Purpose

To promote activities for the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) within the Mountain West states and engage in any activities consistent with that purpose.

History

ARLIS/MW was established in 1996 by librarians from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming, with an interest in the development of art library resources within those states. Prior to 1996, the chapter was the "ARLIS/Arizona Chapter", established in 1978.

Activities

Advocate for art librarians in museum, professional, and educational organizations. Provide educational opportunities in the form of guest speakers and tours of libraries, museums, and art collections across the Western region.

Membership Requirements

To be an ARLIS/NA-MW chapter member, one must also be a member of ARLIS/NA. Non-member affiliates, who are not required to be ARLIS/NA members, may participate in certain chapter activities but may not hold office or vote.

Advantages of Membership in ARLIS/NA

• Established forum for professional development
  
• Current information on trends in the field
  
• Direct contact with colleagues
  
• Access to experts
  
• Advance notice of society activities
  
• Free Art Documentation, ARLIS/NA Update, Handbook, List of Members
  
• Access to local, national, and international networks
  
• Discounts on publications and conference registration fees
  
• Eligibility for conference travel awards

Past Arizona Chapter Conferences:

• 1996 - ARLIS/NA Western Regional Conference, "Don't Fence Me In", Flagstaff, Arizona
• 1991 - Initiator and planning participant in ARLIS regional meeting, Guadalajara, Mexico
• 1978 - First ARLIS/NA Western Regional Conference, "All About Archives", in Phoenix, Arizona