For nearly 70 years, ACL has been impacting the information professional industry by strengthening libraries and supporting librarians.
Information Professional Industry
- The Christian Librarian
ACL’s industry journal–topics include the Christian interpretation of librarianship, theory and practice of library science, bibliographic essays, reviews, and human interest articles relating to books and libraries - Christian Periodical Index
ACL’s comprehensive electronic index to journal articles and book reviews from across the evangelical Christian perspective
- Librarian’s Manual
Available in English, Spanish, and French, this is a text for beginning librarians, especially those with little or no training.
Libraries
- Christian Library Consortium (CLC)
Institutional membership helps libraries save significantly on library services and products. - Global Library Investment Grant
Assists international libraries as they identify and address challenges that they are facing in the libraries they serve - ACL Award for Excellence in Innovation
To encourage and strengthen libraries, we recognize outstanding libraries making an impact.
- Reciprocal Borrowing Program
ACL institutions extend in-person borrowing privileges to authorized patrons from other ACL institutions - Interlibrary Loan Service
A listserv that facilitates document supply, library to library. - Open Job Postings
ACL members advertise open positions in their library on our website
Librarians
- Legacy Endowment Grant
Supports the professional development of librarians by providing funding for the areas of scholarship, research, professional development, and conference attendance. - President’s Conference Scholarships
Extend opportunities to participate in ACL’s Annual Conference to member librarians who need financial assistance
- CILA Dorothy Spidell Conference Scholarships
Provides ACL Annual Conference participation assistance for international ACL members - International Member Scholarship
Established so that membership dues would not be a hindrance to international librarians joining ACL - Global Library Investment Grant
Assist international librarians as they identify and address challenges in their own career development
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% of Membership Has Attended an ACL Conference 27
International Members 660
Total 2023 Members 405
Libraries Represented in Membership
