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Advocacy & Public Policy Committee News Alerts v. 12 n. 5, May 2026
Advocacy & Public Policy Committee News Alerts v. 12 n. 5, May 2026

Advocacy & Public Policy Committee News 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 starters, help... Continue Reading

Date posted06/11/2026


Head of Archives - Mike Kelley Foundation for the ARts
Head of Archives - Mike Kelley Foundation for the ARts

Location: Los Angeles, CASalary: $100,000 to $120,000 annuallyEmployment Term: Full-timeEmployer Contact: bmcmillan@mikekelleyfoundation.org COMPANY OVERVIEWThe Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts advances the artist’s spirit of critical thinking, risk-taking, and provocation in the arts.... Continue Reading

Date posted06/8/2026


What Our Members Are Saying: Melanie Emerson
What Our Members Are Saying: Melanie Emerson

Your Name: Melanie Emerson Title and Affiliation: Dean of the Library + Special Collections, School of the Art Institute of Chicago Year(s) of ARLIS/NA Membership: 21 years About Yourself and Your Workplace What do you love about your work? I’ve worked in all sorts of art... Continue Reading

Date posted06/3/2026


What Our Members Are Saying: Rachel Beckwith
What Our Members Are Saying: Rachel Beckwith

Your Name: Rachel Beckwith Title and Affiliation: Associate Librarian, Collections and Outreach; Frances Loeb Library at the Graduate School of Design, Harvard University Year(s) of ARLIS/NA Membership: 25 years About Yourself and Your Workplace What do you love about your work? In my... Continue Reading

Date posted06/1/2026


Librarian - Racquet & Tennis Club
Librarian - Racquet & Tennis Club

Location: 370 Park Ave, New YorkSalary: 85,000-100,000Employment Term: Full-timeEmployer Contact: Naomi Green - naomig@rtcny.org The Club:The Racquet & Tennis Club (R&TC) is an exclusive, private social club founded in 1875, renowned for its rich history and legacy in both sports and... Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2026


Library Assistant II - Getty
Library Assistant II - Getty

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90049Salary: $21.79-$27.24 HourlyEmployment Term: Full-timeEmployer Contact: jobs@getty.edu Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and... Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2026


Assistant Director of Data Visualization (Faculty) - University of South Florida Libraries
Assistant Director of Data Visualization (Faculty) - University of South Florida Libraries

Location: St. Petersburg, FLSalary: $65,000 - $70,000 (+ $10,000 Stipend)Employment Term: Full-timeEmployer Contact: Brian Satterfield, bsatterf@usf.edu Organizational Unit: The University of South Florida Libraries accelerate learning and knowledge production through distinctive... Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2026


What Our Members Are Saying: Loretta Esparza
What Our Members Are Saying: Loretta Esparza

Your Name: Loretta Esparza Title and Affiliation: Public Services Librarian, SRJC Libraries Year(s) of ARLIS/NA Membership: Member since 2022 About Yourself and Your Workplace What do you love about your work? I enjoy that I have many teaching and creative opportunities while working with... Continue Reading

Date posted05/27/2026


2026 In Memoriam
2026 In Memoriam

ARLIS/NA mourns the passing of our distinguished colleagues this past year. Name Institution Date of Passing Link to Obituary Sonja Bay Yale University and Guggenheim Museum July 31, 2025 Obituary Anita Carrico University of Maryland Architecture Library, Enoch Pratt Free Library, and... Continue Reading

Date posted05/21/2026


Collections Access and Reference Librarian - Clark Art Institute
Collections Access and Reference Librarian - Clark Art Institute

Location: Williamstown, MassachusettsSalary: $75,600 - $83,600Employment Term: Full-timeEmployer Contact: HumanResources@clarkart.edu Position Summary A core member of the library staff, the Collections Access and Reference Librarian, supervises public services activities including circulation,... Continue Reading

Date posted05/21/2026


Student Success Librarian - Cal Poly Pomona
Student Success Librarian - Cal Poly Pomona

Location: Pomona, CASalary: $85,000-$89,796Employment Term: Full-timeEmployer Contact: Sally Najera Romero, Ed.D. Associate Librarian | Education Head, Research & Instruction Services sallyromero@cpp.edu California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track... Continue Reading

Date posted05/21/2026


2025 In Memoriam
2025 In Memoriam

ARLIS/NA mourns the passing of our distinguished colleagues this past year. Name Institution Date of Passing Link to Obituary Toni Petersen Art & Architecture Thesaurus, and Getty Vocabularies September 15, 2024 Obituary Dustin Wees ArtSTOR and Clark Art Institute December... Continue Reading

Date posted05/20/2026