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Volunteer for an ACRL Committee

Some basic information about ACRL committees and appointments is provided here. Please review this information before filling out the online volunteer form (a link is provided at the bottom of this page).

Deadline: The online volunteer form must be completed by December 1, 2007 for consideration for 2008-09 appointments.

Process: The ACRL vice-president is responsible for committee appointments at the division level for the year he or she serves as president. The ACRL Appointments Committee assists the vice-president in an advisory capacity. Appointments to committees linked to a coordinating committee will be made by the chair of the coordinating committee.

For editorial/advisory boards, the editors recommend the names of individuals to fill vacancies. The Publications Committee must approve the recommendation, and the president of ACRL makes the appointment.

Appointments: Appointments will be finalized following the 2008 ALA Midwinter Meeting.

Requirements of appointment: Certain criteria must be met in order to serve on an ACRL committee. This includes:

• membership in ALA and ACRL
• attendance at ALA Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference during your term
• submitting a signed appointments acceptance form to ACRL

Additionally, committee members should be aware of ACRL's Conflict of Interest Policy, which can be seen in the ACRL Guide to Policies and Procedures, chapter 12.3.

ACRL structural changes: In 2005, the ACRL Board of Directors identified structural changes to the association intended to coordinate the work of units throughout the organization, reduce duplicative efforts, and allow the organization to conduct work more quickly and effectively. One such structural change was to link committees that have similar or related missions under the umbrella of a coordinating committee. A list of the coordinating committees and the committees they oversee is provided below.

Advocacy Coordinating Committee
Council of Liaisons*
Copyright
Government Relations
Intellectual Freedom
International Relations
Marketing Academic and Research Libraries
Standards and Accreditation
Status of Academic Librarians

National Conference Coordinating Committee (biennial)
Colleagues*
Contributed Papers*
Green Conferences*
Innovations*
Invited Papers*
Keynote Speakers*
Local Arrangements*
Panel Programs*
Poster Sessions*
Preconference Coordinating*
Roundtable Discussions*
Scholarships*
Virtual Conference*
Volunteer*
Workshop Programs*

Professional Development Coordinating Committee
Conference Program Planning*
Effective Practices
President's Program Planning*