Access Services Interest Group

Charge

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To provide a broad framework for discussing topics and exploring areas of development in the

field of Access Services including, but not limited to, circulation, information services, reserves, resource sharing, stacks maintenance, student worker supervision, leadership/management,

remote storage, and security. To develop and sponsor programs that foster education and

training opportunities, encourage networking and sharing of initiatives, and contribute to and promote an understanding of access services activities. To provide a national stage for library workers in access services and enhance the overall development of access services

conversations and programs within ACRL.

Roster

Mrs. Christine Forbes
(Co-Convenor, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Mrs. Loftan Hooker
(Co-Convenor, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Mr. Jeff Hipsher
(Past Convener, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Mr. Andrew C. Yager
(Past Convener, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)

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Resources

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Access Services IG Discussion List
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Composition

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Origin

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The Access Services Interest Group was established by the ACRL Board of Directors at the 2015 Summer Virtual Meeting. The next renewal date for this interest group is the 2025 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference.

Staff Liaison

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Megan Griffin
Association of College & Research Libraries
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E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org

Get Involved

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Join the Interest Group, see above under "resources."