Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)

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Updates from the Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association. Visit us at ala.org/acrl and acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/.

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 6:15 PM

Kick start your October professional reading with the latest issue of C&RL News! This month features articles on inclusive reference, microlearning, promotion and tenure, teaching with primary sources, and more. Check it out today on the magazine website. https://bit.ly/4drVl5F

Cover of C&RL News, October 2026 issue. The image shows two people in a library setting, one reaching for a book on a high shelf, while the other looks on. Text highlights that the issue is freely available at crln.acrl.org.

@choicereviews.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 7:59 PMReposted by @ala-acrl.bsky.social

Don't miss the complimentary 10/13 #ChoiceWebinar
This year’s SNSI Security Summit is a focused roundtable event where #librarians can get answers from a panel of experienced Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and IT leaders. ow.ly/il8u50ZLeoy
#ScholarlyNetworksSecurityInitiative #libraries

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 4:25 PM

We're excited to announce the availability of the revised version of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education! Learn more about the revision on ACRL Insider at https://bit.ly/470kZuH.

#infolit #ACRLFramework

Red and blue graphic for the "Revised Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education" by ACRL, with a link to ala.org/acrl/standards/ilframework.

@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 4:40 PMReposted by @ala-acrl.bsky.social

Let books be.

Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, an annual observation started more than 40 years ago in response to a sudden surge in attempts to censor or remove books in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Sound familiar?

Find ways to get involved and spread the word: https://bit.ly/4yvixbB.

LET BOOKS BE. Various line drawings related to libraries and books, including a hand holding a sign made of an open book that reads "Freed for ALL to Read," a tote bag that reads "Totes Resist" carrying a book, a full book cart with the head and tale of a horse with text that reads "A Wild Ride," and a closeup of two feet standing on a stack of books that say "A Soap Box" on their spines. Text at bottom reads "Protect the freedom to read. Banned Books Week, October 4-10, 2026." American Library Association. ala.org/bbooks

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 5:13 PM

Margarita Zamora Saunders, a research and instruction librarians at California State University, Stanislaus, is your ACRL Member of the Week! 🙌

@choicereviews.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 12:46 PMReposted by @ala-acrl.bsky.social

Now on #TIEBlog
Read a collection of #DEIA news items from across higher education to help Toward Inclusive Excellence readers stay up to date on the latest happenings in September 2026. ow.ly/qLI350ZT2MQ #Highered

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 4:29 PM

ICYMI! We're excited to announce the first virtual offering from our popular Information Literacy Immersion Program – “Information Literacy Instruction in Changing Information Environments.” Learn more and join us from 10/19 – 11/13. https://bit.ly/4j79wR5 #infolit

Underwater scene with two scuba divers near coral formations. Text overlay reads: "ACRL Virtual Immersion 'Information Literacy Instruction in Changing Information Environments' October 19-November 13, 2026.

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 4:46 PM

Your ACRL Member of the Week is Kate Tallman, an associate professor and head of library liaison services at Illinois State University!

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 3:43 PM

New on ACRLog... Three Pieces of Advice for First-Year Academic Librarians

"As I finish up the first five weeks of the semester, I’ve been thinking a lot about how different this year feels from last year, and how I wish I could go back and tell myself not to be stressed..."

bit.ly/4iKZvZL

@choicereviews.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 1:48 PMReposted by @ala-acrl.bsky.social

Now on #TIEBlog
TIE contributor Jamia Williams shares strategies for more effective student engagement in the library. ow.ly/Zhse50ZQYQ8
#libraries #studentsupport

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 3:05 PM

The ACRL Fostering Change program is recruiting a cohort of 5-7 facilitators to help our current team create and offer new professional development and engagement opportunities. Learn more on ACRL Insider and submit applications by October 30. https://bit.ly/4hH0NUs

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 4:51 PM

Clara Volker, a research and instruction librarian at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, is your ACRL Member of the Week!

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 4:50 PM

Fatima Mohie-Eldin of our Choice team gives an overview of the recent “ACRL Presents: U.S. Department of Education Proposed Rule to Revise Accreditation in Higher Education” webinar and the future of accreditation on ACRL Insider. https://bit.ly/4AHNACH

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Sep 19, 2026, 8:03 PM

New on ACRLog... Making the Cross-Border Jump as an Academic Librarian

"I definitely think that the biggest obstacle to accepting a position in another country was in my head." - Lisa Shin

bit.ly/4iB759l

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Sep 17, 2026, 6:19 PM

REMINDER! We're accepting proposals for ACRL-sponsored education programs at the the 2027 ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition to be held June 24-June 28, 2027, in New Orleans. Learn more on ACRL Insider and submit your proposals by September 21. https://bit.ly/4qF3qJr

The image is a colorful promotional graphic for the "ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition." It features the event date, June 24-28, 2027, and location, New Orleans. There is a trumpet and musical notes in the design. The text is framed by vibrant icons and colors. The American Library Association is credited at the bottom.

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Sep 16, 2026, 6:56 PM

We're excited to announce the first virtual offering from our popular Information Literacy Immersion Program – “Information Literacy Instruction in Changing Information Environments.” Learn more on ACRL Insider and join us from 10/19 – 11/13. https://bit.ly/4j79wR5 #infolit

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Sep 15, 2026, 6:20 PM

You'll find articles on teaching source evaluation, ranking university libraries, fat studies literature, and more in the September issue of College & Research Libraries. It's available now on the journal website - https://bit.ly/4xL2XYl

Cover of "College & Research Libraries" journal, September 2026 issue. Text on the right announces the issue is freely available at crl.acrl.org.

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Sep 14, 2026, 3:53 PM

Your ACRL Member of the Week is Jessie Copeland, the director of resource services at Emory University! 👏 👏 👏

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Sep 14, 2026, 2:45 PM

New on ACRLog... Library of Congress: “POTUS pawns”

"While for decades the practice for LCSH changes has included a period of public comment, these most recent changes were approved with no comments allowed..." - Violet Fox

bit.ly/4yxhJCD

@ala-acrl.bsky.social Sep 10, 2026, 6:12 PM

ICYMI! Join us at 1:00pm Central on Sept. 14, for the ACRL Presents webcast “U.S. Department of Education Proposed Rule to Revise Accreditation in Higher Education.” Learn more about the webcast, along with ACRL's advocacy efforts, on ACRL Insider,

https://bit.ly/4A2cYm0

The image features a purple background with bold text: "ACRL Presents." Beside it, the text reads "U.S. Department of Education Proposed Rule to Revise Accreditation in Higher Education."

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