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Association of Christian Librarians ACL is a professional organization for academic librarians.

ACL is a professional organization committed to strengthening libraries through professional development of evangelical librarians, scholarship, and spiritual encouragement for service in higher education.

Meet our October Member of the Month, Amy Windham!Although becoming a librarian was a desire Amy had as a young child, h...
10/15/2026

Meet our October Member of the Month, Amy Windham!

Although becoming a librarian was a desire Amy had as a young child, her path to librarianship took the long road!
Amy values ACL’s welcoming fellowship, generous sharing of resources, and supportive community that helps her integrate her work with her faith.

✨ Read Amy’s full interview to learn more about her journey to librarianship and her involvement in ACL! https://acl.org/2026/10/14/amy-windham-pepperdine-university-malibu-ca/

ACL is strengthened by members who share their skills and experience in service to others. Could volunteering be a way f...
10/14/2026

ACL is strengthened by members who share their skills and experience in service to others. Could volunteering be a way for you to get more involved in our community of Christian librarians?

We currently have several volunteer opportunities available, including roles supporting awards, conference planning, and our policy repository.

Whether you enjoy organizing, working with technology, supporting presentations, or helping maintain resources, we'd love for you to explore the possibilities!

Visit the ACL Volunteer LibGuide to learn more about the open positions and find an opportunity that may be a good fit for you.

https://acl.libguides.com/c.php?g=1492141&p=11445956

🍂 Fall is a great time to join ACL!Looking for a community of Christian librarians who will encourage you professionally...
10/13/2026

🍂 Fall is a great time to join ACL!

Looking for a community of Christian librarians who will encourage you professionally and spiritually? Now is a wonderful time to become part of the Association of Christian Librarians!

✨ New members can join for just $40 and enjoy membership through December 31, 2027! Lapsed members who renew now receive the same extended membership period, all at the regular membership rate.

Connect with Christian librarians around the world, grow professionally, and find encouragement for your calling in library service.

🔗 Join or renew today: https://acl.org/join-acl/

🌱 ACL Mentors Needed!Have 5+ years of library experience? Consider investing in the next generation of Christian librari...
10/07/2026

🌱 ACL Mentors Needed!

Have 5+ years of library experience? Consider investing in the next generation of Christian librarians through the ACL Mentoring Program!

ACL members who meet the mentor criteria are invited to sign up. Learn more and sign up through our Mentoring LibGuide: https://acl.libguides.com/mentoring/welcome

Your experience could be just what another librarian needs to grow and thrive!

Registration is now open for ACL’s Fall Webinar Series: Equipped to Engage!Join us for two timely webinars:📅 October 28 ...
10/05/2026

Registration is now open for ACL’s Fall Webinar Series: Equipped to Engage!

Join us for two timely webinars:

📅 October 28 | 2–3 PM ET
Engaging and Employing Today’s Students

📅 November 18 | 2–3 PM ET
Artificial Intelligence and the Biblical Story: Toward a Christian Theology of Technology

Each webinar includes a 45-minute presentation, 15-minute Q&A, recording access, and CEUs. After each session, stick around for a short, optional discussion time to continue the conversation with fellow Christian librarians.

Registration is open now! Join us this fall as we learn, grow, and consider how we can be equipped to engage our students and our changing world with wisdom and faithfulness.

👉 Register today and share this opportunity with a colleague!

https://acl.org/virtual-events/

New October Reference Point Devotional! We were never meant to carry the weight of this life alone. We need each other. ...
10/01/2026

New October Reference Point Devotional!

We were never meant to carry the weight of this life alone. We need each other. Read this month’s Reference Point devotion, “Ten Hands Worth of Fatigue,” for a reminder that we don’t have to carry it all alone.

https://acl.org/2026/09/30/10-hands-worth-of-fatigue/

New in The Christian Librarian!How can we make library surveys more useful?In “The Use of Surveys in Soliciting Patron F...
09/24/2026

New in The Christian Librarian!

How can we make library surveys more useful?

In “The Use of Surveys in Soliciting Patron Feedback,” ACL Member David J. Fuller reviews research on three key areas: encouraging survey participation, combining surveys with other assessment methods, and turning survey results into meaningful action.

Read the full essay:
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2485&context=tcl

ACL is pleased to honor Bill Jones as the recipient of the 2026 Spirit of ACL Award!This award recognizes an individual ...
09/23/2026

ACL is pleased to honor Bill Jones as the recipient of the 2026 Spirit of ACL Award!

This award recognizes an individual within their first five years of ACL membership who demonstrates exceptional passion for ACL’s mission through volunteer service and outstanding contributions to the Association.

As Chair of the Liberal Arts Section, Bill has provided thoughtful, servant-hearted leadership, helping revitalize the section and expand opportunities for members to learn, collaborate, and connect through LASIR Talks, LAS Insights Hour, and Book Talk gatherings.

Join us in celebrating Bill and read more about his contributions to ACL!

👉 https://acl.org/community/celebrating-librarians/spirit-of-acl-award/

Fall reminds us that change can be beautiful, that growth takes many forms, and that God is faithful through every seaso...
09/22/2026

Fall reminds us that change can be beautiful, that growth takes many forms, and that God is faithful through every season.

Wishing our ACL community a beautiful fall filled with opportunities to learn, serve, encourage, and grow together.

Happy first day of fall!

Celebrating the 2026 Indexer of the Year!For more than three decades, Jule Kind has faithfully served the Christian Peri...
09/16/2026

Celebrating the 2026 Indexer of the Year!

For more than three decades, Jule Kind has faithfully served the Christian Periodical Index, helping to strengthen CPI through her leadership, expertise, and commitment to excellence.

From training and mentoring volunteer indexers to championing accessibility and usability, Jule’s influence reaches far beyond the indexes she has helped create. Her servant leadership and generosity have made a lasting impact on generations of Christian librarians.

Learn more about Jule’s remarkable contribution to CPI and ACL:https://acl.org/christian-periodical-index-cpi/

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