Art Libraries Society of North America

ARLIS/NA 2026 Important! Travel and Visa Information for Canada

The Conference is less than 3 months away! It’s time to start thinking about your visa needs... If you need a visa, email Megan Brouwer. We’re pleased to say that Canada Border Services has recognized this as an official event, so there’s a special event code you’ll need from us.

In your email, please include ALL information: To: (Registered participants name as it appears on passport) Company/Organization: Date of Birth: Passport Country of Issuance: Passport Number: Street Address: City: State/Province: ZIP/Postal Code: Country: The name of your hotel or accommodations Your arrival and departure dates (when they enter and depart from Canada)

Not sure if you need a visa? The Government of Canada offers clear guidance on who needs an eTA and who needs a visa and for US Green Card holders. Visa Processing times vary, but please apply as early as possible. Questions? Email Megan!

#arlisna2026 is sooner than you think! If you're not a US Citizen, you'll need to get an eTA or a visa. Not sure which category you fall into? The Government of Canada offers very helpful resources. #skybrarians #LISresearch

Save the Date ARLIS/NA New England’s Virtual Coffee Hour on Wednesday, March 25 4-5pm ET

ARLIS New England invites you to a virtual coffee hour on 3/25! Sign in and share projects, things you're excited to see at #arlisna2026, or ways you stay connected to colleagues. Zoom info on arlis-l and on the chapter's commons page. linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians

Tours are open!

Registration is now open for the #arlisna2026 tours! Learn more about the art, architecture, and culture of Montreal while learning more from your colleagues at the conference! linktr.ee/arlisna

Ontario Chapter Travel Awards: three Available C$750, Apply by March 6, for members and students in Ontario

The ARLIS/Ontario Chapter has opened applications for their three travel awards! C$750 is available to chapter members/students. Deadline is March 6 and questions can be directed to the chapter chair: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #GLAMsky

Mid Atlantic Chapter Travel Awards WALRC and Caroline Backlund Awards ($1500) Call for Applications Washington Art Library Resources Committee Award: For professional members of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter Caroline Backlund Award: For a student member Deadline: March 13, 2026

Applications are now open! The Mid-Atlantic Chapter will be awarding three conference travel awards in the amount of $1500. Applicants must be members of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter in good standing. For more, check out the Mid-Atlantic Chapter's Commons Page: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians

Archivist - Art21

Location: New York, NY Salary: $39 – $45 per hour Employment Term: part-time, term Minimum Years Experience Required: 3-4 years of professional experience with archives of time-based media, preferably documentary films

Check out this archivist posting from the #arlisJobList! If you're in the NY area and looking for a part time position, find the full details: linktr.ee/arlisna
#skybrarians #GLAMjob #LibraryJob #ArchivesJob

Archivist - L.A. Louver Gallery

Location: Los Angeles, CA Salary: $77,000-$82,000 Employment Term: Full-time Project based, limited term

new on the #arlisJobList! L.A. Louver Gallery is hiring an archivist. Find the full details here: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #GLAMjob #LibraryJob

from: ALPaCa & Montreal CPAC | to: you Conference Childcare is back! Register by 3/15 to add. Also complete Kidtabulous form by March 15 ARLIS/NA 2026

ALPaCa and the Society first offered childcare in 2017 and we're proud to continue the tradition for #arlisna2026! If you plan to use childcare, register by 3/15 and find it under the add-ons. You'll also want to submit the registration form from the provider (linked on ARLIS-L) by the same date.

Leadership Institute Conférence ARLIS/NA 2026 Conference May 3, 2026 For all interested in leadership in ARLISNA, join us at the leadership institute. This year, the theme is Burnout Prevention: Navigating Stress and Building Resiliency in Challenging Times 3 mai 2026 Si vous êtes intéressé par le leadership au sein de l'ARLISNA, rejoignez-nous à l'institut de leadership. Cette année, le thème est « Prévention du burnout : gérer le stress et renforcer la résilience dans les moments difficiles ».

