Since its inception in 1972, the Art Libraries Society of
North America (ARLIS/NA) has served as a unifying force for
those in the art information world by offering programs for
professional growth, forums for scholarly communication, and
advocating for art library standards by partnering with
national and international organizations. In the society's own
words:
"ARLIS/NA is a growing, dynamic organization promoting the interests of more than 1,000 members. The membership includes architecture and art librarians, visual resources professionals, artists, curators, educators, publishers, students, and others throughout North America interested in visual arts information. To serve this diverse constituency, the Society provides a wide range of programs and services within an organizational structure that encourages participation at all levels."