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Resources for Working with ACRL

ACRL has a number of tools to help you better understand the workings of the association and guide you through the process of working with ACRL.

Guide to Policies and Procedures 
The complete Guide to Polices and Procedures for ACRL, covering Committees, Chapters, appointments, awards, Standards & Guidelines, and more.

Directory of Leadership (rosters are members only for ALA and ACRL members) ACRL members-only content
Charges and rosters for the ACRL Board of Directors, Committees, Task Forces, Discussion Groups, Editorial Boards, and Section Executive Committees.

Online Communities (for ALA and ACRL members only) ACRL members-only content
Online communities provide a forum for ALA committees to work online in virtual space, offering new ways to meet colleagues and to discuss and share information. An Online Community can include any or all of the following: Discussion Forums, Shared Links, Shared Files, Event Calendar, Chat, Archives, Polling, Member Profile/Business Card, and Online Status of Members/Who’s Online. You will need to use your ALA member login and password to access the communities.

Tipsheets and FAQs
Informative guides on how to participate in ACRL, duties of Section and Committee chairs, how to plan a conference program, and more.

ACRL Bylaws
Bylaws of the association and sample bylaws for ACRL Sections.

ACRL Contact Information
A listing of ACRL staff members with areas of responsiblity and complete contact information.

2007-2008 Calendar
ACRL's fiscal year calendar highlighting major association events and deadlines.

Forms
HTML and PDF versions of a range of ACRL forms, such as petitions for establishing Chapters, Sections, and Discussion Groups; Board of Directors action forms; publication and program proposals; and scholarship applications.

ACRL E-mail Updates and Discussion Lists
List of ACRL e-mail update services and discussion lists to keep you informed about important issues within the association and the academic and research librarianship arena. Includes a link to information on section discussion lists.

ACRL Leader Orientation 2008-2009 Wiki
This wiki (based on leader surveys) includes advice, tips, and reminders for 2008-09 ACRL committee chairs and section officers. Designed to be a dynamic reference tool, the wiki provides guidance and information regarding chair responsibilities, planning resources, and links to key dates, tools, and processes and procedures.

Libraries on the Web
List of academic libraries in the U.S., with links to Web pages, maintained by the Berkeley Digital Library SunSITE as part of Libweb.


 





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