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Our Value of Academic Libraries Committee recently conducted a survey to check the temperature of DEI at a variety of institutions. Explore the trends and common challenges that emerged on ACRL Insider - bit.ly/4ea5FQ2 #equitydiversityandinclusion #EDI #DEI
VAL Spotlight Series 2.0: What DEI Means to Us and Our Libraries

VAL Spotlight Series 2.0: What DEI Means to Us and Our Libraries

Last spring, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) subcommittee of ACRL’s Value of Academic Libraries (VAL) Committee shared a survey to check the temperature of DEI at our institutions and...

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Sponsored Post - Librarians: share your views on making 100 years of BBC journalism and archive content accessible to universities. Take this 10-minute survey for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card. bit.ly/4ierlwN
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The Call for Proposals and scholarship application for RBMS 2027 are now available! Panels, Papers, Power of New Voices, and Workshop proposals by December 18 and scholarship applications are due December 11. bit.ly/4stFx8N #RBMS27
RBMS 2027 conference announcement, taking place June 8-11, 2027, in Reno, Nevada.

ALT RBMS 2027 conference announcement, taking place June 8-11, 2027, in Reno, Nevada.

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New on ACRLog... A Mini-Conference About You: How to Academic-Librarian-Interview bit.ly/3UmuxgO
A Mini-Conference About You: How to Academic-Librarian-Interview

A Mini-Conference About You: How to Academic-Librarian-Interview

This past summer, I spent much of my time writing cover letters and organizing my schedule for interviews. Starting from late Spring, I applied for positions globally, and had 7 first-round intervi...

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📖 New book alert! We're excited to announce the release of "Open Movements: Recognizing Challenges and Building Connections," edited by Abbey K. Elder, Shannon M. Smith, and Bryan Ricupero. Learn more on ACRL Insider and pick up your copy today - bit.ly/4sswYLc 📖
Book cover image for "Open Movements: Recognizing Challenges and Building Connections," published by ACRL. The cover features an abstract design with various circular patterns.

ALT Book cover image for "Open Movements: Recognizing Challenges and Building Connections," published by ACRL. The cover features an abstract design with various circular patterns.

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Join ACRL for two upcoming ACRL Presents webinars discussing the ACRL Annual Library Trends and Statistics Survey and Benchmark: Library Metrics and Trends! bit.ly/47Ie9dG
Upcoming ACRL Annual Survey Webinars

Upcoming ACRL Annual Survey Webinars

Please join us for two upcoming ACRL Presents webinars discussing the ACRL Annual Library Trends and Statistics Survey and Benchmark: Library Metrics and Trends. The State of U.S. Academic Libraries:...

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We're currently accepting nominations to run for the positions of ACRL vice-president/president-elect, councilor, and director-at-large in the 2028 elections. Learn more on ACRL Insider and submit your nominations by February 15, 2027. bit.ly/4zg0bMa
Nominations Sought for ACRL Board of Directors

Nominations Sought for ACRL Board of Directors

ACRL is dedicated to enhancing the ability of library and information professionals to dream big and shape our future. Don’t be shy! Your participation matters, and we invite you to help shape the...

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The call for papers for ALA’s Law for Librarians second Intellectual Freedom Symposium, to be held in June 2027, is now open. Learn more on ACRL Insider and submit proposals by Nov. 9. bit.ly/4khOwYj
Call for Papers: 2027 Law for Librarians Intellectual Freedom Symposium

Call for Papers: 2027 Law for Librarians Intellectual Freedom Symposium

After the success of the 2026 L4L Intellectual Freedom Symposium, the call for papers for the American Library Association's Law for Librarians second Intellectual Freedom Symposium is now open. The...

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Your ACRL Member of the Week is Anne C. Behler, an instruction coordinator at Penn State University and co-chair of the ACRL 2027 Lightning Talks Committee! bit.ly/48lRZ0N
ACRL Member of the Week: Anne C. Behler

ACRL Member of the Week: Anne C. Behler

Anne C. Behler is an instruction coordinator at Penn State University in University Park, PA and is currently serving as the co-chair of the ACRL 2027 Lightning Talks Committee. Anne has been a...

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New on ACRLog... Towards a “pedagogy of the depressed” bit.ly/4yOIPVK
Towards a "pedagogy of the depressed"

Towards a "pedagogy of the depressed"

“Okay guys, genuine question. How long until we’re justified in killing people over this?”1 Alarmed, I tried to reroute our whole-class discussion. I asked students to refocus on the prompt I’d...

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📅 REMINDER! The deadline to apply to be a facilitator in our Fostering Change program is coming up on Friday, Oct. 30! We're recruiting a cohort of 5-7 facilitators to join the team. Learn more on ACRL Insider and apply today. bit.ly/4hH0NUs 📆
Logo for ACRL Fostering Change. The design features the acronym "ACRL" in blue with a swoosh, and the words "FOSTERING CHANGE" in black. To the right, a hexagon contains a colorful six-point star.

