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Founded in 1977 by Martha Beck (1938–2014), The Drawing Center—an exhibition space in downtown Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood—explores the medium of drawing as primary, dynamic, and relevant to contemporary culture, the future of art, and creative thought. Its activities are both multidisciplinary and broadly historical, and include exhibitions, publications, and educational and public programs. Join us…

The METRO-ILL Fall 2025 meeting welcomes everyone interested in resource sharing and interlibrary loan topics. Bring any resource sharing topics/questions/ideas that you would like to discuss. Or, we may take on some topics such as learning/enhancing best practices when dealing with tough requests, resources for searching difficult to fill requests, tips/suggestions for system cleanups (maintenance),…

MoMA is one of New York City’s beloved museums and a prime resource for contemporary art and cultural history. Join us for a behind the scenes archives tour of one of the most visited art museum libraries in the United States with an expansive collection spanning all visual forms including painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, design,…

Accountability is a human skill, not something that happens to bad people. How many times have movements been pulled apart not because of external forces but because of internal conflict and strife? So often we ask how others can be accountable without first looking internally and asking, “How have I been accountable?”  Join PLSN with…

In an era marked by deep social divides, technological disruption, and growing isolation, Triptych: Death, AI, And Librarianship offers a transformative vision: that libraries can—and must—do more than inform; they can save lives. Joined by Jain Orr and Qianzi Cao, R. David Lankes presents three bold lectures that challenge librarians to embrace their role as…

How does light or darkness impact library and archival work? Do you think about the sun and its proximity to your facility at different times of year? Are your collections light sensitive? Is your building open after dark? Please join us for a warm breakfast with serious conversations and plenty of playtime on a chilly…