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Purpose: ARLD is a forum for and an advocate of academic and research librarians and library personnel, and all other information professionals that serve academic and research institutions.
The purpose of ARLD is:
1) To contribute to the professional and career development of all academic library personnel by conducting workshops and arranging programs including Dialogues and our annual ARLD Day conference (in April).
2) To enhance the capabilities of Minnesota academic libraries to serve the needs of their users.
3) To promote and advocate for the interests of academic libraries.
4) To promote the study, research, and dissemination of information relevant to academic librarianship.
5) To promote and foster cooperation and communication among the members of ARLD, the academic community, other library organizations, and other associations.
6) To support and protect intellectual freedom in academic libraries.
7) To acknowledge and honor the achievements of academic library personnel through the innovator award.
Membership: Anyone interested in the objectives of ARLD is encouraged to become a member by joining the Minnesota Library Association and choosing ARLD as your division. Members of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) who live in Minnesota are automatically members of ARLD, as ARLD is the Minnesota chapter of ACRL.
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