Arts Section

Charge

Provides an umbrella organization for the promotion of library service in the field of visual and performing arts through discussion of current issues, the exchange of information, and the carrying out of suitable projects.

The official Arts committee rosters are listed below, and the Arts website is available here.

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)

Roster

Lauren Puzier

(Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)

Cory L. Budden

(Secretary, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Ann Holderfield

(Past-Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)

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Resources

Arts Section Blog
Arts Section on Facebook
ALA Connect Community - ARTS Executive Committee
ALA Connect Community - ARTS (ARTS Discussion List FAQ)
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Composition

As of August 2025, Arts had 882 members. The committee composition is determined by section leadership.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

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Conference Program Planning 2026 Committee

Conference Program Planning 2027 Committee

Dance Librarians Discussion Group

Membership and Outreach Committee

Nominating 2026 Committee

Nominating 2027 Committee

Publications and Research Committee

Origin

The Arts Section was established in 1959.

Arts Section Chronology complied for the 50th Anniversary (2009)

Staff Liaison

Megan Griffin
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org

Get Involved

Volunteers will need to complete the volunteer form. Committee service that begins July 1. More information, including volunteer deadlines and requirements, can be found on the ACRL volunteer site.