This blog is our forum for sharing information and updates. Standardized statistical measures and metrics for public services in archival repositories and special collections libraries. Acrl develops standards, guidelines, and frameworks to help libraries, academic institutions, and accrediting agencies understand the components of an excellent library. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Information literacy evaluating information libguides. The following text was excerpted from the full acrl information literacy competency standards for higher education. Perspectives on the acrl framework, comparing standards, and creating learning activities for information literacy. I hope that when you leave the course you will have. Representing more than 11,000 academic and research librarians and interested individuals, acrl develops programs, products and services to help academic and research librarians learn, innovate and lead within the academic community. Note that the uaf libraries are not responsible for the content of external websites.
The information literacy competency standards for higher education originally approved in january 2000 were rescinded by the acrl board of directors on june 25, 2016, at the 2016 ala annual conference in orlando, florida, which means they are no longer in force. Acrl information literacy competency standards for higher education javascript disabled or chat unavailable. Acrl rbms bibliographic standards committee rare books and. Information literacy competency standards for higher education. The chapter promotes professional standards, mentors librarians, and enhances professional development through a variety of educational programs. Acrlog blogging by and for academic and research librarians. Representing more than 10,000 academic and research librarians and interested individuals, acrl develops programs, products and services to help academic and research librarians learn, innovate and lead within the academic community. Acrl philosophical, religious, and theological studies discussion group. History of the standards the 2011 standards for libraries in higher education were approved by the acrl standards and accreditation committee and the acrl board of directors in accordance with the process delineated in chapter 14. In 1955, an acrl committee on rare books, manuscripts, and special. Preliminary data from this paper were presented as a poster session at the annual meeting of the academic libraries of indiana in greencastle, indiana on may 6, 2016 and also in a conference session at the joint conference of georgia como and the. Acrl is committed to supporting effective use of the standards and will offer professional development opportunities and training materials on the standards to interested. In revisiting their information literacy standards, acrls task force reconceptualised information literacy as a framework, with frames that.
Association of college and research libraries wikipedia. Please note, poster session and round table titles are listed in groups in their assigned time block and do not come up. Approved by the acrl board of directors, october 26, 2017. More than 21,400 librarians, library support staff, exhibitors, writers, educators, publishers.
In revisiting their information literacy standards, acrl s task force reconceptualised information literacy as a framework, with frames that. Information literacy competency standards for higher. Evaluating a historical medical book collection ncbi nih. Furthermore, the acrl standards in some cases are used to make longitudinal comparisons to other peer institutions. The textual history of this masterpiece of war fiction is complete in this volume. We are the acrl visual literacy standards task force vltf, the group who wrote acrl s visual literacy competency standards for higher education. About acrl information literacy competency standards for. Acrl rbms guidelines regarding security and theft in special collections approved by acrl in 2009. New and revised standards approved from 2012 through mid2018 include acrl statement on academic freedom, acrlrbms guidelines for interlibrary and. Data contributers can view the fy2018 summary tables at acrl metrics. Jul 03, 2019 acrl s standards selection of sites disclosure to the extent that it is possible, we have selected several national and state resources. A las 8th annual conference was held june 2025, 2019, in washington, d.
For space reasons, i refer the reader to lane wilkinsons helpful list of blog posts, which is now out of date, but provides a good starting point for reading a variety of responses to the. Information literacy has been defined by the association of college and research libraries acrl, as a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information association of college and research libraries acrl, 2000. The association of college and research libraries acrl, a division of the american library association, is a professional association of academic librarians and other interested individuals. Association of college and research libraries acrl ala. Acrl information literacy standards, performance indicators. Standards of practice for california community college.
How aasl learning standards inform acrls information. Acrl women and gender studies section core books acrlwgss. Papers presented at the 1937 midwinter meeting of the american library association. Guidelines from association of college and research libraries on selection criteria for.
