ACRL ULS (University Libraries Section)

To choose, in accordance with the deadlines prescribed by the executive director of ACRL, a slate of two nominees for each of the offices of vice-chair/chair-elect, secretary, and two members-at-large.

In consultation with the incoming ULS chair, to select program topic and speakers (in keeping with the ACRL president’s focus), secure program and budget approval from ACRL, and respond to all program proposal detail requests (e.g., room size, AV needs) from the ALA offi ce for preliminary and fi nal program copy for the annual conference program.

To choose, in accordance with the deadlines prescribed by the executive director of ACRL, a slate of two nominees for each of the offi ces of vice-chair/chair-elect, secretary, and two members-at-large.

To facilitate awareness of ULS and its professional development activities and programs through a variety of means including a brochure, electronic newsletter, discussion list, and website; to facilitate communication between ULS and its members, among the ULS committees, and with ACRL, ALA, and other organizations; to contact and provide information about ULS to new members.

To serve as a resource for all issues related to ULS members, recruit new members, promote involvement in ULS, maintain an up-to-date roster for all section committees and develop liaison relationships with the ULS Communications Committee and the ACRL Membership Committee.

To review and make recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding the section’s future direction, goals and objectives, and policies. To prepare and, subsequently, maintain and revise a policies and procedures manual for the section. To ensure proposals and changes are consistent with the Bylaws of the Section. To make proposed revisions in the Bylaws of the Section.

In consultation with the incoming ULS chair, to select program topic and speakers (in keeping with the ACRL president’s focus), secure program and budget approval from ACRL, and respond to all program proposal detail requests (e.g., room size, AV needs) from the ALA offi ce for preliminary and final program copy for the annual conference program.

Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) University Libraries Section (ULS) Executive Committee

Advances university librarianship, university library service, and the development of university libraries in post-baccalaureate-degree-granting institutions; fosters cooperation with higher education institutions and university administrators and faculty on issues of mutual concern.

Learn more about ULS on the ALA website.