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Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) -- Sections

ACRL sections

ACRL AAMES (Asian, African and Middle Eastern Section)

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ACRL Asian, African and Middle Eastern Section (Association of College & Research Libraries)

Represents librarians and specialists in the fi elds of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern area studies and acts for ACRL, in cooperation with other professional groups, in those areas of library service that require knowledge of Asian, African and Middle Eastern languages and cultures.

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ACRL WESS (Western European Studies Section)

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ACRL Western European Studies Section (Association of College & Research Libraries)

Represents those librarians and others in ACRL who specialize in, or are otherwise professionally involved in the acquisition, organization, and use of, information sources originating in or relating to Western European countries, cooperating with other professional groups regarding those aspects of library service that require special knowledge of sources from or concerning Western Europe.

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ACRL AFAS (African-American Studies Librarians Section)

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ACRL African-American Studies Librarians Section (Association of College & Research Libraries)

Studies librarianship and collection development as it progresses and relates to African American Studies collections; conducts ongoing evaluation and discussion of research in African American Studies; focuses on resource sharing, archival materials, bibliographic control, retrospective collecting/purchasing, mechanized information retrieval, selection policies and procedures, oral history, and others as they relate to collection development and librarianship of African American Studies.

Learn more about ACRL AFAS on the AFAS website.


ACRL SEES (Slavic and East European Section)

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ACRL Slavic and East European Section (Association of College & Research Libraries)

Represents librarians and specialists in the fields of Slavic and East European studies and is concerned with those aspects of library service which require knowledge of Slavic and East European languages.

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ACRL Arts (Arts Section)

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ACRL Arts Section (Association of College & Research Libraries)

Represents librarians and specialists working in or interested in the field of visual arts and performing arts; provides an umbrella organization for the promotion of library service in this field through discussion of problems, exchange of information, and the carrying out of suitable projects.

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ACRL WSS (Women's Studies Section)

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ACRL Women's Studies Section (Association of College & Research Libraries)

Represents librarians, scholars, students, publishers, and others who have an interest in Women’s Studies in cooperation with other professional groups regarding those aspects of library and information services that require special knowledge of Women’s Studies.

Learn more about ACRL WSS on the WSS website.


ACRL ANSS (Anthropology and Sociology Section)

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ACRL Anthropology and Sociology Section (Association of College & Research Libraries)

Represents librarians and specialists working in anthropology, sociology, and related fields.

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ACRL LPSS (Law and Political Science Section)

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ACRL Law and Political Science Section (Association of College & Research Libraries)

Represents librarians in the fields of law and political science; acts for ACRL in cooperation with other professional groups regarding those aspects of library service that require special knowledge of law and political science.

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ACRL CJCLS (Community and Junior College Libraries Section)

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ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section (Association of College & Research Libraries)

Contributes to library service and librarianship through activities that relate to libraries and learning resource centers that support the educational programs in community and junior colleges and equivalent institutions.

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ACRL EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences Section)

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ACRL Education and Behavioral Sciences Section (Association of College & Research Libraries)

Represents librarians and specialists in the fields of education and behavioral sciences; acts for ACRL in cooperation with professional groups in regard to those aspects of library service that require special knowledge of education and behavioral sciences.

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