Resources for Academic Librarians

The Resources for Academic Librarians page has been created as a contribution to the Drexel INFO 521 Professional Development Wiki Page to provide resources for Academic librarians.

Resources for Academic Librarians
Council on Library and Information Resources is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to enhancing research, teaching and learning within libraries and institutions dedicated to higher learning.

Bowker Resources for College Libraries offers an extensive list of print and electronic resources for academic libraries. This resource also offers tools on how to manage and develop library collections as well as enhanced discovery options for students, researchers and librarians.

LISjobs.com this website provides librarians and information professionals with information about their careers including information about continuing education resources.

ACRL TechConect Blog is a blog that is produced by a group of academic librarians that covers topics ranging from innovative projects, emerging tech tools, computer programming, usability and design.

EDUCAUSE offers programs and services dedicated to the professional development of information professionals. The main focus is the integration of technology into various professions including academic librarians.



Professional Organizations for Academic Librarians
Association of College & Research Libraries is the largest division of the American Library Association. They are dedicated to serving the needs of the higher education community and improving learning, teaching and research.

Association of Reseach Libraries is dedicated to helping facilitate the growth of its member research libraries by promoting new roles for research libraries and fostering an exchange of new ideas.

Publications for Academic Librarians
The Journal of Academic Librarianship is a refereed journal that publish articles about the issues that are affecting college and university libraries.

Library & Information Science Research is a refereed journal that focuses on the research process in library and information science.

American Libraries Magazine is a magazine that is published by the American Library Association and contains information that is relevant to every aspect of librarianship.

College & Research Libraries is the official journal of the Association of College & Research Libraries it is a online only journal that features a new College & Research Library study with an commentary from the study's authors as well as an expert panel.