ARLIS/NA 54th Annual Conference: Full Schedule

8:00am EDT

Self-Schedule Room

Sunday May 3, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Self-Schedule Room
ARLIS/NA conference attendees may reserve a space in the self-schedule room for informal in-person meetings to be held during the conference. This space is meant for conversations and knowledge-sharing on topics related to art librarianship. Meetings may be private or open to all conference attendees. The room will be equipped for groups of up to 48 attendees. A/V and catering are not available. Click here to reserve the room. The deadline to sign-up is Friday, April 10th. All meetings will be listed in Sched by April 17th.

If you have any difficulty with the registration form, or if you have any questions, please contact Gwen Mayhew ([email protected]).

Restrictions

The room should not be used by vendors or sponsors. Vendors or sponsors wishing to reserve a space should reach out to ARLIS/NA conference planner Megan Brouwer ([email protected]).

The room should not be used by constituency groups (i.e. SIGs, Chapters or Divisions) for their annual meetings. Constituency group meetings are held virtually before or after the conference. CLICK FOR FORM HERE

Sunday May 3, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Westmount 6

Self-Assigning

4:00pm EDT

ARLIS/NA Chapter Transitions: Onboarding & Offboarding Session

Sunday May 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Westmount 6

Join us for a conversation on onboarding and offboarding practices for ARLIS/NA chapter chairs and executive board members. This session offers an opportunity to share experiences, discuss best practices, and connect with others stepping into or out of leadership roles.

In-Person Session — Annual Conference Open to all ARLIS/NA chapter executive board members. The session room accommodates up to 48 attendees.

Virtual Session — Post-Conference A virtual option will be offered for those unable to attend in person. The date will be announced over the summer.

Questions? Contact Lori Salmon, ARLIS/NA Chapters Liaison, [email protected]

Moderators

Lori Salmon

ARLIS/NA Chapters Liaison

Sunday May 3, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Westmount 6

Self-Assigning

8:00am EDT

Connect with CARTA: Info Session & Member Meet-Up!

Monday May 4, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT

Westmount 6

While enjoying a complimentary breakfast, connect with the Collaborative ART Archive (CARTA) program team and members to learn more about the collaborative’s activities and participation opportunities.

Moderators

Sarah Beth Seymore

Program Officer, Internet Archive

Sumitra Duncan

Head, NYARC Web Archiving Program/Web Archiving Lead, Frick Art Research Library

Monday May 4, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Westmount 6

Self-Assigning

8:00am EDT

Mother's Room

Monday May 4, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Westmount 5

See registration desk to sign out the room out for use.

Monday May 4, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Westmount 5

Self-Assigning

8:00am EDT

Self-Assigning Room

Monday May 4, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Westmount 6

Self-Schedule Room
ARLIS/NA conference attendees may reserve a space in the self-schedule room for informal in-person meetings to be held during the conference. This space is meant for conversations and knowledge-sharing on topics related to art librarianship. Meetings may be private or open to all conference attendees. The room will be equipped for groups of up to 48 attendees. A/V and catering are not available. Click here to reserve the room. The deadline to sign up is Friday, April 10th. All meetings will be listed in Sched by: April 17th.

If you have any difficulty with the registration form, or if you have any questions, please contact Gwen Mayhew ([email protected]).

Restrictions

The room should not be used by vendors or sponsors. Vendors or sponsors wishing to reserve a space should reach out to ARLIS/NA conference planner Megan Brouwer ([email protected]).

The room should not be used by constituency groups (i.e. SIGs, Chapters or Divisions) for their annual meetings. Constituency group meetings are held virtually before or after the conference. CLICK FOR FORM HERE

Monday May 4, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Westmount 6

Self-Assigning

10:00am EDT

Systems Meet-Up

Monday May 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Westmount 6

Informal meeting for those with systems responsibilities to share information.

Moderators

Bronwen Bitetti

Collections Management Librarian, Clark Art Institute

Monday May 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Westmount 6

Self-Assigning

8:00am EDT

Mother's Room

Tuesday May 5, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Westmount 5

See registration desk to sign out the room.

Tuesday May 5, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Westmount 5

Self-Assigning

8:00am EDT

Self-Assigning room

Tuesday May 5, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Westmount 6

Self-Schedule Room
ARLIS/NA conference attendees may reserve a space in the self-schedule room for informal in-person meetings to be held during the conference. This space is meant for conversations and knowledge-sharing on topics related to art librarianship. Meetings may be private or open to all conference attendees. The room will be equipped for groups of up to 48 attendees. A/V and catering are not available. Click here to reserve the room. The deadline to sign up is Friday, April 10th. All meetings will be listed in Sched by: April 17th.

If you have any difficulty with the registration form, or if you have any questions, please contact Gwen Mayhew ([email protected]).

Restrictions

The room should not be used by vendors or sponsors. Vendors or sponsors wishing to reserve a space should reach out to ARLIS/NA conference planner Megan Brouwer ([email protected]).

The room should not be used by constituency groups (i.e. SIGs, Chapters or Divisions) for their annual meetings. Constituency group meetings are held virtually before or after the conference. CLICK FOR FORM HERE

Tuesday May 5, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Westmount 6

Self-Assigning

12:00pm EDT

The Current State of ILL: informal discussion of challenges, trends, and innovations

Tuesday May 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Westmount 6

Open to all who are interested in interlibrary loan, resource sharing, and document delivery.

Moderators

Dennis Massie

Tuesday May 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Westmount 6

Self-Assigning

3:00pm EDT

Book Art SIG In Person Huddle

Tuesday May 5, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Westmount 6

Join the co-coodinators of the Book Art SIG for an informal social to share stories about our conference experience, talk book arts, and meet each other in person.

Moderators