Art Libraries Society of North America

Access Services Supervisor, Institute of Fine Arts--New York University

Salary $72000 - $88000 Application Deadline 11/21/2025 Employment Term Full-time

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
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The Freitag Award supports a relevant internship with $3,000 and a year of membership. Find the full details and how to submit here: linktr.ee/arlisna
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Student Advancement Awards Call for Applications now open! Gerd Muehsam Award Recognizing an exceptional paper or project relevant to art librarianship Wolfgang M. Freitag Award To support an internship opportunity in relevant fields Submit application by Dec. 21, 2025

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...
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Library Exhibitions Review Call for Reviewers In Person Exhibits in: Florida, Virginia, New York, Ottawa, North Carolina, Ann Arbor, Vancouver, BC, Boston, Montreal, Houston, Toronto, Petaluma, CA, and Dallas Virtual Exhibits: Joseph Conrad's Polish-Ukrainian "Graveyard" Memory, Mourning, and Anti-Colonial Resistance in his 19th-Century Family Photo Album Team Spirit: The sporting days of Ida "Wisey" Bly Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston Complete the reviewer interest form by Dec. 12

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!)

Librarian for Arts & Architecture, Pennsylvania State University,

Location: University Park, PA Salary: $58,000 Employment Term: full-time

Check it out! New on the #arlisJobList: Penn State is hiring a Librarian for Arts & Architecture. Find the fill details here: linktr.ee/arlisna

NorCal Student & Early Career Networking November 20, 2025 SFMOMA RSVP to attend

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!

Apply Now: Winberta Yao Professional Development Award ARLIS/Mountain West Chapter Apply By Dec. 31, 2025

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.

Call for Submissions Wittenborn Memorial Book Award Deadline: Jan 1. 2026

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

Cataloging & Access Services Librarian - Brooklyn Museum

Location: Brooklyn, New York Position Title: Cataloging & Access Services Librarian Salary: $68,204 Employment Term: Full-time How to Apply: The full job description and link to apply online are available on the Brooklyn Museum's Careers webpage

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

Exhibitions SIG Special Collections & Archives SIG Jointly Hosted Discussion: Moving past wow: the potentially paralyzing effect of wonder in the context of library exhibits November 6, 12-1 ET/9-10 PT Zoom info on ARLIS-L

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

Library Coordinator - School of Visual Arts

Location: New York, NY Salary: $56,236 Employment Term: Full-time Union Eligibility: No

New on the #arlisJobList: Join the School of Visual Arts as their Library Coordinator! Find the full details: linktr.ee/arlisna
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Neurodiversity & Disabilities SIG Zoom Webinar November 4, 1:00-2:00 ET/10:00-11:00 PT Featuring Kay Sargent Discussing: Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sensory Processing and Cognitive Well-Being in the Built Environment

Join the ND&D SIG for a webinar on Nov. 4 discussing Kay Sargent's Book "Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces"
Zoom registration info is on the listserv. Reach out to the SIG coordinators with any questions! linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians

Assistant Cataloging Librarian, Phillips Library, Peabody Essex Museum

Location: Rowley, MA Salary: $21.63 - $26.50 / hour, 35 hours/week Application Deadline: 11/15/2025 Employment Term: Full time Minimum Experience Required: 2-4 years cataloging experience

Out on the #arlisnaJobList! Check out this assistant cataloging librarian position at the Peabody Essex Museum. Find the full details: linktr.ee/arlisna #LISjobs #GLAMjobs #skybrarians

October is American Archives Month (a collage of archival clip art)

Did you know our archives have been at UIUC since 2009? The documentation committee works with them to preserve the Society's history and the history of art librarianship. So, in celebration of American Archives Month, shout out to all of our archivally inclined ARLISians! #skybrarians #archivesky

Dietrich American Foundation Collection - Fellow Wesleyan University

Salary: $52400 - $61300 Application Deadline: 11/7/2025 Term: two-year, limited-term position. Full-Time.

New on the #ArlisJobList: The Dietrich American Foundation Collection at Wesleyan University is hiring a collection fellow! Find the full details: linktr.ee/arlisna #LISjobs #GLAMjobs

ARLIS/NA Town Hall October 22, 14:00-15:00 CST On Zoom Covering: Higher ed in the US and Canada (particularly funding issues) and how the Society can support *you*

Join us on 10/22 for a town hall on the evolving higher ed landscape in the US and Canada & how the Society can support you in these hectic times. In particular, we want to talk about how we can support you through the annual conference. Find the event calendar: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians

Assistant Archivist - Getty Conservation Institute

Location: Los Angeles, CA Position Title: Assistant Archivist Salary: $62,540 - $79,732 Annually Application Deadline: 10/21/2025 Employment: Term Full Time, 2-year Limited Term

New on the #ArlisJobList: If you're dreaming of Los Angeles as fall rolls in, apply for the Getty Conservation Institute's Assistant Archivist Position! Deadline is 10/21 though, so get that app in soon! linktr.ee/arlisna #LISjobs #GLAMjobs

SouthEast Chapter Conference Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. Nov. 5-7, 2025 Activities will take place at LSU and in downtown baton Rouge Register by 10/24 The image includes some cartoon people. One of them has a speech bubble reading "Isn't there also a CFP?" and another answers "Yes! Submit presentation proposals by 10/24"

