Make a difference—connect, contribute, collaborate: Volunteer for division and section committees and editorial boards

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What would ACRL do without, you? Really! We are excited to extend this opportunity for you to expand your professional network; help shape ACRL by advancing its strategic plan and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI); and influence the direction of academic and research librarianship. Serving on a committee or an editorial board is a fantastic way to become involved and make an impact on the profession.

Are you ready to be considered for an opportunity to advance learning and transform scholarship through a committee appointment? I invite you to volunteer to serve on a 2024–25 divison or section committee. Face-to-face attendance at conferences is not required and committee work can be completed virtually throughout the year.

ACRL seeks to offer appointments to volunteers who are interested in leadership and service opportunities as we continue to build diverse and inclusive communities in the Association. To support that effort and advance ACRL’s Core Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, we continue to include optional demographic questions on the volunteer form as we have since 2017. “The Association will acknowledge and address historical racial inequities; challenge oppressive systems within academic libraries; value different ways of knowing; and identify and work to eliminate barriers to equitable services, spaces, resources, and scholarship.”

Thank you for volunteering to contribute your time and expertise to ACRL! Our association relies on the time and energy of our member volunteers, and we value the talent they invest in accomplishing the work of the Association.

Thank you.—Leo S. Lo, ACRL Vice-President/President-Elect