(via the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee)
The Association of College and Research Libraries Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards Committee seeks nominations for this year’s Excellence in Academic Libraries Awards. These annual awards recognize libraries where librarians and staff work together as a team to develop libraries that are outstanding in furthering the educational missions of their institutions. Award categories include Community and Junior College Libraries, College Libraries, University Libraries, and a new category for Non-Degree Granting Institutions/Other Research Libraries. Criteria include 1) advancement of the institutional mission, 2) impact, 3) initiative, 4) innovation, and 5) collaboration.
Information on all ACRL awards can be found on the ACRL Awards Program page. To nominate or submit please visit the ACRL Awards Portal. Submissions are due Friday, December 5, 2025.