Chapters Council

Charge

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The mission of ACRL chapters council is to serve as a conduit for information and communication between ACRL national and its chapters, and to promote membership of ACRL national. The goals of chapters council are: to support the goals and initiatives of ACRL national; to facilitate communication between ACRL members and ACRL leadership; to encourage and support ACRL chapters goals and initiatives; to build membership of ACRL at the national and chapter levels.
Chapters Council Contact Info

Megan Griffin

ACRL

mgriffin@ala.org

Roster

Mr. Gary R. Marks, Jr.
(Past-Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)

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Resources

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ACRL's Guide to Policies and Procedures - Chapter 5: Chapters
ACRL Chapters Council Rosters

Composition

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The Chapters Council shall consist of the President (Chair) and Vice-President (Vice-Chair) of each ACRL chapter or a delegate who is a member of the Executive Board of the chapter. Each member of the Chapters Council shall be a member of the national association. Each chapter shall have one vote.

The elected officers of the Chapters Council are the Chair, Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, Past-Chair, and Secretary. These officers serve as the Chapters Council Executive Committee.

The Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect and Secretary are elected by the Chapters Council at its meetings during the Annual Conference, the choice being made from among the Chapters Council delegates. The Council Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect serves as Chair during his/her second year on the Council, and as Past Chair during his/her third year.

Chapters Council meets at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting, holding both a Council meeting and a work session.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

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The Chapters Council shall consist of the President (Chair) and Vice-President (Vice-Chair) of each ACRL chapter or a delegate who is a member of the Executive Board of the chapter. Each member of the Chapters Council shall be a member of the national association. Each chapter shall have one vote.

The elected officers of the Chapters Council are the Chair, Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, Past-Chair, and Secretary. These officers serve as the Chapters Council Executive Committee.

The Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect and Secretary are elected by the Chapters Council at its meetings during the Annual Conference, the choice being made from among the Chapters Council delegates. The Council Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect serves as Chair during his/her second year on the Council, and as Past Chair during his/her third year.

Chapters Council meets at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting, holding both a Council meeting and a work session.

Origin

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Chapters Council was established by the ACRL Board of Directors.

Staff Liaison

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Megan Griffin
Professional Development Support
Association of College & Research Libraries
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225 N. Michigan Ave., Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60601-7616
E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org

Get Involved

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Chapters Council elects officers each Spring for terms that begin July 1. Contact Chapters Council leadership for more information.