ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL LIBRARIANS

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 205838672 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B03 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · architecturelibrarians.org

revenue

$20K

expenses

$16K

net assets

$33K

employees

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mission · from form 990

NETWORKING AND EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association for librarians in architecture schools that promotes networking, professional development, and education. The organization supports information professionals who serve architecture students and faculty, focusing on collection development, digital resources, and library practices within academic settings. It hosts conferences, publishes columns on emerging topics, and maintains standards for architecture library collections.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

AASL Annual Conference

Yearly gathering offering professional development, networking, and presentations on architecture librarianship topics

AASL Core List of Architecture Periodicals

Curated list of essential journals and serials supporting architecture education and research

Column Series

Ongoing publication series covering issues in architecture librarianship, including open access, diversity in collections, and library instruction

activities · 9 groups

What they do

Professional Development & Advocacy for Designers 2 activities
- Advocates for architectural librarianship as a specialized field
  
  Promotes the value of architectural librarianship through advocacy efforts, engagement with architectural education, and partnerships with related organizations to strengthen recognition and support for the profession.
- Fosters professional community and knowledge sharing
  
  Builds networks among architecture librarians through meetings, collaboration, shared knowledge bases, diversity initiatives, and member participation to strengthen the profession and support collective expertise.
Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Administers organizational operations and governance
  
  Manages core organizational functions including collecting membership dues, maintaining member records, managing bank accounts and investments, submitting financial reports, recording meeting minutes, preparing officer nominations, administering elections, and holding executive board meetings.
Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Awards grants for professional development and travel
  
  Funds professional development and travel for members and students through the Jerome Robinson Professional Development Award, the Francis Chen Travel Award, and the Student Travel Award.
Artist Legacy Preservation and Documentation 1 activity
- Conducts research and develops scholarly resources
  
  Produces research guides, develops core reference and periodicals lists, creates white papers on collections, digitizes archival materials (e.g., Fuller Collection), enables open access to journals, and supports the Art and Architecture ePortal to advance research and education in architectural librarianship.
Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual conference and meeting for architecture librarians
  
  Organizes and hosts an annual conference and business meeting, either in person or virtually, featuring sessions, panels, workshops, and speakers to support professional exchange and organizational governance among architecture school librarians.
Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Operates professional communication and information platforms
  
  Maintains and operates the AASL-L email listserv and the Association’s official website to facilitate member communication, disseminate information, and support ongoing professional dialogue among architecture school librarians.
Library Staff Professional Development 1 activity
- Provides professional development and mentoring programs
  
  Offers a formal mentoring program, leadership opportunities through committee chairs and task forces, workshops for new librarians, and educational resources on best practices, job opportunities, and professional standards to support the growth of architecture librarians.
Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishes member contributions and coordinates newsletter content
  
  Solicits, edits, and coordinates the publication of member-submitted articles and columns in the ACSA Newsletter to share knowledge and promote engagement within the architecture librarianship community.
Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes member service and achievement
  
  Annually selects recipients for the Professional Service Award and Distinguished Service Award to honor outstanding contributions to the field of architectural librarianship.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$20K

Contributions & grants$4K18%

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expenses

Total expenses$16K

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Total assets$33K

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Net assets$33K

4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +26.7%

relationships · 9

Who they work with

ACRL Partner — Collaborated on the development and feedback process for the Visual Literacy Companion Document.
ACSA Network — Collaborates with ACSA to enable members to write columns for ACSA News.
ACSA Partner — Collaborates with ACSA on event planning and newsletter publication
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture Partner — Collaborates by holding annual meetings in conjunction with ACSA.
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture Partner — Collaborates by holding concurrent annual meetings and receiving organizational support during formation.
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture Partner — Collaborates with ACSA to publish a member-written column in the ACSA Newsletter.
NJIT Libraries Partner — Hosts a research guide used by the Professional Development Committee.
Strategic Planning Task Force Partner — Collaborated with the Strategic Planning Task Force to develop the 2016–2019 strategic directions.
University of Florida Government — Hosts the AASL-L listserv and provides technical support through staff at the University of Florida.

strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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Equity-Integrated Resource Development

methodology: collections_as_pedagogy
By developing research guides and leveraging collections to highlight marginalized voices in architecture, the organization promotes equity in architectural education because inclusive curricular resources shift pedagogical norms and increase student engagement with diverse perspectives.
Peer-Powered Professional Development

methodology: peer_powered_learning
By creating structured opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among architecture school librarians, the organization enhances professional growth and career development because peer relationships foster trust, shared learning, and field-specific relevance that traditional top-down training lacks.