The ACRL/Core Interdivisional Academic Library Facilities Survey Editorial Board has oversight responsibility for ACRL’s annual Academic Library Facilities Survey including the development of an annual questionnaire on current facility demographics
Disseminates knowledge, tools and best practices concerning library building planning and design through innovative programs, building tours, networking, and social media. Fill Out the Volunteer Form
Manages with the American Institute of Architects the annual ALA/AIA Library Building Awards and the International Interior Design Association the biannual ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards. Fill Out the Volunteer Form -- Apply to Be a Juror for the
Explores the evolving nature of the role of the physical presence of the library on college and university campuses, along with the resultant physical facility implications including but not limited to new construction, remodeling, renovation, furnishings
Studies and evaluates matters relating to library furniture and equipment for all types of libraries; makes recommendations as needed. Fill Out the Volunteer Form
Research, maintain and communicate trends and best practices of space planning and design for libraries, including programming, visioning, design and post-occupancy evaluations. Fill Out the Volunteer Form
Explores topics and issues related to the safety and security of persons and property in library buildings. Maintains and updates Core's Library Security Guidelines document. Recommends and coordinates programming (conference sessions, Core Forum sessions
