for Students in Design Disciplines
Information Competencies for Students in Design Disciplines

Information Competencies for Students in Design Disciplines, for the first time, compiles a list of core information literacy skills for students. Continue Reading

Date posted01/1/2007
Digital Image Database Standards Checklist: Technical, Functional, Content, & Access Recommendations
Digital Image Database Standards Checklist: Technical, Functional, Content, & Access Recommendations

The Digital Image Database Standards Checklist (DIDSC) may be used as a guide to determine whether a particular electronic image product is appropriate for your library, campus, museum, or other institution. Continue Reading

Date posted01/1/2006
Resource Guide: Materials Libraries
Resource Guide: Materials Libraries

This brief resource guide was compiled in response to requests from members of the Architecture Section for more information about materials libraries and their development. Continue Reading

Date posted01/1/2005