Language and Linguistics Discussion Group

charge

To provide a forum for discussion of current trends, practices, and challenges related to working with non-English language services, vernacular resources, and linguistics materials in academic libraries. To provide a supportive network facilitating mentorship, idea sharing, and collaboration on language topics among librarians with diverse functions and specializations. To highlight the importance of academic libraries' language collections and services both on campus and in the broader community.

Roster

Katie E. Gibson (Co-Convenor, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Kathryn Ruth Webb (Co-Convenor, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Lauren Carlton (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Aleah Price (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)

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Resources

ALA Connect Community

Language and Linguistics DG discussion list
To join the Language and Linguistics Discussion Group’s discussion list, please join the group’s ALA Connect community.

All ALA members automatically have an ALA Connect account connected to their ALA login. Non-members are welcome to create a free Connect account and have access to numerous resources, including being able to join this discussion group’s community. Here is a direct link to create an account. Please visit the Connect FAQ page for more information.

Once you have joined this Connect community, you can post to the list by sending an email to ALA-acrldgll@ConnectedCommunity.org or by creating a new post directly in the Connect community.

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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 Language and Linguistics Discussion Group was was established by the ACRL Board of Directors at the 2020 ALA Midwinter Meeting.

Get Involved

Join a Discussion Group
If you would like to join the Language and Linguistics Discussion Group or have any questions, suggestions, or ideas for discussion topics, please contact the convener(s).

Staff Liaison

Aleah Price
Program Coordinator
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
E-mail: aprice@ala.org