ACRL Value of Academic Libraries Committee
Charge
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To oversee and coordinate ACRL's Value of Academic Libraries Initiative as described in the strategic plan; work with the ACRL Board and other ACRL units in creating a comprehensive effort including coalition building, professional development, publications, research, advocacy, and consultation services and in developing the ACRL Value website; and monitor and assess the effectiveness of the Value Initiative.
Roster
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Resources
Composition
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- A minimum of five members (i.e. a chair, a vice-chair and three members).
- Ex-officio members include assessment licensed workshops presenter coordinator and Standards for Libraries in Higher Education licensed workshop presenter coordinator.
- Additional appointments at the discretion of the Vice-President/President-Elect and Appointments Committee.
- Since it is important that the vice-chair/chair be knowledgeable about the responsibilities and concerns of the committee, it is suggested that the committee vice-chair/chair be selected from the existing committee membership.
Subcommitees and Task Forces
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- Post regularly to the VAL Blog.
- Provide advisory service to grant funded projects related to ACRL Value Initiative.
Origin
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The Value of Academic Libraries was established by the ACRL Executive Committee at the 2011 Spring Executive meeting.
Staff Liaison
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David Free
Senior Communications and Membership Strategist
Association of College & Research Libraries
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225 N. Michigan Ave., Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60601-7616
Work: 312-280-2517
E-mail: dfree@ala.org
Get Involved
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Volunteers will need to complete the Committee service that begins July 1. More information, including volunteer deadlines and requirements, can be found on the .