Library standards home libguides at american library. The core purpose of acrl is to lead academic and research librarians and libraries in advancing learning and transforming scholarship. The acrl information literacy competency standards task force responded with the framework for information literacy in higher education, which. The rare books and manuscripts section rbms is a section of the association of college. The association of college and research libraries defines information literacy as a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the. Since a library book collection once developed, and then allowed to languish, loses its utility very rapidly, continuity. The standards are examples of excellence, the set criteria for what a learned student is able to accomplish. The information literate student determines the nature and extent of the information needed.
Rare book section houghton library, harvard university original message. Authority is constructed and contextual refers to the recognition that information resources are drawn from their creators expertise and credibility based on the information need and the context in which the information will be used. Rusa united for libraries trustees, friends, foundations. The guidelines for the security of rare book, manuscript, and other special collections began in 1978 with an ad hoc charge to the. Acrl standardsstandards for faculty status for college and university. Budd the download link for this product can be found on the final confirmation screen after you complete your purchase, and may also be. Standard 1 acrls diversity standards toolkit libguides.
Part of the course description includes standards or guidelines, set up by the american library association and the association of college and research libraries. Budd the download link for this product can be found on the final confirmation screen after you complete your purchase, and may also be accessed from your account profile. Acrl information literacy libguides at okanagan college. Welcome to the acrl 20 program acrl 20 features more than 300 thoughtprovoking sessions handselected by your peers. Acrl provides members with meaningful opportunities to become active in the profession.
Operations, culture, environments acrl publications in librarianship no. Can locate and access the information and data they need. The acrl is information literacy in the disciplines committee has gathered links and citations to information literacy standards and curricula developed by accrediting agencies, professional associations, and institutions of higher education in history. Acrl framework for information literacy for higher education adopted in 2016, the framework offered here is called a framework intentionally because it is based on a cluster of interconnected core concepts, with flexible options for implementation, rather than on a set of standards or learning outcomes, or any prescriptive enumeration of skills. It combines and replaces the separate guidelines for the security of rare books, manuscripts, and other special collections and guidelines regarding thefts in libraries.
Acrl activities are guided by the core values, vision, and goals in acrl s strategic plan, the plan for excellence. Creates a realistic plan and timeline to find the information standard 2 the student accesses needed information. Check out the latest publications from acrl now available in the ala store. Recent alternatives to the acrl standards perspectives. Media not set 2, book 3,389, paper book 3,368, ebook 21 clouds tag cloud, author cloud, tag mirror. Standards for college libraries library association college. The recent acceptance of the framework by the acrl board of directors was accompanied by a temporary cancellation of plans to sunset the standards. Standards for ethical conduct for rare book, manuscript, and special collections librarians first appeared in 1987 and was designed to amplify and supplement the ala code of ethics. A league of gentlemen drivers doing gentlemanly races week to week. The section has sponsored the publication of numerous guidelines. Acrl information literacy standards, performance indicators, and outcomes. Acrl rbms bibliographic standards committee rare books and manuscripts section 1 to 60 of 60 threads 296 total posts least recently updated most recently updated least replies most replies thread subject az thread subject za. The academic librarys contribution to student success. Recent alternatives to the acrl standards perspectives on.
Acrl is the source that the higher education community looks to for standards and guidelines on academic libraries. Acrl academic library services to graduate students interest group. The association of college and research libraries acrl information literacy competency standards for higher education, since their publication in 2000, have drawn criticism for ignoring the social and political aspects of information literacy. Mar 18, 2019 acrl framework for information literacy for higher education adopted in 2016, the framework offered here is called a framework intentionally because it is based on a cluster of interconnected core concepts, with flexible options for implementation, rather than on a set of standards or learning outcomes, or any prescriptive enumeration of skills. It is dedicated to enhancing the ability of academic library and information professionals to serve the information needs of the higher education community and to improving learning, teaching, and research. The visual literacy competency standards for higher education are a project of the acrl image resources interest group, and were authored by the visual literacy task force denise hattwig chair, joanna burgess, kaila bussert, and ann medaille. The information literate student defines and articulates the need for information. Information literacy evaluating information libguides at. During her 17 years of acrl membership, garrison has served as directoratlarge on the acrl board of directors 201216 and was a member of the acrl project outcome task force 201718, the acrl standards for libraries in higher education task force 2017 and the acrl research coordinating committee 200811, where she also served as chair. Authored by the saa acrl rbms joint task force on primary source literacy, the new document was approved by the acrl board of directors in february 2018 and by the saa council in june 2018. Acrl standards information literacy fortis college. Ula gaha, suzanne hinnefeld, and catherine pellegrino.
