Charge
Provides the resources—ideas, programs, discussion forums and networking opportunities—to support the development of African American Studies librarianship and resources in academic and research libraries.
Roster
Displaying active committee roster as of 06/07/2023. Last retrieved on 06/07/2023. Members can log in and refresh the page to view full contact information for committee members.
Resources
ALA Connect Community
African-American Studies Librarians IG Discussion List
This discussion list is currently hosted through ALA Connect. In order to post to the list you will need to join the group’s ALA Connect Community and address all discussion list email messages to the Connect discussion list address
ALA-acrlaaslig@ConnectedCommunity.org.
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Composition
As of August 2022, the AASLIG had 430 members. Interest Group composition includes a convener and incoming convener.
Origin
The African-American Studies Librarians Interest Group was established by the ACRL Board of Directors at the 2016 Midwinter Meeting. Prior to this, the AASL IG was the African American Studies Section (AFAS).
Get Involved
Join the Interest Group, see above under "resources."
Staff Liaison
Lauren Carlton
Program Officer
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
E-mail: lcarlton@ala.org