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Association of College & Research
LibrariesBy
Olivia MontolinLIS 701
http://www.ala.org/acrl/
What is it?
O Professional association of academic librarians
and other individuals
O ACRL is the largest division of American Library
Association
O Serves the information needs of higher education
and improve learning, teaching, and research
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History
O The ALA council recognizes ACRL as
the ALA’s first division
O By 1997, ACRL represents 17 sections
O ACRL currently has 42 chapters
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Impact on Higher Education
O Standards and guidelines
O Awards and scholarly communications
O Information literacy
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Commitment to Professional Development
O National conferences
O Mentoring and training programs
O Career and job services
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Publications
O CHOICE
O Resources for college libraries
O ACRL nonserial publications
http://www.ala.org/acrl/
Membership
O Specialized resources
O Unique community
O Support for the profession
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