ACRL External Liaisons Evaluation Task Force

Charge

To evaluate the ACRL External Liaisons Program and provide recommendations that clarify its goals, roles, and expectations; strengthen alignment with ACRL strategic priorities; and support a sustainable and effective model for liaison engagement.

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ACRL External Liaisons Evaluation Task Force Contact Info

Allison Payne (she/her/hers)

Associate Director, Operations and Strategic Initiatives

Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)

apayne@ala.org

Roster

Dr. Rodney E. Lippard

(Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)

Sally Bryant

(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)

Kristen Davis

(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)

Jennifer Digavalli

(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)

Dr. Sarah Rose Fitzgerald

(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)

Elizabeth Winter

(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)

Rachel M. Minkin

(Board Liaison, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)

Ms. Allison Payne

(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)

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Composition

  • 1 Chair
  • 1 Board liaison
  • 1 Staff liaison
  • A minimum of 3 members
    • At least 1 member who is a current or former member of the External Liaisons
      Committee or a current or former member of the Liaisons Assembly Committee
    • Preference for individuals with expertise in partnership development, assessment, or
      member engagement
  • Additional member appointments at the discretion of the Vice-President/President-Elect

Origin

The ACRL External Liaisons Evaluation Task Force was established by the ACRL Board of Directors on June 27, 2026.

Tasks

  1. Review the history, goals, and current structure of the External Liaisons Program
  2. Examine ongoing questions regarding program purpose, scope, and expectations
  3. Assess how liaison activities support relationships with external organizations and
    contribute to ACRL strategic goals
  4. Gather input from current and former liaisons, appointing authorities, External Liaisons
    Committee members, and partner organizations through surveys, focus groups, etc.
  5. Evaluate challenges related to role clarity, support structures, and engagement with
    external associations
  6. Develop recommendations addressing:
    1. Program goals and intended outcomes
    2. Roles and responsibilities of liaisons, appointing authorities, and external
      partners
    3. Expectations for liaison engagement
    4. Sustainability of the program model, including alignment of financial and
      staffing resources with program goals
    5. Support and funding structures
    6. Communication, coordination, and reporting mechanisms
    7. Approaches to assessing program impact and effectiveness

Timeline

  • Date interim report is due: ACRL Spring 2027 Board Meeting
  • Date final report is due: ACRL Board Meetings at ALA Annual 2027