‘Globalism, Diversity, Exchange’, ARCLIB conference, Venice, 8-11 May 2019 With the support of ARLIS/UK & Ireland and ICOM UK, I was fortunate to attend the ARCLIB (Architecture Librarians’ Group) conference in Venice, the theme for which this year was ‘Globalism, Diversity, Exchange’. The conference centred on the ways in which library services can contribute to […]
Showcasing Leeds Art Libraries: Stories from the Collection Tuesday 17 April, 2-3.30 pm ARLIS UK & Ireland is very pleased to announce a new free event (outside of London!) showcasing the collections of art libraries in Leeds. There will be representatives of The Henry Moore Institute, Leeds Central Art Library, Leeds Art University and Leeds […]
Do you enjoy making connections with the wider art libraries and archives profession? Are you interested in advocacy, networking and outreach? Do you like pictures of cats? Social media can provide all these things. ARLIS/UK & Ireland is active on twitter and Instagram and would like your help. We’d like to reach as many people […]
In this August feature we meet Anastasia Kerameos, Serials Librarian at the British Film Institute (BFI), and member of the fascinating Magic Lantern Society… How did you come to librarianship? At school I loved the library with its wooden floors and shelves, the beautiful view of countryside out of its windows and of course the books […]
Want a chance to not only visit Los Angeles but conduct some research at the wonderful Getty Research Institute? Please see the following announcement from the Getty Foundation: The Getty Library. Image taken by Alexandra Duncan, 2015. “Getty Library Research Grants provide partial, short-term support for researchers requiring the use of specific collections housed […]
‘Taking the Plunge: Art Librarianship as a Career Option’, ARLIS/UK & Ireland Professional Development Committee, Goldsmiths, University of London, 19 April 2017. My first ever ARLIS event was held at the library of Goldsmiths, University of London. It was good to be back in New Cross, south-east London, as I lived in this area for […]
Please join Ravensbourne Graphic Design BA Year 3 for: The Book, the Archive, and the Space – The visual language of libraries A collaborative live brief with the M25 Consortium of Libraries, The Horniman Library and The British Museum AOA Anthropology Library. 16 March 5–9pm Ravensbourne Library Level 4 Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way, Greenwich Peninsula London […]
We are happy to announce that UK art librarian Alex Duncan, one of the co-editors of ARLISmatters, has been selected as one of the recipients of this year’s Samuel H. Kress Foundation Awards for International Travel. These particular awards, managed and awarded by ARLIS/NA, provide an opportunity for exceptional art information professionals from Europe to receive […]
An Introduction to Art and Design Reference Resources Monday, 30 January 2017 from 10:00 to 16:00 (GMT) National Art Library Victoria & Albert Museum Cromwell Road SW7 2RL London The Arlis Professional Development Committee is pleased to advertise this event, held at the National Art Library, V&A, London. This workshop is of particular interest to […]
Amanda Russell, Senior Information Specialist at Plymouth University, writes: “I would like to share our latest collaboration with my final year Media Arts students – nearly every year I collaborate with Media Arts students (if successful in my pitch) with short films or animation to complement my teaching and support sites for all art and […]