Updated December 2, 2020

Purpose

The Research and Publications Committee supports ALAO members by providing opportunities to fund research projects, helping members discover available resources, and by facilitating inter-institutional research projects.

Specific Activities

See the ALAO Procedures Manual for current information.

Committee Membership

Committee members serve a staggered two-year term with the option of one additional two-year term. Membership on the committee must be sustained at five members, and a maximum of seven members.

ALAO Research Grants - 2021

We are pleased to announce the Research Grant Program for 2021. Any ALAO member may apply for up to $2000 in research funding to help cover costs for current or upcoming research projects.

More information and application instructions:
2021 RPC Research Grant

Additional Funding Sources & Programs

See our Sources of Funding page to discover other grant programs that support research in library science.

ALAO Member Publications

We regularly collection copies of book reviews and articles for display at the ALAO Annual Conference. If you would like your publications displayed, please e-mail to Ken Irwin or Katy Tucker or bring them to the conference.