L'institut de leadership se concentrera sur la prévention du burnout. Destiné à tous les membres qui occupent des postes de direction, aspirent à occuper des postes de direction ou soutiennent l'évolution de notre domaine ! Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui à #arlisna2026 !
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Leadership Institute Conférence ARLIS/NA 2026 Conference May 3, 2026 For all interested in leadership in ARLISNA, join us at the leadership institute. This year, the theme is Burnout Prevention: Navigating Stress and Building Resiliency in Challenging Times 3 mai 2026 Si vous êtes intéressé par le leadership au sein de l'ARLISNA, rejoignez-nous à l'institut de leadership. Cette année, le thème est « Prévention du burnout : gérer le stress et renforcer la résilience dans les moments difficiles ».

This year's leadership institute will focus on Burnout Prevention. All members who lead, aspire to lead, or wish to support the evolution of our field are invited! Not registered for #arlisna2026 yet? Register today! linktr.ee/arlisna
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Architecture & Planning Section Virtual Town Hall February 27, 2:00 ET

Join the Architecture and Urban Planning Section for a zoom town hall on the 27th on our relationship with AALA and plans for the year. linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians

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SEI traditionally sells out within 48 hrs, so registration caps have been increased this year to 55! Applications for scholarships are now open, registration will open 4/14. linktr.ee/arlisna

Registration rates for SEI 2026 will be $280 ARLIS/NA and VRA members and $400 for non-members.
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Summer Educational Institute for Digital Stewardship of Visual Information Save the Date: SEI 2026 will be June 15-24 Registration opens April 14 at 12:00 ET/9:00 PT. Attendance has been increased this year! Applications for Scholarships are now open

It's here! Save the date for #SEI2026! Join colleagues from 6/15-24 for the ever popular summer institute. Learn about copyright, cultural heritage management, metadata, digital curation and preservation, and digital stewardship to accommodate diverse needs. #skybrarians #GLAMsky
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The ARLIS/NA Society Circle puts on exclusive events for donors throughout the year. Interested in donating? Make a gift today:

Society Circle Didier Morelli at the Canadian Centre for Architecture By Invitation only (to members who have donated $200+) at the 2026 Conference

By invitation only! The Society Circle presents Didier Morelli at the Candadian Centre for Architecture as part of #arlisna2026. If you've donated more than $200 USD (or CAD for non-US members), you are invited to join the Society Circle for this event.

Art Librarians Parents and Caregivers SIG Support Meeting Zoom info on Knowledge Commons March 12 2:00 ET

Save the date! The ALPaCa SIG will host their next meeting on March 12 at 2:00 ET. If you're a parent, caregiver, or plan to become one (or an advocate!) you're welcome to join the SIG. Zoom info for members is on their knowledge commons site. linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians

New on the Joblist Authorities & Entity Management Metadata Specialist, Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles

Key Details: Salary: $83,743 - $110,972 Annually Minimum Years Experience Required: Minimum 5 years professional experience Employment Term: Full-Time

new on the #arlisJobList! The Getty Research Institute is looking for you! Find the full details on this authorities & entity management metadata specialist position: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #GLAMjob #LibraryJob

Feb. 27 2:00-3:00 Eastern Cataloging Section Winter Coffee Hour Informal Discussion on cataloging topics and ARLIS/NA Annual

Join the cataloging section for a winter coffee hour covering the recent $v decision, #arlisna2026, and other questions/concerns/ideas from section membership! Find the link to register on the events calendar: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians

Special Collections & Archives SIG New Areas of Collecting in the Context of Shifting Realities Panel Discussion Featuring: Renae Rapp, Matthew Noe, and Mary Saffell. Moderated by Jamie Lausch Vender Broek 2.23 at 3:00 ET

From the Special Collections & Archives SIG: join us for a zoom panel on budgets, staffing, and other factors that impact acquisitions practices and decisions. Find the zoom info on ARLIS-L or contact the SIG co-moderators. linktr.ee/arlisna

Photography Librarians SIG New Blog Post A Photobook in Peril: ‘89 Tiananmen, published by Zen Foto Gallery, Tokyo

New from the Photography Librarians SIG! Check out this blog post and join them via their commons page: linktr.ee/arlisna (and stay tuned for their quarterly meeting in April!)
#Photosky #PhotographySky #skybrarians

ARLIS Mountain West: Quarterly Gathering Zoom, February 9, 12:00 MT Discussing: Doing work in difficult times Bring yourself and a suggestion for the chapter playlist.

