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1. Volunteer
Volunteer to Serve on a Committee: ACRL has more than 30 standing committees and task forces to address special projects, issues, and activities. Committees work to fulfill the strategic goals of the association.
Details are available at http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/aboutacrl/resourcesforwork/acrlforms/volunteer.htm.
2. Contribute
Contribute to a Section: The 17 ACRL sections help members individualize their membership experience through interest-specific newsletters, electronic discussion lists, specialized programming, preconferences, recognition, and focused activities.
The form is available at http://www.acrl.org/volunteer (ACRL members only).
3. Join
Tap into ACRL Communities (Virtually and Face-to-Face): More
than 50 discussion groups meet at the ALA Midwinter Meeting and Annual
Conference to discuss issues, trends, and best practice in all areas of
academic and research librarianship. These forums serve as informal
networks, where members explore emerging issues, and gain new
understanding of
challenges, opportunities, and strategies. Members can also join
virtual communities by subscribing to section discussion lists. To get
involved, contact a discussion group leader.
Contact information is available at http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/aboutacrl/acrlcomm/discussiongroups.htm.
To join a section list, visit http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/aboutacrl/acrlsections/sectionaldiscussion.htm.
4. Attend Conferences
Attend the ACRL National Conference: Discover
and explore cutting-edge issues in the field, while interacting with the
best and brightest in the community. The biennial ACRL National
Conference is the foremost conference dedicated to meeting the
interests of academic and research librarians.
Save the date: the 14th National Conference will be held in Seattle, Washington, March 12-15, 2009.
5. Learn Online
Start Learning Virtually: Academic
and research librarians are interested in advancement and continuous
learning, so ACRL offers a wide range of online seminars and conference
program Webcasts designed to meet the demands of members’ schedules and
budgets.
Refer to the "Professional Tools" section of the ACRL Web site for more information.
6. Keep Learning
ACRL
constantly strives to add intensive educational programming for
members, including the Institute for Information Literacy Immersion
Program and the ACRL/Harvard Leadership Institute as well as workshops
and preconferences at ALA Midwinter Meetings and Annual Conferences.
Check the "Events and Conferences" section of the ACRL Web site for the most current information.
7. Stand Up
Stand up and be Recognized: ACRL’s
prestigious awards program annually honors the brightest stars of
academic and research librarianship with awards for contributions and
achievement. ACRL awards enhance professional growth, set benchmarks
for achievement, and strengthen ACRL’s image in the eyes of employers,
leaders, and the academic community. Nominate yourself or a deserving
colleague!
Check the "Awards" section of the ACRL Web site for application procedures.
8. Participate
Participate in ACRL's Mentorship Programs: ACRL
provides mentoring opportunities, including the College Library
Directors’ Mentor Program and the Spectrum Scholars Mentors Program.
Contact ACRL for more information at (800) 545-2433, ext. 2523.
9. Inform
Add to the Knowledge Base: Write
an article, propose a new book, become a reviewer, submit your
institutional best practices to the ACRL Effective Practices
clearinghouse, or serve on an editorial board. Editorial Boards serve
in an advisory capacity to publication editors and guide development of
print and nonprint media publications.
Visit the "Publications" section of the ACRL Web site for more information or call (800) 545-2433 ext. 2523.
10. Become a Friend
Become a Friend of ACRL: Friends
of ACRL enable the association to make a stronger commitment to the
future of our profession. Donations provide scholarships, seed
innovative new programs, support exemplary programs and best practices,
and enhance opportunities for global connections among academic and
research librarians. Friends of ACRL receive premier seats at National
Conference events, the President’s Program at ALA’s Annual Conference,
and recognition on the Web site and in the ACRL Annual report.
Become a Friend of ACRL today by going to "Give to ACRL".
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