ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey Editorial Board

Charge

The ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey Editorial Board has oversight responsibility for ACRL’s annual Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey including the development of an annual questionnaire on current trends or issues. The Editorial Board also develops materials publicizing and encouraging participation by academic libraries in the annual ACRL survey; represents ACRL on the ANSI-NISO Z39.7 standing committee; and submits appointment recommendations to the ACRL Publications Coordinating Committee for approval.

Roster

Ms. Elizabeth Anne Brown

(Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)

Jeannette E. Pierce

(Past-Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)

Mr. Steve Borrelli

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Dr. Sian Dorian Brannon

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Brianne Ramsay Dosch

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Dr. Mariya Gyendina

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Erika L. Johnson

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Dr. Kara J. Malenfant

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Teresa Anderson, CAE

(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)

Dr. Anna Simonson

(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)

Dr. Leo S. Lo

(Board Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)

Sara Goek

(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)

Gena Parsons-Diamond

(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)

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Resources

ALA Connect Community

Academic Library Statistics
Results from ACRL's Academic Library Trends & Statistics surveys, available in print and electronic format.

Composition

The Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey Editorial Board composition requires:

  • A minimum of six members (i.e. a chair, vice-chair, past-chair and three members) with appointments staggered to provide continuity.
  • Regular members serve two-year terms.
  • Incoming Vice-Chair serves a three-year total leadership term, serving one year in each role as vice-chair, chair, and past-chair.
    Members to serve no more than two consecutive terms, except for the vice-chair, who may serve an additional three-year term cycle as vice-chair, chair, and past-chair. If appointed after completing two consecutive terms as a regular member, the vice-chair may serve no more than seven total years on the board. The vice-chair is appointed from among regular members of the board by the Publications Coordinating Committee.
  • Ex-officio members: ACRL past-president, ACRL Executive Director, and ACRL Publications Coordinating Committee chair.
  • Editorial Board criteria is detailed in the ACRL Guide to Policies and Procedures.
  • Additional appointments at the discretion of the Publications Coordinating Committee.

Origin

The Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey Editorial Board was created by the ACRL Board of Directors.

Staff Liaison

Gena Parsons-Diamond
Program Manager, Data and Research
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
225 N. Michigan Ave., Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60601-7616
Work: 312-280-2512
E-mail: gparsonsdiamond@ala.org

Get Involved

Volunteers will need to complete the volunteer form. Committee service that begins July 1. More information, including volunteer deadlines and requirements, can be found on the ACRL volunteer site.