There's also a CFP out, so if you have something you'd like to present on, let chapter leadership know. Send a title, short abstract, and type of presentation (10-25 minutes is the target) to the leadership team by 10/24 as well. #LISresearch
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SouthEast Chapter Conference Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. Nov. 5-7, 2025 Activities will take place at LSU and in downtown baton Rouge Register by 10/24 The image includes some cartoon people. One of them has a speech bubble reading "Isn't there also a CFP?" and another answers "Yes! Submit presentation proposals by 10/24"

Register today! Feat. chapter business, tours, and other activities on the LSU Campus and in Baton Rouge, this is a great opportunity to meet your regional colleagues and build connections. More details (including registration link and hotel info) on ARLIS-L: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians
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Art Documentation

What role will AI-generated art have in a library context? Art Documentation explores this question through a workshop performed at the University of Mississippi through the production and evaluation of such works. Learn more here: ow.ly/C1pX50X8x0r
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New Issue: September 2025 ARLIS/NA Reviews Sensing the Future: Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.) African Venice: A Guide to Art, Culture and People At the Threshold of the Image: From Narcissus to Virtual Reality Arab Design Now And More!

Out now! Check out the latest issue of ARLIS/NA Reviews on the Knowledge Commons today! linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #LISresearch

Note: Tell Teaching SIG about experience teaching for-credit classes without formal training. Mention: support, lack of support, and unexpected challenges. Parlez au SIG Enseignement de votre expérience dans l'enseignement de cours crédités sans formation officielle. Mentionnez : le soutien, le manque de soutien et les défis inattendus.

Le SIG Enseignement organise une table ronde pour #arlisna2026! Les coordinateurs s'intéressent particulièrement aux défis liés à l'enseignement de cours crédités sans formation formelle en éducation. Si vous êtes intéressé, faites-le savoir aux coordinateurs!
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Note: Tell Teaching SIG about experience teaching for-credit classes without formal training. Mention: support, lack of support, and unexpected challenges. Parlez au SIG Enseignement de votre expérience dans l'enseignement de cours crédités sans formation officielle. Mentionnez : le soutien, le manque de soutien et les défis inattendus.

The Teaching SIG is organizing a Roundtable for #arlisna2026! The coordinators are particularly interested in the challenges of teaching for-credit classes without formal training in education. Let the coordinators know if you're interested!
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New on the JobList Native American Phillips Library Long Term Fellow - Peabody Essex Museum

Key Details: Location: Rowley, Mass. Salary: $21.63-$24.00 per hour Employment Term: Full-time for a term of 12-24 months

New on the #arlisJobList! The Peabody Essex Museum is hiring for a long-term fellowship. Find the full details here: linktr.ee/arlisna
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Call! For lightning talk proposals at the Midstates Fall Meeting. Submit by 10/3 and register for the meeting on 11/7.

For all our Midstates ARLISians: Put your fall chapter meeting on the calendar for Nov 11 and submit ideas for 5-10 min lightning talks on *your* work as an art info professional to chapter leadership (forms on arlis-L). Find out more about #arlisChapters here: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians

New on the JobList Metadata Specialist III - Getty

Key Details: Location: Los Angeles Salary: $83,743 - $110,972 Annually Application Deadline: 10/31/2025 Employment Term: Regular Full Time

New on the #arlisJobList! Apply by Halloween for this Metadata Specialist at the Getty. Find the full details: linktr.ee/arlisna
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ARLIS/NA knowledge commons Editorial Board Call for ARLIS/NA Commons Manager Support the preservation and sharing of scholarly content Provide leadership and support Society members seeking to deposit and access repository content Check out arlis-L for full responsibilities and desired qualifications Contact the Editorial Director by Oct. 2 if interested

With love and kudos to the incredible Meredith Hale, we're looking for a new Knowledge Commons manager as she steps down. Find the full responsibilities & desired qualifications on the listserv and reach out to the Editorial Director by 10/2 if you're interested! linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians

Open Call for Applications: 2025-26 Compass Award Are you a student/early-career art librarian/archivist who self-identifies as racialized or Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC)? Do you have a project/internship in mind that you’d like to get paid for? The ARLIS/NA Compass Award provides $3000 USD for a project-based internship, and now is the time to apply! Submissions Due: Oct. 15

Open now! The ARLIS/NA Compass Award supports students & early career art librarians/archivists who identify as racialized or BIPOC. Get $3k for a project-based internship, a year of membership in the Society & your chapter, & registration for the conference. Full details: linktr.ee/arlisna

Northwest Chapter Meeting October 3, 2025 CA $20/CA $10 Vancouver BC and Zoom

Calling all PNW ARLIS folks! The Northwest chapter will be meeting up at the SFU & ECUAD libraries with the business portion at a later date. Register at the link on arlis-l by 9/29 to join! Cost is CA$20 for those employed and CA$10 for students, and under-/unemployed. linktr.ee/arlisna

Mountain West Connections Zoom in with your colleagues! Oct. 7 Fall Get Together

Join your colleagues at 11:00 Mountain Time on Oct. 7 for the Mountain West Chapter's quarterly Connections Get Together. Members and non-members alike are welcome to join in to meet others, share their work, and chat. Info on arlis-l or reach out to chapter leadership. linktr.ee/arlisna