Flourishing in Academic Libraries Discussion Group
Charge
To provide an opportunity for members to discuss the ways in which academic libraries contribute to student flourishing, particularly the concepts of belonging, confidence, and connectedness.
Roster
Dr. Kate Langan
(Convener, October 15, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Megan R. Griffin
(Staff Liaison, October 15, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
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Resources
ALA Connect Community
Flourishing in Academic Libraries DG discussion list
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Composition
Discussion Groups are composed of group leaders (conveners) and are open to all members based on interest. Only the conveners appear on the roster.
Origin
The Flourishing in Academic Libraries Discussion Group was established at the 2025 ACRL Fall Executive Committee Meeting.
Staff Liaison
Megan Griffin
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org
Get Involved
Join a Discussion Group
If you would like to join the Flourishing in Academic Libraries Discussion Group, please join this discussion group's ALA Connect space. Instructions for joining the Connect space are available above under "Resources."
If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas for discussion topics, please reach out to the conveners within the ALA Connect space.
