What is the Association of College & Research Libraries?
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association, is a professional association of academic librarians and other interested individuals. It is dedicated to enhancing the ability of academic library and information professionals to serve the information needs of the higher education community and to improve learning, teaching, and research.
ACRL is the largest division of the American Library Association (ALA). ACRL currently has a membership of approximately 13,249, accounting for nearly 20% of the total ALA membership. ACRL provides a broad range of professional services and programs for a diverse membership.
More information about ACRL:
History of ACRL (from ACRL's Guide to Policies and Procedures)
Developing a Strategic Plan
Documents related to ACRL's current strategic planning process (some of these items are availabe to ACRL members only 
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Strategic Planning
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Charting our Future: ACRL Strategic Plan 2020 (updated May 2009)
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Assumptions about the Relevant Future for Academic and Research Librarians and Libraries (updated September 2006)
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Developing a strategic plan: ACRL focuses on the future, C&RL News article, May 2004
Member Research
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Web Survey Results (October 2003) (Word document)
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Telephone Research Summary (September 2003) (Word document)
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Focus Group Research Report (April 2003) (Word document)
- 2003 ACRL Environmental Scan
Strategic Initiative Action Plans
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Strategic Initiative Action Plan Proposal Form (Word document)
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New Programs and Services Form (Word document)
Annual Reports
2006-2007 / 2005-2006 / 2004-2005 / 2003-2004 / 2002-2003 / 2001-2002 / 2000–2001 / 1999–2000 / 1998–1999 / 1997–1998 / 1996–1997 / 1995–1996
Resources
ACRL 2008-2009 Calendar
ACRL President's Page
Staff Listing