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Advance the Profession
Give a tax-deductible gift to ACRL today and support the future of academic librarianship.
Advancement Fund
The ACRL Advancement Fund broadly supports the activities of ACRL with a focus on initiatives and programs that advance the priorities, goals, and core commitment of the division. This includes programs and initiatives that strengthen ACRL’s influence in higher education and research and dedication to creating diverse and inclusive communities in the Association and in academic and research libraries.
Over the past several years, the Advancement Fund has awarded over $37,000 to support projects such as Project Outcome for Academic Libraries, digitizing the C&RL News archive, and the ALA Spectrum Scholarship Program.
Conference Scholarship Fund
The ACRL Conference Scholarship Fund supports attendance at the biennial ACRL conference for promising students, early and mid-career librarians, and library staff. It seeks to increase diversity and enhance access to knowledge and expertise for the next generation of academic and research librarians.
Since 2003, ACRL has awarded nearly 450 scholarships worth $322,000 from this fund. Read more about the ACRL 2023 recipients and how their scholarship made a difference in their professional lives.
RBMS Scholarships Fund
This fund supports attendance at the annual Rare Book and Manuscripts Section Conference by new professionals, and qualified students and support staff, with some scholarships designated for applicants of underrepresented ethnic and racial groups.
Since 2012, over 150 scholarships worth $32,000 have been awarded from this fund.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Increase your visibility and engage with ACRL members. The ACRL Sponsorship Program offers numerous sponsorship opportunities with tangible benefits for every budget.
To give by check, please print and complete this form and mail it with your check to:
The Friends of ACRL
Association of College and Research Libraries
225 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60601
Thanks to the generous contributions of our donors, ACRL has been able to provide over $400,000 to support projects across the association. ACRL acknowledges the generosity of our annual Friends Fund donors, as well as our founding donors and members of the ALA Legacy Society.
Thanks to the generous support of 53 founding members, who helped establish the Friends of ACRL in January of 1999.
The ALA Legacy Society recognizes individuals who provide support for the Association through planned gifts.
ACRL wishes to acknowledge the sustained generosity of those who have been Friends of ACRL for 5-9 years.
ACRL wishes to acknowledge the sustained generosity of those who have been Friends of ACRL for 10-14 years.
Giving has an Impact
Benefits of Giving
Friends of ACRL receive special recognition including:
- Special listing on the Friends of ACRL web site
- Friend of ACRL ribbon
- Invitation to ACRL receptions
- Special seating at ACRL Conference & President's programs
Other Ways to Support ACRL
Join the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) today and become part of our diverse, engaged global community committed to transforming academia.
ACRL provides members with meaningful opportunities to become active in the profession. Our members give back to the association and gain essential experience in return.
ACRL publishes a wide range of monographs for academic librarians. Your purchase directly supports ACRL's programs and services that help advance the profession.