Chapters make ACRL come alive at the local level. The association's 42 chapters promote excellence in academic libraries through programming and professional development opportunities that fit local needs, as well as through advocacy efforts and networking connections.
The mission of ACRL Chapters Council is to serve as a conduit for information and communication between National ACRL and its Chapters, and to promote membership of ACRL National.
The goals of Chapters Council are:
List of Chapters
A listing of ACRL's 42 chapters with links to Chapter Web sites.
ACRL Advocacy Program Funding for Chapters
The site provides grant application instructions as well as resources to increase campus advocacy by staff at all levels in the library. Each chapter is eligible for a $500 grant.
Strategic Plan Implementation Form for ACRL Units (members only)
Form to be used by Chapter presidents to identify activities and programs that their chapter carried out in support of the ACRL Strategic Plan 2020 during the current fiscal year. This form replaces previous versions of the ACRL Chapter Annual Report form. Deadline for completion is May 15.
Chapters Council Orientation Manual (PDF format)
Roles and responsibilites of Chapters Council.
Chapters Council Roster
Official roster for ACRL's Chapters Council.
Chapters Council Meeting Minutes
Index of Minutes from Chapters Council Meetings at ALA Annual and Midwinter Conferences.
Chapters Council Mailing List
Information about ACRL's Chapters Countil Mailing list and how to use it.
ACRL Officers Speakers Program for Chapters
Information on the Speakers Program for Chapters, which provides funding for the ACRL president, vice-president/president-elect, and executive director to visit ACRL chapters and speak on ACRL concerns and activities.
Report of the ACRL Board Chapter Relations Task Force
Report for the Chapter Relations Task Force outlining the background of ACRL Chapters, issues and concerns they face, and methods for creating a more mutually beneficial relationship.
Chapter Topics
Issues of Chapter Topics, the newsletter of the ACRL Chapters Council, published twice a year.
Chapter Meetings
List of Chapter Meetings by Chapter
Questions about ACRL Chapters? Please contact ACRL Program Coordinator Megan Griffin at mgriffin@ala.org.