ALT Logo for ACRL Fostering Change. The design features the acronym "ACRL" in blue with a swoosh, and the words "FOSTERING CHANGE" in black. To the right, a hexagon contains a colorful six-point star.

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We're currently accepting applications to mentor ALA Spectrum Scholars through our Dr. E.J. Josey Spectrum Scholar Mentor Program. Learn more on ACRL Insider and apply by November 9 for consideration this fall. bit.ly/4jABoNM #mentoring #Spectrum
ACRL Mentors Needed for Spectrum Scholars

ACRL Mentors Needed for Spectrum Scholars

Help support a diverse workforce in the next generation of academic librarians by mentoring an ALA Spectrum Scholar through the ACRL Dr. E.J. Josey Spectrum Scholar Mentor Program. This program links...

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New on ACRLog... Student Loans for Librarians: Now More Difficult! bit.ly/4dTZfo9
Student Loans for Librarians: Now More Difficult!

Student Loans for Librarians: Now More Difficult!

I’m back to talk about everyone’s least favorite subject: student loans. I wrote about student loans in July 2025: On Owing $93,605 in Student Loans; or, A Profession Built on Debt. In that post, I...

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Happy International Open Access Week! This year's theme is “The Cost of Knowledge” and we have a variety of resources to help you celebrate. head over to ACRL Insider and learn more - bit.ly/4i0GDW0 #OpenAcessWeek
The image promotes International Open Access Week, occurring October 19-25, 2026. It features a row of books with colorful spines, including titles like "Quarterly Science" and "Journal of Medicine." The event theme is "The Cost of Knowledge," displayed in multiple languages. The hashtag #OAWeek is visible.

ALT The image promotes International Open Access Week, occurring October 19-25, 2026. It features a row of books with colorful spines, including titles like "Quarterly Science" and "Journal of Medicine." The event theme is "The Cost of Knowledge," displayed in multiple languages. The hashtag #OAWeek is visible.

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The 2026 ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey is now open, and your participation is vital for gathering data that drives informed decisions, articulates value, and demonstrates impact in our field! bit.ly/4Bc4Pw9
Now Open: 2026 ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey

Now Open: 2026 ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey

The 2026 ACRL Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey is now open, and your participation is vital for gathering data that drives informed decisions, articulates value, and demonstrates impact...

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New on ACRLog... You Can’t Ask the Librarian You Don’t Know Exists: Outreach Experiments bit.ly/4B9YOjj
You Can’t Ask the Librarian You Don’t Know Exists: Outreach Experiments

You Can’t Ask the Librarian You Don’t Know Exists: Outreach Experiments

Editor’s Note: Please join us in welcoming Hilary Turner, Business Librarian at Baylor University, as a new First Year Academic Librarian Experience blogger for the 2026-2027 year here at ACRLog. I'm...

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We're pleased to feature Maria Atilano, a student success and engagement librarian at the University of North Florida, as your ACRL Member of the Week! bit.ly/4zyLKm6
ACRL Member of the Week: Maria Atilano

ACRL Member of the Week: Maria Atilano

Maria Atilano is a student success and engagement librarian at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Maria has been a member of ACRL for 16 years and is your ACRL Member of the Week for...

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Reminder! Proposals for #ACRL2027 community chat, lightning talk, poster session, roundtable discussion, and virtual presentation sessions are due on Friday, Oct. 16. Scholarship applications are also due on Monday, Oct. 18. Propose and apply today! bit.ly/4B6TDke
ACRL 2027 Proposals, Scholarship Applications Due Soon!

ACRL 2027 Proposals, Scholarship Applications Due Soon!

ACRL invites you to join us at the ACRL 2027 Conference to be held April 7-10, 2027, in Portland, Oregon, and online. ACRL 2027 recognizes the changes shaping our communities and embraces the...

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ACRL is pleased to announce the publication of the report, The State of U.S. Academic Libraries: Findings from the ACRL 2025 Annual Survey! bit.ly/4yRvrRm
The State of U.S. Academic Libraries: Findings from the ACRL 2025 Annual Survey

The State of U.S. Academic Libraries: Findings from the ACRL 2025 Annual Survey

ACRL announces the publication of the report The State of U.S. Academic Libraries: Findings from the ACRL 2025 Annual Survey. The annual Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey gathers critical...

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New on ACRLog... Disability Pride Month bit.ly/4rXzOYg
Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride Month

Last week, MSU held the third iteration of its Disability Summit, a symposium on disability and accessibility on campus and in academia more generally. The event brings in a guest speaker to discuss...

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