ACRL Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Get Involved

Volunteer
Advance the profession by serving on one of ACRL's many committees, task forces, and editorial boards. Learn more here.

Find Your Niche
ACRL's numerous discussion groups (DGs) and interest groups (IGs) serve as in-person and virtual forums for members to explore emerging issues. Many DGs and IGs meet virtually throughout the year or on-site at ALA Annual Conferences, and you can further connect with members and colleagues through ALA Connect.

ACRL Diversity Groups

• ACRL/ARL/ODLOS/PLA Building Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity Framework Task Force
• Digital Scholarship Section (DSS) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
• Diversity Alliance Task Force
• (Dr. E. J.) Josey Spectrum Scholar Mentor Committee
• Educational & Behavioral Sciences Section (EBSS) Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Task Force
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
• Instruction Section (IS) Diversity and Inclusion Task Force
• Instruction Section (IS) Inclusive Pedagogy Committee
• Literatures in English (LES) Anti-Racist Action Plan Ad Hoc Committee (Town Hall)
• Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) Diversity Committee
• Science and Technology Section (STS) Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Task Force

ACRL Diversity Alliance

The ACRL Diversity Alliance unites academic libraries committed to increasing the hiring pipeline of qualified and talented individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. By working together and thinking more broadly, ACRL Diversity Alliance institutions will help diversify and thereby enrich the profession. Contact ACRL Program Manager for Strategic Iniativies Allison Payne at apayne@ala.org if you'd like to join or learn more. 

ACRL Residency Interest Group

The ACRL Residency Interest Group supports resident librarians, former resident librarians, and any interested parties to network, share their expertise, and promote resident librarian groups. To learn more, view their website and mailing list.

Present
ACRL invites proposal submissions for e-Learning programs. Share your expertise as an ACRL e-Learning presenter. Submit a proposal for a live webcast or asynchronous online course and share your knowledge and innovative developments with your colleagues. October 23, 2020 is the submission deadline.

Write
Share your expertise and experience with your colleagues by writing an article, book, or blog post through ACRL's publication program. Opportunities are also available to translate ACRL's various standards, guidelines, and frameworks into other languages.

Mentor (or Be Mentored)
Having effective mentors is important for your professional and personal growth. Many mentoring and coaching programs are available through ACRL's sections, as well as the Dr. E. J. Josey Spectrum Scholar Mentor Program, to help you get the most from this important relationship. Learn more here.

ACRL Awards Program

ACRL's awards recognize and honor the professional contributions and achievements of your peers. This special recognition by the Association of College and Research Libraries enhances the sense of personal growth and accomplishment of our members, provides our membership with role models, and strengthens the image of our membership in the eyes of employers, leadership, and the academic community as a whole.

Made possible by generous corporate support, the annual presentation of our prestigious awards and grants to these deserving individuals and institutions enables ACRL to honor the very best in academic librarianship.

ACRL is now accepting nominations for 2021 awards! Nominations for most 2021 awards are due December 4, 2020. Award committees will meet and make their selections following the deadline, and recipients will be announced in January/February 2021. Learn more and submit a nominee today!