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April 9, 2026

ALA and AFSCME Prevail in Fight to Protect Libraries and Museums Nationwide

On April 9, 2026, the American Library Association (ALA) – the largest library association in the world – and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – the nation’s largest union of cultural workers – reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice that protects the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and ensures the agency will continue carrying out its congressionally mandated work.

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New wave of bills targeting libraries is ‘a threat to our democracy,’ American Library Association warns

The association, founded in 1876, condemned legislation that would threaten librarians and other educators with criminal prosecution for possessing “obscene” material.
 

 

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New from ACRL - 'Digital Humanities in the Library, Second Edition'

CHICAGO —The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Digital Humanities in the Library, Second Edition,” edited by Arianne Hartsell-Gundy, Laura R. Braunstein, and Liorah Golomb, offering ideas and strategies...

Brad Warren elected vice-president/president-elect

Brad Warren, Dean of Libraries at Augusta University, has been elected ACRL Vice-President/President-Elect. Warren will become president-elect in July 2024 and assume the presidency in July 2025 for a one-year term.

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New from ACRL - “Universal Design for Learning in Academic Libraries: Theory into Practice”

The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Universal Design for Learning in Academic Libraries: Theory into Practice,” edited by Danielle Skaggs and Rachel M. McMullin. It includes lesson plans and strategies for the wide range of instructional activities that occur in academic libraries, including in-person, online, synchronous, asynchronous, and research help, as well as different types of academic library work such as access services and leadership.

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Michelle Demeter Appointed College & Research Libraries Editor

ACRL announces the appointment of Michelle Demeter, head of instruction and undergraduate services at New York University, to the post of editor for College & Research Libraries (C&RL). Demeter will serve as editor-designate for the journal beginning July 1, 2024, and begin an initial three-year term as editor on July 1, 2025.

ACRL 2025 Call for Proposals Now Available

ACRL invites proposals for the ACRL 2025 Conference to be held April 2-5, 2025, in Minneapolis and online. ACRL 2025 features eight session formats to suit a wide range of presentation and learning styles. Contributed paper, panel session, and workshop proposals are due June 7, 2024.

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New from ACRL - “Supporting Student Parents in the Academic Library: Designing Spaces, Policies, and Services”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Supporting Student Parents in the Academic Library: Designing Spaces, Policies, and Services” by Kelsey Keyes and Ellie Dworak, a guide to engaging with and...

Project Outcome for Academic Libraries releases 2023 report

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is pleased to announce the publication of the fiscal year 2023 report for the Project Outcome for Academic Libraries toolkit. Data in this report includes all immediate and follow-up...

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New from ACRL - “Empathy by Design: Empathy-Driven Marketing for Libraries”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Empathy by Design: Empathy-Driven Marketing for Libraries” by Sabine Jean Dantus, offering step-by-step strategies for understanding why people visit the...

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New from ACRL - “Unframing the Visual: Visual Literacy Pedagogy in Academic Libraries and Information Spaces”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Unframing the Visual: Visual Literacy Pedagogy in Academic Libraries and Information Spaces,” edited by Maggie Murphy, Stephanie Beene, Katie Greer, Sara...

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New from ACRL - “Rethinking Institutional Repositories: Innovations in Management, Collections, and Inclusion”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Rethinking Institutional Repositories: Innovations in Management, Collections, and Inclusion." Edited by Josh C. Cromwell, the book features a collection of...

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Choice announces the Outstanding Academic Titles of 2023

MIDDLETOWN, CT — The Choice Outstanding Academic Titles (OAT) list for 2023 has been announced. This prestigious list, released today, reflects the best scholarly titles reviewed by Choice during the previous calendar year, as chosen by the editors. This...

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New from ACRL - “Everyday Evidence-Based Practice in Academic Libraries: Case Studies and Reflections”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Everyday Evidence-Based Practice in Academic Libraries: Case Studies and Reflections,” edited by Claire Walker Wiley, Amanda B. Click, and Meggan Houlihan...

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JSTOR and Choice jointly publish research presenting new insights on teaching with digital primary sources

Middletown, CT - JSTOR, a nonprofit service of ITHAKA, and Choice, a publishing unit of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), have partnered to publish a new research report, Teaching and Learning with Digital Primary Sources: Nine...

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New from ACRL - “Comic Books, Special Collections, and the Academic Library”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “ Comic Books, Special Collections, and the Academic Library,” edited by Brian Flota and Kate Morris.The book is a collection of best practices for the...

Rachel Hendrick named Choice editor and publisher

Chicago; Middletown, CT - Rachel Hendrick has been named editor and publisher of Choice, a publishing unit of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). Hendrick joined ALA in 2014 as...