Uls of acrl, as well as the 2004 standards for libraries in higher education. Budd this specially priced bundle includes a print copy for desk reference along with the ebook version. We are actively engaged with visual literacy outreach, instruction, and advocacy, both at our home institutions and nationally through professional organizations, writing, and presenting. Final version of standard submitted for approval society. Revised standards for libraries in higher education acrl. Acrlog welcomes a guest post from verletta kern, digital scholarship librarian, and madeline mundt, head of the research commons at university of washington libraries. Acrlrbms, saa release guidelines for primary source literacy. Space planning acrl and llama have joined forces to provide a basic framework for architects, planners, and librarians embarking on the planning and design of libraries for higher education. Acrl code of ethics for special collections librarians rbms. Guidelines, standards, and frameworks association of.
New the 2018 acrl academic library trends and statistics annual survey. Acrlrbms guidelines for interlibrary and exhibition loan of special. Slhe, adopted in 2004 and previously revised in 2011, is designed to guide academic libraries in advancing and sustaining their role as partners in educating students, achieving their institutions missions, and positioning libraries as leaders in assessment and. A complete history of the standards is available in appendix 4. Acrl standards part of the course description includes standards or guidelines, set up by the american library association and the association of college and research libraries.
Acrl ny invites you to become an active member of our organization. The association of college and research libraries rare books and manuscripts section offers guidelines on selecting and transferring. About my library the women and gender studies core books database provides titles currently in print that are selected by academic librarians who volunteer to maintain a subject area. A researcher is able to identify a need for information.
Standards or guidelines from accrediting agencies and professional associations. A comparative analysis in terms of the acrl standards a quantitative analysis of 1977 regis data bearing on college libraries in terms of the acrl standards for college libraries 1975 concludes that most of the libraries do not meet the standards criteria for collection size and development, staff, and budget. Each member has one vote and meetings are governed by roberts rules of order. Acrl is the source that the higher education community looks to for standards, guidelines, and frameworks on academic libraries. Acrl and llama receive many inquiries about numeric standards for academic library buildings. Acrl library support for massive open online courses moocs discussion group. Library history lhrt library instruction lirt library research lrrt. Acrl rbmssaa joint task force on the development of. A second edition of the standards was approved by acrl in 1993. For me, ive led an online student showcase, judged research posters for a virtual undergraduate research exhibition. Guidelines on the selection and transfer of materials from general. A lot was changing then, and a lot has changed since. Can construct strategies for locating information and data. However, the acrl standards were written to cover all types of academic libraries across the united states, whereas the standards in this paper focus specifically on ccc libraries.
Apr 22, 2020 data contributers can view the fy2018 summary tables at acrl metrics. The student considers the pros and cons of finding the needed information a. Acrl rbms bibliographic standards committee rare books and manuscripts section. While there are no specific national quantitative standards, there are a myriad of standards and guidelines, as well as statements, rules and criteria, that are important documents to consider when remodeling, renovating or building a library building. About me the association of college and research libraries women and gender studies section serves to discuss, promote, and support women and gender studies collections and services in academic and research libraries. The guidelines for primary source literacy are available on the acrl website and the saa standards portal. In 1955 an acrl committee on rare books, manuscripts, and special collections was. Acrl promulgates standards and guidelines to help libraries, academic institutions, and accrediting agencies understand the components of an excellent library. Approved by the society of american archivists council, january 17, 2018. Seven weeks ago, i wrote about week one of teleworking.
Smallish, with 15 new books published in 201617, per the annual report. The acrl board of directors has approved a revision of the associations standards for libraries in higher education slhe. The section is devoted to supporting the activities of special collections libraries and archives and promotes the interests of librarians, archivists, curators, and others concerned with the acquisition, organization. This was an event we had planned twice beforethird times a charm, right.
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