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On Friday night, March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order intended to dismantle the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), as well as six other agencies. Learn more.
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Representing nearly 8,500 individuals and libraries, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), the largest division of the American Library Association, develops programs, products, and services to help those working in academic and research libraries learn, innovate, and lead within the academic community. Founded in 1940, ACRL is committed to advancing learning, transforming scholarship, and creating diverse and inclusive communities.
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Voting in the 2025 ALA/ACRL election is now open! ALA members will receive an email announcement containing voting instructions. If you do not receive an email, please contact ALA Member Relations and Services at 1-800-545-2433 or customerservice@ala.org. The polls close at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on April 2.
Additional information on the election and candidates for ACRL and ALA office is available on the ACRL election page. We encourage you to help shape the future of your associations by voting for the candidates of your choice in the 2025 election!
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Proceedings for ACRL 2025 are now available! All papers received thus far are available online as PDFs.
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