ACRL College & Research Libraries News

Association of College & Research Libraries

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Mary Ellen K. Davis Editor & Publisher u38398@uicvm.uic.edu

Congratulations to Irene Hoadley, ACRL’s Academic/Research Librarian of the Year. Because of her many professional achievements in the areas of implementing new services, applying new technologies, and her recognition of the importance of fundraising and positioning the library for the future, Irene has been selected to receive ACRL’s highest honor. Congratulations, too, to the eight other individuals and four institutions recognized by ACRL for their contributions to the profession. The winners of these ACRL awards will be honored by their colleagues during the ALA Annual Conference in Miami this June. See pages 202-206 for details.

Take some time to review this issue and be an informed member of ACRL/ALA; it contains many items of ALA and ACRL business:

• A report on the actions of the ACRL Board of Directors taken at its Midwinter Meetings begins on page 199.

• A call for nominations to ACRL office begins on page 213. There are a lot of opportunities to participate; the 1994 ACRL ballot contained 87 candidates. ACRL needs your help to ensure that strong candidates are nominated for leadership roles.

• Statements from the three candidates for ALA president that are based on discussions during the Midwinter Meeting’s Candidates’ Forum. Read this as you decide how to vote.

• The individuals running for ALA Council who are members of ACRL. Vote for these ACRL members to strengthen ACRL’s voice in the affairs of the ALA.

• Information about the preconferences ACRL will offer on Friday, June 24, 1994, in Miami during the ALA Annual Conference. Topics include special collections, library instruction, the Internet, and bibliographic control of conference proceedings.

Next month’s issue will also carry important association information. Watch for proposed revisions to two important standards.