Directory of Leadership
Board of Directors
Communities of Practice Assembly
Chapters Council
Committees
ACRL has more than 30 standing committees created by the Board of Directors, each with specific functions, goals, and interests. Chapter three of the ACRL Guide to Policies and Procedures contains information on ACRL committee structure, the establishment of new committees, committee appointments, and more.
If you're interested in volunteering for a divisional committee, please complete the online committee volunteer form (note that the annual deadline for volunteering to serve on committees is early December).
Sections
ACRL has seventeen sections to help members individualize their ACRL experience through specialized programming, preconferences, discussion lists, recognition, and focused activities.
Discussion Groups
Designed to respond quickly, discussion groups address hot topics. These short-term groups gather together to discuss the issues and provide members with the always-important informal networks for exchanging ideas and problem-solving.
Interest Groups
Designed to address emerging needs quickly, interest groups address areas of interest in academic librarianship. These short-term groups gather together to discuss the issues and provide members with the always-important informal networks for exchanging ideas and problem-solving.
Editorial Boards
Editorial Boards for ACRL publications serve in an advisory capacity to publication editors and guide the development of new print and nonprint media publications for ACRL.
Task Forces
Task forces are established by the ACRL Board of Directors for special projects or activities. The life of a task force is limited to a maximum of two years
ALA Handbook of Organization
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