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Getting Started with ACRL:
One Member’s Journey and Advice
Presentation by Anne Behler, ACRL Member 2006 - Present
In the Beginning
• San Antonio, TX, Midwinter Meeting, 2006• EVERYTHING WAS NEW
TravelNetworkingProfessional Conferences
• Jumped Right In…. Help from Colleagues at Home Learned quickly about Listservs
Exploring
• Network, network, network– Look for soirees, lunches, coffees, receptions in
your areas of interest– NMRT can help
• Attend sessions of interest – this may be your one and only chance
• Continue the conversation – have coffee
Engaging
• Attend Discussion Groups• Volunteer for Committees (Open Houses are
a great way to do this)• Offer to take minutes• More Coffee!
Growing Wings
• Start small – Newsletters– Columns– Blogs
• Take a leap – submit a proposal– Posters are a great way to start– Join a panel– Suggest your committee propose a program
• Attend the ACRL National Conference
Helpful Resources
• ALA Connect – subscribe to the posts from your committees and follow posts from ACRL
• ACRLog• Join your Sections’ listserv(s)• NMRT