Next week! The MW Chapter will be discussing doing librarianship in difficult times and all the ways we keep going. Bring yourself and a suggestion for the chapter playlist. Zoom info on ARLIS-L. Not a member? Join today and get access to the archive: linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians

Digital Art History Directory Editorial Assistant Position Send resume and statement of interest to DAHD Director by 2/13 Term: March 1-June 30, 2028 DAHD Editorial Assistant will assist the editor with updating images, accessibility, cleaning metadata, and researching/creating new records for the publication

Position comes with a stipend and would be a great opportunity for a student or anyone interested in expanding their skills and knowledge. Info on arlis-l. Join today to get access to the archives too: linktr.ee/arlisna
#skybrarians #LISresearch #LibrarySky #DigitalHumanities #DHsky

Call for applications: Lois Swan Jones Professional Development Award Deadline: 2/10 Award supports attendance and participation in the ARLIS/NA Annual Conference ARLIS Texas/Mexico

Apply today for $1500 to support attending #arlisna2026. Any member in good standing in ARLIS/NA can go for the Texas/Mexico Chapter's Lois Swan Jones award! Full details on the chapter's website. linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians #LISresearch

As though it were a torn, posted bill: 54th Annual ARLIS/NA Conference Montréal May 2-8 Mai As though it were spray painted over the posted bill: Résistance Registration Open inscriptions ouvertes

54th Annual ARLIS/NA Conference, Registration Now Open! | 54e conférence annuelle ARLIS/NA, les inscriptions sont ouvertes!

Learn more and register: linktr.ee/arlisna

#skybrarians #LISresearch #GLAMsky

Research Award Deadlines Extended! Apply by 2/9/26

Deadline Extended! The H.W. Wilson Foundation award supports future and in-progress work while the Worldwide Books Awards for Publications and for eResources recognize outstanding work from the last two calendar years. Full details at the awards tab: linktr.ee/arlisna
#LISresearch #skybrarians

Call for Committee Chairs and Members, 2026–2027 Where We Need You: Strategic Planning Coordinators Committee Chairs Committee Membership What You Need: Enthusiasm Reliability Commitment NOT specialized expertise Reach out to current chairs and members for more info!

Serving on a committee is one of the best ways to contribute to the work of ARLIS/NA and the call is open! Find the interest form on arlis-l and reach out to current committee chairs and members for more details on the work! linktr.ee/arlisna
#skybrarians #LISresearch #GLAMsky #MuseumSky

Book Art SIG February Huddle Zoom Feb 24 Calling all collections stewards, all lovers of artists’ books and zines, all individuals drawn to works of art in “book” form!

A gathering is overdue! Join the Book Art SIG for an informal conversation (a huddle!) about any Book Art topic you have on your mind over Zoom on Feb. 24. Find the registration link on the events calendar: linktr.ee/arlisna

#skybrarians #BookArts #booksky #GLAMsky

Out now! January 2026 ARLIS/NA Reviews Africa’s Buildings: Architecture and the Displacement of Cultural Heritage Negative Originals: Race and Early Photography in Colombia Mavericks of Style: The Seventies in Color Type Designers of the 20th Century And More!

Out now! Check out the latest issue of ARLIS/NA reviews on the commons! linktr.ee/arlisna
#LISresearch #BookSky #BookReviews #skybrarians

New on the Joblist: Library Technology and Systems Architect - National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.

Key Details: Salary: $121,785 to - $158,322 Application Deadline: 2/2/2026 Employment Term: Full-time, Federal

Apply by 2/2 on USAjobs for this position at the National Gallery of Art. Full details on the #arlisJobList

As though it were a torn, posted bill: 54th Annual ARLIS/NA Conference Montréal May 2-8 Mai As though it were spray painted over the posted bill: Résistance Registration Open inscriptions ouvertes

54th Annual ARLIS/NA Conference, Registration Now Open! | 54e conférence annuelle ARLIS/NA, les inscriptions sont ouvertes!

Learn more and register: linktr.ee/arlisna

#skybrarians #LISresearch #GLAMsky